TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Status of Action Items Related to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development.
Recommended Action
Discussion regarding status of action items related to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development.
Background Information
The following provides a chronological order of events regarding the status of action items related to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development:
> March 5, 2024: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, staff presented information related to Warm Mineral Springs Park Phase I Improvements and Phase II Future Development. In addition to providing an overview of a planned refresh for the site, several options were shared related to potential next steps for Commission consideration. Subsequent to discussion and review of a post-storm building assessment report from Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, the following motions were made by Commission:
* Motion #1: To direct the City Manager to work with staff to bring back additional information regarding the costs associated with Option 1 including the demolition of existing buildings, salvaging Cyclorama panels for future display; constructing a simple administrative building including flushable toilets and an outside shower; water and sewer to the immediate area and incremental cost to bring to Tamiami Trail; and parking improvements, and plan development costs.
* Motion #2: To direct staff to include the Warm Mineral Springs Appraisal and CBRE Real Estate Appraisal documents to the agenda backup.
* Motion #3: To direct the City Manager to continue discussion with various entities/focus groups and to bring back information on connecting Legacy Trail to Warm Mineral Springs.
* Motion #4: A motion to amend was ma...
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