City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-06-09 10:00 AM - Amended to add Item No. 26-0849, Ord. No. 2026-13 and Ord. No. 2026-16.
Regular MeetingNorth Port, FL · June 9, 2026
Agenda
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City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286
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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, June 9, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers
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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.)
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. 26-0144 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. 26-0265 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.
Attachments: Application
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.
Attachments: Contract No. 2025-42
Notice of Intent to Award
Award Recommendation Memo
Bid Tabulation
Submittal by Spectrum Underground, Inc.
Request for Bid No. 2025-42 and Addenda
Community Block Grant-Mitigation Contract IR027
Map of Lift Stations
Florida Division of Corporations Documents
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.
Attachments: Agreement
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.
Attachments: Agreement with Sarasota County Property Appraiser
Resolution 2025-R-87
December 9, 2025 Minutes
E. 26-0570 Approve the Eleventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19,
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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.
Attachments: Eleventh Amendment
Purchasing Form
Tenth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Eight Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Third Amendment
Second Amendment
First Amendment
Original Agreement
Notice of Name Change
Florida Division of Corporations Document
F. 26-0596 Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and City of
North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.
Attachments: Interlocal Agreement.pdf
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.
Attachments: Agreement
Procurement Documents
Florida Division of Corporations Document
July 25, 2024 Minutes
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.
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Attachments: Work Assignment
Technical Memorandum for Pedestrian Bridges
Letter of Interest
Request for Letters of Interest
Ranking and Evaluation Sheet
Continuing Services Contract
Location Map
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
Attachments: Application for Assistance
Fee Overview
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
Resolution 2018-R-17
Resolution 2025-R-05
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.
Attachments: Application for Assistance
Fee Overview
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
Resolution 2018-R-17
Resolution 2025-R-05
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.
Attachments: WH22-047 Annual Renewal
WH22-047 Agenda Award
Bid Analysis WH22-047
Submittal by Fortiline Inc.
Invitation to Bid WH22-047
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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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.
Attachments: Contract EV2516
Contract EV2516 Amendment
Approval to Award Memorandum
Submittal by Kone, Inc.
Procurement Request
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
Attachments: Contract 25-0171 Renewal Memorandum
Approval to Award Memorandum
Submittal by Air Mechanical & Service Corp
Procurement Document
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
Attachments: Contract No. 25-017
Notice of Intent to Award
Bid Analysis
Submittal by Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC
RFP No. 25-017 and Addenda
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
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Attachments: 5-4-26- Minutes
5-5-26- Minutes
5-7-26- Reg Minutes
5-7-26- Special Minutes
5-19-26- Minutes
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.
Attachments: Contract No. 2025-43
Notice of Intent to Award
Award Recommendation Memo
Bid Tabulation
Submittal by Inliner Solutions, LLC
Request for Bid No. 2025-43 and Addenda
Community Block Grant-Mitigation Contract IR025
Florida Division of Corporations Documents
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.
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Attachments: Fourth Amendment
Third Amendment
Second Amendment
First Amendment
Agreement
April 5, 2018, Minutes
February 25, 2020, Minutes
January 28, 2025, Minutes
February 25, 2025, Minutes
April 8, 2025, Minutes
CIP Detail Sheet - P24LTC
Ordinance 2026-14
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
Attachments: Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement
Special Exempt Entity Certification - Fingerprint Exemption
S. 26-0754 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for April 2026.
Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - April 2026
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.
Attachments: Order Form
General Terms and Conditions
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.
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Attachments: WH22-048 Annual Renewal
WH22-048 Agenda Award
Bid Analysis WH22-048
Submittal by Fortiline Inc.
Invitation to Bid WH22-048
Florida Division of Corporations Document
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.
Attachments: Application
Resume
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.
Attachments: Application
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.
Attachments: Wilson- Application
McCauley- Application
McCauley- Resume
Wischhusen- Application
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, 2028.
Attachments: Application
Resume
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.
Attachments: Application
Resume
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.
Attachments: Application
AB. 26-0818 Approve the Temporary Use and Occupancy Agreement By and Between
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the West Villages Improvement District and the City of North Port, Florida,
Regarding Fire Station 87 Located at 17890 Preto Boulevard, Venice,
Florida, 34293.
Attachments: Agreement
Amendment & Restatement Agreement (Post Annexation)
AC. 26-0849 Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Indemnification
and Equipment Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of Punta
Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for One (1) 2022
Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the Total Amount of
$18,500.00.
Attachments: Agreement
Bill of Sale
Memorandum
Notice of Award
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PETITION:
A. CC Consideration of Petition No. DMA-23-249 (PMCPA-23-00000249),
DMA-23-249 Tuscola Commons Development Master Plan Amendment
(QUASI-JUDICIAL).
Attachments: Proposed Development Master Plan Amendment
Staff Report with Exhibits
Staff Presentation
ORDINANCE - First Reading:
B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing That Failure to
2026-09 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
Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-09 - First Reading
Business Impact Estimate
C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Street Naming
2026-17 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.
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Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-17
Business Impact Statement
D. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
2026-18 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.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-18
Fund Balance Report
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
E. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
2026-13 City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule; Amending
Parks and Recreation - General Fees and Facility Rental Fees; Providing
for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
Attachments: Ordinance - Second Reading
Ordinance - First Reading
February 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Business Impact Estimate
F. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the City’s Solid
2026-16 Waste Services; Amending Chapter 62 and Chapter 66 of the Code of the
City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
Effective Date.
Attachments: Second Reading - Ordinance
First Reading - Ordinance
Business Impact Estimate
ORDINANCE - Third Reading:
G. 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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Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-10, Third Reading
Ordinance No. 2026-10, Second Reading
Ordinance No. 2026-10, First Reading
Staff Presentation
Updated Business Impact Statement
Business Impact Statement
RESOLUTION:
H. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
2026-R-32 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.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-32
Amended and Restated Utilities Agreement
I. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
2026-R-38 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.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-38 with Exhibit A
J. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
2026-R-41 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 .
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-41
K. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
2026-R-40 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
Attachments: Res No. 2026-R-40
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L. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
2026-R-42 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.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-42
Amendment & Restatement of West Villages Developer Agreement (Post Annexation)
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
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.
Attachments: Vance- Application
Lane- Application
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).
Attachments: Presentation
Property Ownership Map
Greenway Corridor Map
Greenway Corridor Bottleneck Map
Spring Haven Drive Land Nomination
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. 26-0066 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
B. 26-0067 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications
C. 26-0068 Mayor Emrich's Communications
D. 26-0069 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
E. 26-0070 Commissioner Duval's Communications
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
10. 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. 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.
The North Port City Hall is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Designated,
accessible parking is available on the west side of City Hall, with building access from the parking area.
Accommodations and translation services are available at no cost. Any person requiring a reasonable
accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance
by email at cityclerk@northportfl.gov or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. Persons using TTY/TDD may access this
number via the Florida Relay Service by dialing 711.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical
characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.
No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to
appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the
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