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 Potentially Amending the City of North Port Unified Land Development Code to Allow Temporary Housing Options Inside City Limits and Potentially Declaring a Housing Emergency Due to Hurricane Ian.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding all temporary housing options and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) constraints.
Background Information
On September 27, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 5 impacting the entire City of North Port. This impact was widespread and caused significant damage to roads, structures, homes and businesses. Housing continues to be impacting City of North Port residents and staff. On April 25, 2023, FEMA representatives made a presentation to the Commission regarding direct temporary housing options for North Port residents.
At the April 25, 2023, meeting, Commissioner McDowell requested in a motion to have the City Manager create an agenda item with suggestions to amending the ULDC to accommodate the FEMA housing options to be brought back to Commission for additional action. After input from the City Attorney, this could not be accomplished “due to insufficient noticing requirements”. Therefore, Commissioner McDowell has requested an additional discussion for Commission action and direction relating to temporary housing options for North Port citizens, as they rebuild after Hurricane Ian.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Safe Community
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. 4.13.23 Email Thread - FEMA and NDS Director
2. 4.15.23 - 4.17.23 Email Thread - Com. McDowell and Staff
3. Emergency Order 2022-09
4. ULDC Code 53-240(K)
Prepared by: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager, on behalf of
Commissioner Debbie McDowell
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager