TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the Counties of Charlotte, and Sarasota; and the town of Longboat Key for Reciprocal Use of Building Code Department Personnel
Recommended Action
Approve the new interlocal agreement for Building Department services between the cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the counties of Charlotte, and Sarasota; and the town of Longboat Key for reciprocal use of building code department personnel.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the new interlocal agreement for Building Department services between the cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the counties of Charlotte and Sarasota; and the town of Longboat Key for reciprocal use of building code department personnel
* Pros: Regional cooperation enhances capacity to respond to emergencies (e.g., hurricanes), particularly in damage assessments and rebuilding efforts.
* Cons: Interlocal agreements can become bureaucratically complex, with potential disagreements over cost-sharing, service levels, or accountability.
Option 2: Deny the new interlocal agreement for Building Department services between the cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the counties of Charlotte, and Sarasota; and the town of Longboat Key for reciprocal use of building code department personnel.
* Pros: Allows jurisdictions to continue providing services specifically suited to the needs and preferences of their local community and development patterns.
* Cons: Hinders opportunities for coordinated responses to regional challenges such as disaster recovery, labor shortages, or major development projects.
Background Information
The original Interlocal Agreement was entered into by the City of North Port, the City of Venice, and Charlotte County. Under Florida Statutes ? 16...
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