City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-03-10 10:00 AM — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-03-10

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



 Meeting Agenda

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

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


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:

In Person Attendance:  Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may
be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three
minutes per person.

Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will
be available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your
public comment is limited to 2,000 characters.

Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be
accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide
information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds.


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.)


3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 26-0138 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

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 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. 26-0241 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate
 Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement,
 Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal
 Property Disposal Forms
 Replacement Score Sheet

B. 26-0333 Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Application for Voluntary
 Re-Accreditation and the Accreditation Agreement between the City of
 North Port and the Accreditation Council of the American Public Works
 Association (APWA).
 Attachments: Application for Voluntary Re-Accreditation
 Re-Accreditation Agreement
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

C. 26-0405 Approve the January 16, 2026 Commission Convocation of
 Governments Joint Meeting Minutes
 Attachments: 1-16-26 Minutes

D. 26-0427 Approve the Legacy Trail Warm Mineral Springs Park Connector Project
 for Inclusion on the Prioritized List of Project Funding Applications
 Through the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization.
 Attachments: 2026 Jurisdiction Priorities

E. 26-0422 Approve Contract Number 2025-14.001, Emergency Feeding and
 Catering Services, By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and
 Cotton Commercial USA, Inc., Primary Vendor, and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-14.001 with Cotton Commercial USA, Inc.
 RFP 2025-14 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFP 2025-14 Pre-Award Memorandum
 2025-14 Ranking
 Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. Proposal
 RFP 2025-14 Emergency Feeding and Catering Services
 Florida Division of Corporations Cotton Commercial USA, Inc

F. 26-0473 Approve Contract Number 2025-14.002, Emergency Feeding and

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 Catering Services, By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and
 Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, LLC, Secondary Vendor, and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-14.002 with Puff 'n Stuff Catering, LLC
 RFP 2025-14 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFP 2025-14 Pre-Award Memorandum
 2025-14 Ranking
 Puff 'n Stuff Catering, LLC Proposal
 RFP 2025-14 Emergency Feeding and Catering Services
 Florida Division of Corporations Puff 'n Stuff Catering, LLC


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PETITION:

A. CC Consideration Of Petition PMCP-24-00000041 (DMP-24-041), 75 Park
 PMCP-24-000 Place Development Master Plan For A Personal Storage Facility With
 00041 175 Parking Stalls For Recreational Vehicles And Boat Storage. On ±
 6.37 Acres Generally Located Southeast of The Intersection of N
 Chamberlain Boulevard and Greenley Road. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Attachments: Staff Report with Exhibits
 Development Master Plan
 Staff Presentation


RESOLUTION:

B. RES. NO. A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of North Port,
 2026-R-15 Florida, Vacating A 10-Foot Portion Of The Existing 20-Foot Platted
 Rear Drainage Easement Located On Lot 1 Block 1538 Of The 31st
 Addition To The Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing For Findings;
 Providing For Recording; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For
 Severability; And Providing An Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-15
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 2026-R-15 Staff Presentation

C. RES. NO. A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of North Port,
 2026-R-16 Florida, Vacating A Utility And Drainage Easement For Lot 8, Block
 1082, 23rd Addition To The Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing For
 Findings; Providing For Recording; Providing For Conflicts; Providing
 For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)




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 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-16
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 PVAC-25-04222 Staff Presentation

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-02 Adopting the 2026 Sarasota County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy;
 Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing
 for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-02
 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan


ORDINANCE - First Reading:

E. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City
 2026-05 Charter of North Port, Florida to Create Section 1.05, Corporate
 Boundaries; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Documents;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-05

F. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the
 2026-06 Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year
 2025-2026 for Purchase of Replacement Fire Engine 85 and Associated
 Equipment, Additional Costs for the Utilities Administration Building and
 Field Operations Center Project U18UAB, for a Total Sum of
 $3,795,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-06
 Fund Balance Reports
 Project Detail Sheets


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0400 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation
 Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum Regarding Electronic
 Bicycles (E-Bikes).
 Attachments: PRAB Memo - E-Bikes

B. 26-0440 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of a
 Commissioner to the Auditor Selection Committee.
 Attachments: Clerk Audit Timeline
 City Code Section 4-131.

C. 26-0456 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Actions the City can
 Take to Support Prohibiting the Use of Vapes on School Grounds.
 (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
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 Attachments: Letter of support for Zero-Tolerance Policy
 Letter of Support for Vape Detection
 Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes 5.32
 Smoking and Tabacco Free Environment 2.90


7. 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.)


8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 26-0036 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 26-0037 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C. 26-0038 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0039 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E. 26-0040 Commissioner Duval's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

10. ADJOURNMENT:

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
hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings.

NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
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.

No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to
appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the
meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a
fee) at the City Clerk's Office.




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



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

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner,
 Police Chief Garrison, Planner II Silva, and Development Services Director Ray.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Jerome Fletcher.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor 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:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Sharon Donovan: Expressed support for Item No. 26-0427.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding public comment procedures.



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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0138 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

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

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled
 from the consent agenda for discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to public comment procedures and compliance with laws.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 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. 26-0241 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate Fashion
 Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section
 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the
 City of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 26-0333 Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Application for Voluntary
 Re-Accreditation and the Accreditation Agreement between the City of
 North Port and the Accreditation Council of the American Public Works
 Association (APWA).
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0405 Approve the January 16, 2026 Commission Convocation of Governments
 Joint Meeting Minutes
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0427 Approve the Legacy Trail Warm Mineral Springs Park Connector Project
 for Inclusion on the Prioritized List of Project Funding Applications Through
 the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.



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 E. 26-0422 Approve Contract Number 2025-14.001, Emergency Feeding and
 Catering Services, By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and
 Cotton Commercial USA, Inc., Primary Vendor, and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0473 Approve Contract Number 2025-14.002, Emergency Feeding and
 Catering Services, By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Puff
 ‘n Stuff Catering, LLC, Secondary Vendor, and Authorize the City Manager
 to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PETITION:


 A. CC Consideration Of Petition PMCP-24-00000041 (DMP-24-041), 75 Park
 PMCP-24-00 Place Development Master Plan For A Personal Storage Facility With 175
 000041 Parking Stalls For Recreational Vehicles And Boat Storage. On ± 6.37
 Acres Generally Located Southeast of The Intersection of N Chamberlain
 Boulevard and Greenley Road. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read the Petition title.

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

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Stokes, Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, and
 Commissioner Petrow disclosed a meeting with Boone Law Firm and staff during
 one-on-one.

 Frank Quattrone, Quattrone and Associates, Inc., being duly sworn, provided a
 presentation including request, area location map, subject and surrounding properties,
 project zoning, project access and landscape buffers, water management, and
 conclusion.

 Ms. Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, history, site
 information, proposed development master plan, staff review, consistency with the
 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), neighborhood meeting
 and public notice, and staff recommendation.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding highway access, flooding, traffic impacts, and
 property rights.
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 There were no closing arguments by staff or the applicant.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding lease and operational
 agreements, fire protection design elements, recreational vehicle (RV) storage
 allocations, buffer enhancements, community input, hours of operation, and transition to
 surrounding single-family uses.

 Mr. Quattrone, being duly sworn, provided closing arguments regarding proposed
 development and project considerations.

 There was no closing argument by staff.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to approve Petition No. PMCP-24-00000041, with the below conditions and find that,
 based on competent substantial evidence, the development master plan and the
 conditions are consistent with the Unified Land Development Code and the
 Comprehensive Plan, and do not adversely affect the public interest:
 Conditions:
 1. At the time of the site development review, required shrubs need to be included
 in landscaping calculations and on the plans. It is recommended to use Florida
 native vegetation. Sec. 21-9.
 2. The tree survey indicates more trees than what is proposed for preservation on
 the site plans. During the Site Development Review, it is recommended to keep this
 buffer in its natural state. By doing so, there will be no need to plant additional
 trees to meet the requirements for a Type C buffer, as the existing trees will satisfy
 this criterion. All trees designated for protection should have a barricade installed
 around them, which must remain in place throughout the construction period to
 prevent any damage to the protected trees. Chapter 45- Tree Protection Regulations.
 3. If at any time this project offers temporary living sites for use by recreational
 vehicles and camping units as defined in NFPA 1194 - Standard for Recreational
 Parks and Campgrounds, 2021 Edition, the requirements for Wildland/Urban
 Interface areas shall apply in accordance with NFPA 1144 - Standard for Reducing
 Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2018 Edition.
 4. If at any time this project offers temporary living sites for use by recreational
 vehicles and camping units as defined in NFPA 1194 - Standard for Recreational
 Parks and Campgrounds, 2021 Edition, the requirements set forth therein shall
 apply.
 The motion carried on the following vote:

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

RESOLUTION:


 B. RES. NO. A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-15 Vacating A 10-Foot Portion Of The Existing 20-Foot Platted Rear
 Drainage Easement Located On Lot 1 Block 1538 Of The 31st Addition To
 The Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing For Findings; Providing For
 Recording; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; And
 Providing An Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
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 the City Clerk to read by title only and swear in those wishing to provide testimony.

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

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 There were no ex-parte communications.

 Ms. Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance review, staff recommendations, and legal review.

 There was no rebuttal by staff.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item and spoke to concerns regarding easement
 allocations.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding landscaping concerns.

 There was no closing argument by staff.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-15, 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,
 2026-R-16 Vacating A Utility And Drainage Easement For Lot 8, Block 1082, 23rd
 Addition To The Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing For Findings;
 Providing For Recording; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For
 Severability; And Providing An Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the City Clerk to read by title only and swear in those wishing to provide testimony.

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

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 There were no ex-parte communications.

 Ms. Silva, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, background,
 review process, compliance review, staff recommendations, and legal review.

 There was no rebuttal by staff.

 Public Comment:

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 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item and spoke to property rights and construction
 improvements.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no closing argument by staff.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-16, 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,
 2026-R-02 Adopting the 2026 Sarasota County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy;
 Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding financial impacts and funding agreements.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-02, 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:


 E. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City Charter
 2026-05 of North Port, Florida to Create Section 1.05, Corporate Boundaries;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.


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 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 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. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding jurisdictional authority, ordinance language,
 and public safety.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to
 continue Ordinance No. 2026-05 to second reading on March 24, 2026. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

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

 F. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2026-06 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
 Purchase of Replacement Fire Engine 85 and Associated Equipment,
 Additional Costs for the Utilities Administration Building and Field
 Operations Center Project U18UAB, for a Total Sum of $3,795,000;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor 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. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding furniture, fixtures, and
 equipment (FFE) costs, cost-saving options, and secondhand furniture.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding budget impacts, expenditures, and cost

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 considerations.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-06 to second reading on March 24, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0400 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory
 Board Recommendation Memorandum Regarding Electronic Bicycles
 (E-Bikes).
 Mayor Emrich welcomed student visitors and announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding safety, enforcement
 challenges, park signage, State and County input, regulatory consistency, resource and
 budget impacts, and education efforts.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Cashton Emrich: Expressed opposition of the item and spoke to safety, enforcement,
 and education.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed opposition of the item and spoke to safety, impacts to youth,
 alternative solutions, and parental responsibility.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to decline further action at this time and direct the City Clerk to notify the Parks
 and Recreation Advisory Board.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding waiting for County input.

 A motion to amend was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner
 Stokes, to include language regarding waiting for State and County input prior to
 implementation of any City ordinance. The motion to amend carried on the
 following vote:

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

 The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:

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

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 direct the City Manager to research opportunities to educate and train the public

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 about e-bikes. The motion failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 2- Mayor Emrich and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 3- Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Vice Mayor Langdon


 B. 26-0440 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of a
 Commissioner to the Auditor Selection Committee.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding participation, time
 commitments, and appointment considerations.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding auditor independence, potential conflicts,
 selection practices, and rotation.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 appoint Commissioner Petrow to serve on the Auditor Selection Committee. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

 C. 26-0456 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Actions the City can
 Take to Support Prohibiting the Use of Vapes on School Grounds.
 (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Commissioner Petrow introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding regulations, enforcement,
 education efforts, coordination with Sarasota County School Board, and a letter of
 support.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Kiwanis Club: Expressed support of the item and spoke to parental concerns and vape
 detection monitors.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding vaping, education, and youth access.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to approve and transmit a letter of support from the City Commission endorsing the

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 use of vape detection monitors as a preventative, non-intrusive tool to address
 student vaping. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner
 Stokes

 No: 1- Vice Mayor Langdon

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding public safety, emergency preparedness, and
 contingency planning.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0036 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended.


 B. 26-0037 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

 Vice Mayor Langdon did not have a report.


 C. 26-0038 Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Mayor Emrich reported on events attended.


 D. 26-0039 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

 Commissioner Stokes reported on events attended.


 E. 26-0040 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.

 Ms. Faust did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: ___________________________________________
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City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026

 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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