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Meeting Name: City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda status: Amended
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Commission Chambers
Amended to add Item Nos. 25-2808 and 25-2838, and reorder the agenda moving Item No. 25-2449 to general business.
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25-1720 1A. Consent AgendaApprove Contract No. 2024-20 - Advanced Water Meter System with Ferguson Enterprises Based on Budgeted Amounts, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Renewals in Accordance with the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation    Not available Not available
25-1959 1B. Consent AgendaApprove Agreement No. 2025-SS25-64, Recyclable Materials Processing and Marketing Services By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Single Stream Recyclers, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-2585 1D. Consent AgendaApprove Award of Request for Bid 2025-33 Outsourced Mowing Services to NDL LLC, dba Natural Designs Landscaping in an Amount Not to Exceed $127,132 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.    Not available Not available
25-2581 1C. Consent AgendaApprove Renewal of Property and Casualty, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD & D) Insurance With Risk Strategies Company, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through The Gehring Group in the Amount of $2,322,317.    Not available Not available
25-2611 2E.TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk TITLE: Approve the Appointment of Ryan Persaud as a Regular Member to Serve on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee from August 13, 2025, Through JulyConsent AgendaApprove the Appointment of Ryan Persaud as a Regular Member to Serve on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-2613 2F. Consent AgendaApprove the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as a Regular Member to Serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-2614 1G. Consent AgendaApprove the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as an Alternate II to Serve on the Veterans Park Advisory Committee From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-2617 1H. Consent AgendaApprove the Appointment of Carl J. Goodrich as a Regular Member to Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-2642 1J. Consent AgendaInterlocal 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   Not available Not available
25-2641 1I. Consent AgendaApprove Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits Insurance With United Badges Insurance Services, LLC and the City of North Port - North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Amount of $22,936.50.   Not available Not available
25-2714 1K.PEMT Letter of AgreementConsent AgendaApprove the Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Letter of Agreement By and Between the City of North Port on Behalf of North Port Fire Rescue and the State of Florida, Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) in the Amount of $292,763.45.   Not available Not available
25-2724 1L. Consent AgendaApprove the Water and Wastewater Developer’s Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida and North Port RV, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-2729 1M. Consent AgendaApprove the August 29, 2025, City Commission Special Meeting Minutes, the September 4, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, the September 4, 2025 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 1, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, September 9, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
25-2838 1N. Consent AgendaApprove the City of North Port’s Participation in the New National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Secondary Manufacturers’ Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form.   Not available Not available
25-2449 1A. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and RedSpeed Florida, LLC for Speed Detection Camera System for School Zones.   Not available Not available
25-2738 1A. PresentationUtilities Rate Analysis Presentation    Not available Not available
RES NO 2025-R-66 1A. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Private Fire Protection Services, the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Water and Wastewater Guaranteed Revenue Charges, the Utility Rate Schedule for Reclaimed Water, the Water and Wastewater System Base Facility Charges, the Water System Rate Schedule for Water Usage Volume, the Water System Rate Schedule for Bulk Water, the Wastewater System Rate Schedule for Usage, the Wastewater System Flat Rate Schedule, the Water and Wastewater System Deposit Fee Schedule; Adopting Automatic Rate Increases; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-30 1B. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A – City Fee Schedule; Amending City-Wide Fees; Utilities Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.    Not available Not available
RES. NO. 2025-R-68 1C. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Portion of the Side and Rear Drainage Maintenance Easements on Lot 1, Block 1478, 30th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).   Not available Not available
RES. NO. 2025-R-69 1D. ResolutionA Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating the Utility and Drainage Easement Lying Adjacent to the Westerly Line of Lot 20, Block 1159, 25th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-22 1E. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Future Land Use Designation From Conservation to Agricultural Estates for ± 3.30 Acres of Land Generally Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County; Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, Future Land Use Map 2-7; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-21 1F. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 3.30 Acres of Land Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From Environmental Conservation Classification (EC) to Agriculture (AG) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-23 1I.City Code Amendment Section 2-511OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Fines and Liens; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-511 to Expand and Clarify the Lien Reduction Program for Code Enforcement Fines; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-20 2G. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-510 Regarding Subpoena Procedures Related to Code Enforcement Hearings; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-19 1H. OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for Use of Speed Detection Systems in School Zones, Designating Local Hearing Officers to Conduct Hearings on Contested Violations and Determining School Zones Where Speed Detection Systems Will be Placed; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, by Adding Section 74-31; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.   Not available Not available
ORD. NO. 2025-29 1J.Amend City Code Sec. 2-79 to 2-84 Quasi-Judicial ProceedingsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Quasi-Judicial Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-79 through 2-84; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.   Not available Not available
25-2557 1B.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of North Port and the North Port Senior Center for Space at the Community Education CenterGeneral BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc. for Space at the Community Education Center Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida.   Not available Not available
25-2654 1C. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City and/or Other Ceremonial Item to Bill Gunnin at a Future Commission Meeting (Requested by Mayor Stokes).   Not available Not available
25-2712 2D. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of Commission Board - Committee Assignments. (Requested By Commissioner Langdon).   Not available Not available
25-2732 2E. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding Cancelling or Rescheduling the December 4, 2025, City Commission Regular Meeting (Ceremonial Meeting) Due to Conflict With the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference/Policy Committee Meetings.    Not available Not available
25-2735 1F. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual Evaluation.   Not available Not available
25-2808 1G. General BusinessDiscussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Employment Agreement With Michael Fuino.   Not available Not available
25-2800 1A. ReportCommissioner Petrow's Communications    Not available Not available
25-2801 1B. ReportVice Mayor Emrich's Communications   Not available Not available
25-2802 1C. ReportMayor Stokes' Communications   Not available Not available
25-2803 1D. ReportCommissioner Langdon's Communications    Not available Not available
25-2804 1E. ReportCommissioner Duval's Communications    Not available Not available
25-2819 1C. ReportCity Clerk's Monthly Report   Not available Not available
25-2565 1A.Commission Directives to the City AttorneyReportCity Attorney's Monthly Report   Not available Not available
25-2733 1B. ReportCity Manager's Monthly Report   Not available Not available