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 the Nomination for Acquisition of Parcel No. 0997034655 Under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition Program.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Support the nomination for acquisition of parcel no. 0997034655 under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition Program.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Support the nomination for acquisition of parcel no. 0997034655 under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition Program.
* Pros: Preserve and protect environmentally sensitive land and support existing wildlife habitat; expand public access to parkland/natural areas; utilize external funding source for purchase of park land; supports the recommendations within the Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Master
Plan for development of a park at this location and supports the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for acquisition.
* Cons: Commits the City to fund ongoing maintenance costs impacting General Fund; conflicts with current land use plans; loss of Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem revenue.
Option 2: Do not support the nomination for acquisition of parcel no. 0997034655 under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition Program.
* Pros: Aligns with previous City Commission consensus to not prioritize or consider properties that are designated commercial within activity centers of neighborhood commercial zoning; maintains opportunity for future economic development connected to commercial property; aligns with current park system focus to acquire additional parkland on the east side of the City.
* Cons: Lost opportunity to expand and preserve parkland and wildlife habitat; does not support the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommendation.
Background Information
In June of 2025, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources received a nomination form for purchase of a property located within the C...
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