TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida as the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located on Zahn Court and Described as Lot 24, Block 2257, 46th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1127225724; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-07 as presented.
Background Information
The Road and Drainage District owns parcel identification number 1127225736 in the far east section of the City. The District has identified the use of that parcel as a potential hurricane Debris Management site. The complexities of operating a debris management site require multiple points of ingress/egress to the property. Currently, there is only one point of access to this parcel, requiring Public Works to seek alternate access. Public Works seeks to purchase Parcel Identification Number 1127225724 to secure permanent access to this larger parcel.
Adrian Gonzalez & Associates, P.A. completed an appraisal on August 27, 2024, and valued this parcel at $13,000. A purchase price of $13,000 has been negotiated with the owner, Clarke Payne.
Resolution No. 2025-R-07 has been reviewed by the Interim City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $13,000.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025 Road and Drainage District Budget, account number 107-5000-541.61-00, Capital Project R22RDD.
Procurement
Purchase of property will be pursuant to Sec.2-403 (a)(3)c of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Real property, real estate brokering, or appraising...
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