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 of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated Warranties for Central Parc Phases 1, 2 and 3; Providing for Incorporation of 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-09, as presented.
Additional Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution 2026-R-09, as presented.
• Pros:
o Accepting the infrastructure fulfills the City’s obligation under the executed Developer Agreement.
o This will formally transfer ownership, along with warranties, ensuring legal and operational clarity.
o This will provide operational control of new utility assets, supporting long-term system reliability and planned growth in the service area.
o This allows for continued progress of development and associated economic activity.
• Cons:
o Commits the City to long-term maintenance and replacement costs once warranties expire.
o Acceptance could be perceived as facilitating more development activities by some community members.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-09.
• Pros:
o The delay or denial of the acceptance of infrastructure would lessen operational expenses related to this specific infrastructure.
• Cons:
o Denying the acceptance of infrastructure would place the City in breach of the Developer Agreement.
o This could expose the City to legal disputes, financial damages, or delays in service connections in this development.
o This would undermine confidence with developers and stakeholders regarding City commitments.
o The City would not be able to effectively manage the essential infrastructure for the public water and wastewater system.
Background Information
Section 78-31 of the Code of the City of North Port requires developers to provide or pay the capital costs, including land costs, of the required capital improvements for utility infrastructure associated with new developments. Section 5.9 of the July 23, 2019, Developer Agreement with Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC outlines the requirements for the design, review, construction, inspection and conveyance of water and wastewater facilities for this development The agreement also outlines the City’s responsibility to accept ownership of the infrastructure once improvements are completed, in accordance with approved plans.
For Central Parc Phases 1, 2, and 3, the Developer has constructed the required water and wastewater infrastructure, dedicated the necessary easements, and provided warranties to the City. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Utilities Department. Under the executed Developer Agreement, the City is required to accept ownership of the completed infrastructure. Per section 5.10 of the Developer Agreement, the installations have a minimum one year warranty for the date of acceptance by the City. Resolution No. 2026-R-09 formalizes this transfer and authorizes recordation into public records for a clear identification of legal ownership.
Resolution No. 2026-R-09 has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-09 was provided to the City Clerk’s office on February 24, 2026, for signatures, subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Economic Development and Growth Management
Financial Impact
The City of North Port will assume long-term operation, maintenance, and replacement responsibilities once warranties expire.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-R-09
2. Developers Agreement
Prepared by: Matthew Parolisi, Asset Manager
Michelle Tipp, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Tricia Wisner, Utilities Director