City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-05-19 6:00 PM — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-05-19

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 19, 2026 6:00 PM 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
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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.)


3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


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A. 26-0143 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. 26-0287 Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2024-07 for Professional
 Engineering Services for Solid Waste Transfer Station Design By and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., in
 the Amount of $166,210.00 for Additional Permitting and Design Services
 for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Located at Parcel Identification
 Number 1128227630 and Pavement Improvements for the Pan American
 Recycling Center Located at 5455 Pan American Boulevard, North Port,
 Florida, 34287, for a Total Amount of $980,840.00.
 Attachments: First Amendment to Contract
 Contract No. 2024-07
 February 25, 2025, Minutes
 November 23, 2021 Minutes
 Procurement Form
 Florida Division of Corporations

B. 26-0541 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for
 Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to
 Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and
 Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 5-Cent Local Option Gas
 Tax.
 Attachments: 2026 Interlocal Agreement Local Option Fuel Tax

C. 26-0542 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for
 Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to
 Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and
 Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 6-Cent Local Option Gas
 Tax.
 Attachments: 2026 Interlocal Agreement Local Option Fuel Tax

D. 26-0573 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County on Behalf of
 the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) and City
 of North Port for Services Supporting CHNEP’s Comprehensive
 Conservation and Management Plan, Authorize the First Work Assignment
 in the Amount of $230,000 When Issued, and Authorize the City Manager
 or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding
 Documents for the First Work Assignment After Legal Review.

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 Attachments: Interlocal Agreement
 Project Application
 Revised Funding

E. 26-0607 Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT2-2026 - I&I - CIPP -
 Freemont Street and LS-21 with Insituform Technologies, LLC for Cured in
 Place Pipe Lining of Areas Identified of High Inflow & Infiltration Around
 Freemont Street and Lift Station 21 in the Amount of $896,857.35
 Attachments: Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT2-2026
 Assignment, Assumption, and First Amendment to Contract No. 2023-40.003
 Contract No. 2023-40.003
 Request for Bid 2023-40 Award Recommendation
 Request for Bid 2023-40
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

F. 26-0608 Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-05 Asset Management Phase 3 With
 Black & Veatch Corporation for the Utilities Department Asset
 Management Program Support in the Amount of $484,724.00.
 Attachments: Work Assignment No. 2026-05
 Continuing Contract No. 2025-12.02
 Truth-In-Negotiations Certificate
 Florida Division of Corporation Documents

G. 26-0613 Approve the 2026 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Letter of
 Agreement Between the Patterson Foundation and City of North Port.
 Attachments: Agreement
 May 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes

H. 26-0640 Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-06 with CDM Smith, Inc. for
 Mechanical Integrity Testing of North Port Deep Injection Wells IW-1 & IW-2
 in the Amount of $246,971.41.
 Attachments: Work Assignment No. 2026-06 with Scope and Fee Schedule
 Continuing Contract No. 2025-12.04
 Truth-In-Negotiations Certificate
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

I. 26-0645 Approve Award of Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-18 for Purchase of Duty
 Handguns and Accessories From GT Distributors, Inc. in the Total Amount
 of $198,300.72.




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 Attachments: Notice of Intent to Award
 Award Recommendation Memo
 Bid Tabulation
 GT Distributors, Inc. Submittal
 RFB No. 2026-18
 Due Diligence Review
 Florida Division of Corporations

J. 26-0647 Approve the Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc. for
 Hurricane Ian Damage Repairs at the Hillsborough Booster Station
 Located at 17113 West Hillsborough Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida,
 33954, and the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant Located at
 5655 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount of
 $283,885.00.
 Attachments: Contract Amendment No. Fifteen
 Contract No. 2023-17.004
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

K. 26-0693 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of
 Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the American
 Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local
 3432 Regarding Pesticide Applicator Certification Specialty Pay.
 Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding

L. 26-0705 Approve the Utilization of the Following Lake County, Florida, Contracts: 1)
 22-730A With All Safe Industries, Inc. (Louisville, KY); 2) 22-730B With
 Bennett Fire Products Company, LLC (Woodstock, GA); 3) 22-730C With
 Fisher Scientific Company, LLC (Tampa, FL); 4) 22-730D With Henry
 Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY); 5) 22-730E With Life-Assist, Inc. (Rancho
 Cordova, CA); 6) 22-730G With Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
 (Sandy Hook, CT); 7) 22-730H With Municipal Equipment Company
 (Orlando, FL); 8) 22-730I With North American Fire Equipment Co. Inc.
 (Decatur, AL); 9) 22-730J With TechnicalRescue.com, Inc. (Cooper City,
 FL); and 10) 22-730K With Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, for Fire Equipment,
 Supplies, and Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to
 Exceed $2,090,000 Annually Through the Term Ending July 31, 2027, and
 Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations
 in Concurrence With Lake County.




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 Attachments: Contract Award and Solicitation
 Contract 22-730A - All Safe Industries, Inc.
 Contract 22-730B - Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc.
 Contract 22-730C - Fisher Scientific Company, LLC
 Contract 22-730D - Henry Schein
 Contract 22-730E - Life-Assist, Inc.
 Contract 22-730G - Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
 Contract 22-730H - Municipal Equipment Company
 Contract 22-730I - North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc.
 Contract 22-730J - TechnicalRescue.com
 Contract 22-730K - Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC

M. 26-0726 Approve the April 21, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes.

 Attachments: Minutes


5. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0665 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Revised General Terms
 and Selection of a Parcel Map Option to Facilitate Development of a
 Conservation Easement Between the City of North Port and Big Waters
 Land Trust, Inc. for a Portion of the Warm Mineral Springs Park Property
 Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287.
 Attachments: Revised General Terms
 Parcel Map Option A
 Parcel Map Option B
 May 27, 2025 Minutes
 September 10, 2024 Minutes


6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second 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, Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2026-11, First Reading


ORDINANCE - First Reading:


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B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2026-13 City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule; Amending
 Parks and Recreation - General Fees and Facility Rental Fees; Providing
 for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
 for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading
 February 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
 March 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
 Business Impact Estimate

C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the City’s Solid
 2026-16 Waste Services; Amending Chapter 62 and Chapter 66 of the Code of the
 City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: First Reading - Ordinance
 Business Impact Estimate


RESOLUTION:

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of The City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-25 Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-R-36; Granting Authority to
 the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, or His or Her
 Designee, for the Recruitment and Payment of Athletic Officials; Adopting
 an Independent Contractor Fee Agreement; Adopting a Fee Schedule and
 Pay Invoice for Independent Contractor Athletic Officials; Providing for
 Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-25
 Resolution No. 07-R-36
 October 9, 2007 Meeting Minutes
 Benchmarking

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-31 Terminating Portions of Utility Grant of Easements in Sections 28, 29, 32,
 and 33, Township 39 South, Range 21 East Located in Sarasota County
 Florida; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Partial
 Termination and Release of Easements; Providing for Filing of
 Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.




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 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-31
 Resolution No. 2025-R-12
 Resolution No. 2024-R-09
 Developers Agreement

F. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-35 Authorizing a Corrective Deed in the Conveyance of ±63 Acres of Real
 Property Located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 40
 South, Range 20 East, Bearing Sarasota County Property Appraiser
 Parcel Identification Number 0797001100 as Previously Adopted Through
 Resolution No. 2025-R-21; Providing For Filing of Documents; Providing
 for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-35
 Resolution No. 2025-R-21
 November 12, 2024, Meeting Minutes
 April 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes
 Restated Agreement

G. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-36 Accepting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Access Utility Easement and an
 Exclusive Permanent Lift Station Easement Located on a Portion of the
 Parcel Lying in Section 10, Township 40 South, Range 20 East, Sarasota
 County Florida, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification
 Number 081100-0002; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing
 for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-36
 2019 Amended and Restated Utilities Agreement


GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:

B. 26-0735 Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind the Motion Made During the
 City Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2026, Regarding Agenda
 Item No. 26-0611 Directing the City Manager to Explore Event
 Sponsorship Opportunities and/or a Sponsorship Program.

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. 26-0061 Commissioner Duval's Communications


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B. 26-0062 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

C. 26-0063 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0064 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

E. 26-0065 Commissioner Petrow's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 26-0161 City Clerk's Monthly Report

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

B. 26-0724 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

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

C. 26-0737 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Attachments: City Manager Report - May 2026


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
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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, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Emrich 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

 City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, Deputy City Clerk Powell, Board Specialist
 Lindner, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Parks and Recreation Director
 Pfundheller, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sturgess, and Development
 Services Director Ray.

 Mayor Emrich read statement regarding rules of decorum.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stokes.

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:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComment into the record:
 Stephanie Gibson: Expressed concerns regarding decorum.

 Mayor Emrich provided rebuttal regarding social media decorum.

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 Cheryl Cook: Expressed concerns regarding decorum.
 AV: Expressed concerns regarding decorum.
 David Lannotti: Expressed concerns regarding Warm Mineral Springs.
 Concerned Resident: Expressed concerns regarding Ad Valorem fees.
 Elaine Emrich: Expressed concerns regarding decorum.

 In Person:
 Debbie Blackwell: Spoke to Warm Mineral Springs.
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0665.
 Joseph Majorino: Spoke to various topics.
 Valdy Olender: Spoke to various topics.
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.
 Chuck English: Spoke to various topics.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0143 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the Deputy City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Mr. Powell 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.

 Mr. Fletcher spoke to pulling Item No. 26-0607 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 Stokes,
 to approve the consent agenda pulling Item No. 26-0607 for discussion. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

 A. 26-0287 Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2024-07 for Professional
 Engineering Services for Solid Waste Transfer Station Design By and
 Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Geosyntec Consultants,
 Inc., in the Amount of $166,210.00 for Additional Permitting and Design
 Services for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Located at Parcel
 Identification Number 1128227630 and Pavement Improvements for the
 Pan American Recycling Center Located at 5455 Pan American
 Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, for a Total Amount of
 $980,840.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

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 B. 26-0541 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for
 Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to
 Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and
 Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 5-Cent Local Option Gas
 Tax.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0542 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for
 Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to
 Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and
 Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 6-Cent Local Option Gas
 Tax.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0573 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County on Behalf
 of the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) and
 City of North Port for Services Supporting CHNEP’s Comprehensive
 Conservation and Management Plan, Authorize the First Work
 Assignment in the Amount of $230,000 When Issued, and Authorize the
 City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to
 Execute all Funding Documents for the First Work Assignment After
 Legal Review.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 26-0607 Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT2-2026 - I&I - CIPP -
 Freemont Street and LS-21 with Insituform Technologies, LLC for Cured
 in Place Pipe Lining of Areas Identified of High Inflow & Infiltration
 Around Freemont Street and Lift Station 21 in the Amount of
 $896,857.35
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and spoke to continuing the item to a future meeting.

 No action was taken on this item.


 F. 26-0608 Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-05 Asset Management Phase 3
 With Black & Veatch Corporation for the Utilities Department Asset
 Management Program Support in the Amount of $484,724.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 26-0613 Approve the 2026 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Letter of
 Agreement Between the Patterson Foundation and City of North Port.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 26-0640 Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-06 with CDM Smith, Inc. for

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 Mechanical Integrity Testing of North Port Deep Injection Wells IW-1 &
 IW-2 in the Amount of $246,971.41.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 26-0645 Approve Award of Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-18 for Purchase of Duty
 Handguns and Accessories From GT Distributors, Inc. in the Total
 Amount of $198,300.72.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 26-0647 Approve the Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II
 by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc. for
 Hurricane Ian Damage Repairs at the Hillsborough Booster Station
 Located at 17113 West Hillsborough Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida,
 33954, and the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant Located
 at 5655 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount
 of $283,885.00.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 26-0693 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum
 of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the
 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
 (AFSCME) Local 3432 Regarding Pesticide Applicator Certification
 Specialty Pay.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 26-0705 Approve the Utilization of the Following Lake County, Florida, Contracts:
 1) 22-730A With All Safe Industries, Inc. (Louisville, KY); 2) 22-730B
 With Bennett Fire Products Company, LLC (Woodstock, GA); 3)
 22-730C With Fisher Scientific Company, LLC (Tampa, FL); 4) 22-730D
 With Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY); 5) 22-730E With Life-Assist, Inc.
 (Rancho Cordova, CA); 6) 22-730G With Municipal Emergency
 Services, Inc. (Sandy Hook, CT); 7) 22-730H With Municipal Equipment
 Company (Orlando, FL); 8) 22-730I With North American Fire
 Equipment Co. Inc. (Decatur, AL); 9) 22-730J With
 TechnicalRescue.com, Inc. (Cooper City, FL); and 10) 22-730K With
 Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, for Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services on
 an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,090,000 Annually
 Through the Term Ending July 31, 2027, and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence
 With Lake County.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 26-0726 Approve the April 21, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

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5. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0665 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Revised General Terms
 and Selection of a Parcel Map Option to Facilitate Development of a
 Conservation Easement Between the City of North Port and Big Waters
 Land Trust, Inc. for a Portion of the Warm Mineral Springs Park Property
 Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Pfundheller spoke to the item regarding proposed parcel.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding trailhead acreage,
 maintenance and enhancement, management plan, language clarifications and
 flexibility, permitted uses, parking, archaeological artifacts, hydrological characteristics,
 exclusion areas, botanical garden, stewardship fee funding, Marie Selby Botanical
 Gardens facilities and amenities, square footage, acreage, and unincorporated land.

 Public Comment:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComment into the record:
 June Enoch: Expressed support of the item.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.
 Jon Thaxton: Expressed support of the item and spoke to scrub jay habitats.
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Chuck English: Expressed opposition to the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to facilitate
 development of a conservation easement between the City of North Port and Big
 Waters Land Trust, Inc. for a portion of the Warm Mineral Springs Park property
 located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Recess was taken from 7:32 p.m. to 7:42 p.m.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second 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

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 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the Deputy City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding education, intent,
 procurement process, Comprehensive Plan, and Environmental Protection Fund usage.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding 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 Ordinance No. 2026-11 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Duval

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of
 2026-13 the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule;
 Amending Parks and Recreation - General Fees and Facility Rental
 Fees; 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 Deputy City
 Clerk to read by title only.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the Deputy 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
 Mr. Powell read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Warm Mineral Springs
 membership options.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-13 to second reading on June 9, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

 C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the City’s
 2026-16 Solid Waste Services; Amending Chapter 62 and Chapter 66 of the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida; 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 Deputy City
 Clerk to read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to direct the Deputy 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
 Mr. Powell read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding 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 continue Ordinance No. 2026-16 to second reading on June 9, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote with Petrow dissenting due to taxing vacant
 lots:

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Petrow

RESOLUTION:


 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of The City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-25 Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-R-36; Granting Authority
 to the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, or His or Her
 Designee, for the Recruitment and Payment of Athletic Officials;
 Adopting an Independent Contractor Fee Agreement; Adopting a Fee
 Schedule and Pay Invoice for Independent Contractor Athletic Officials;
 Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing
 for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.


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 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the Deputy City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding the item.

 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-25 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-31 Terminating Portions of Utility Grant of Easements in Sections 28, 29,
 32, and 33, Township 39 South, Range 21 East Located in Sarasota
 County Florida; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
 Partial Termination and Release of Easements; 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 Deputy City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding 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-31 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,
 2026-R-35 Authorizing a Corrective Deed in the Conveyance of ±63 Acres of Real
 Property Located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 40

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 South, Range 20 East, Bearing Sarasota County Property Appraiser
 Parcel Identification Number  0797001100 as Previously Adopted
 Through Resolution No. 2025-R-21; 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 Deputy City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding the item.

 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-35 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 G. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-36 Accepting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Access Utility Easement and an
 Exclusive Permanent Lift Station Easement Located on a Portion of the
 Parcel Lying in Section 10, Township 40 South, Range 20 East,
 Sarasota County Florida, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel
 Identification Number 081100-0002; Providing for Incorporation of
 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 Deputy City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics regarding 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-36 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:


 B. 26-0735 Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind the Motion Made During the
 City Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2026, Regarding Agenda
 Item No. 26-0611 Directing the City Manager to Explore Event
 Sponsorship Opportunities and/or a Sponsorship Program.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Powell introduced and spoke to the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

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

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to rescind the motion made during the City Commission Regular Meeting on May
 5, 2026, regarding agenda Item No. 26-0611 directing the City Manager to explore
 event sponsorship opportunities and/or a sponsorship program. 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. 26-0061 Commissioner Duval's Communications
 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended and important topics.


 B. 26-0062 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
 Commissioner Stokes reported on events attended.


 C. 26-0063 Mayor Emrich's Communications
 Mayor Emrich reported on events attended and important topics.


 D. 26-0064 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications


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 Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to activity report on her social media page.


 E. 26-0065 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
 Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.


 A. 26-0161 City Clerk's Monthly Report
 Mr. Powell did not have a report.


 B. 26-0724 City Attorney’s Monthly Report
 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.


 C. 26-0737 City Manager's Monthly Report
 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: __________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: ________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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