TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Accepting an Invitation From Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners to Schedule a Joint Meeting of the Two Commissions in 2026.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Accept the invitation from the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners to schedule a joint meeting of the two Commissions in 2026.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Accept the invitation from the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners to schedule a joint meeting of the two Commissions in 2026.
• Pros: Meet with the Sarasota County Commissioners to coordinate and collaborate on issues impacting our shared community.
• Cons: Staff have not identified a disadvantage to accepting the invitation to meet with the Sarasota County Commissioners to collaborate on issues impacting our shared community.
Option 2: Deny the invitation from the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners to schedule a joint meeting of the two Commissions in 2026.
• Pros: Staff have not identified an advantage to denying the invitation to meet with the Sarasota County Commissioners to collaborate on issues impacting our shared community.
• Cons: The North Port City Commission and Sarasota County Commission would not have an opportunity to have a joint meeting in 2026.
Background Information
The City of North Port received a letter from Jonathan R. Lewis, ICMA-CM, Sarasota County Administrator on January 7, 2026, inquiring as to whether the City of North Port Commission desires to schedule a joint meeting of the two Commissions in 2026.
In response to Sarasota County Administrator Lewis’ outreach, this item is being brought forward to confirm the City Commission’s interest in holding a joint meeting. If the City Commission accepts the invitation, City staff will coordinate with Sarasota County to identify mutually available dates and proceed with any required scheduling and noticing for a joint meeting.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Invitation to Consider a Joint Meeting Letter With Sarasota County Commission
Prepared by: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM,MPA, City Manager