3. GENERAL BUSINESS:
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Use of Surtax Funds for the
Funding of the Police Department Headquarters Project.
Mayor White announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commissioner Langdon arrived at 1:07 p.m.
Mr. Gunnin spoke to the item including Phase 2 and 3 of Price Boulevard widening
project, reallocation of project funding, and funding options for the Police Department
Headquarters.
Commission and Board discussion and questions took place regarding lease to
purchase, funding options, proposed use of Surtax, sale of assets, building life
expectancy, and project inclusion on Surtax project list.
Commissioner Emrich joined the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and stated that he will attend the
hybrid meeting via CMT due to experiencing a medical condition.
Mayor White requested a motion to approve the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting.
A
motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,
to accept the use of CMT for a hybrid meeting. The motion carried on the following
vote:
5 -
Yes:
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Langdon, Vice
Mayor Stokes and Mayor White
Commission and Board discussion and questions continued regarding impact of
reprioritizing Price Boulevard widening Phase 2, why the project was not on Surtax list,
fundraising by business community for the promotion of Surtax, prior failed referendums,
projects considered for funding, grant options, Emergency Operation Center (EOC), real
estate perspective, tentative deferred project list distribution to Chamber Board Members,
projected revenue, and inclusion of intended funding sources of projects.
There was no public comment.
Mayor White requested a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Vice Mayor Stokes,
to direct the City Manager to provide to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
and Christine Robinson, based on Commission discussion yesterday, the tentative
list of projects being unfunded and/or half funded including all funding allocations
if available and a copy of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) sheet if available.
The motion carried on the following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Langdon, Vice
Mayor Stokes and Mayor White
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m.