TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park Future Phases and Potential Funding Sources and Approval to Begin Contract Negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park Master Plan future phases and potential funding sources and approval to begin contract negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates.
Background Information
The Warm Mineral Springs Park (WMSP) Master Plan was approved and adopted by the Commission during the City Commission Regular Meeting on April 9, 2019. The implementation of the Plan is broken down into four phases (see attached) with design and engineering for the Phase 1 area complete and solicitation for construction anticipated in the Spring of 2022.
During a City Commission Regular Meeting on July 27, 2021, further discussion took place regarding potential development of the 60 acres of WMSP, referenced as Phases 2, 3, and 4 in the Master Plan. Following discussion, direction was provided for "staff to bring a plan back to Commission in approximately six months to develop the 60 acres of land at Warm Mineral Springs, keeping in mind the intention of the original master plan."
After reviewing the Master Plan and taking into consideration surrounding opportunities, it is recommended that the area identified as Phase 4 be pursued for development. Following are suggested action items for consideration:
A) Modify existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project sheet #WM22MP to prioritize the future design, permitting and construction of the Phase 4 area designated in the WMSP Master Plan.
B) Incorporate construction of a trailhead and associated amenities into CIP project #WM22MP to complete the connection to the Legacy Trail Extension.
C) Determine schedule and identify potential funding sources for project #WM22MP.
D) Pr...
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