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 of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated Warranties for Central Parc Phases 1, 2 and 3; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-09, as presented.
Additional Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution 2026-R-09, as presented.
* Pros:
o Accepting the infrastructure fulfills the City's obligation under the executed Developer Agreement.
o This will formally transfer ownership, along with warranties, ensuring legal and operational clarity.
o This will provide operational control of new utility assets, supporting long-term system reliability and planned growth in the service area.
o This allows for continued progress of development and associated economic activity.
* Cons:
o Commits the City to long-term maintenance and replacement costs once warranties expire.
o Acceptance could be perceived as facilitating more development activities by some community members.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-09.
* Pros:
o The delay or denial of the acceptance of infrastructure would lessen operational expenses related to this specific infrastructure.
* Cons:
o Denying the acceptance of infrastructure would place the City in breach of the Developer Agreement.
o This could expose the City to legal disputes, financial damages, or delays in service connections in this development.
o This would undermine confidence with developers and stakeholders regarding City commitments.
o The City would not be able to effectively manage the essential infrastructure for the public water and wastewater system.
Background Information
Section 78-31 of the Code of the City of North ...
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