TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Presentation by the North Port Natural Resources Division Regarding North Port Environmental Scorecard
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Background Information
The following provides a chronological order of events regarding the North Port Environmental Scorecard:
> April 13, 2021: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, the Commission discussed and explored the potential implementation of an Environmental Scorecard.
> October 7, 2024: During the City Commission Workshop, Stefan Kalev, Natural Resources Manager provided a Presentation Regarding 2024 North Port Tree Canopy Assessment. The presentation included overview, Sarasota County Tree Canopy Study, Florida Urban Tree Canopy Assessment, past North Port Tree Canopy Assessment, tree equity score, 2024 North Port Tree Canopy Assessment, canopy coverage, cover class distribution, map assessment excluding Myakka State Forest, Myakka State Forest coverage, tree benefits, overall surface comparison and conclusion. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Commission reaffirmed its continued interest in the Environmental Scorecard's development and implementation.
> November 4, 2024: During the Environmental Advisory Board Meeting, Stefan Kalev, Natural Resources Manager provided a presentation on the Environmental Scorecard outlining proposed metrics and processes. The Environmental Advisory Board endorsed the initiative and strongly recommended the development of the Environmental Scorecard.
The North Port Natural Resources Division recognizes the critical importance of the Environmental Scorecard as a tool for evaluating and enhancing City environmental efforts and projects. The Scorecard supports informed decision-making by assessing key indicators such as tree canopy coverage, air and water quality...
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