4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Agenda  
City Commission Regular Meeting  
CITY COMMISSIONERS  
Pete Emrich, Mayor  
Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor  
Phil Stokes, Commissioner  
David Duval, Commissioner  
Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner  
APPOINTED OFFICIALS  
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager  
Michael Fuino, City Attorney  
Heather Faust, City Clerk  
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  
10:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
Amended to add Item No. 26-0849, Ord. No. 2026-13 and Ord. No. 2026-16.  
PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting  
pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.  
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CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City  
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with  
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)  
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS  
26-0144  
Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies  
A.  
Attachments:  
Vacancy List  
4. CONSENT AGENDA:  
(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one  
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items  
removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)  
26-0265  
A.  
B.  
Approve the Appointment of Cheryl L. Cook as a Regular Member to  
Serve on the Debt Management Committee Advisory Board From June 9,  
2026, Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Application  
26-0425  
Approve Contract for Installation of Lift Station Diesel Bypass Pumps RFB  
No. 2025-42 With Spectrum Underground Inc., for the Installation of Eight  
(8) Permanent Diesel Bypass Pumps in the Amount of $1,130,078 With a  
Contingency of $29,922 for a Total Amount of $1,160,000.  
Attachments:  
Contract No. 2025-42  
Notice of Intent to Award  
Award Recommendation Memo  
Bid Tabulation  
Submittal by Spectrum Underground, Inc.  
Request for Bid No. 2025-42 and Addenda  
Community Block Grant-Mitigation Contract IR027  
Map of Lift Stations  
Florida Division of Corporations Documents  
26-0448  
C.  
D.  
Approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement Between  
Participating Agencies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to  
Form a Fort Myers Regional Operation Center Child Abduction Response  
Team.  
Attachments:  
Agreement  
26-0492  
Approve the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Sarasota  
County, Florida, and Bill Furst, Property Appraiser of Sarasota County,  
Regarding Uniform Method of Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad  
Valorem Assessments for Nuisance Abatement Pursuant to Resolution  
2025-R-87.  
Attachments:  
Agreement with Sarasota County Property Appraiser  
Resolution 2025-R-87  
December 9, 2025 Minutes  
26-0570  
E.  
Approve the Eleventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19,  
Professional Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard  
From Sumter Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard by and between the  
City of North Port, Florida, and Consor North America, Inc. in the Amount of  
$721,045.02.  
Attachments:  
Eleventh Amendment  
Purchasing Form  
Tenth Amendment  
Ninth Amendment  
Eight Amendment  
Seventh Amendment  
Sixth Amendment  
Fifth Amendment  
Fourth Amendment  
Third Amendment  
Second Amendment  
First Amendment  
Original Agreement  
Notice of Name Change  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0596  
F.  
Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and City of  
North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.  
Attachments:  
Interlocal Agreement.pdf  
26-0739  
G.  
Approve and Authorize the CIty Manager to Execute Health Care Medical  
Services Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and  
Medical Risk Solutions, LLC (d/b/a My Health Onsite, Also Known as  
Crowne Consulting Group) for an Employee Health Center in the Amount of  
$2,362,593.00.  
Attachments:  
Agreement  
Procurement Documents  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
July 25, 2024 Minutes  
26-0643  
H.  
Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-02PW With HighSpans Engineering,  
Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the North Sumter Boulevard  
Pedestrian Bridge Replacement in the Amount of $319,912.00.  
Attachments:  
Work Assignment  
Technical Memorandum for Pedestrian Bridges  
Letter of Interest  
Request for Letters of Interest  
Ranking and Evaluation Sheet  
Continuing Services Contract  
Location Map  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0679  
I.  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program  
to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Pet Expo to be Held on May  
30, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs  
of City Fees and Services.  
Attachments:  
Application for Assistance  
Fee Overview  
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026  
Resolution 2018-R-17  
Resolution 2025-R-05  
26-0680  
J.  
Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program  
to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Kiwanis Fishing  
Tournament to be Held on June 20, 2026 , in an Amount up to, and Not to  
Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.  
Attachments:  
Application for Assistance  
Fee Overview  
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026  
Resolution 2018-R-17  
Resolution 2025-R-05  
26-0698  
K.  
Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-047 Between the City of  
Boynton Beach, Florida and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Brass  
Fittings and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit  
Pricing, In the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City  
Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence with  
Boynton Beach.  
Attachments:  
WH22-047 Annual Renewal  
WH22-047 Agenda Award  
Bid Analysis WH22-047  
Submittal by Fortiline Inc.  
Invitation to Bid WH22-047  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0715  
L.  
Approve the Use of Facility Repair and Maintenance Contract EV2516  
Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services Between  
Kansas City, Missouri and Kone, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$400,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Renewals.  
Attachments:  
Contract EV2516  
Contract EV2516 Amendment  
Approval to Award Memorandum  
Submittal by Kone, Inc.  
Procurement Request  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0719  
M.  
Approve the Use of Contract 25-0171 Between the School Board of  
Sarasota County, Florida, and Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Heating,  
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical Services in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $220,000 Annually Through the Term of the  
Contract and Renewals.  
Attachments:  
Contract 25-0171 Renewal Memorandum  
Approval to Award Memorandum  
Submittal by Air Mechanical & Service Corp  
Procurement Document  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0725  
N.  
Approve the Utilization of the City of Naples, Florida, Contract RFP No.  
25-017 Wastewater Treatment Plan - Hauling and Disposal of Biosolids  
With Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC, Subject to Appropriated  
Funds, in the Amount Not to Exceed $580,200 and Authorize the City  
Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With  
the City of Naples.  
Attachments:  
Contract No. 25-017  
Notice of Intent to Award  
Bid Analysis  
Submittal by Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC  
RFP No. 25-017 and Addenda  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0736  
O.  
Approve the May 4, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 5, 2026  
Commission Regular Minutes, May 7, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes,  
and May 7, 2026 Commission Special Minutes, and May 19, 2026  
Commission Regular Minutes.  
Attachments:  
5-4-26- Minutes  
5-5-26- Minutes  
5-7-26- Reg Minutes  
5-7-26- Special Minutes  
5-19-26- Minutes  
26-0738  
P.  
Approve Contract No. 2025-43 – Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation  
Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation By and Between the City  
of North Port, Florida, and Inliner Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of  
$368,132.00 With a Contingency of $36,813.00 for a Total Amount of  
$404,945.00 for Pipe Lining of Identified Sections of the Utilities  
Wastewater Collection System.  
Attachments:  
Contract No. 2025-43  
Notice of Intent to Award  
Award Recommendation Memo  
Bid Tabulation  
Submittal by Inliner Solutions, LLC  
Request for Bid No. 2025-43 and Addenda  
Community Block Grant-Mitigation Contract IR025  
Florida Division of Corporations Documents  
26-0745  
Q.  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 2017-40, Professional  
Design & Engineering Services for Warm Mineral Springs Park Master  
Plan by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Kimley-Horn and  
Associates, Inc. to Include Additional Scope Related to the Bridge Design  
and Environmental Permitting to Facilitate a Trail Connection From Warm  
Mineral Springs Park, 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida  
34287, to the North Port Connector of the Legacy Trail in the Amount of  
$93,800 for a Total Contract Amount of $786,600.  
Attachments:  
Fourth Amendment  
Third Amendment  
Second Amendment  
First Amendment  
Agreement  
April 5, 2018, Minutes  
February 25, 2020, Minutes  
January 28, 2025, Minutes  
February 25, 2025, Minutes  
April 8, 2025, Minutes  
CIP Detail Sheet - P24LTC  
Ordinance 2026-14  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0752  
R.  
Approve the Renewal of the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider  
Agreement and Special Exempt Entity Certification to Reflect Mayor  
Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official for the North Port Fire Rescue  
District and Authorize Digitech Computer, Inc. to Submit the Executed  
Renewal Packet to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration  
(AHCA) on the North Port Fire Rescue District's Behalf.  
Attachments:  
Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement  
Special Exempt Entity Certification - Fingerprint Exemption  
26-0754  
Attachments:  
26-0759  
Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for April 2026.  
S.  
T.  
Cash Receipts Summary - April 2026  
Approve the Thomson Reuters Order Form Order ID Q-11575016 for  
Westlaw Electronic Legal Research Services for a 36-Month Term and a  
Total Cost of $35,644.56.  
Order Form  
Attachments:  
General Terms and Conditions  
26-0766  
U.  
Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-048 Between the City of  
Boynton Beach and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Pipe Fittings  
and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit Pricing, In  
the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City Manager to  
Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With Boynton  
Beach.  
Attachments:  
WH22-048 Annual Renewal  
WH22-048 Agenda Award  
Bid Analysis WH22-048  
Submittal by Fortiline Inc.  
Invitation to Bid WH22-048  
Florida Division of Corporations Document  
26-0768  
V.  
Approve the Appointment of Walter Pawlowski as a Regular Member to  
Serve a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory  
Board as a North Port Resident From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Application  
Resume  
26-0771  
W.  
X.  
Approve the Reappointment of Joan Morgan as a Regular Member to  
Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as a  
North Port Resident From June 13, 2026, Through June 13, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Application  
26-0809  
Approve the Appointments of Jennifer Wilson, Donald McCauley, and  
Margaret J. Wischhusen as Regular Members to Serve a First Term on the  
Art Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Wilson- Application  
McCauley- Application  
McCauley- Resume  
Wischhusen- Application  
26-0811  
Y.  
Z.  
Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to Serve  
a First Term on the Auditor Selection Committee From June 9, 2026,  
Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Application  
Resume  
26-0813  
Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to serve a  
First Term on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From June 9, 2026,  
Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Application  
Resume  
26-0814  
AA.  
AB.  
Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey J. Tamas as a Regular Member to  
Serve a First Term on the Municipal Police Officers Pension Trust Fund  
Board of Trustees From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2028.  
Attachments:  
Application  
26-0818  
Approve the Temporary Use and Occupancy Agreement By and Between  
the West Villages Improvement District and the City of North Port, Florida,  
Regarding Fire Station 87 Located at 17890 Preto Boulevard, Venice,  
Florida, 34293.  
Attachments:  
Agreement  
Amendment & Restatement Agreement (Post Annexation)  
26-0849  
AC.  
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Indemnification  
and Equipment Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of Punta  
Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for One (1) 2022  
Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the Total Amount of  
$18,500.00.  
Attachments:  
Agreement  
Bill of Sale  
Memorandum  
Notice of Award  
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
PETITION:  
A.  
CC  
DMA-23-249  
Consideration of Petition No. DMA-23-249 (PMCPA-23-00000249),  
Tuscola Commons Development Master Plan Amendment  
(QUASI-JUDICIAL).  
Attachments:  
Proposed Development Master Plan Amendment  
Staff Report with Exhibits  
Staff Presentation  
ORDINANCE - First Reading:  
B.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-09  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing That Failure to  
Appear at a Code Enforcement Hearing Constitutes an Admission and  
Waiver and Authorizes Imposition of Penalties and Costs; Amending the  
Code of the City of North Port, Florida,, Section 2-508; Providing for  
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for  
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 2026-09 - First Reading  
Business Impact Estimate  
C.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-17  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Street Naming  
and Property Numbering; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,  
Florida, Section 70-55 through 70-58; Providing for Findings; Providing for  
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 2026-17  
Business Impact Statement  
D.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-18  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District  
Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Use of State of Florida Contraband  
Forfeiture Funds In the Amount of $55,000; Providing for Findings;  
Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;  
and Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 2026-18  
Fund Balance Report  
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:  
E.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-13  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule; Amending  
Parks and Recreation - General Fees and Facility Rental Fees; Providing  
for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing  
for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance - Second Reading  
Ordinance - First Reading  
February 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes  
March 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes  
Business Impact Estimate  
F.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-16  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the City’s Solid  
Waste Services; Amending Chapter 62 and Chapter 66 of the Code of the  
City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;  
Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Second Reading - Ordinance  
First Reading - Ordinance  
Business Impact Estimate  
ORDINANCE - Third Reading:  
G.  
ORD. NO.  
2026-10  
An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee  
Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and  
Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida;  
Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of  
Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and  
Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits;  
Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development,  
Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment  
Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for  
Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 2026-10, Third Reading  
Ordinance No. 2026-10, Second Reading  
Ordinance No. 2026-10, First Reading  
Staff Presentation  
Updated Business Impact Statement  
Business Impact Statement  
RESOLUTION:  
H.  
RES. NO.  
2026-R-32  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and  
Improvements and Associated Warranties in Manasota Beach Ranchlands  
Plat No. 1; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of  
Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 2026-R-32  
Amended and Restated Utilities Agreement  
I.  
RES. NO.  
2026-R-38  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary  
Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter  
171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of  
Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for  
Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 2026-R-38 with Exhibit A  
J.  
RES. NO.  
2026-R-41  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary  
Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter  
171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of  
Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for  
Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date .  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 2026-R-41  
K.  
RES. NO.  
2026-R-40  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on a Portion of  
the Parcel Lying in Section 30, Township 39 South, Range 21 East,  
Sarasota County, Florida, Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number  
0996-00-1004; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing  
of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and  
Providing an Effective Date  
Attachments:  
Res No. 2026-R-40  
L.  
RES. NO.  
2026-R-42  
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,  
Approving the City’s Acceptance of the Conveyance of Fire Station No. 87  
and Associated Vehicles, Equipment, and Improvements, Effective Upon  
the Issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy; Accepting Associated  
Warranties and Intangible Property; Entering an Indemnity Agreement for  
Future Final Payment to Contractor; Providing for Filing of Documents;  
Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an  
Effective Date.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 2026-R-42  
Amendment & Restatement of West Villages Developer Agreement (Post Annex  
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:  
26-0767  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments of  
Richard Vance and Ann Lane, as a Regular Member and an Alternate  
Member to Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From  
June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029.  
Attachments:  
Vance- Application  
Lane- Application  
26-0642  
B.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for  
30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt  
Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area).  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
Property Ownership Map  
Greenway Corridor Map  
Greenway Corridor Bottleneck Map  
Spring Haven Drive Land Nomination  
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:  
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City  
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with  
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)  
8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:  
26-0066  
26-0067  
26-0068  
26-0069  
26-0070  
Commissioner Petrow's Communications  
Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications  
Mayor Emrich's Communications  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Commissioner Stokes' Communications  
Commissioner Duval's Communications  
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:  
10. ADJOURNMENT:  
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City  
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and  
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