TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals on U.S. 41 for a Total Amount of $79,186.00.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
• Pros: Ensures the City is reimbursed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funds used for regular maintenance and repair of traffic signals along U.S. Highway 41. Approving this Agreement also ensures consistent traffic signal operation along a major corridor, supporting public safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Cons: The City remains responsible for covering any maintenance costs that exceed FDOT's reimbursement limits not capital in nature. This Agreement also requires the allocation of City staff to manage and perform ongoing maintenance, which may impact the availability of resources for other Public Works tasks.
Option 2: Deny Amendment No. 11 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41 for a total amount of $79,186.00.
• Pros: The City may avoid any costs associated with the FDOT Maintenance Agreement, potentially freeing up funds to allocate toward other local projects or priorities.
• Cons: Without FDOT's maintenance program and funding, the City loses oversight of the maintenance of the traffic signals on U.S. 41, risking longer outages and decreased safety along the major corridor.
Background Information
Amendment No. 11 to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of North Port provides an annual lump sum payment to the City for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 41. The responsibility for traffic signal maintenance in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 continues to apply to the same locations specified in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Agreement, as detailed below.
• U.S. 41 and Salford Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and Home Depot Entrance
• U.S. 41 and Sumter Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and Tuscola Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and North Port Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and South Pan American Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and Biscayne Drive
• U.S. 41 and West Villages Parkway
• U.S. 41 and Galleria Boulevard/Corradino Boulevard
• U.S. 41 at Preto Boulevard
The FDOT Agreement also provides an annual lump sum payment to the City of North Port to maintain pedestrian flashing beacons along U.S. 41. For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the responsibility extends to the following newly designated locations:
• U.S. 41 East Bound and West of Mezzo Drive (Outside Crossing)
• U.S. 41 East Bound and West of Mezzo Drive (Inside Crossing)
• U.S.41 West Bound and West of Brimstone Hill Boulevard
• U.S. 41 and Mezzo Drive South Bound
• U.S. 41 and Mezzo Drive North Bound
• U.S. 41 East Bound and East of Mezzo Drive
• U.S. 41 West Bound and East of Brimstone Hill Boulevard
|
Maintenance Activity Responsibilities |
Amount |
|
Traffic Signals Interconnected & Monitored |
$60,630 |
|
Pedestrian Flashing Beacons |
$5,796 |
|
Illuminated Street Name Signs |
$3,432 |
|
Blank Out Signs |
$458 |
|
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
$1,350 |
|
Traffic Monitoring Camera |
$7,520 |
|
Total |
$79,186 |
For the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the City will receive a total of $79,186.00 for these maintenance activities, which is an increase of $2,255.00 from last year. The following provides a history of revenues and estimates of expenditures for maintenance and payment of electric bills:
1. July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027:
• Revenues: $79,186.00
• Expenditures: $47,200.00 (estimated)
2. July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026:
• Revenues: $76,931.00
• Expenditures: $73,212.22 (estimated)
3. July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025:
• Revenues: $74,666.00
• Expenditures: $57,762.36 (estimated)
Amendment No. 11 to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Amendment No. 11 was provided to the City Clerk’s Office on May 28, 2026, for signature subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
The Revenue is contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road and Drainage District budget, Road and Drainage District Revenue Account No. 107-0000-344.40-00 in the amount of $79,186.00 from the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement, Exhibit A with FDOT.
Estimated expenditures in the amount of $47,200 for maintenance of the traffic signals included in the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement, Exhibit A with FDOT for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road and Drainage District budget, Account No. 107-5000-541.46-08, Repair and Maintenance R&M Traffic Signals and Account No. 107-5000-541.43-07, Utility Services/Traffic Lights Electric.
Procurement
This Agreement is procured pursuant to Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VIII - Procurement, Section 2-403 (a) (2) Procurement contracts between the city, and nonprofit organizations, other governments or other public entities.
Public Works will utilize the established Procurement process for all subsequent purchases under this Contract to ensure continued administrative oversight and compliance with City policy.
Attachments:
1. Amendment No. 11 - FY26-27
2. Amendment No. 10 - FY25-26
3. Amendment No. 9 - FY24-25
4. Amendment No. 8 - FY23-24
5. Amendment No. 7 - FY22-23
6. Exhibit A - FY21-22
7. Exhibit A - FY20-21
8. Exhibit A - FY19-20
9. Exhibit A - FY18-19
10. Exhibit A - FY17-18
11. Amendment No. 1 - FY16-17
12. Original Agreement ARX93
Prepared by: Garrett Woods, CPWP-M, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director