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, as the Governing Body of the North Port Road and Drainage District, Accepting the Transfer of Real Property Located on Manila Avenue and Described as Lot 25, Block 734, 12th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1144073425 from the City of North Port, Florida; Exchanging the Accepted Real Property for Real Property Located on Pilgrim Road and Described as Lot 14, Block 2014, 44th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1147201414; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-75 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-75 as presented.
* Pros: Authorizes the Road & Drainage District to accept the transfer of City-owned property located on Manila Avenue for the purpose of exchanging that property for a parcel located on Pilgrim Road. This allows the Road & Drainage District to secure a critical stormwater parcel without expending funds or pursuing eminent domain, ensuring continued access for stormwater system maintenance.
* Cons: Once transferred, the City forfeits the opportunity to use the Manila Avenue parcel for other future needs or negotiations.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-75 as presented.
* Pros: Preserves the City's ability to retain the Manila Ave parcel for future needs or negotiations.
* Cons: Without the property transfer, the Road & Drainage District would lose its negotiating leverage with the private owner, potentially delaying or preventing acquisition of the needed stormwater pond parcel. Denying the Resolution woul...
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