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 Road and Drainage District, Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located on Nimbus Drive; Described as Lot 19, Block 391, 10th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Identified as Parcel Identification Number 0980039119; 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-12 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Nimbus Drive, North Port, Florida 34287.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-12 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Nimbus Drive, North Port, Florida 34287.
• Pros: Acquisition of this parcel supports the District’s need to secure access to Retention Ditch No. 146, ensuring staff can perform necessary rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance to protect drainage infrastructure and reduce the risk of flooding or erosion.
• Cons: Approval requires the City to expend funds for acquisition and assume long-term ownership responsibilities, including maintenance, landscaping, and general upkeep.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-12 as presented.
• Pros: Denial avoids immediate acquisition costs and eliminates long-term ownership and maintenance responsibilities, allowing funds to be allocated to other potential Public Works’ needs.
• Cons: Without ownership or access, the City cannot ensure Retention Ditch No. 146 is properly maintained, which may increase the risk of flooding, erosion, or drainage failures that could adversely affect surrounding infrastructure.
Background Information
The Department of Public Works is seeking to purchase property located along Retention Ditch No. 146, Parcel Identification No. 0980039119, currently owned by Christopher Contreras. Acquisition of this parcel will provide permanent access to the ditch for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation and emergency operations.
Although the City owns parcels on the north side of Retention Ditch No. 146, those parcels do not provide southerly access. This acquisition will establish the only available southern access point, as the ditch is currently inaccessible from that direction. Securing this property will ensure reliable and direct entry for maintenance crews and equipment.
An appraisal prepared by Adrian Gonzalez & Associates, P.A on September 30, 2025, determined the market value of the property to be $50,000.00. Following negotiations coordinated by Florida Acquisition & Appraisal Inc., the seller has agreed to sell the property to the North Port Road and Drainage District for $55,000.00.
Resolution No. 2026-R-12 has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-12 was provided to the City Clerk’s Office on February 27, 2026, for signature subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $55,000.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Road and Drainage District Budget, account number 107-5000-541.61-00, Capital Project R22RDD.
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 Report
3. Property Information Sheet
4. Map
Prepared by: Rita Puglise, Real Estate Coordinator
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director