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, Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
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Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-38.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-38.
* Pros:
o Enables City staff to begin discussions with Sarasota County staff regarding issues related to properties that may be annexed into the City in the future.
o Promotes cooperation between local governments.
o Ensures efficient service delivery.
* Cons: There are no identifiable disadvantages to the approval of Resolution No. 2026-R-38.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-38.
* Pros: There are no identifiable advantages to the denial of Resolution No. 2026-R-38.
* Cons: Lack of coordination between the City of North Port and Sarasota County would continue to be an issue regarding land use and delivery of services for properties proposed for annexation into the City.
Background Information
An Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA) is a joint agreement between two or more local government bodies for the purpose of ensuring proper coordination regarding land use, provision of services, funding, and other impacts related to annexation of private property. Part II, Chapter 171, Florida Statutes, encourages local government participation in ISBA to jointly determine how to designate future land use; to provide services to residents and property in the most efficient and eff...
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