TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jason Yarborough, ICMA-CM, Interim City Manager
TITLE: An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Prohibiting Certain Conduct at City Facilities and City Parks by Amending the Code of The City of North Port, Florida, to Create Section 46-1- City Facilities Rules and to Repeal Section 50-2- Park Property; Providing for Conflicts: Providing for Severability: Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Approve Ordinance No. 2021-01 on first reading and schedule for second reading on February 09, 2021.
Recommended Action for Second Reading
Approve and adopt Ordinance No 2021-01
Background Information
This new ordinance prohibits certain conduct at City facilities and city parks by amending the City Code of North Port and by creating section 46-1 "City Facilities Rules" and repealing section 50-2 "Park Property." It is the desire to promote behavior at City facilities that supports the vision of the City of North Port, the proper use of its facilities by the public, the protection and preservation of City facilities, and the health and safety of visitors and employees at City facilities.
Background Information for the Second Reading
On January 12, 2021, the City Commission continued Ordinance No 2021-01 to the second reading, with the following changes:
- 46-1(a)(4) - additional language was added based on repealed sec 50-1, to include things not covered by a general reference to "natural resources" under the dictionary definition.
- 46-1(a)(5) - added this subsection to satisfy concerns over treatment of animals and their habitat.
- 46-1(d) - the reference to unlawfully stored property section has been corrected.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port.
Financial Impact
N/A
Procurement
N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance - City Facilities Rules - second reading
2. Ordinance - ...
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