TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Cost Estimates, Review of Insurance Options, and Potential Next Steps for Phase II Improvements.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I cost estimates, review of insurance options, and potential next steps for Phase II improvements.
Background Information
During the May 28, 2024, City Commission Regular Meeting, staff presented information on the status of action items related to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development. Subsequent to discussion, the following direction was provided:
> To direct the City Manager to halt the demolition of all three buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park.
> To direct the City Manager to prepare separate cost estimates for the restoration of all three buildings, cost of water and sewer, and sanitation facilities including separate flood mitigation and hardening costs for all three buildings.
> To direct the City Manager to explore additional insurance options, including historic designation insurance.
> To direct the City Manager to work with Friends of Legacy Trail to pursue design and funding options for route 1.
> To direct the City Manager to coordinate and invite Sarasota County and state elected officials to North Port for a special meeting to discuss Warm Mineral Springs and potential available options as soon as possible.
In response to Commission direction, the City engaged with John Bryant, Principal/Vice President of Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Mr. Bryant provided the following services pertinent to the Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and related insurance options:
> Cost estimates for the project.
> Lead a project charette with stakeholders including Lorrie Muldowney and Erin DiFazio of the...
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