City Commission Workshop on 2025-07-23 10:00 AM - City Manager Proposed Budget

Amended to add attachment "Budget Memorandums" to Item No. 25-2482. — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-07-23

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



 Meeting Agenda

 City Commission Workshop
 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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 City Manager Proposed Budget

 Amended to add attachment "Budget Memorandums" to Item No. 25-2482.

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. 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.)


2. GENERAL BUSINESS:

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A. 25-2482 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 City
 Manager's Proposed Budget.
 Attachments: Changes and Additional Budget Information
 Capital Improvement Program
 GovMax Worksheets
 Budget Memorandums

B. 25-2530 Discussion and Possible Direction for the 10 Year Capital Improvement
 Plan.
 Attachments: 10 Year CIP Priorities and Funding Status by Categories
 10 Year CIP Priorities and Funding Status by Projects


3. 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.)


4. ADJOURNMENT:

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

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



 Meeting Minutes
 City Commission Workshop
 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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Administrative
 Service Specialist Lane, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Grants Division Manager
 Malingowski, Development Services Director Ray, Deputy City Manager Yarborough, and
 Public Works Deputy Director Wisner.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Grants Division Manager Valerie Malingowski.

1. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 25-2482 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 City
 Manager's Proposed Budget.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and provided a presentation including Commissioners
 strategic pillars, annual budget process, June workshop actions, proposed budget key
 factors, changes from June workshop, general fund, Human Resources Department,
 budget summary, fund balance, Police Department, City Clerk ’s Office, City Commission,


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 City Attorney’s Office, Information Technology Department, Non-Departmental, Parks and
 Recreation Department, Social Services Division, Finance Department, City Manager ’s
 Office, Development Services Department, Fire Rescue Department, Utilities Department,
 Public Works Department, Road and Drainage Department, Fleet, Capital Improvement
 Projects (CIP), and 5-year CIP overview.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding budget memo changes,
 additional funding to the Police department, surtax, revenue concern, annual cost to rent
 trailers, personnel cost increase, homestead tax, personnel hiring freeze, move -in rates,
 proposed new positions, Code Enforcement violations, revenue growth, cutting level of
 services, Police personnel, commercial footprint, City growth, Florida Retirement Services
 (FRS) increase adjustments, Police budget adjustments, fund balance balancing general
 fund, Commission contingency reduction, travel expenses, reduction for the US 41 access
 road, Tree fund revenues, payroll personnel, operating expenses, Warm Mineral Springs,
 and Communication Division to Department.

 There was consensus to support the City Manager creating an agenda item for
 discussion regarding the transition of the Communications Division to a
 Department.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding 5-year CIP overview including
 police headquarters, funding, round table possible citizen discussion, and Utilities capital
 increase.

 Recess was taken from 12:18 p.m. to 1:01 p.m.

 There was no public comment.

 B. 25-2530 Discussion and Possible Direction for the 10 Year Capital Improvement
 Plan.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and provided a presentation including 10-year Capital
 improvement Plan (CIP) at a glance, priority ranking guidelines, summary of funding
 status by priority, funding status and funding sources, and potential funding options.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Solid Waste Transfer Station
 project, funding options, capital funds for projects accounted for, delayed project funding
 increase, utilizing the funding methodology, implementing mobility fees, repurposing the
 Mullen Center, unfunded training program, Emergency Operation Center (EOC) project,
 Wellen Park building funding, and training complex for Police and Fire.

 Consensus was requested to explore and draft an official proposal for sharing the Building
 Training Program with the neighboring communities.

 Recess was taken from 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Mullen Center.

 Consensus was requested to direct the City Manager to work with staff to identify the
 most suitable purpose for the George Mullen Activity Center or other City -owned
 properties, determining potential user groups, and developing a preliminary budget for
 repurposing the Mullen Center or other properties.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Mullen Center.
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 There was consensus to bring back, before the end of the calendar year, a
 proposed path forward, including key milestones and timelines for establishing a
 special district in East North Port to fund infrastructure improvements supporting
 commercial and industrial development.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Price Blvd. Phase 2 and 3
 funding, and Legacy trail.

 There was no public comment.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.

4. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m.



 By: ___________________________________________
 Phil Stokes, Mayor




 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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