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 Authorization for the City Manager to Initiate Discussions with the West Villages Improvement District (WVID) to Explore Alternatives for the City-Owned General Government Land Located on Market Way, Venice FL, Parcel Identification Number 0783070090.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Direct the City Manager to initiate discussions with the West Villages Improvement District (WVID) regarding alternatives for the City-owned General Government Land located on Market Way, Venice FL, Parcel Identification Number 0783070090, and return to the City Commission with the results and any proposal requiring further action.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Direct the City Manager to initiate discussions with the West Villages Improvement District (WVID) to explore alternatives for the City-owned General Government Land located on Market Way, Venice FL, Parcel Identification Number 0783070090, and return to the City Commission with the results and any proposal requiring further action.
Pros: Allows the City to explore all available options related to the property and the potential need for future services in the area prior to the 2029 design milestone.
Cons: A sale could reduce City control of the site or make service delivery dependent on leased space.
Option 2: Do not authorize the City Manager to initiate discussions with the West Villages Improvement District (WVID) regarding alternatives for the City-owned General Government Land located on Market Way, Venice FL, Parcel Identification Number 0783070090.
Pros: Not exploring options would preserve the City-controlled site for its planned government use.
Cons: Not exploring options could leave potential cost savings and more flexible service-delivery alternatives unevaluated, while the City may be unable to meet the Amendment and Restatement of West Villages ...
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