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, Repealing Resolution No. 2018-R-17 and Adopting Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-05 as presented.
Background Information
The following provides a chronological order of events regarding the Special Event Assistant Program Guidelines:
Ø September 11, 2018: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-R-17 to formalize the Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines and application. The guidelines cited special event criteria as defined in Chapter 53, Section 53-265 of the Unified Land Development Code.
Ø August 6, 2024: During the City Commission Special Meeting, the Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2024-13, updating the Unified Land Development Code. However, with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-13, the reference to the Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines and application article and section is no longer accurate.
Ø Resolution No. 2025-R-05 (attached): Repeals Resolution No. 2018-R-17 and adopts the revised Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines referencing the correct Unified Land Development Code article and section. Additionally, minor updates have been made to Exhibit A - Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines to identify the Parks & Recreation Department as being responsible for coordination of the Special Event Assistance Program.
Resolution No. 2025-R-05 has been reviewed by the Interim City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Quality of Life
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-R-5
2. Resolution No. 2018-R-17
3. Ordinance No. 2024-13
Prepared by: Sandy Pfundheller, CPRE, Parks & Recreation Director
Department Director: Sandy Pfundheller, CPRE, Parks & Recreation Director