City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-05-27 6:00 PM - Amended to Modify Staff Summary of Ord. No. 2025-11. — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-05-27

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



 Meeting Agenda

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

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to Modify Staff Summary of Ord. No. 2025-11.


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

Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:

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submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

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



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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 25-2303 Announcement of the May 13, 2025 Special Election Results

 Attachments: Official Results

B. 25-2300 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. DAG-24-113 Termination of the Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement
 Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge (DAG-24-113).
 Attachments: Formal Request to Terminate Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement
 Termination of the Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement (Central Parc Bridge)
 Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement Recorded October 28, 2019
 Engineer's Opinion of Probable Costs (Bridge construction costs estimate)
 Central Parc Transportation Impact Fee Estimates
 Central Parc Development Master Plan Order of Approval

B. 24-1616 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Federal Bureau
 of Investigation, Lee County Sheriff's Office, and Participating Agencies
 Designed to Monitor and Mitigate Threats Against Schools and the
 Community.
 Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding

C. 25-2060 Approve the Reappointment of Joe Justice as a Regular Member to Serve
 a Second Term on the Charter Review Advisory Board From June 7, 2025,
 Through June 8, 2028.
 Attachments: Application

D. 25-2103 Approve the First Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing
 Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the Addition of Body Cameras,
 and Tasers with the Additional Cost of $336,101.70 and to authorize the
 City Manager to approve future amendments, provided such modifications
 do not impact the City's financial obligations.
 Attachments: Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
 Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
 Florida Sunbiz Document

E. 25-2182 Approve the Application to Sarasota County's Community Development

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 Block Grant Program in the Amount up to $800,000 for Two High-Water
 Rescue Vehicles 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: CDBG High-Water Rescue Vehicle Application

F. 25-2183 Approve the Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida,
 and the City of North Port in the Amount of $300,000 for the Hope Park
 Playground Renovation and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as
 Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After
 Legal Review.
 Attachments: Hope Park CDBG Contract

G. 25-2210 Approve Agreement No. 2025-07 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
 for Professional Engineering Services for Fixed Weir Nos. 157 and 158
 Replacements in an Amount of $270,798.25.
 Attachments: Agreement No. 2025-07
 Notice of Intent to Award
 City Manager Recommendation to Negotiate with Ranking
 RFP No. 2025-07 with Addenda
 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Submittal
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

H. 25-2215 Approve Agreement No. 2025-08 Between the City of North Port, Florida,
 and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering
 Services for Water Control Structure Nos. 121 and 130 Replacements in
 an Amount of $360,742.75.
 Attachments: Agreement No. 2025-08
 Notice of Intent to Award
 City Manager Recommendation to Negotiate with Ranking
 RFP No. 2025-08 with Addenda
 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Submittal
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

I. 25-2220 Approve the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources
 Conservation Service Grant Amendment 3 Increasing the Grant Amount to
 $2,758,116.01 for Myakkahatchee Creek Maintenance and Debris
 Removal and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable
 Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal
 Review.
 Attachments: NRCS Amendment 3
 NRCS Amendment 2
 NRCS Original Contract


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J. 25-2222 Approve the Grant Application to the Sarasota County Resilient SRQ
 Voluntary Home Buyout Program in the Amount of $954,000 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: Grant Application & Attachments

K. 25-2232 Approve Letters of Recognition From the Commission to be Sent to
 Dakota P., Krysta F., and Victoria M., in Recognition of Receiving the Girl
 Scouts “Gold Award” for Their Efforts to Improve the Community.
 Attachments: Dakota P. Draft Letter of Recognition
 Krysta F. Draft Letter of Recognition
 Victoria M. Draft Letter of Recognition

L. 25-2266 Approve the 2025 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Letter of
 Agreement Between the Patterson Foundation and City of North Port,
 Florida.
 Attachments: 2025 Letter of Agreement

M. 25-2267 Approve the Information Sharing Access Agreement With the Department
 of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Renew the Agreement Every Three Years, Contingent Upon No
 Substantive Changes to Terms or Conditions.
 Attachments: Information Sharing Access Agreement

N. 25-2269 Approve the Appointment of Michael Matassa as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From
 May 27, 2025, Through May 28, 2028.
 Attachments: Application

O. 25-2270 Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Sole Source Purchase of Neptune
 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters from Ferguson
 Enterprises, LLC. dba Ferguson Waterworks for an Additional Amount of
 $3,507,512, for a Total Cost of $3,736,970
 Attachments: Sole Source Change Order Request
 Sole Source Procurement Request
 Sole Source Letter
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

P. 25-2272 Approve the May 5, 2025, Commission Workshop, and May 13, 2025,
 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
 Attachments: Commission Workshop 05-05-25
 Commission Regular 05-13-25


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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Readings:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Chapter 58, of
 2025-11 City Code, Creating the Targeted Industry Incentive Program and
 Amending the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance 2025-11
 Business Impact Statement
 CEDAB April 15 Meeting Minutes

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2025-12 Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Opioid Treatment and Prevention
 Items in the Amount of $109,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for
 Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing
 an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading


RESOLUTION:

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-32 Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2024-R-45, Reallocating
 State-Funded Grant Funds From Construction Services to Construction
 Engineering and Inspection Services, Providing for the Approval and
 Execution of the State-Funded Grant Agreements Between the City of
 North Port and the State of Florida Department of Transportation
 Regarding the Reconstruction of Drainage Under Price Boulevard at the
 Blueridge Waterway, MacCaughey Waterway, Lagoon Waterway, and
 Creighton Waterway; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
 Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution No 2025-R-32
 Repealed Resolution 2024-R-45


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 25-2195 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed General Terms
 and Parcel Map 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 Parcel.




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 Attachments: Proposed General Terms
 Proposed Parcel Map
 09-10-2024 Meeting Minutes
 02-25-2025 Meeting Minutes

B. 25-2304 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options to
 Respond to Declared Emergencies or Disasters.
 Attachments: Ordinance 2024-48
 Alternative Funding Options Memo

C. 25-2305 Discussion and Possible Direction Following the May 13, 2025, Special
 Election Results Regarding the Referendum Question Seeking to Change
 Residency Requirements for the City Attorney and City Clerk and to Move
 Forward With the Recruitment and Final Posting for the City Attorney.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2024-49

D. 25-2306 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Police Department Headquarters Project.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-03
 Alternative Funding Options Memo
 January 6, 2025 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 April 1, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes
 February 26, 2024 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 July 25, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
 March 2, 2023 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes
 April 12, 2022 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
 June 22, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
 May 25, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

E. 25-2307 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Solid Waste Transfer Station.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-04
 December 5 2022 Workshop Minutes
 Solid Waste Transfer Station Flier
 Alternative Funding Options Memo

F. 25-2308 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Effluent Pumping Station & Pipeline Project.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-05
 Alternative Funding Options Memo


7. PUBLIC COMMENT:


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(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. 25-2295 Commissioner Duval's Communications

B. 25-2296 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

C. 25-2297 Mayor Stokes' Communications

D. 25-2298 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

E. 25-2299 Commissioner Petrow's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 25-2264 City Attorney's Monthly Report

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

B. 25-2301 City Clerk's Monthly Report

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

C. 25-2312 City Manager Report

 Attachments: City Manager Report May 2025


10. ADJOURNMENT:




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

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

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 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



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

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, Assistant City Clerk Powell, Deputy
 Police Chief Morales, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Development Services
 Planner II Bowling, Public Works Director Speake, Development Services Director Ray,
 Parks and Recreation Director Pfundheller, Legislative Analyst Miles, Public Works
 Deputy Director Wisner, Deputy City Manager Yarborough, and Assistant Development
 Services Director Quintas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Charles Hines.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

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

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

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into record:
 John Parker: Expressed concern over voter rejection of referendums.
 Ron Orlilkowski: Expressed frustration over the installation of large direction arrows and

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 raised reflectors on U.S. 41 intersections.
 Robin SanVicente: Spoke to support for the Warm Mineral Springs Conservation
 Easement.
 John Rawlings: Spoke to respect for the referendum results and spoke to city needs.

 In person:
 Brian Sodre: Spoke to affordable housing.
 Scott Smith: Spoke to the Police Headquarters.
 Debbie Blackwell: Spoke to Warm Mineral Springs.
 Valdy Olender: Spoke to police, various statutes and election results.
 Eve Alexander: Spoke to transparency and practical planning.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 25-2303 Announcement of the May 13, 2025 Special Election Results

 Mr. Powell announced the election results.

 The results of the City of North Port Special Election held on May 13th, 2025, are as
 follows:

 North Port Referendum Question 1 regarding Florida local governments may issue certain
 debt for various governmental purposes. The City Charter requires voter approval before
 the City issues any debt. Should the Charter be amended, allowing the City to issue debt
 payable from funds other than property taxes without voter approval to respond to a
 declared emergency or disaster.
 Yes – Amend the City Charter received 4,585 votes.
 No – Do not amend the City Charter received 6,840 votes.

 North Port Referendum Question 2 regarding the City Charter requires that the City Clerk
 and City Attorney establish residency in the City of North Port within one year of being
 hired and that each maintain residency in the City while in the position. Should the
 Charter be amended to remove the residency requirements for the City Clerk and City
 Attorney positions.
 Yes – Amend the City Charter received 2,768 votes.
 No – Do not amend the City Charter received 8,672 votes.

 North Port Referendum Question 3 regarding to finance a new Police Department
 headquarters facility, shall the City of North Port be authorized to issue bonds in one or
 more series in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $ 115,000,000, maturing
 no later than 30 years from issuance, bearing interest at no more than the maximum
 lawful rate and payable from ad valorem property taxes levied in amounts sufficient to pay
 debt service on such bonds.
 Yes – For Bonds received 3,638 votes.
 No – Against Bonds received 7,789 votes.

 North Port Referendum Question 4 regarding to finance a new solid waste transfer
 station, shall the City of North Port be authorized to issue bonds in one or more series in
 a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $ 14,000,000 maturing no later than 30
 years from issuance, bearing interest at no more than the maximum lawful rate and
 payable from the revenues of the City’s Solid Waste District.
 Yes – For Bonds received 5,426 votes.
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 North Port Referendum Question 5 to finance capital improvements to the City’s
 wastewater treatment facility located on Pan American Boulevard, shall the City of North
 Port be authorized to issue bonds in one or more series in a total aggregate principal
 amount not to exceed $17,000,000, maturing no later than 30 years from issuance,
 bearing interest at no more than the maximum lawful rate and payable from the revenues
 of the City’s water and sewer utility system.
 Yes – For Bonds received 5,584 votes.
 No – Against Bonds received 5,836 votes.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

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

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

 B. 25-2300 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

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

 Mr. Powell read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to approve the items in the consent agenda pulling Item No. DAG-24-113 for
 discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 A. DAG-24-113 Termination of the Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement
 Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge (DAG-24-113).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding developer and citizen input,
 prior approval, traffic impact, terminating agreement, city staff recommendations, Tuscola
 Boulevard Bridge, continuing the item, development master plan, alternative suggestions
 to traffic impact, developer communication, and traffic study.

 Mr. Quintas spoke to traffic impact and house construction progress.


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 Mr. Fletcher spoke to the developer agreement.

 Mr. Powell played the following voicemail into the record:
 Tom Tree: Expressed support of the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge.

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into record:
 Steven Skoa: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Gene Mitchell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Dale Thompson: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Linda Wells: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Patrick Maltby: Expressed opposition to the item.
 David Green: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 James Forrest: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Anna Kopfhamer: Expressed opposition to the item.
 William Kropfhamer: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In person:
 Charlie Bailey: Expressed support to the item.
 Peter Van Buskir: Expressed support to the item.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to deny
 Item No. DAG-24-113 as presented.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding the impact fee reimbursement
 agreement and Tuscola Boulevard Bridge.

 The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 B. 24-1616 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Federal Bureau
 of Investigation, Lee County Sheriff's Office, and Participating Agencies
 Designed to Monitor and Mitigate Threats Against Schools and the
 Community.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-2060 Approve the Reappointment of Joe Justice as a Regular Member to Serve
 a Second Term on the Charter Review Advisory Board From June 7, 2025,
 Through June 8, 2028.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-2103 Approve the First Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing
 Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the Addition of Body Cameras,
 and Tasers with the Additional Cost of $336,101.70 and to authorize the
 City Manager to approve future amendments, provided such modifications
 do not impact the City's financial obligations.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


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 E. 25-2182 Approve the Application to Sarasota County's Community Development
 Block Grant Program in the Amount up to $800,000 for Two High-Water
 Rescue Vehicles 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.


 F. 25-2183 Approve the Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida,
 and the City of North Port in the Amount of $300,000 for the Hope Park
 Playground Renovation 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.


 G. 25-2210 Approve Agreement No. 2025-07 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for
 Professional Engineering Services for Fixed Weir Nos. 157 and 158
 Replacements in an Amount of $270,798.25.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 25-2215 Approve Agreement No. 2025-08 Between the City of North Port, Florida,
 and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering
 Services for Water Control Structure Nos. 121 and 130 Replacements in
 an Amount of $360,742.75.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 25-2220 Approve the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources
 Conservation Service Grant Amendment 3 Increasing the Grant Amount to
 $2,758,116.01 for  Myakkahatchee  Creek Maintenance and Debris
 Removal 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.


 J. 25-2222 Approve the Grant Application to the Sarasota County Resilient SRQ
 Voluntary Home Buyout Program in the Amount of $954,000 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.


 K. 25-2232 Approve Letters of Recognition From the Commission to be Sent to
 Dakota P., Krysta F., and Victoria M., in Recognition of Receiving the Girl
 Scouts “Gold Award” for Their Efforts to Improve the Community.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

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 L. 25-2266 Approve the 2025 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Letter of
 Agreement Between the Patterson Foundation and City of North Port,
 Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 25-2267 Approve the Information Sharing Access Agreement With the Department
 of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and
 Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City
 Charter, to Renew the Agreement Every Three Years, Contingent Upon No
 Substantive Changes to Terms or Conditions.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 N. 25-2269 Approve the Appointment of Michael Matassa as a Regular Member to
 Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From
 May 27, 2025, Through May 28, 2028.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 O. 25-2270 Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Sole Source Purchase of Neptune
 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters from Ferguson
 Enterprises, LLC. dba Ferguson Waterworks for an Additional Amount of
 $3,507,512, for a Total Cost of $3,736,970
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 P. 25-2272 Approve the May 5, 2025, Commission Workshop, and May 13, 2025,
 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Readings:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Chapter 58, of
 2025-11 City Code, Creating the Targeted Industry Incentive Program and
 Amending the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
 and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the Assistant City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Mr. Bowling spoke to continuing the Ordinance to a third hearing on June 24, 2025.


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 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding impact fees, timeline,
 general funds, affordable housing, work force housing, incentives, Commission role,
 deferral program, City of North Port growth, and job growth.

 Ms. Ray spoke to affordable housing and alternative funding sources.

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into record:
 Robin SanVicente: Spoke to opposition to the item.
 William Kopfhamer: Spoke to opposition to the item.
 Anna Kopfhamer: Spoke to opposition to the item.

 In person:
 Pat Neal: Spoke to affordable housing and sprinklers.
 Christian Jennings: Spoke to affordable housing, investors, and sprinklers.
 Alex Chandler: Spoke to affordable housing and sprinklers.
 Jeffery Boone: Spoke to opposition to the item.
 John Thaxton: Spoke to opposition to the item.
 Pam Tokarz: Spoke to opposition to the item.

 Mr. Titus Spoke to the fire code and life safety code.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding next steps, incentive plan,
 impact fee forgiveness, affordable housing, public safety, business impacts, and tax
 waivers.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 deny the adoption of Ord. No. 2025-11 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote with Commissioner Langdon dissenting due to bringing the
 Ordinance back for a third hearing.

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Langdon

 Mayor stokes passed the gavel.

 A motion was made by Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon, to
 direct the City Manager to schedule a workshop in the reasonably near future to
 discuss affordable housing and workforce housing incentive programs. The motion
 carried on the following vote with Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Emrich
 dissenting due to timeline constraints.

 Yes: 3- Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Langdon and Mayor Stokes

 No: 2- Vice Mayor Emrich and Commissioner Petrow

 Vice Mayor Emrich passed the gavel.

 Recess was taken from 8:09 p.m. to 8:21 p.m.

 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2025-12 Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Opioid Treatment and Prevention
 Items in the Amount of $109,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for
 Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing

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 an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the Assistant City Clerk to read by title
 only.

 Mr. Powell read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 adopt Ord. No. 2025-12 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

RESOLUTION:


 C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-32 Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2024-R-45, Reallocating
 State-Funded Grant Funds From Construction Services to Construction
 Engineering and Inspection Services, Providing for the Approval and
 Execution of the State-Funded Grant Agreements Between the City of
 North Port and the State of Florida Department of Transportation
 Regarding the Reconstruction of Drainage Under Price Boulevard at the
 Blueridge Waterway, MacCaughey Waterway, Lagoon Waterway, and
 Creighton Waterway; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
 Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the Assistant 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.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Res. No. 2025-R-32 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


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 A. 25-2195 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed General Terms
 and Parcel Map 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 Parcel.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Pfundheller spoke to conservation easement and Warm Mineral Springs.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding acreage, preservation
 conservation easement, permitted uses, garden, routine maintenance, plant removal,
 financial impact, provision for 10,000 square feet, additional acreage, development,
 regulations, family friendly, conservation easement, taxpayers impact, and safety.

 Mr. Powell read the following eComment into record:
 Jasmine Brown: Expressed support for conserving all Warm Mineral Springs Park.
 land.
 Dave Phillip: Expressed support for the proposed conservation easement over intensive
 development.
 Anna Kopfhamer: Expressed support for the proposed conservation

 In person:
 Christine Johnson: Expressed support of Warm Mineral Springs conservation easement.
 Josh Smith: Expressed support of conversation easement.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to approve the proposed General Terms and Parcel Map to facilitate development
 of a conservation easement between the City of North Port and Big Water Land
 Trust, Inc. for a portion of the Warm Mineral Springs park parcel changing the
 carve out of 12 acres to become 20 acres.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding maintenance expenses,
 acreages, financial burden, taxpayer impact, increasing parking lot, conservation, future
 buildings, community usage, and additional acreage.

 The motion carried on the following vote with Commissioner Duval dissenting due
 to funding from the city for invasive species.

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Duval


 B. 25-2304 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options to
 Respond to Declared Emergencies or Disasters.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding additional elections, natural


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 disasters, funding, emergency borrowing, earning trust from citizens, exploring additional
 funding, Certificates of Participation (COPS), and no limit on borrowing.

 Mr. Golen spoke to the COPS to be used for one project.

 Mr. Miles spoke more in depth on COPS and borrowing funds.

 In person:
 Josh Smith: Spoke to government spending.
 Pam Tokarz: Spoke to emergencies or disaster borrowing.
 Susan Balmer: Spoke to emergencies or disaster borrowing.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 Mayor Stokes passed the gavel.

 A motion was made by Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to direct
 the City Manager to explore the use of Certificates of Participation (COPS),
 including submitting the necessary amendment to the City Attorney, to engage
 Greenberg Traurig under the existing consulting agreement to assist with related
 legislative matters, and to evaluate for evaluation of options for increasing the
 City's reserves. The motion carried on with the following vote with Commissioner
 Langdon dissenting on a preference to consider COPS for a future project.

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Langdon

 Vice Mayor Emrich passed the gavel.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to
 include placing a referendum question on the next general elections for borrowing
 in response to declared emergencies for natural disasters

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding exploring further discussion
 at a later date and timeline for general election in 2026.

 The motion failed on the following vote with Commissioner Duval, Commissioner
 Petrow, Vice Mayor Emrich, and Mayor Stokes dissenting due to exploring COPS.

 Yes: 1- Commissioner Langdon

 No: 4- Vice Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes

 Recess was taken from 10:18 p.m. to 10:28 p.m.


 C. 25-2305 Discussion and Possible Direction Following the May 13, 2025, Special
 Election Results Regarding the Referendum Question Seeking to Change
 Residency Requirements for the City Attorney and City Clerk and to Move
 Forward With the Recruitment and Final Posting for the City Attorney.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.


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 Public Comment:
 Josh Smith: Spoke to living within City limits as a city leader.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to
 direct the City Manager to proceed with the recruitment process, finalize the job
 posting for the City Attorney position to include confirming the job description,
 salary range, and desired qualifications, identify appropriate channels for
 advertising the position and a proposed timeline and process for candidate review,
 interviews, and final selection. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 D. 25-2306 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Police Department Headquarters Project.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding solicitation numbers,
 timeline, and research avenues.

 Public Comment:
 Pam Tokarz: Spoke to the amount of funding for the Police Headquarters.
 Josh Smith: Spoke to City Manager comments and Back the Blue signs.
 Jerry Nicastro: Expressed support of Police Headquarters and public safety.
 Mike Morales: Expressed support of Police Headquarters.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Mayor Stokes, to direct
 the City Manager to explore Certificates of Participation (COPS), Public Private
 Partnerships (P3), State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loans, Bank Loans and Lines of
 Credit, Increasing Fund Balance Reserves, and Pay-As-You-Go (Pay-Go) Financing
 for the New Police Department Headquarters Project, and to bring back the findings
 and recommendations for further discussion and possible action at a future
 meeting. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 E. 25-2307 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Solid Waste Transfer Station.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding alternate funding options,
 Solid Waste increase, registration fee to empty lots, Certificates of Participation (COPS
 approach, Return on Investment (ROI), rate increase, finial estimates, and 10% increase.

 Mr. Speake spoke to a 10% increase, borrowing options, and revenue.


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 Public Comment:
 Josh Smith: Spoke to funding options for the Solid Water Transfer Station.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to direct the City Manager to explore the use of Certificates of Participation (COPS),
 along with a potential solid waste fee increase to support the funding of the COPS
 agreement, and to bring the findings back to the Commission for discussion at a
 future meeting.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Public Private Partnerships
 (P3).

 A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by
 Commissioner Duval, to add a Public Private Partnerships (P3) to the motion. The
 motion to amend carried on the following vote:

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

 The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:

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

 F. 25-2308 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Funding Options for the
 Effluent Pumping Station & Pipeline Project.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding additional funding options,
 West Villages, Certificates of Participation (COPS), Public Private Partnerships (P3),
 Transfer Station, and 0% interest rates.

 Ms. Wisner spoke to a meeting with West Villages, COPS, and P3.

 Mr. Yarborough spoke about bond validation, loans, and interest rates.

 Public Comment:
 Josh Smith: Spoke to Capital Improvement Project (CIP).

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Manager to explore Certificates of Participation (COPS), Public
 Private Partnerships (P3), including West Villages option, State Revolving Fund
 (SRF) Loans, and increasing fund balance reserves for this project. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

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

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.


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8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 25-2295 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.


 B. 25-2296 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

 Commissioner Langdon will submit report to City Clerks office.


 C. 25-2297 Mayor Stokes' Communications

 Mayor Stokes reported on events attended and important topics.


 D. 25-2298 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Vice Mayor Emrich did not have a report.


 E. 25-2299 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow did not have a report.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.


 A. 25-2264 City Attorney's Monthly Report

 Mr. Golen did not report.


 B. 25-2301 City Clerk's Monthly Report

 Mr. Powell did not report.


 C. 25-2312 City Manager Report

 Mr. Fletcher did not report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.



 By: ___________________________________________
 Phil Stokes, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk



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