City Commission Regular Meeting - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The North Port City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, including one to initiate negotiations for an interlocal service boundary agreement with Sarasota County. The Commission also discussed the potential use of eminent domain for acquiring 30 parcels of land within a natural corridor, ultimately opting to pursue negotiations and explore other avenues before considering eminent domain.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Type
City Commission Regular Meeting
Location
North Port, FL
Meeting Date
June 9, 2026

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDAItem 1

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT:Item 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.)

ANNOUNCEMENTSItem A

26-0144 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

CONSENT AGENDA:Item A

26-0265 Approve the Appointment of Cheryl L. Cook as a Regular Member to Serve on the Debt Management Committee Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item B

26-0425 Approve Contract for Installation of Lift Station Diesel Bypass Pumps RFB No. 2025-42 With Spectrum Underground Inc., for the Installation of Eight (8) Permanent Diesel Bypass Pumps in the Amount of $1,130,078 With a Contingency of $29,922 for a Total Amount of $1,160,000.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item C

26-0448 Approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement Between Participating Agencies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to Form a Fort Myers Regional Operation Center Child Abduction Response Team.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item D

26-0492 Approve the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Sarasota County, Florida, and Bill Furst, Property Appraiser of Sarasota County, Regarding Uniform Method of Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Nuisance Abatement Pursuant to Resolution 2025-R-87.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item E

26-0570 Approve the Eleventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19, Professional Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard From Sumter Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Consor North America, Inc. in the Amount of $721,045.02.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item F

26-0596 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item G

26-0739 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Health Care Medical Services Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Medical Risk Solutions, LLC (d/b/a My Health Onsite, Also Known as Crowne Consulting Group) for an Employee Health Center in the Amount of $2,362,593.00.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item H

26-0643 Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-02PW With HighSpans Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the North Sumter Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge Replacement in the Amount of $319,912.00.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item I

26-0679 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Pet Expo to be Held on May 30, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item J

26-0680 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Kiwanis Fishing Tournament to be Held on June 20, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item K

26-0698 Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-047 Between the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Brass Fittings and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit Pricing, In the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence with Boynton Beach.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item L

26-0715 Approve the Use of Facility Repair and Maintenance Contract EV2516 Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services Between Kansas City, Missouri and Kone, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Renewals.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item M

26-0719 Approve the Use of Contract 25-0171 Between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Renewals.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item N

26-0725 Approve the Utilization of the City of Naples, Florida, Contract RFP No. 25-017 Wastewater Treatment Plan - Hauling and Disposal of Biosolids With Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC, Subject to Appropriated Funds, in the Amount Not to Exceed $580,200 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With the City of Naples.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item O

26-0736 Approve the May 4, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 5, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, May 7, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and May 7, 2026 Commission Special Minutes, and May 19, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item P

26-0738 Approve Contract No. 2025-43 – Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Inliner Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of $368,132.00 With a Contingency of $36,813.00 for a Total Amount of $404,945.00 for Pipe Lining of Identified Sections of the Utilities Wastewater Collection System.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item Q

26-0745 Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 2017-40, Professional Design & Engineering Services for Warm Mineral Springs Park Master Plan by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to Include Additional Scope Related to the Bridge Design and Environmental Permitting to Facilitate a Trail Connection From Warm Mineral Springs Park, 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287, to the North Port Connector of the Legacy Trail in the Amount of $93,800 for a Total Contract Amount of $786,600.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item R

26-0752 Approve the Renewal of the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement and Special Exempt Entity Certification to Reflect Mayor Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official for the North Port Fire Rescue District and Authorize Digitech Computer, Inc. to Submit the Executed Renewal Packet to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) on the North Port Fire Rescue District's Behalf.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item S

26-0754 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for April 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item T

26-0759 Approve the Thomson Reuters Order Form Order ID Q-11575016 for Westlaw Electronic Legal Research Services for a 36-Month Term and a Total Cost of $35,644.56.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item U

26-0766 Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-048 Between the City of Boynton Beach and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Pipe Fittings and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit Pricing, In the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With Boynton Beach.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item V

26-0768 Approve the Appointment of Walter Pawlowski as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board as a North Port Resident From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item W

26-0771 Approve the Reappointment of Joan Morgan as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as a North Port Resident From June 13, 2026, Through June 13, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item X

26-0809 Approve the Appointments of Jennifer Wilson, Donald McCauley, and Margaret J. Wischhusen as Regular Members to Serve a First Term on the Art Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item Y

26-0811 Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Auditor Selection Committee From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item Z

26-0813 Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to serve a First Term on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item AA

26-0814 Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey J. Tamas as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Municipal Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2028.

CONSENT AGENDA:Item AB

26-0818 Approve the Temporary Use and Occupancy Agreement By and Between the West Villages Improvement District and the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Fire Station 87 Located at 17890 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item A

CC DMA-23-249 Consideration of Petition No. DMA-23-249 (PMCPA-23-00000249), Tuscola Commons Development Master Plan Amendment (QUASI-JUDICIAL).

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item B

ORD. NO. 2026-09 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing That Failure to Appear at a Code Enforcement Hearing Constitutes an Admission and Waiver and Authorizes Imposition of Penalties and Costs; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida., Section 2-508; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item C

ORD. NO. 2026-17 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Street Naming and Property Numbering; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 70-55 through 70-58; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item D

ORD. NO. 2026-18 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Use of State of Florida Contraband Forfeiture Funds In the Amount of $55,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item E

ORD. NO. 2026-10 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item F

RES. NO. 2026-R-32 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated Warranties in Manasota Beach Ranchlands Plat No. 1; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item G

RES. NO. 2026-R-38 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item H

RES. NO. 2026-R-41 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date .

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item I

RES. NO. 2026-R-40 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on a Portion of the Parcel Lying in Section 30, Township 39 South, Range 21 East, Sarasota County, Florida, Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0996-00-1004; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date

PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item J

RES. NO. 2026-R-42 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving the City's Acceptance of the Conveyance of Fire Station No. 87 and Associated Vehicles, Equipment, and Improvements, Effective Upon the Issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy; Accepting Associated Warranties and Intangible Property; Entering an Indemnity Agreement for Future Final Payment to Contractor; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

GENERAL BUSINESS:Item A

26-0767 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments of Richard Vance and Ann Lane, as a Regular Member and an Alternate Member to Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.

GENERAL BUSINESS:Item B

26-0642 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for 30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area).

PUBLIC COMMENT:Item 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.)

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:Item A

26-0066 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:Item B

26-0067 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:Item C

26-0068 Mayor Emrich's Communications

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:Item D

26-0069 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:Item E

26-0070 Commissioner Duval's Communications

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:Item 9

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

ADJOURNMENT:Item 10

ADJOURNMENT: