TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, as the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the State of Florida Department of Transportation State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement Work Order for all Streetlights (352) Located on U.S. Highway 41 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-40 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-40 as presented.
* Pros: Ensures the City is reimbursed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funds used for regular maintenance and repair of 352 streetlights along U.S. Highway 41. Approving this Agreement also ensures consistent street lighting along a major corridor, supporting nighttime visibility and public safety for driver, cyclists, and pedestrians.
* Cons: The City remains responsible for covering any maintenance costs that exceed FDOT's reimbursement limits. This Agreement also requires the allocation of City staff to manage and perform ongoing maintenance, which may impact the availability of resources for other Public Works tasks.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-40 as presented.
* Pros: The City may avoid any costs associated with the FDOT Maintenance Agreement, potentially freeing up funds to allocate toward other local projects or priorities.
* Cons: Without FDOT's maintenance program and funding, the City loses oversight of the maintenance of the 352 streetlights on US41, risking longer outages and decreased safety along the major corridor. Historically, the City has had a maintenance surplus that would be forfeited if the Agreement is denied.
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