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File #: 22-2180    Version: 1 Name:
Type: General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/13/2022 In control: City Commission Regular Meeting
On agenda: 1/25/2022 Final action: 1/25/2022
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Designating "No Wake" Zones in City Canals
Attachments: 1. North Port City Code Sec. 82-24

TO:                                           Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission

 

FROM:                      A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager

 

TITLE:                                          Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Designating “No Wake” Zones in City Canals

 

 

Recommended Action

 

Discussion and possible action regarding designating “No Wake” Zones in City Canals

 

Background Information

 

Pursuant to the North Port City Code Section 82-24 Authorization to establish restrictions, the City Commission has the authority to establish maximum vessel speeds and establish idle speed - no wake zones within designated restricted areas.  Commissioner White has been contacted by residents living along the City canals regarding the speeding of motorized boats in the canals, particularly in the area of the boat ramp at Dallas White Park.

 

Commissioner White has requested the matter be brought to Commission for discussion.  

 

Strategic Plan

 

Efficient and Effective Government

Create and sustain a healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port.

 

Financial Impact

 

N/A

 

Procurement

 

N/A

 

Attachments:

1.                     North Port City Code Sec. 82-24

 

 

 

Prepared by:                                            A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager

 

Department Director:                       A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager