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, Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-R-36; Granting Authority to the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, or His or Her Designee, for the Recruitment and Payment of Athletic Officials; Adopting an Independent Contractor Fee Agreement; Adopting a Fee Schedule and Pay Invoice for Independent Contractor Athletic Officials; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-25 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-25 as presented.
* Pros:
o Strengthens recruitment and retention of qualified athletic officials by aligning compensation with market rates.
o Reduces disruptions such as game cancellations or rescheduling caused by shortages of officiating staff.
o Enhances program quality and participant safety through consistent enforcement of rules by trained, experienced officials.
* Cons:
o Increases officiating rates leading to higher league fees.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-25.
* Pros:
o Avoids impacts to program budget.
* Cons:
o Continued difficulty attracting qualified officials due to below market compensation, making the City less competitive than neighboring jurisdictions.
o Increased risk of game cancellations, reduced program offerings or reliance on less experienced officials.
o Added strain on existing officials potentially leading to reduced availability.
o Potential negative participant experience due to inconsistent officiating or reduced program offerings.
Background Information
During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on October 9, 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-R-36, authorizing the Parks & Recreation Department to re...
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