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, Amending the Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Design of a Police Headquarters; Public Art Projects; Emergency Operations Center; Capital Contribution to West Villages Improvement District; Morgan Center Reroof and Two Tire Balancers in the Amount of $20,359,097; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-R-17 as presented.
Background Information
Police
During the City Commission Special Meeting held on April 1, 2024, the Commission approved a motion to instruct staff to use $4,000,000 from the General Fund balance for the design of the site, drainage and construction plans and permitting for the Police Headquarters to 100%.
Parks and Recreation
The Morgan Family Community Center received substantial damage from Hurricane Ian resulting in portions of the air conditioning system being inoperable; water intrusion to the roof; and closure of the gymnasium. Jon F. Swift Construction was selected to provide pre-construction services and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for repairs to this facility. The City received the GMP on April 24, 2024, for a total of $2,072,007 to include replacement and repairs to the Morgan Center roof; air conditioning system; gymnasium floor; ceilings; acoustical tile and lighting. This budget amendment is required so that sufficient funding is available to award the upcoming Contract amendment for Jon F. Swift Construction.
Public Arts
During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on October 11, 2022, the Commission approved the following motions:
> Motion: Approve the proposed mural concept by local Artist Cathy Beausoleil as recommended by the Art A...
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