TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Canine Club Rainbow Bridge and Circle of Honor Wetland Conversation.
Recommended Action
Motion 1:
I move to direct the City Manager to develop the details necessary to implement the installation of a Rainbow Bridge at the Canine Club, including amending the Administrative Regulation for the Tribute Program to include the purchase of plaques for pet owners to purchase in memory of their deceased pets and also including the creation of related procedures, standards, application materials, and cost-recovery fees, and to bring the proposed implementation plan back to the City Commission for consideration.
Motion 2:
I move to direct the City Manager to evaluate options for placing the wetland portion of Parcel Identification Number 0979002000 under conservation as part of the Circle of Honor, including any necessary legal, environmental, survey, land management, maintenance, and budget considerations, and to bring the proposed implementation options back to the City Commission for consideration.
City Commission Options
Motion 1 (Rainbow Bridge):
Option 1: I move to direct the City Manager to develop the details necessary to implement the installation of a Rainbow Bridge at the Canine Club, including amending the Administrative Regulation for the Tribute Program to include the purchase of plaques for pet owners to purchase in memory of their deceased pets and also including the creation of related procedures, standards, application materials, and cost-recovery fees, and to bring the proposed implementation plan back to the City Commission for consideration.
* Pro: Allows Commission to explore the concept further while retaining final review over design, costs, policy changes, fees, and implementation procedures.
* Con: Requires additional staf...
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