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 Malinda Terrace and Described as Lot 31, Block 260 of Seventh Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1007026031; 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-48 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Malinda Terrace, North Port, Florida, 34286.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-48 as presented, authorizing the purchase of real property located on Malinda Terrace, North Port, Florida, 34286.
? Pros: Allows the City to close gaps in the transportation network, creating a continuous shared-use path. This directly supports safer, more efficient movement for pedestrians, cyclists, and alternative transportation users.
? Cons: Requires an upfront purchase cost and places responsibility on the City for ongoing property maintenance, liability, and any necessary improvements.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-48 as presented.
? Pros: The City avoids upfront acquisition costs, freeing funds for other high priority needs such as roadway maintenance, stormwater improvements, utilities, or existing infrastructure upgrades that provide more immediate and certain public benefits.
? Cons: Denial may limit the City’s ability to construct the planned shared-use path and bridge within the proposed alignment. Future development or ownership changes could increase acquisition costs or require the City to evaluate an alternative alignment.
Background Information
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