City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-04-21 6:00 PM - Amended to add Item No. 26-0661, 26-0650, and attachments to Res. No. 2026-R-20. — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-04-21

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, April 21, 2026 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to add Item No. 26-0661, 26-0650, and attachments to Res. No. 2026-R-20.


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.

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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. 26-0141 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. 26-0388 Approve the Fourteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II,
 Work Assignment #2025-55FM, By and Between the City of North Port,
 Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc., for Services at Marina Park Coast Guard
 and Auxiliary Dock, 7030 Chancellor Boulevard, North Port, Florida,
 34287, in the Amount of $74,101; Water Control Structure 117 North Side
 Kayak Launch, 5661 Barlow Terrace, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the
 Amount of $121,344; and Water Control Structure 117 South Side Kayak
 Launch, in the Amount of $121,344 for a Total Approved Amount Not to
 Exceed $316,789.
 Attachments: Fourteenth Amendment to Contract No. 2023-17.004
 Sixth Amendment to Contract No. 2023-17.002
 September 24, 2024 Minutes
 Direct Select Memorandum
 Contract No. 2023-17.004
 Work Assignment 2025-55FM
 Rostan Damage Report - Marina Park
 Rostan Damage Report - WCS 117
 Florida Division of Corporations Document
 Location Map WCS 117 Pre-Hurricane Ian
 Location Map Marina Park Pre-Hurricane Ian

B. 26-0445 Approve the Canine Donation Agreement By and Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and Shawn and Michelle Galiher for the Donation of a
 One-Year-Old Yellow Labrador Retriever to Be Used for Explosive
 Detection and Search and Rescue Operations for the North Port Police
 Department.
 Attachments: Canine Donation Agreement
 Exhibit A
 Photo

C. 26-0497 Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41 Professional
 Engineering Services for Cranberry Boulevard/Hillsborough Boulevard
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 Intersection Improvements Design & Permitting for Western Leg of
 Roundabout Design Modifications to Scope and Price by and between the
 City of North Port, Florida and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the
 Amount of $53,000.00
 Attachments: Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41
 Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41
 First Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41
 Original Agreement
 Purchasing Agreement Amendment Form and Backup
 Meeting Minutes July 23, 2024
 Meeting Minutes October 24, 2023
 Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

D. 26-0521 Approve the Canine Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Justin Lindsey, for the Transfer of K-9 Officer Archer to
 His Handler.
 Attachments: Canine Transfer Agreement

E. 26-0560 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for February 2026.

 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - February 2026

F. 26-0561 Approve the March 10, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the March 24
 Commission Special Minutes, and the March 24 Commission Regular
 Minutes.
 Attachments: 3-10-26- Minutes
 3-24-26- Special Minutes
 3-24-26- Regular Minutes

G. 26-0575 Approve the City of North Port’s Participation in the New National Opioids
 Six Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorize the City Manager to
 Execute Exhibit G, the Six (6) Remnant Defendants’ Combined
 Subdivision Participation and Release Form (“Combined Participation
 Form”).
 Attachments: Combined Participation Form


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:

A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-20 Granting a Special Exception to Allow a Multi-Family Residential Use
 Located Generally at the Southeast Corner of South Toledo Blade

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 Boulevard and Woodhaven Drive, in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning
 District Pursuant to the City of North Port Unified Land Development Code
 Section 53-40 and 53-259; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.(QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Attachments: Aggrieved Party Quasi-Judicial Body Ruling Required Findings
 Resolution No. 2026-R-20
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation
 PZAB Action Report
 Exparte through April 20, 2026
 Aggrieved Party - Morrison
 Aggrieved Party Updated - Morrison
 JM Planning and Development Letter


ORDINANCE - First 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


ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 –
 2026-08 FY 2030 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvement Components of the
 Capital Improvements Element of the City of North Port Comprehensive
 Plan; Adopting by Reference the Sarasota County School District
 2024-2025 Five Year District Facilities Work Plan; Providing for Findings;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-08, Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2026-08, First Reading
 Ordinance 2025-25 (Adopted Non District Budget FY 2025-2026)
 Sarasota School District 2024-25 Final Adopted Five-Year Work Plan

D. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee
 2026-10 Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and

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 Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida;
 Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of
 Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and
 Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits;
 Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development,
 Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment
 Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-10, Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2026-10, First Reading
 Business Impact Estimate
 Staff Presentation

E. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2026-12 City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4, Boards and Committees, to Create
 Article VIII - North Port Youth Council; Providing for Findings; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading
 Business Impact Estimate


6. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES

A. 26-0661 Presentation Regarding City Manager Update on Borrowing Authority

 Attachments: Presentation


7. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0650 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mandatory Potable Water
 Service Connection.
 Attachments: Water Connection Memo

B. 26-0581 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Six-Month
 Performance Evaluation.
 Attachments: Summary of the evaluations
 Self-Evaluation
 City Attorney Evaluation - Mayor Emrich
 City Attorney Evaluation - Vice Mayor Langdon
 City Attorney Evaluation - Commissioner Stokes
 City Attorney Evaluation - Commissioner Duval
 City Attorney Evaluation - Commissioner Petrow
 Employment Agreement



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8. PUBLIC COMMENT:

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


9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 26-0051 Commissioner Duval's Communications

B. 26-0052 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

C. 26-0053 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0054 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

 Attachments: 2026-04 Activity Report

E. 26-0055 Commissioner Petrow's Communications


10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

A. 26-0160 City Clerk's Monthly Report

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

B. 26-0612 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

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

C. 26-0639 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Attachments: City Manager Report - April 2026


11. ADJOURNMENT:




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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.

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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, April 21, 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, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Fire Chief Titus, Development Services Deputy
 Director Barnes, Utilities Director Wisner, Parks and Recreation Director Pfundheller, and
 Impact Fee Administrator Bowling.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Omy Patel.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve the agenda as presented.




 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding reordering the agenda.

 Commissioner Duval withdrew his second.




 The motion was restated by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner


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 Duval, to approve the agenda moving Item No. 26-0650 to be heard after Res. No.
 2026-R-20. 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 played the following voicemails into the record:
 Nicole Raphael: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Pam Tokarz: Expressed opposition to Resolution No. 2026-R-20 and Item No. 26-0650.

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record:
 Hollie Morgan: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Steven Harrison: Spoke to advisory board recruitment, retention, and engagement.
 David Kasyanchik: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Nicole Raphael: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Hannah Crosby: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Chris Gearhart: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 David Barah: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 William Esaurus: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Faith Shaun-Linn: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.

 In Person:
 Joseph Majorino: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to Item No. 26-0650.
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding trespassing.
 Josh Smith: Expressed concerns regarding Commission engagement with residents.
 Valdy Olender: Expressed concerns regarding police presence at meetings.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0141 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 record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding emergency preparedness.
 Steven Harrison: Expressed concerns regarding advisory board policies and application
 processes.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

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

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 vote:

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

 A. 26-0388 Approve the Fourteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II,
 Work Assignment #2025-55FM, By and Between the City of North Port,
 Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc., for Services at Marina Park Coast Guard
 and Auxiliary Dock, 7030 Chancellor Boulevard, North Port, Florida,
 34287, in the Amount of $74,101; Water Control Structure 117 North Side
 Kayak Launch, 5661 Barlow Terrace, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the
 Amount of $121,344; and Water Control Structure 117 South Side Kayak
 Launch, in the Amount of $121,344 for a Total Approved Amount Not to
 Exceed $316,789.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 26-0445 Approve the Canine Donation Agreement By and Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and Shawn and Michelle Galiher for the Donation of a
 One-Year-Old Yellow Labrador Retriever to Be Used for Explosive
 Detection and Search and Rescue Operations for the North Port Police
 Department.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0497 Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41 Professional
 Engineering Services for Cranberry Boulevard/Hillsborough Boulevard
 Intersection Improvements Design & Permitting for Western Leg of
 Roundabout Design Modifications to Scope and Price by and between the
 City of North Port, Florida and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the
 Amount of $53,000.00
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0521 Approve the Canine Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Justin Lindsey, for the Transfer of K-9 Officer Archer to
 His Handler.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 26-0560 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for February 2026.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0561 Approve the March 10, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the March 24
 Commission Special Minutes, and the March 24 Commission Regular
 Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.



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 G. 26-0575 Approve the City of North Port’s Participation in the New National Opioids
 Six Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorize the City Manager to
 Execute Exhibit G, the Six (6) Remnant Defendants’ Combined
 Subdivision Participation and Release Form (“Combined Participation
 Form”).
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:


 A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-20 Granting a Special Exception to Allow a Multi-Family Residential Use
 Located Generally at the Southeast Corner of South Toledo Blade
 Boulevard and Woodhaven Drive, in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning
 District Pursuant to the City of North Port Unified Land Development Code
 Section 53-40 and 53-259; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.(QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Mayor Emrich announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and called on
 the Deputy City Clerk to read by title only.

 Mr. Powell read the Resolution by title only and notified Commission of aggrieved party
 status request received by Ruby Morrison, Villas of Turnberry Trace Homeowners
 Association (HOA) President.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion regarding determination of standing for aggrieved party
 status requests.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to
 approve the aggrieved party status request for Ruby Morrison and find that the
 request meets the below requirements:
 Requirements:
 1. This request complies with procedural requirements.
 2. The requestor resides or owns property within the 1,320-foot notification
 boundary and sufficient evidence/justification has been provided to support the
 requestor's assertion of a protected interest the effect on which exceeds in kind,
 degree, or intensity compared to the general interest in the community shared by
 all persons.
 The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 Mr. Powell swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Stokes, and
 Commissioner Petrow disclosed voicemail public comment and discussions during
 one-on-one meetings.


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 Joe Medred, Genesis Planning & Development, Inc., being duly sworn, provided a
 presentation including overview, application team, aerial map, Toledo Blade Boulevard,
 Tavorb LLC, project background, ownership history, application timeline, previous and
 current zoning districts, Commercial General (CG) permitted uses and development
 standards, medium intensity corridor future land use, proposed development map, access
 points, turn lanes, queuing, proposed multifamily units, amenity building, stormwater
 pond, setbacks, transition in land use intensity, horizontal mixed -use development, trip
 reduction comparison, tax benefit comparison, compatibility, emergency access, solid
 waste receptacle location, neighborhood outreach, owner proffered stipulations,
 residential square footage and building height limitations, density reduction, Toledo Blade
 Boulevard commercial opportunities, reduced traffic impacts, six staff conditions, and
 request for approval.

 Ms. Barnes, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, history, site
 information, current zoning map, surrounding land use and zoning, Development Master
 Plan (DMP) and map location, staff review, 2017 Comprehensive Plan analysis, 2010
 Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) analysis, public notice and Resolution review,
 and staff recommendations.

 Ruby Morrison was not present.

 Mr. Medred provided a rebuttal regarding parcel zoning clarity, acre zoning map, shared
 access points, and request for approval.

 Ms. Barnes provided a rebuttal regarding former versus current zoning districts
 designations, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), Corridor Transitional (CT)
 regulation requirements, percentages clarifications, horizontal mixed -use requirements,
 Commercial General (CG) permitted uses for commercial development, and tax revenue
 estimates.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle, being duly sworn: Expressed concerns regarding laws and procedures.
 Debbie McDowell, being duly sworn: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Ray Jeres, being duly sworn: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Michelle Buston, being duly sworn: Expressed opposition to the item and concerns
 regarding safety, traffic, water retention, and need for a study.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Comprehensive Plan and
 Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) consistency, Planning and Zoning Advisory
 Board (PZAB) and staff recommendations for denial, residential growth and job creation
 imbalance, commuting traffic impacts, and commercial development needs.

 Ms. Barnes provided closing arguments regarding request for denial due to
 Comprehensive Plan inconsistency, detrimental impacts to health, safety, and welfare,
 lack of economic benefit, and traffic impacts.

 Mr. Medred provided closing arguments regarding compatible uses, staff review, Corridor
 Transitional (CT) uses, special exception and time limit clarifications, Live Local Act, and
 request for approval.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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

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 to deny Resolution No. 2026-R-20 as presented. 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 7:39 p.m to 7:50 p.m.

6. GENERAL BUSINESS


 A. 26-0650 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mandatory Potable Water
 Service Connection.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding sewer expansion, capacity
 and impact, line extension fees, mandatory tie-in requirements, compensation, looping
 project resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) funding,
 City resources, well installation, aquifer conditions, resale value, educational outreach,
 infrastructure costs, incentives, strategic pillar plan guidance, residential hydrant flushing,
 early connection incentives, expansion projects, public interest, State Housing Initiatives
 Partnership (SHIP) program, health concerns, permitting processes, neighborhood
 expansion costs, inflation, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), infrastructure improvements,
 community workshops, City Code changes, connection fee codification, and pressure
 adjustments.

 Public Comment:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record:
 Kiwanis Club: Expressed opposition to the item and spoke to request for a workshop.
 W. Doe: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Lucas Livingston: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Anonymous: Expressed opposition to the item.
 William Esors: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Susan Hayes: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Joseph Majorino: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Lorraine Plante: Expressed opposition to the item.
 David Kasyanchik: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie Dwight: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Mark Wesner: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Jesse Johnson: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Colleen Hibbitts: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Larry Santiago: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Shellee Guinta: 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 notify all residents that received the letter that this


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 project is being paused and also to work on a change in the City Code to make this
 service connection voluntary and for those who want to opt-in voluntarily within
 365 days the cost will be capped at an amount to be determined and approved by
 Commission.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding hook -up clarifications and
 workshops.

 A motion to amend was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner
 Duval, to eliminate the $10 service fee and require a mandatory connection to City
 water for new construction. The motion to amend carried on the following vote:

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

 No: 1- Commissioner Petrow

 The main motion as amended to read “to direct the City Manager to notify all
 residents that received the letter that this project is being paused and to draft an
 ordinance for Commission review amending the City Code to make service
 connection voluntary, to create an incentive in an amount to be determined and
 approved by Commission for voluntary opt-in within 365 days, to eliminate the $10
 service fee, and to require a mandatory connection to City water for new
 construction.” carried on the following vote:

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

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 A. 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.
 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.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding project funding and
 permitting requirements.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding budget and salary increases.
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 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-14 to second reading on May 5, 2026. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

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

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 – FY
 2026-08 2030 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvement Components of the
 Capital Improvements Element of the City of North Port Comprehensive
 Plan; Adopting by Reference the Sarasota County School District
 2024-2025 Five Year District Facilities Work Plan; Providing for Findings;
 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 Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding statutory compliance.

 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 Ordinance No. 2026-08 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee
 2026-10 Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and
 Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida;
 Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of
 Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and
 Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits;
 Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development,
 Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment
 Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Codification; 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 Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding impact fee deferral program,
 fee timing, interest, and collection concerns.

 Public Comment:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record:
 Conner Ashley: Expressed support of the item.
 Nicolino Carmosino: Expressed support of the item.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding delayed impact fee collection and spoke to
 need for financial assurances.

 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. 2026-10 as amended to eliminate Article II in its entirety.
 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, Amending the Code of the
 2026-12 City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4, Boards and Committees, to Create
 Article VIII - North Port Youth Council; Providing for Findings; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; 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 Ordinance by title only and introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Omy Patel: Spoke to civic engagement and Students Taking Active Roles (STAR)
 program.
 Elizabeth Mena: Spoke to Boys and Girls Club and STAR.
 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 Ordinance No. 2026-12 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

7. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES


 A. 26-0661 Presentation Regarding City Manager Update on Borrowing Authority

 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and provided a presentation including Charter borrowing
 language, capital needs summary, Dallas White Cultural Center and Community
 Education Center, Police Department Headquarters, and bond validation process.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding permissible allocations,
 decision-making processes, impact fees and surtaxes, grants, Capital Improvement Plan
 (CIP) project list, court validation processes, budget costs, time frame, property taxes,
 future challenges, debt servicing, expenses and revenues, validation proceedings,
 transparency, deferred projects, public confidence concerns, education obligations,
 community engagement, Charter language, bond offerings, third party legal opinions,
 judicial considerations, and due diligence processes.

 Public Comment:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record:
 W. Doe: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding Police Headquarters costs, Charlotte County
 foreclosures, and fallout shelters.

8. GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:


 A. 26-0581 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Six-Month
 Performance Evaluation.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fuino introduced and spoke to the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 Public Comment:

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

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 conclude the six-month evaluation for City Attorney Michael Fuino and give a 5%
 salary increase effective April 21, 2026.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding contract and salary increase
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 limitations.

 The motion failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 1- Vice Mayor Langdon

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

 Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Langdon.

 A motion was made by Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to
 conclude the six-month evaluation for City Attorney Michael Fuino and give a
 $5000 salary increase effective April 21, 2026. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

9. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComment into the record:
 Steven Harrison: Spoke to advisory boards.

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Spoke to various topics.

10. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0051 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval did not have a report.


 B. 26-0052 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

 Commissioner Stokes did not have a report.


 C. 26-0053 Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Mayor Emrich did not have a report.


 D. 26-0054 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

 Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to activity report attached to agenda.


 E. 26-0055 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow did not have a report.

11. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.



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 A. 26-0160 City Clerk's Monthly Report

 Mr. Powell did not have a report.


 B. 26-0612 City Attorney’s Monthly Report

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.


 C. 26-0639 City Manager's Monthly Report

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

12. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: __________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: ________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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