City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-11-18 6:00 PM - Amended to add attachment "Ordinance - Second Reading" to ORD. NO. 2025-32 and update staff summary. — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-11-18

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 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Agenda

 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Phil Stokes, Mayor
 Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to add attachment "Ordinance - Second Reading" to ORD. NO. 2025-32 and
 update staff summary.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the
meeting pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.

Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:

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be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three
minutes per person.

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public comment is limited to 2,000 characters.

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the
exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)



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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 25-3054 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Attachments: Vacancy List


4. CONSENT AGENDA:

(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items removed
for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)

A. 25-2741 Approve Technology Services Agreement Between Sarasota County
 and the City of North Port for the County's Continued Provision of
 Hosting Services for the City of North Port Servers and Network
 Equipment for the Term of Twelve Months in an Amount Not to Exceed
 $20,980.80.
B. 25-2837 Approve the Application to the Resilient SRQ Community Development
 Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program in the Amount of $2,282,907
 for the Design and Construction of a Replacement for Water Control
 Structure No. 114, Located on the Snover Waterway West of Salford
 Boulevard and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable
 Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal
 Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City.
 Attachments: WCS 114 RSRQ 2025 Application
 WCS 114 Impact Areas
 Debarment and Suspension Form
 Foreign Country of Concern Attestation
 Lobbying Certification Form
 Declaration and Certification Form

C. 25-2941 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance
 Program to Chez Malinois LLC, dba Rescue Garage in Support of the
 Run for the Rescue 2025 to be Held on November 8, 2025, in an
 Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees
 and Services.
 Attachments: Application for Assistance
 Fee Overview
 Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
 Resolution 2018-R-17
 Resolution 2025-R-05

D. 25-2942 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance
 Program to St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center in
 Support of the Ukrainian Festival of Southwest Florida to be Held on
 February 7, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $1,000 to

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 Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.
 Attachments: Application for Assistance
 Fee Overview
 Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
 Resolution 2018-R-17
 Resolution 2025-R-05

E. 25-2948 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for September 2025.

 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - September 2025

F. 25-3038 Approve the Appointment of Steven T. Harrison as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From November 18, 2025,
 Through November 18, 2028.
 Attachments: Application- Redacted
 Resume- Redacted


5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

A. 25-2983 Presentation to Provide Additional Information Regarding the
 Emergency Operations Center Project by Emergency Manager, Stacy
 Aloisio.
 Attachments: Presentation


6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:

A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-71 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Madera at Wellen Park, a
 32-Lot Residential Townhome Subdivision on Approximately 8.6514
 Acres Located North of Tamiami Trail (US-41) and West of North River
 Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat
 Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; And
 Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Resolution 2025-R-71
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation

B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-72 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for West Lake a 156-Lot
 Residential Single-Family Subdivision on Approximately 164.48 Acres
 Located South and West of Preto Boulevard and North of Playmore
 Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat
 Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
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 Attachments: Resolution 2025-R-72
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-73 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Fire Station 87 to Create
 Two Parcels, Parcel 1 for a Public Safety Facility and Parcel 2 an
 Open-Space Park on Approximately 4.77 Acres Located at the
 Intersection of the Northeast Corner of Manasota Beach Road and
 Preto Boulevard; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary
 Subdivision Plat Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Resolution 2025-R-73
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-76 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Replat for Wellen Park Downtown
 Phase 5, Extending Wellen Park Boulevard Right of Way and Creating
 Preservation/Conservation Area, Stormwater Management, Open Space
 and Future Development Tracts on Approximately 76.7308 Acres
 Located West of West Villages Parkway and East of Preto Boulevard;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat
 Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2025-R-76
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-85 Authorizing and Directing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property and/or
 Easement Interest by Any Legal Means for the Construction of the
 Hillsborough Boulevard/Cranberry Boulevard Intersection Improvements
 Project; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Findings
 and Public Necessity; Providing for Terms for Temporary Construction
 Easements; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution

F. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-86 Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on Portions of
 Property Lying in Section 21, Township 39 South, Range 21 East
 Sarasota County Florida, and Bearing Sarasota County Property
 Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0977-00-1030; Providing for
 Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing
 for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

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 Attachments: Resolution No. 2025-R-86


ORDINANCE - First Reading:

G. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the
 2025-34 Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year
 2025-2026 for Additional Funding for the Emergency Operations Center
 Project F24EOC in the Amount of $1,685,105; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-34
 Fund Balance Reports
 CIP Detail Sheet F24EOC

H. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Water and
 2025-35 Wastewater Capacity Fees; Amending the Code of the City of North
 Port, Florida, Section 78-30; Providing for Findings; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-35


ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

I. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Schedule
 2025-32 and Location of City Commission Regular Meetings and Workshops for
 the 2026 Calendar Year; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading
 Ordinance - Second Reading
 Business Impact Estimate


7. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 25-2841 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Commission Board
 and Committee Assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
 Attachments: Current Committee Assignment
 Meeting Schedule Calendar

B. 25-2902 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the First Amendment to the
 Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and
 RedSpeed Florida, LLC for the Speed Detection Camera System for
 School Zones.




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 Attachments: First Amendment
 Division of Corporations - RedSpeed Florida, LLC
 House Bill 657 (2023)
 RedSpeed Agreement
 September 23, 2025 Minutes
 Procurement Documents

C. 25-2840 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Nomination and Election
 of a Mayor and Vice Mayor.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the
exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)


9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 25-2992 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 25-2993 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

C. 25-2994 Mayor Stokes' Communications

D. 25-2995 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

E. 25-2996 Commissioner Duval's Communications


10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 25-2998 City Clerk's Monthly Report

 Attachments: Open Requests by Status Chart
 Fiscal Year to Date Requests-Closed Status
 Public Records Request Log

B. 25-3034 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Attachments: City Manager Report - November 2025

C. 25-3036 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

 Attachments: Commission Directives to the City Attorney
 Matter List (Redacted)


11. ADJOURNMENT:




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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and
provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal
business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff
member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is
available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with
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age, disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
physical characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.

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4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Minutes
 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Phil Stokes, Mayor
 Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

 Present: 5- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow,
 Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT

 Deputy City Manager Yarborough, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board
 Specialist Lindner, Police Captain King, Fire Chief Titus, Emergency Manager Aloisio,
 Planner III Willette-Grondin, and Finance Director Kukharenko.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emergency Manager Stacy Aloisio.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion to approve the agenda.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Valdy Olenrder: Spoke to Florida constitution and other topics.
 Yaseen Rowzani: Spoke to meeting attendance, non-ad valorem taxes, municipal
 comparisons, and methodology.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


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 A. 25-3054 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Mayor Stokes announced the item and queried the Deputy City Manager regarding items
 pulled from the consent agenda.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 A. 25-2741 Approve Technology Services Agreement Between Sarasota County and
 the City of North Port for the County's Continued Provision of Hosting
 Services for the City of North Port Servers and Network Equipment for the
 Term of Twelve Months in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,980.80.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 25-2837 Approve the Application to the Resilient SRQ Community Development
 Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program in the Amount of $2,282,907 for
 the Design and Construction of a Replacement for Water Control Structure
 No. 114, Located on the Snover Waterway West of Salford Boulevard and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the
 Grant be Awarded to the City.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-2941 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program
 to Chez Malinois LLC, dba Rescue Garage in Support of the Run for the
 Rescue 2025 to be Held on November 8, 2025, in an Amount up to, and
 Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-2942 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program
 to St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center in Support of the
 Ukrainian Festival of Southwest Florida to be Held on February 7, 2026, in
 an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $1,000 to Cover the Costs of City
 Fees and Services.
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 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 25-2948 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for September 2025.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 25-3038 Approve the Appointment of Steven T. Harrison as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From November 18, 2025,
 Through November 18, 2028.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES


 A. 25-2983 Presentation to Provide Additional Information Regarding the Emergency
 Operations Center Project by Emergency Manager, Stacy Aloisio.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 Ms. Aloisio provided a presentation including agenda, Emergency Operations Center
 (EOC) description, Tropical Storm Elsa, Hurricane Ian, 2024 hurricane season,
 year-round benefits, community benefits, responses to questions, and finance review.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:


 A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-71 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Madera at Wellen Park, a
 32-Lot Residential Townhome Subdivision on Approximately 8.6514 Acres
 Located North of Tamiami Trail (US-41) and West of North River Road;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; And Providing an
 Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Commissioner Petrow
 and Mayor Stokes disclosed agenda briefings. Commissioner Duval, Commissioner
 Langdon, and Vice Mayor Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.

 John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including

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 acreage, location, number of units, Village B, density, timeline for construction
 completion, ingress and egress, and compliance with regulations.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with
 the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), environmental,
 flood zone, staff review, public notice, legal review, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
 (PZAB) recommendation, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding feedback from public notice.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mr. Luczynski provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-71 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-72 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for West Lake a 156-Lot
 Residential Single-Family Subdivision on Approximately 164.48 Acres
 Located South and West of Preto Boulevard and North of Playmore Road;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Commissioner Petrow
 disclosed agenda briefing. Mayor Stokes disclosed agenda briefing and questions to Mr .
 Luczynski. Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon, and Vice Mayor Emrich
 disclosed no ex-parte communications.

 John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including
 acreage, location, pond, lot sizes, Everly Community builders and average home costs,
 and existing eagles nest.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with
 the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), environmental,
 flood zone, staff review, public notice, legal review, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
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 (PZAB) recommendations, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding pond reconfiguration and
 capacity.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mr. Luczynski provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-72 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-73 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Fire Station 87 to Create Two
 Parcels, Parcel 1 for a Public Safety Facility and Parcel 2 an Open-Space
 Park on Approximately 4.77 Acres Located at the Intersection of the
 Northeast Corner of Manasota Beach Road and Preto Boulevard;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Mayor Stokes disclosed
 questions and site visits. Commissioner Petrow disclosed agenda briefing. Commissioner
 Duval, Commissioner Langdon, and Vice Mayor Emrich disclosed no ex -parte
 communications.

 John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including
 acreage, parcel splits, conveyance to city, park theme, estimated date of completion,
 and location correction of southeast corner.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with
 the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), environmental,
 flood zone, staff review, public notice, legal review, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
 (PZAB) recommendations, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.



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 There was no public comment.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mr. Luczynski provided closing arguments regarding buffer.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner
 Langdon, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-73 as presented. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2025-R-76 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Replat for Wellen Park Downtown
 Phase 5, Extending Wellen Park Boulevard Right of Way and Creating
 Preservation/Conservation Area, Stormwater Management, Open Space
 and Future Development Tracts on Approximately 76.7308 Acres Located
 West of West Villages Parkway and East of Preto Boulevard; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date .
 (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Commissioner Petrow
 disclosed agenda briefing. Mayor Stokes, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon,
 and Vice Mayor Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.

 John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including parcel,
 location, extending into Village E, connectivity, and dog park amenity.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with
 the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), environmental,
 flood zone, staff review, public notice, legal review, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
 (PZAB) recommendations, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding connectivity and diverse
 development.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

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 There were no closing arguments by applicant.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-76 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 Public comment:

 John Luczynski: Spoke to Sarasota County meeting regarding South River Road
 improvements and Manasota Beach and River Road intersection.

 E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-85 Authorizing and Directing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property and /or
 Easement Interest by Any Legal Means for the Construction of the
 Hillsborough Boulevard/Cranberry Boulevard Intersection Improvements
 Project; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Findings and
 Public Necessity; Providing for Terms for Temporary Construction
 Easements; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding temporary construction
 easement and additional property needed.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-85 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 F. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-86 Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on Portions of
 Property Lying in Section 21, Township 39 South, Range 21 East Sarasota
 County Florida, and Bearing Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel
 Identification Number 0977-00-1030; Providing for Incorporation of
 Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

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 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-86 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 G. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2025-34 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
 Additional Funding for the Emergency Operations Center Project F24EOC
 in the Amount of $1,685,105; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2025-34 to second reading on December 9, 2025. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 H. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Water and
 2025-35 Wastewater Capacity Fees; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,

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 Florida, Section 78-30; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Yarborough introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2025-35 to second reading on December 9, 2025. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 I. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Schedule
 2025-32 and Location of City Commission Regular Meetings and Workshops for the
 2026 Calendar Year; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to
 adopt Ordinance No 2025-32 as presented with the change of date for the January
 2026 10:00 a.m. meeting. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

7. GENERAL BUSINESS:


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 A. 25-2841 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Commission Board
 and Committee Assignments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding possible modifications.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to maintain the current assignments except for Coastal and Heartland National
 Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) being changed to appoint Commissioner Petrow as
 the primary. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 B. 25-2902 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the First Amendment to the
 Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and RedSpeed
 Florida, LLC for the Speed Detection Camera System for School Zones.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Yarbourough introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding vendor solicitation,
 piggybacking process, transparency, violation report, and benefits of program.

 Ms. Kukharenko spoke to City of Plantation selection process.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding studies and transparency.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve the first amendment to the agreement by and between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and RedSpeed Florida, LLC for the speed detection camera system
 for school zones as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 C. 25-2840 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Nomination and Election of
 a Mayor and Vice Mayor.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called for nominations for Mayor.

 Commissioner Langdon nominated Commissioner Emrich to serve as Mayor.

 Mayor Stokes asked for any additional nominations.
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 With no additional nominations Mayor Stokes closed the nominations and requested a
 motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to
 elect Commissioner Emrich to serve as Mayor. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 Mayor Stokes called for nominations for Vice Mayor.

 Commissioner Duval nominated Commissioner Langdon to serve as Vice Mayor.

 Mayor Stokes asked for any additional nominations.

 With no additional nominations Mayor Stokes closed the nominations and requested a
 motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to
 elect Commissioner Langdon to serve as Vice Mayor. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

8. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.

9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 25-2992 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow did not have any communications.


 B. 25-2993 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Vice Mayor Emrich did not have any communications.


 C. 25-2994 Mayor Stokes' Communications

 Mayor Stokes reported on events attended.


 D. 25-2995 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

 Commissioner Langdon reported on important topics.


 E. 25-2996 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.




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10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.


 A. 25-2998 City Clerk's Monthly Report

 Ms. Faust did not provide a report.


 B. 25-3034 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Deputy City Manager Yarborough did not provide a report.


 C. 25-3036 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

 Mr. Fuino did not provide a report.

11. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: ___________________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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