TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager, ICMA-CM, MPA
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 Code of the City of North Port Chapter 82 Article II Section 24, Authorization to establish restrictions, the City Commission has the authority to establish by resolution maximum vessel speeds and idle speed - no wake zones within designated areas.
Commissioner Luke has requested discussion of “No Wake” zones, particularly within the Cocoplum Waterway between water control structure (WCS) 106 to WCS 117, including the area near the Dallas White Park boat ramp, and within the Blue Ridge Waterway from WCS 118 south to the Cocoplum Waterway.
Commissioner Luke has requested this matter be brought to Commission for discussion.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Quality of Life
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Code of the City Chapter 82 Article II Section 24
2. Map of Proposed “No Wake” Zones
Prepared by: Tricia Wisner, Public Works Assistant Director
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director