TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Amending City Commission Policy No. 2020-02 Ceremonial Items.
Recommended Action
Option 1: To direct the City Clerk to draft a Resolution amending Policy 2020-02 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: To direct the City Clerk to draft a Resolution amending Policy 2020-02 as presented.
• Pros: Provides a stricter criterion for the issuance of Keys to the City, holding the issuance to a higher honor.
• Cons: Would hinder the issuance of a Key to the City for residents who have gone above and beyond in civic engagement and betterment to the quality of life within the City.
Option 2: To direct the City Clerk to draft a Resolution amending Policy 2020-02 as presented with the following changes (insert changes).
• Pros: Allows Commission to modify the language presented to be more in line with the Commission’s vision for Keys to the City.
• Cons: May allow Commission to modify the language to remain broad defeating the purpose of the issuance of a Key to the City being the highest honor.
Background Information
The following provides a chronological order of events pertinent to Ceremonial Item Policy:
Ø October 27, 2020: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, the Commission approved Ceremonial Item Policy No. 2020-02 via Resolution No.2020-R-37 establishing definition of and criteria for the issuance of a Key to the City.
Ø April 7, 2026: During the City Commission Regular Meeting a motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to direct the City Clerk to create an agenda item for discussion and possible action to review the Ceremonial Item Policy.
Utilizing policy of surrounding municipalities, the attached “Proposed Revised Policy” has been drafted for consideration. Any revision to the policy may only be approved via Resolution at an upcoming City Commission Meeting.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Policy No. 2020-02
2. Proposed Revised Policy
Prepared by: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk