City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-02-10 10:00 AM - This meeting will utilize Communications Media Technology for hybrid purposes.

Amended to add Resolution No. 2026-R-07 and add attachment to Item No. 26-0364. — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-02-10

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, February 10, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 This meeting will utilize Communications Media Technology for hybrid purposes.

 Amended to add Resolution No. 2026-R-07 and add attachment to Item No. 26-0364.

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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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:




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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.)


3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 26-0136 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. 25-3009 Approve the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial
 Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City
 of North Port, Florida, for a Thirty-Six Month Term at Contract Unit Prices.
 Attachments: Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial Addendum
 Training Provider Resource Guide
 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, November 26, 2019
 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2023
 American National Red Cross Exemption
 Florida Division of Corporations

B. 26-0175 Approve the Application to the Florida Legislature for the Solid Waste
 Transfer Station Project for Consideration in the Fiscal Year 2026 State of
 Florida Appropriations, in the Amount of $5,000,000, 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 of North Port.
 Attachments: House Appropriations Project Request Form FY 2026-2027
 Senate Local Funding Initiative Request Form 2026-2027
 CIP Detail Sheet SW22TS

C. 26-0209 Approve the Annual Security Complete Limited Warranty Agreement for
 the Provision of Insurance Coverage in the Event
 of a Security Incident.
D. 26-0257 Approve Multi-Award Professional Engineering Services - Continuing
 Services Contracts for City of North Port General Planning Services for: 1)
 Agreement Number 2025-36.01, By and Between the City of North Port
 and Ayres Associates, Inc.; 2) Agreement Number 2025-36.02, By and
 Between the City of North Port and Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.;
 3) Agreement Number 2025-36.03, By and Between the City of North Port
 and Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC; 4) Agreement Number
 2025-36.04, By and Between the City of North Port and Johnson

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 Engineering, LLC; 5) Agreement Number 2025-36.05, By and Between
 the City of North Port and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and 6)
 Agreement Number 2025-36.06, By and Between the City of North Port
 and RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture, Inc. and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve Future Renewals in Accordance With the Terms and
 Conditions in the Agreements.
 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-36.01 with Ayres Associates Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-36.02 with Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-36.03 with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC
 Contract No. 2025-36.04 with Johnson Engineering, LLC
 Contract No. 2025-36.05 with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-36.06 with RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture, Inc.
 Notice of Intent to Award
 City Manager Recommendation to Negotiate
 2025-36 Ranking
 Proposal by Ayres Associates Inc
 Proposal by Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.
 Proposal by Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC
 Proposal by Johnson Engineering, LLC
 Proposal by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc
 Proposal by RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture, Inc
 Request for Proposal No. 2025-36 and Addendum 1-5
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

E. 26-0289 Approve the Acceptance of the Community Grant From the Walmart
 Foundation in the Amount of $3,500 to be Used for Shop With a Cop and
 Home for the Holidays Programs.
 Attachments: Grant Application

F. 26-0291 Approve the Application for the 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest
 Partnership Grant in the Amount of $22,387.50, 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: BVP Grant Application

G. 26-0330 Approve the Appointment of Kevin D. Wallace as a Regular Member to
 Serve a First Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From
 February 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2029.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume

H. 26-0335 Approve the January 5, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, January 6,
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 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, and January 8, 2026 Commission
 Regular Minutes.
 Attachments: 1-5-26- Minutes
 1-6-26- Minutes
 1-8-26- Minutes

I. 26-0349 Approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Agreement No. 2023-17.001 By
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc.,
 Eighteenth Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.002 By and Between the
 City of North Port, Florida and Halfacre Construction Company, Sixth
 Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.003 By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and AJAX Building Company LLC, Thirteenth Amendment to
 Agreement 2023-17.004 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida,
 and Jon F. Swift, Inc., and Third Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.005
 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Willis A. Smith
 Construction Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Services Adding a
 Renewal Term of Two (2) Additional Two (2) Year Terms by Mutual
 Agreement and Within Budgetary Limitations, at the Same Terms and
 Conditions and Authorize the City Manager to Approve all Future
 Renewals.
 Attachments: Seventeenth Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.001
 Eighteenth Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.002
 Sixth Amendment to Agreemenbt 2023-17.003
 Thirteenth Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.004
 Third Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.005
 Agreement No. 2023-17.001
 Agreement No. 2023-17.002
 Agreement No. 2023-17.003
 Agreement No. 2023-17.004
 Agreement N0. 2023-17.005
 Florida Division of Corporations Wharton-Smith Inc.
 Florida Division of Corporations Halfacre Construction Company
 Florida Division of Corporations AJAX Building Company, LLC
 Florida Division of Corporations Jon F. Swift, Inc.
 Florida Division of Corporations Willis A. Smith Constuction Inc.

J. 26-0350 Approve Multi-Award Professional Utility Engineering Services -
 Continuing Services Contracts for the City of North Port for 1) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.01, By and Between the City of North Port and Ardurra
 Group, Inc.; 2) Agreement Number 2025-12.02, By and Between the City
 of North Port and Black & Veatch Corporation; 3) Agreement Number
 2025-12.03, By and Between the City of North Port and Carollo Engineers;
 Inc.; 4) Agreement Number 2025-12.04, By and Between the City of North

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 Port and CDM Smith, Inc.; 5) Agreement Number 2025-12.05, By and
 Between the City of North Port and CHA Consulting, Inc.; 6) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.06, By and Between the City of North Port and CPH
 Consulting, LLC; 7) Agreement Number 2025-12.07, By and Between the
 City of North Port and Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.; 8) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.08, By and Between the City of North Port and Hazen
 and Sawyer, P.C.; 9) Agreement Number 2025-12.09, By and Between
 the City of North Port and Johnson Engineering, LLC; 10) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.10, By and Between the City of North Port and
 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and 11) Agreement Number
 2025-12.11, By and Between the City of North Port and Stantec Consulting
 Services, Inc. and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals
 in Accordance With the Terms and Conditions in the Agreements.
 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-12.01 with Ardurra Group, Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-12.02 with Black & Veatch Corporation
 Contract No. 2025-12.03 with Carollo Engineers, Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-12.04 with CDM Smith Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-12.05 with CHA Consulting Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-12.06 with CPH Consulting LLC
 Contract No. 2025-12.07 with Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.
 Contract No. 2025-12.08 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
 Contract No. 2025-12.09 with Johnson Engineering, LLC
 Contract No. 2025-12.10 with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.Kimley-Horn and Associates
 Contract No. 2025-12.11 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
 Notice of Intent to Award
 City Manager Recommendation to Negotiate Memorandum with Ranking Tabulation
 Proposal by Ardurra Group, Inc.
 Proposal by Black & Veatch Corporation
 Proposal by Carollo Engineers, Inc.
 Proposal by CDM Smith Inc.
 Proposal by CHA Consulting, Inc.
 Proposal by CPH Consulting LLC
 Proposal by Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.
 Proposal by Hazen & Sawyer, P.C.
 Proposal by Johnson Engineering, LLC
 Proposal by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
 Proposal by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
 RFP No. 2025-12 and Addendum
 Florida Division of Corporations Documents

K. 26-0352 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for December 2025.

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 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - December 2025

L. 26-0360 Approve the Appointment of Doreen German as a Regular Member to
 Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From February
 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2029.
 Attachments: Application

M. 26-0362 Approve the Reappointment of Gavin Gray as a Student Member to Serve
 a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From
 February 26, 2026, Through February 26, 2027.
 Attachments: Application
 Resume


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

RESOLUTION:

A. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida;
 2026-R-05 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Brightmore East, a 290-Unit
 Multi-Family Residential Subdivision, on Approximately 108.8 Acres
 Located Generally West of South River Road and North of Manasota
 Beach Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision
 Plat Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Attachments: Resolution 2026-R-05
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation
 PZAB Action Report

B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-07 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 12, 13 & Tract J Block
 1492 of the 30th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
 Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-07
 2026-R-07 Staff Presentation
 Staff Report with Exhibits


ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Golf Carts and
 2026-03 Low Speed Vehicles; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,
 Florida, by Removing Subsection (B) of Section 74-152; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for

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 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-03 - Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2026-03 - First Reading
 City Code Section 74-152(b)
 Florida Statute 316.2122(1)(a)
 Business Impact Estimate

D. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land
 2026-04 Development Code Regarding Authorized Hours for Business Activities
 and Deliveries in Corridor Transitional and Corridor Zoning Districts by
 Amending Section 3.2.4.; Providing for Findings, Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-04 Second Reading
 Ordinance No. 2026-04 First Reading
 PZAB Action Report
 CEDAB Draft Meeting Minutes
 Business Impact Statement
 CT and COR All Uses
 Use Table Changes
 Noise Ordinance Specific Prohibitions
 Hours of Operation Report
 AGO 77-139 Business Hours Restrictions
 Economic Development Element
 Economic Develoment and Growth Management Pillar
 06-03-24 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 04-15-25 CEDAB Meeting Minutes
 06-02-25 Workshop Minutes
 11-04-25 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0259 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to
 Jill Luke at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Commissioner
 Petrow).
 Attachments: Ceremonial Items Policy

B. 26-0293 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Development of a Hometown
 Heroes Workforce Housing Impact Fee Incentive Program.
C. 26-0329 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Two
 Appointments of Adrian Sari, Megan R. Taylor, or Bella G. Scott as
 Student Members to Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory
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 Board From February 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2027.
 Attachments: Sari- Application
 Taylor- Application
 Taylor- Resume
 Scott- Application
 Scott- Resume

D. 26-0364 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Selecting and Adopting the
 City of North Port's Logo, Color Scheme, and Tagline and Revisions to the
 Mission, Vision and Values.
 Attachments: Presentation
 Community Feedback


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. Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 26-0027 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C. 26-0028 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0029 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E. 26-0030 Commissioner Duval's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

10. 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. 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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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, February 10, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and provided required
 notifications regarding conducting a hybrid meeting.

ROLL CALL

 Vice Mayor Langdon stated she will be attending the hybrid meeting via Communications
 Media Technology (CMT) due to experiencing a medical condition.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 to accept the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Deputy City Clerk Powell,
 Board Specialist Lindner, Police Chief Garrison, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Fire Chief
 Titus, Planner III Willette-Grondin, Planner II Silva, Development Services Deputy Director
 Barnes, Development Services Director Ray, Communications Manager Bartolone,
 Marketing and Engagement Manager Sutherland, and Brand Design Specialist DeCastro.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chuck English.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 to approve the agenda 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

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Kiwanis Club: Expressed support of Item No. 26-0259 and opposition to Item No.
 26-0364.

 In Person:
 Ron Alexander: Spoke to opposition of cameras and property violations.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 26-0136 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

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

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 to approve the items in the consent agenda. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

 A. 25-3009 Approve the Licensed Training Provider Agreement and Centennial
 Addendum By and Between the American National Red Cross and the City
 of North Port, Florida, for a Thirty-Six Month Term at Contract Unit Prices.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 26-0175 Approve the Application to the Florida Legislature for the Solid Waste
 Transfer Station Project for Consideration in the Fiscal Year 2026 State of
 Florida Appropriations, in the Amount of $5,000,000, 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 of North Port.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0209 Approve the Annual Security Complete Limited Warranty Agreement for
 the Provision of Insurance Coverage in the Event
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 of a Security Incident.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0257 Approve Multi-Award Professional Engineering Services - Continuing
 Services Contracts for City of North Port General Planning Services for: 1)
 Agreement Number 2025-36.01, By and Between the City of North Port
 and Ayres Associates, Inc.; 2) Agreement Number 2025-36.02, By and
 Between the City of North Port and Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.;
 3) Agreement Number 2025-36.03, By and Between the City of North Port
 and Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC; 4) Agreement Number
 2025-36.04, By and Between the City of North Port and Johnson
 Engineering, LLC; 5) Agreement Number 2025-36.05, By and Between
 the City of North Port and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and 6)
 Agreement Number 2025-36.06, By and Between the City of North Port
 and RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture, Inc. and Authorize the City
 Manager to Approve Future Renewals in Accordance With the Terms and
 Conditions in the Agreements.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 26-0289 Approve the Acceptance of the Community Grant From the Walmart
 Foundation in the Amount of $3,500 to be Used for Shop With a Cop and
 Home for the Holidays Programs.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0291 Approve the Application for the 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest
 Partnership Grant in the Amount of $22,387.50, 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.


 G. 26-0330 Approve the Appointment of Kevin D. Wallace as a Regular Member to
 Serve a First Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From
 February 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 26-0335 Approve the January 5, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, January 6,
 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, and January 8, 2026 Commission
 Regular Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 26-0349 Approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Agreement No. 2023-17.001 By
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc.,
 Eighteenth Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.002 By and Between the

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 City of North Port, Florida and Halfacre Construction Company, Sixth
 Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.003 By and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and AJAX Building Company LLC, Thirteenth Amendment to
 Agreement 2023-17.004 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida,
 and Jon F. Swift, Inc., and Third Amendment to Agreement 2023-17.005
 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Willis A. Smith
 Construction Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Services Adding a
 Renewal Term of Two (2) Additional Two (2) Year Terms by Mutual
 Agreement and Within Budgetary Limitations, at the Same Terms and
 Conditions and Authorize the City Manager to Approve all Future
 Renewals.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 26-0350 Approve Multi-Award Professional Utility Engineering Services -
 Continuing Services Contracts for the City of North Port for 1) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.01, By and Between the City of North Port and Ardurra
 Group, Inc.; 2) Agreement Number 2025-12.02, By and Between the City
 of North Port and Black & Veatch Corporation; 3) Agreement Number
 2025-12.03, By and Between the City of North Port and Carollo Engineers;
 Inc.; 4) Agreement Number 2025-12.04, By and Between the City of North
 Port and CDM Smith, Inc.; 5) Agreement Number 2025-12.05, By and
 Between the City of North Port and CHA Consulting, Inc.; 6) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.06, By and Between the City of North Port and CPH
 Consulting, LLC; 7) Agreement Number 2025-12.07, By and Between the
 City of North Port and Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.; 8) Agreement
 Number 2025-12.08, By and Between the City of North Port and Hazen and
 Sawyer, P.C.; 9) Agreement Number 2025-12.09, By and Between the
 City of North Port and Johnson Engineering, LLC; 10) Agreement Number
 2025-12.10, By and Between the City of North Port and Kimley-Horn and
 Associates, Inc.; and 11) Agreement Number 2025-12.11, By and
 Between the City of North Port and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and
 Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals in Accordance
 With the Terms and Conditions in the Agreements.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 26-0352 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for December 2025.

 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 26-0360 Approve the Appointment of Doreen German as a Regular Member to
 Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From February
 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2029.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 26-0362 Approve the Reappointment of Gavin Gray as a Student Member to Serve

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 a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From
 February 26, 2026, Through February 26, 2027.
 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-05 Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Brightmore East, a 290-Unit
 Multi-Family Residential Subdivision, on Approximately 108.8 Acres
 Located Generally West of South River Road and North of Manasota
 Beach Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision
 Plat Approval; 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 City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 There were no ex-parte communications.

 John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including
 overview, trail construction connections, mixed-use, school property lines, single-family
 townhome clarifications, and consistency.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with
 the Comprehensive Plan and United Land Development Code (ULDC), environmental
 survey results, flood zone analysis, staff review, public notice, legal review, Planning and
 Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) recommendation, and staff recommendations.

 There were no rebuttals by the applicant or staff.

 There was no public comment.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding prior development
 processes.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding request for approval.

 Mr. Luczynski provided closing arguments regarding vicinity to high school.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-05 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

 B. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-07 Vacating Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 12, 13 & Tract J Block
 1492 of the 30th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Recording; 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 City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only, stated there were no aggrieved parties, and
 swore in those wishing to provide testimony.

 Mayor Emrich called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 There were no ex-parte communications.

 The applicant was not present.

 Ms. Silva, being duly sworn, noted the applicant was not present and provided a
 presentation including overview, background, review process, compliance review, staff
 recommendations, and legal review.

 There was no rebuttal by staff.

 There was no public comment.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no closing argument by staff.

 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-07 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Golf Carts and
 2026-03 Low Speed Vehicles; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,
 by Removing Subsection (B) of Section 74-152; 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 City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.


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 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding meeting timelines, thru -traffic
 and safety concerns, low-speed vehicle (LSV) clarifications, enforcement authority, and
 electric bicycle (E-bike) regulations.

 Mr. Morales provided clarification regarding LSV and golf cart comparisons and
 regulations.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding E-bike regulations.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Angela Leclerc: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Greg Faulkner: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Art Bilski: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Michael Schuelke: Expressed opposition to 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 Ordinance No. 2026-03 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

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

 D. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land
 2026-04 Development Code Regarding Authorized Hours for Business Activities
 and Deliveries in Corridor Transitional and Corridor Zoning Districts by
 Amending Section 3.2.4.; 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 City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding allowable uses, Unified Land
 Development Code (ULDC) consistency, residential property impacts, non -residential land
 percentages, flooding concerns, hours of operation implementation, quality of life, and
 surrounding city regulations.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Tamara Rehm: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Maria Leslie: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Michael Schuelke: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In Person:

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 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Mark Hanson: Expressed opposition to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding hours of operation limitations
 and noise ordinance enforcement clarifications.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-04 as amended to only permit business activities
 indoors from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. The motion failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 No: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-04 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 Recess was taken from 11:28 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0259 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to
 Jill Luke at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Commissioner
 Petrow).
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Commissioner Petrow spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding representation, events,
 values, and accomplishments.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed support of the item.

 In Person:
 Joan Morgan: Expressed support of the item.
 Chuck English: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Clerk to create an agenda item for the next ceremonial
 Commission Meeting to present Jill Luke with a Key to the City. 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

 B. 26-0293 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Development of a Hometown
 Heroes Workforce Housing Impact Fee Incentive Program.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding employer collaboration,
 housing studies and growth projections, workforce housing needs, development
 participation, affordable housing, first-time homebuyer demographics, impact fee waivers
 and deferrals, infrastructure and construction costs, investment strategies, market
 demand, and taxpayer concerns.

 Public Comment:

 Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record:
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Michael Schuelke: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed opposition to the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Petrow,
 to direct the City Manager to work with the initiating developer to draft a
 Hometown Heroes Program to provide impact fee waivers for workforce housing
 and bring the item back for Commission consideration.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding impact fee waivers versus
 deferrals, housing study data, program parameters, and potential fiscal impacts.

 The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 C. 26-0329 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Two
 Appointments of Adrian Sari, Megan R. Taylor, or Bella G. Scott as Student
 Members to Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From
 February 10, 2026, Through February 10, 2027.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Powell introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding applicant grade levels, age
 eligibility, and appointment options.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.


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 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to approve Megan R. Taylor and Bella G. Scott to serve in the Student Members
 category for the Environmental Advisory Board serving a first term from February
 10, 2026, to February 10, 2027. The motion carried on the following vote:

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

 D. 26-0364 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Selecting and Adopting the
 City of North Port's Logo, Color Scheme, and Tagline and Revisions to the
 Mission, Vision and Values.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Mr. Bartolone and Ms. Sutherland provided a presentation including project timeline,
 meeting purpose, quantitative and qualitative data, online and in -person survey results,
 survey sentiment and critical insights, survey themes, social media comment sentiment
 and engagement, feedback themes, and summary.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding phase clarifications, focus
 group turnout, logo design interpretation processes, email communications, appreciation,
 neighboring county comparisons, and selection options.

 Recess was taken from 1:45 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

 Ms. DeCastro and Ms. Sutherland continued the presentation including proposed
 palettes, logo options, resident feedback, current and proposed mission feedback and
 updates, strategic pillars, taglines, and next steps.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding verbiage considerations,
 updated vision statement, and values.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Maria Leslie: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Debbie McDowell: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Michael Schuelke: Expressed opposition to the item.

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Expressed support of the item.
 Monica Becket: Expressed support of the item and spoke to the Drug -Free Youth
 Program (D-Fy).
 Joan Morgan: Expressed support of the item and spoke to the Drug -Free Youth Program
 (D-Fy).

 Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Commissioner Stokes.

 A motion was made by Mayor Emrich, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to select
 the logo 2B with the color scheme of blues and the tagline of “Achieve Anything."
 The motion carried on the following vote:

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


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 Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Commissioner Stokes.

 A motion was made by Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to adopt
 the updated suggested Mission, Visions, and Values as presented. 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:
 Chuck English: Spoke to advisory board member notification policies.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0026 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow reported events attended.


 B. 26-0027 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

 Vice Mayor Langdon reported on important topics.


 C. 26-0028 Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Mayor Emrich reported on events attended.


 D. 26-0029 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

 Commissioner Stokes reported on important topics and events attended.


 E. 26-0030 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on important topics and events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.

 Ms. Faust did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 2:46 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: __________________________________
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 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: ________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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