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 as the Governing Body of the North Port Solid Waste District, Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located on Lancewood Road and Described as Lot 14, Block 2274 of the Forty-Seventh Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, a Subdivision According to the Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 46, of the Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1128227414; 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-33 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Lancewood Road, North Port, Florida, 34288.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-33 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Lancewood Road, North Port, Florida, 34288.
• Pros: Supports long-term operational needs and future growth of the Solid Waste District.
• Cons: Upfront acquisition costs and impact on available City funding or reserves.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-33 as presented authorizing the purchase of real property located on Lancewood Road, North Port, Florida, 34288.
• Pros: Avoids additional maintenance, liability, and property management responsibilities.
• Cons: Reduces opportunities to secure strategically located parcels adjacent or near existing operations.
Background Information
The Solid Waste District is proposing to purchase land, Parcel Identification Number 1128227414, owned by Mirko and OIga Trpkovski, for the amount of $10,000.00. The acquisition of this parcel is for additional property for the future expansion of parking and storage for the new Solid Waste Transfer Station.
Adrian Gonzalez & Associates, PA completed an appraisal on November 7, 2025, and valued this parcel at $9,000. A purchase price of $10,000 has been negotiated with the owners.
Resolution No. 2026-R-33 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-33 was provided to the City Clerk’s Office on June 11, 2026, for signatures, subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $10,000.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Solid Waste District Budget, account number 306-3032-534.61-00, Capital Project SW22TS.
Procurement
Purchase of property will be pursuant to Sec.2-403 (a)(3)c of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Real property, real estate brokering, or appraising.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Appraisal
3. Property Information Sheet
4. Map
Prepared by: Rita Puglise, Real Estate Coordinator
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director