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 Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located on Mocha Avenue and Described as Lot 26, Block 287, of the First Division of Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0989028726; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R- as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R- as presented for the sale of real property located on Lot 26, Mocha Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34286.
? Pros: The sale generates cash proceeds that can fund priority projects, capital improvements, or reduce budget gaps for the general fund.
? Cons: Once sold, the City forfeits the option to use the land for future public buildings, parking, or strategic city planning.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R- as presented as presented for the sale of real property located on Lot 26, Mocha Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34286.
? Pros: Real property values can appreciate over time. The City may be able to secure a higher price in the future.
? Cons: As long as the property remains City-owned, it does not generate ad valorem tax revenue; a sale could return the parcel to the tax roll upon private development.
Background Information
The City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 202303 on April 11, 2023, establishing Commission Policy No. 202301, “Inventory, Disposal, and Acquisition of Real Property.” This policy requires City Commission approval, by Resolution, for the disposition of any Cityowned real property designated as surplus.
On June 30, 2026, staff notified adjacent property owners and solicited bids for identified surplus parcels. The bid period closed on...
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