TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Approval of Projects for 2026 State and Federal Legislative Funding Consideration.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approval of projects for 2026 State and Federal legislative funding consideration, after discussion.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approval of projects for 2026 State and Federal legislative funding consideration, after discussion.
* Pros: Creates a Commission-approved list of projects to pursue through State and Federal legislative funding opportunities.
* Cons: Grants and Department staff must prepare applications and coordinate with partners.
Option 2: Allow City Manager to decide what to apply to for State and Federal legislative funding.
* Pros: City Commission time saved.
* Cons: City Commission does not weigh in on the priorities.
Option 3: Not consider any projects for State and Federal legislative funding.
* Pros: Staff will not invest time and effort into the applications resulting in saved staff time.
* Cons: The City will not receive any funding.
Background Information
Each year, staff presents potential projects for the upcoming State and Federal legislative funding cycles for Commission consideration.
Key Considerations for Funding Requests:
> State legislative awards typically provide up to $1 million per project, although higher amounts are possible. Priority should be given to urgent, shovel-ready projects or those nearing design completion.
> Federal funding involves stricter requirements, including bidding, permitting, and construction constraints, which can extend project timelines.
> Both State and Federal requests usually require at least a 20% match.
Staff suggested projects for discussion:
State (Typically fewer requirements/limitations and under $1 million):
> Emergency Services Buildings and Equipment
> Warm Mineral Springs Water/Sewer or Buildings
> Water Control Str...
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