City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-05-05 10:00 AM - Amended to add Item No. 26-0720, update titles for Item Nos. 26-0594 and 26-0536, and update attachments for Item Nos. 26-0649 and 26-0558. — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-05-05

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, May 5, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to add Item No. 26-0720, update titles for Item Nos. 26-0594 and 26-0536, and
 update attachments for Item Nos. 26-0649 and 26-0558.

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.)

City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026



3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 26-0142 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. 26-0339 Approve the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
 Standard Grant Agreement Number L0290, for the North Port Blue Ridge /
 Salford Neighborhood Water and Sewer Expansion Phase 1 Project in the
 Amount of $3,000,000, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as
 Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute All Funding Documents After
 Legal Review.
 Attachments: Grant Agreement

B. 26-0372 Approve the Fifth Amended Lease Agreement By and Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc., at the
 Community Education Center, Located at 4970 Pan American Boulevard,
 North Port, Florida, 34287, Allowing for a Two-Month Lease Extension
 Through August 31, 2026.
 Attachments: Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement
 Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement
 Third Amendment to Lease Agreement
 Second Amendment Lease Agreement
 First Amendment to Lease Agreement
 Lease Agreement

C. 26-0533 Approve the Application to the Housing and Urban Development
 Community Development Block Grant Program in the Amount of $305,000
 for the Greenwood Avenue Sidewalk Widening Project, 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: Greenwood CDBG Application 2026
 Greenwood Avenue Sidewalk Project Map

D. 26-0534 Approve the Application to the US Department of Housing and Urban
 Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program in the
 Amount of $300,000 for the La Brea Park Playground Replacement
 Project, Located at 6340 La Brea St, North Port, FL 34287, and Authorize
 the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to

City of North Port Page 2 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026


 Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be
 Awarded to the City.
 Attachments: La Brea Park CDBG Application 2026

E. 26-0536 Approve the Letter of Support for the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal
 Appropriations Request of $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure 114
 Project, Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover Waterway.
 Attachments: Letter of Support for WCS 114

F. 26-0558 Approve the Appointment of Daniel Kowalczyk as an Alternate I to Serve a
 First Term on the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board From May 5, 2026,
 Through May 5, 2029.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

G. 26-0559 Approve the Appointment of Tiffany Arnold as a Regular Member to Serve
 a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board
 From May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

H. 26-0594 Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community
 Projects Funding Request Program (Appropriations) in the Amount of
 $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure 114 Replacement Project
 Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover Waterway and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 Attachments: WCS 114 Application
 WCS 114 Location and Impact Areas

I. 26-0600 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program
 to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the
 Leadership North Port Serve up the Sound Pickleball Tournament to be
 Held on May 2, 2026, 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

J. 26-0604 Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community
 Projects Funding Request Program for the Upsizing of Four Wastewater
 Pumping Stations in the Amount of $1,680,000, and Authorize the City
 Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all
City of North Port Page 3 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026


 Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 Attachments: Community Project Funding Request

K. 26-0605 Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City
 of North Port, Florida, and Awaken Outreach Center, Inc., for Space at the
 Community Education Center, Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard,
 North Port, Florida, 34287.
 Attachments: First Amendment
 Executed Lease Agreement

L. 26-0616 Approve the Reappointment of Jessica A. Elk as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Environmental Advisory Board, From June
 27, 2026, to June 27, 2029.
 Attachments: Application

M. 26-0619 Approve the Donation of a Surplus Fleet Asset for Project Graduation in an
 Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII
 Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d),
 (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal
 Property Disposal Form
 FY25-FY26 Replacement Score Sheet

N. 26-0627 Approve the April 2, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the April 6, 2026
 Commission Workshop Minutes, and the April 7, 2026 Commission
 Regular Minutes.
 Attachments: 4-2-26- Minutes
 4-6-26- Minutes
 4-7-26- Minutes

O. 26-0635 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for March 2026.

 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - March 2026

P. 26-0636 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion
 Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section
 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d) of the Code of the City
 of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal May 2026
 City of North Port Disposal Forms

Q. 26-0637 Approve the Reappointment of Omy Patel as a Student Member to Serve a
 Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From June 24,
 2026, Through June 24, 2027.



City of North Port Page 4 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026

 Attachments: Application
 Resume

R. 26-0720 Approve the Updating of the Online Portal and Completion of the Medicare
 Enrollment Application and Associated Agreements to Reflect Mayor Pete
 Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official to Allow for North Port Fire
 Rescue District's Primary Billing Company, Digitech Computer Inc., to
 Submit Claims and Receive Remits on North Port Fire Rescue District's
 Behalf.
 Attachments: Medicare Enrollment Application CMS-855B
 HETS Inquiries Rules of Behavior
 HETS Attestation 2026


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land
 2026-11 Development Code to Consolidate the Revenue Account Formerly Known
 as the Tree Fund into the Environmental Protection Fund by Amending
 Section 6.1.3.; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-11


ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2026-14 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to
 Increase Park Impact Fee Funded Project P24LTC Legacy Trail
 Connection to Warm Mineral Springs, In the Amount of $125,000;
 Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-14
 Fund Balance Report
 P24LTC Detail Sheet


RESOLUTION:

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-10 Amending and Restating the Citywide Sponsorship Policy Herein Known
 as the Sponsorship Policy for City Events, Activities, Programs, and
 Designated Public Spaces; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.


City of North Port Page 5 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026


 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-10
 Sponsorship Policy
 Red Line Sponsorship Policy
 Sponsorship Application
 Resolution No. 2019-R-05
 February 2, 2026 Presentation
 February 2, 2026 Minutes
 May 2, 2019 Minutes
 June 26, 2018 Minutes

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
 2026-R-11 Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located on 2400 Commerce
 Parkway and Described as Lot 8, North Port Industrial Park, Sarasota
 County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0962110080;
 Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution
 Sale Agreement
 Appraisal
 Property Information Sheet
 Map
 Florida Division of Corporations

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
 2026-R-19 Accepting Ownership of Donated Real Property Located on Coastal
 Street and Described as Lot 5, Block 2087, 45th Addition to Port Charlotte
 Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification
 Number 1131208705; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of
 Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution
 Property Information Report
 Map

F. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-26 Accepting the Donation of the Ace K-9 Temperature Alarm Deployment
 System From the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest
 Florida, Inc.; Acknowledging That the North Port Police Department Will be
 Responsible for the Installation of the Equipment; Providing for the City’s
 Acceptance of the Donated Equipment; Providing for Incorporation of the
 Exhibits; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Authorizing the City
 Manager or Designee to Execute all Required Documents; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

City of North Port Page 6 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026


 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-26
 Exhibit A
 Exhibit B


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0418 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to City
 of North Port, Florida, and Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC Water
 and Wastewater System Developer’s Agreement.
 Attachments: Fourth Amendment to Agreement
 Third Amendment to Agreement
 Second Amendment to Agreement
 First Amendment to Agreement
 Agreement

B. 26-0611 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation
 Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Event Cost Reduction
 Strategies.
 Attachments: PRAB Memo – Event Cost Reductions

C. 26-0620 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Formal Commission Approval
 of the Facility Lease Policy for City-Owned Facilities Including Selection of
 a Set Discount Based on Market Value.
 Attachments: Draft Facility Lease Policy
 Discount from Market Price Examples
 December 2, 2024 Commission Workshop Minutes
 January 20, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes

D. 26-0649 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments of
 Robin J. San Vicente, Daniel Kowalczyk, or Jacqueline Torres, as Regular
 Members to Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From May 5,
 2026, Through May 5, 2029.
 Attachments: San Vicente- Application
 Kowalczyk- Resume
 Kowalczyk- Application
 Torres- Application
 Torres- Resume

E. 26-0682 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sending a Letter of Support to
 the House Committee on Natural Resources for H.R. 642 - Myakka Wild
 and Scenic River Act of 2025.
 Attachments: Draft Letter of Support



City of North Port Page 7 Printed on 5/1/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026



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. 26-0056 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 26-0057 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C. 26-0058 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0059 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E. 26-0060 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. 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.

The North Port City Hall is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Designated,
accessible parking is available on the west side of City Hall, with building access from the parking area.
Accommodations and translation services are available at no cost. Any person requiring a reasonable
accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance
by email at cityclerk@northportfl.gov or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. Persons using TTY/TDD may access this
number via the Florida Relay Service by dialing 711.

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.




City of North Port Page 8 Printed on 5/1/2026

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, May 5, 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, Fire Chief Titus, Development Services Deputy Director Barnes,
 Development Services Director Ray, Finance Director Kukharenko, Assistant Utilities
 Director Vuolo, and Public Works Director Speake.

 Mayor Emrich recognized former Commissioner Jon Thaxton and read statement
 regarding rules of decorum.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by former Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 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:
 Anonymous Employee: Expressed support of City leadership and spoke to various
 topics.

City of North Port Page 1 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026


 In Person:
 Jon Thaxton: Spoke to Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0142 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 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 various items on the consent agenda.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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. 26-0339 Approve the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
 Standard Grant Agreement Number L0290, for the North Port Blue
 Ridge / Salford Neighborhood Water and Sewer Expansion Phase 1
 Project in the Amount of $3,000,000, and Authorize the City Manager or
 the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute All Funding
 Documents After Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 26-0372 Approve the Fifth Amended Lease Agreement By and Between the City
 of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc., at the
 Community Education Center,  Located at 4970 Pan American
 Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, Allowing for a Two-Month Lease
 Extension Through August 31, 2026.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0533 Approve the Application to the Housing and Urban Development
 Community Development Block Grant Program in the Amount of
 $305,000 for the Greenwood Avenue Sidewalk Widening Project, and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should
City of North Port Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 the Grant be Awarded to the City.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0534 Approve the Application to the US Department of Housing and Urban
 Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program in
 the Amount of $300,000 for the La Brea Park Playground Replacement
 Project, Located at 6340 La Brea St, North Port, FL 34287, 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.


 E. 26-0536 Approve the Letter of Support for the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal
 Appropriations Request of $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure
 114 Project, Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover
 Waterway.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0558 Approve the Appointment of Daniel Kowalczyk as an Alternate I to Serve
 a First Term on the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board From May 5,
 2026, Through May 5, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 26-0559 Approve the Appointment of Tiffany Arnold as a Regular Member to
 Serve a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory
 Board From May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 26-0594 Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community
 Projects Funding Request Program (Appropriations) in the Amount of
 $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure 114 Replacement Project
 Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover Waterway and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 26-0600 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance
 Program to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of
 the Leadership North Port Serve up the Sound Pickleball Tournament to
 be Held on May 2, 2026, 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.


 J. 26-0604 Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community
 Projects Funding Request Program for the Upsizing of Four Wastewater
City of North Port Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 Pumping Stations in the Amount of $1,680,000, and Authorize the City
 Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute
 all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 26-0605 Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City
 of North Port, Florida, and Awaken Outreach Center, Inc., for Space at
 the Community Education Center, Located at 4940 Pan American
 Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 26-0616 Approve the Reappointment of Jessica A. Elk as a Regular Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Environmental Advisory Board, From June
 27, 2026, to June 27, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 26-0619 Approve the Donation of a Surplus Fleet Asset for Project Graduation in
 an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article
 VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property
 (d), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 N. 26-0627 Approve the April 2, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the April 6,
 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes,  and the  April 7, 2026
 Commission Regular Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 O. 26-0635 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for March 2026.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 P. 26-0636 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion
 Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section
 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d) of the Code of the City
 of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 Q. 26-0637 Approve the Reappointment of Omy Patel as a Student Member to
 Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
 From June 24, 2026, Through June 24, 2027.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 R. 26-0720 Approve the Updating of the Online Portal and Completion of the
 Medicare Enrollment Application and Associated Agreements to Reflect
 Mayor Pete Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official to Allow for

City of North Port Page 4 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 North Port Fire Rescue District's Primary Billing Company, Digitech
 Computer Inc., to Submit Claims and Receive Remits on North Port Fire
 Rescue District's Behalf.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified
 2026-11 Land Development Code to Consolidate the Revenue Account Formerly
 Known as the Tree Fund into the Environmental Protection Fund by
 Amending Section 6.1.3.; Providing for Findings; 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.

 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 property owners, tree
 preservation, canopy coverage, wildlife  protection,  tree planting percentages,
 environmental protection initiatives, and regulation enforcement.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 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. 2026-11 to second reading on May 19, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 No: 1- Commissioner Duval

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the
 2026-14 Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year
 2025-2026 to Increase Park Impact Fee Funded Project P24LTC

City of North Port Page 5 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs, In the Amount of
 $125,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; 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 Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding first reading.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-14 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

RESOLUTION:


 C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-10 Amending and Restating the Citywide Sponsorship Policy Herein Known
 as the Sponsorship Policy for City Events, Activities, Programs, and
 Designated Public Spaces; 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 support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-10 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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



City of North Port Page 6 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
 2026-R-11 Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located on 2400 Commerce
 Parkway and Described as Lot 8, North Port Industrial Park, Sarasota
 County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0962110080;
 Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; 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.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding property appraised value
 and proposed sale price.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-11 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
 2026-R-19 Accepting Ownership of Donated Real Property Located on Coastal
 Street and Described as Lot 5, Block 2087, 45th Addition to Port
 Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel
 Identification Number 1131208705; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for
 Filing of Documents; 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.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding sending a letter of thanks
 to property owners.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 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-19 as presented with a thank you letter being
 sent to the property owner on behalf of the Commission. The motion carried on

City of North Port Page 7 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 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,
 2026-R-26 Accepting the Donation of the Ace K-9 Temperature Alarm Deployment
 System From the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest
 Florida, Inc.; Acknowledging That the North Port Police Department Will
 be Responsible for the Installation of the Equipment; Providing for the
 City’s Acceptance of the Donated Equipment; Providing for Incorporation
 of the Exhibits; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Authorizing the
 City Manager or Designee to Execute all Required Documents;
 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 support of the item.

 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-26 as presented. 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. 26-0418 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to
 City of North Port, Florida, and Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC
 Water and Wastewater System Developer’s Agreement.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding fee delays, interest
 charges, citizen compensation, developer financial challenges, 2030 payment delays,
 2026 balances, payment allocations and schedules, financial impacts, and growth
 anticipation.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:

City of North Port Page 8 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve the Fourth Amendment to City of North Port, Florida, and Sabal Trace
 Development Partners, LLC. Water and Wastewater System Developer’s
 Agreement. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 No: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Mayor Emrich reopened the item for discussion.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding additional fees, interest
 charges, delayed  payments,  capacity fees, guaranteed  revenues, Equivalent
 Residential Connection (ERC) allocations, infrastructure costs, and developer financial
 impacts.

 Mayor Emrich reclosed the item.

 B. 26-0611 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation
 Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Event Cost
 Reduction Strategies.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding event cost reduction
 strategies and sponsorship opportunities.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 direct the City Manager to explore event sponsorship opportunities and/or a
 sponsorship program, to be brought back to the City Commission for review. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

 C. 26-0620 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Formal Commission
 Approval of the Facility Lease Policy for City-Owned Facilities Including
 Selection of a Set Discount Based on Market Value.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding utilities processes, meter
 usage, market rates, rental utilization and shared use clarifications, Loveland Center,

City of North Port Page 9 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 Awaken Food Pantry, legal defense, lease extensions, percentage suggestions,
 fairness, age of building market rate clarifications, double -net lease clarifications and
 impacts, lease breach agreement course of action, wait lists, tenant service
 agreements, application timeline approval or denial response clarifications, allocation of
 costs, deferred maintenance, community subsidizing, and flex space allocations.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.
 Elaine Emrich: Spoke to various topics.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to direct the City Manager to work with staff and schedule a workshop at a later
 date to address the questions raised during this meeting, present options based
 on a fixed amount per square foot and include an assessment of the legality of
 offering non-profits that are 100% volunteer the ability for an additional discount
 off the flat rate. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 D. 26-0649 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments
 of Robin J. San Vicente, Daniel Kowalczyk, or Jacqueline Torres, as
 Regular Members to Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From
 May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding board qualifications,
 application order, existing board appointments, regular and alternate appointments, and
 citizen participation.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner
 Duval, to approve the appointment of Jacqueline Torres and Robin San Vicente
 to serve as Regular Members and Daniel Kowalczyk to serve as an Alternate
 Member. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 3- Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 2- Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon


 E. 26-0682 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sending a Letter of Support
 to the House Committee on Natural Resources for H.R. 642 - Myakka
 Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

City of North Port Page 10 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026


 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding prohibition of new water
 diversion projects, water supply alternatives, feasibility study, flooding concerns, potable
 water supply, economic and development impact concerns, conservation easement
 clarifications, and traffic routes.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed opposition to the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to direct the City Manager to review the impact Bill H.R. 642 will have on the City
 from a financial and development standpoint. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0056 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
 Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended and important topics.


 B. 26-0057 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications
 Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to activity report attached to agenda.


 C. 26-0058 Mayor Emrich's Communications
 Mayor Emrich reported on events attended and important topics.


 D. 26-0059 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
 Commissioner Stokes did not have a report.


 E. 26-0060 Commissioner Duval's Communications
 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended and important topics.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.


City of North Port Page 11 Printed on 6/9/2026
City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026

 Ms. Faust did not have a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: __________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: ________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




City of North Port Page 12 Printed on 6/9/2026