TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Replat of a Portion Of Tract "A-1", Palmera at Wellen Park, Phases IA, IB, IC & ID Consisting of ? 11.4591 Acres, Located to the North of Foxtail Loop, to the East of Foxtail Loop and to the West of Foxtail Loop; Establishing a Parcel for an Amenity Center and to Dedicate Required Easements; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-63 as presented.
Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-63 as presented.
* Pros: This action causes the dedication of land for the establishment of an amenity center, along with the provision of both public and private easements. Furthermore, it clarifies the ownership, responsibilities, and maintenance obligations associated with the property, thereby reducing uncertainty regarding the parties accountable for various aspects of management and upkeep.
* Cons: The comprehensive staff analysis concluded that there are no identifiable drawbacks to the approval of Resolution No. 2025-R-63. Not clearly defining tracts of land and their designated purposes, along with the specification of maintenance obligations, creates ambiguity regarding property responsibility.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-63
* Pros: The staff analysis concluded that denying Resolution No. 2025-R-63 does not provide any observable advantages. Additionally, the existing plat complies with the provisions outlined in Florida Statutes, Chapter 177.
* Cons: Denying Resolution No. 2025-R-63 could result in issues related to property ownership, responsibilities, and maintenance obligations associated with the property.
Background Information
On February 10, 2025, Robert R. Cunningham,...
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