TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Request From the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. to Place a Portable Building on City Owned Property at Dallas White Park Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
Recommended Action
Provide direction to staff related to the request from the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. for the placement of a portable building on City owned property at Dallas White Park Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Direct the City Manager to identify options to offer the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. space at Dallas White Park.
* Pros: This would potentially satisfy Kiwanis' request and support the grant application submitted by the not-for-profit. Regular presence in the park could foster stewardship through initiatives like Adopt-A-Park and support timely reporting of suspicious or unusual activities.
* Cons: Parking deficiencies already exist at the park, and increased usage could strain existing parking. Potential for confusion over which areas of the park are leased versus open to the public. If lease space is identified, extending an opportunity to a specific not-for-profit could be perceived as favoritism.
Option 2: Deny request from the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc.
* Pros: No perception of favoritism towards one not-for-profit and avoids a potential reduction of public access to the park.
* Cons: Kiwanis will not be able to satisfy the requirements of the grant being pursued for a portable building.
Background Information
On September 4, 2025, the City of North Port received a request from the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. to place a portable building on City-owned property at Dallas White Park, across from the site of the former City-leased space that was destroyed during Hurricane Ian. Related to this request, ...
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