TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule; Amending Development Services - Development Review, Planning and Zoning, and Natural Resources Fees; Fire Rescue District Fees, Parks and Recreation - General Fees; Parks and Recreation - Facility Rental Fees; Solid Waste District Fees; Utilities Fees; Road and Drainage District Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action First Reading
Option 1: Continue Ordinance No. 2026-21 to second reading on July 21, 2026, as presented.
City Commission Options First Reading
Option 1: Continue Ordinance No. 2026-21 to second reading on July 21, 2026, as presented.
* Pros: Supports adherence to the established schedule, which is critical to meeting the planned October 1, 2026, effective date, while keeping the legislative process on track and ensuring timely consideration of the Ordinance.
* Cons: Limits flexibility in the review process, as maintaining the schedule may constrain the ability to address additional feedback, revisions, or unforeseen issues without risking delays to the October 1, 2026, effective date.
Option 2: Do not continue Ordinance No. 2026-21 to second reading on July 21, 2026, as presented.
* Pros: Provides additional time for thorough staff review and analysis.
* Cons: May delay the approval process and jeopardize the ability to meet the planned October 1, 2026, effective date.
Background Information
As part of the City's budget development process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, staff critiqued the fees charged for services provided by the City. During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on March 24, 2026, (Agenda Item 26-0383), staff presented the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 A...
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