TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the License Agreement With the Southwest Florida Water Management District to Support Regional Water Resource Monitoring Efforts at Warm Mineral Springs Park, Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the License Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to support regional water resource monitoring efforts at Warm Mineral Springs Park, located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the License Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to support regional water resource monitoring efforts at Warm Mineral Springs Park, located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
* Pros:
o Supports regional hydrologic and water level monitoring that benefits long-term water resource planning.
o Provides the City with access to all monitoring data collected on the site at no cost.
o Minimal impact to City operations, as the licensed area is limited and activities are low intensity.
o SWFWMD is responsible for installation, maintenance, compliance with laws, and restoring the site after use.
o Enhances interagency collaboration with a key regional water management partner.
* Cons:
o May require staff to dedicate time to coordinate site visits.
o Staff must monitor compliance and manage termination if issues arise.
Option 2: Deny the License Agreement with The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to support regional water resource monitoring efforts at Warm Mineral Springs Park, located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
* Pros:
o Ensures the City retains full, unrestricted control of the property without external use or access.
o Avoids potential concerns about property impacts, however minimal.
* Cons:
o T...
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