TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum From the Charter Review Advisory Board Concerning Bond Issuance During Declared Disaster or Emergency Without Voter Approval.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding Advisory Board recommendation memorandum from the Charter Review Advisory Board concerning bond issuance during declared disaster or emergency without voter approval.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for Commission approval utilizing the draft language recommended by the Charter Review Advisory Board for placement on the November 2026 General Election ballot.
Option 2: Decline to pursue further action.
Background Information
> December 18, 2025: During the Charter Review Advisory Board Regular Meeting held on December 18, 2025, the Board discussed Item No. 25-2850: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommending New Verbiage Allowing the City to Borrow Money. During the discussion, the following two recommendations were made to the City Commission:
1. To recommend the following language to City Commission: In the event of a state or government declared disaster or emergency the City may issue general obligation or revenue bonds solely to restore the City to the state prior to the declared disaster or emergency without voter approval.
2. To recommend adding this referendum question to the November 2026 ballot.
> January 13, 2026: During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on January 13, 2026, the City Commission unanimously voted to schedule a joint meeting with the Charter Review Advisory Board to discuss this item.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments: 1. CRAB - Bond Issuance
2. 1-13-26 Commission Minutes
Prepared by: Matthew Powel...
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