5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES
Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger Update to the North Port
City Commission.
A.
Mayor Langdon announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Ron Cutsinger, Sarasota County Commission, provided
a
presentation including
posthumously honoring Commissioner Nancy Detert, Deer Prairie Creek Preserve
photographs, bridge construction timeline, amenities and improvements, Gene
Matthews Boys and Girls Club funding and plans, Warm Mineral Springs area Sidewalk
Project, collaborations, meeting schedules, and provided his contact information.
There were no Commission questions or discussion.
There was no public comment.
Presentation of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report
for 2022 and Review of Future Goals.
B.
Mayor Langdon announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Nicole Everett and Mark Murphy, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members,
provided a presentation including vision, mission, projects and initiatives, events and
activities, and fiscal year (FY) 2022 and 2023 goals and considerations.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding smoke-free parks initiatives
and Adopt-a-Park program.
There was no public comment.
FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Presentation
C.
Mayor Langdon announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commissioner McDowell provided additional backup materials.
Linda Bookout, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provided
a
presentation including parties effected by Hurricane Ian, housing assistance needs and
options, individual assistance sequence of delivery, City limitations regarding temporary
housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, assistance program
requirements and timeline, contractor involvement, types of assistance offered,
maximum grant amount, family sizes and needs, Sarasota County statistics regarding
housing needs, housing unit types, and temporary exception request.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding housing unit statistics,
County versus City statistics, alternative options, and housing unit placement location.
In response to Commission question, Ms. Slayton spoke to proper notice for
Commission action.
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding septic and sewer
connections, requesting City statistics, verbiage related to government versus private