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City of North Port

4970 CITY HALL BLVD
NORTH PORT, FL 34286

Meeting Agenda
City Commission Regular Meeting
CITY COMMISSIONERS
Pete Emrich, Mayor
Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
Phil Stokes, Commissioner
David Duval, Commissioner
Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
Michael Fuino, City Attorney
Heather Faust, City Clerk
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

6:00 PM

City Commission Chambers

PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting
pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.
Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:
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submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

City of North Port

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September 22, 2026

26-0149

Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

Attachments:

Vacancy List

4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items
removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)

A.

26-0130

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-07
for a Three-Year Term and the Option to Renew for Two Additional
One-Year Terms With Green Facility Inc., for Citywide Janitorial Services in
the Total Amount of $773,050.90 for Groups 1-6 and Additional Services
on an As-Required Basis in the Total Estimated Annual Amount of
$100,000.00.

Attachments:

Contract
RFB No. 2026-07 and Addenda
Award Recommendation Memo
Bid Tabulation
Submittal by Green Facility, Inc.

B.

C.

26-0396

Approve the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological
Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Which Provides the Annual Monitoring and
Maintenance of a Cooperative Data Collection Program With the City of
North Port for Precipitation and Water Levels for a Contract Amount of
$31,322.00.

Attachments:

Agreement

26-0762

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-24
School Crossing Guard Services for a Three-Year Term and the Option to
Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms With Waterfield Florida
Staffing, LLC., for School Crossing Guard Services in the Total Amount of
$1,008,612.00.

Attachments:

Contract No. 2026-24
Solicitation and Addendum
Tabulation
Recommendation
Submittal

D.

26-0873

City of North Port

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Emergency Site
Use Agreement Between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida,
and the City of North Port, Florida, for use of Suncoast Technical College
North Port Campus Located at 4445 Career Lane, North Port, Florida,
34289, During Certain Declared Public Emergencies.
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Meeting Agenda

September 22, 2026

Attachments:

Agreement

26-0960

Approve the Award of Request for Bid 2026-17 for Water and Wastewater
Treatment Chemicals for a Five (5) Year Term with 1) Brenntag Mid-South,
LLC., 2) Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, 3) CedarChem LLC, 4) Chemrite
Incorporated, 5) Allied Universal Corp., 6) Hawkins Inc., 7) Polydyne, Inc.,
8) Airgas, 9) Amaya Solutions, Inc. dba American Water Chemicals, for the
Purchase and Delivery of Chemicals, First Year Amount of $1,744,500
Subject to Contractual Escalators for the Remaining Terms.

Attachments:

Notice of Intent to Award
Award Recommendation Memo
Bid Submittal by Airgas USA, LLC.
Bid Submittal by Allied Universal Corporation
Bid Submittal by Amaya Solutions, Inc. DBA American Water Chemicals
Bid Submittal by Brenntag-Mid South, LLC.
Bid Submittal by CedarChem LLC.
Bid Submittal by Chemtrade Chemicals U.S., LLC.
Bid Submittal by Chemrite Inc.
Bid Submittal by Hawkins, Inc.
Bid Submittal by Polydyne, Inc.
Request for Bid 2026-17 and Addenda

F.

G.

H.

26-1079

Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute HGACBuy Interlocal Contract
for Cooperative Purchasing With the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC) for Participation in the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing
Program.

Attachments:

HGACBuy Interlocal Contract

26-1093

Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-01.01 with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for Engineering Support Services for Lift Station 61
Upgrades in the Sycamore Street and Panacea Boulevard Areas in the
Amount of $347,370.

Attachments:

Procurement Documents

26-1095

Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program
to Kiwanis Club of North Port Foundation in Support of the Kiwanis Bike
Safety Expo to be Held on September 12, 2026 , in an Amount up to, and
Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services.

Attachments:

Application for Assistance
Fee Overview
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
Resolution 2018-R-17
Resolution 2025-R-05

City of North Port

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26-1096

Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program
to Kiwanis Club of North Port Foundation in Support of the Kiwanis
Community Health Expo to be Held on September 26, 2026 , in an Amount
up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and
Services.

Attachments:

Application for Assistance
Fee Overview
Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026
Resolution 2018-R-17
Resolution 2025-R-05

J.

K.

26-1122

Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for July 2026.

Attachments:

Cash Receipts Summary - July 2026

26-1135

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Clearview AI
SaaS - SL (Tool + Cloud Database Access) - Enterprise 6 Subscription
Renewal Agreement for a Two Year Term With Clearview AI in the Total
Amount of $39,900.00.

Attachments:

Agreement and Quote
Intent to Award

L.

M.

26-1136

Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Between the Florida Department of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the City of North Port, Florida, on
Behalf of the North Port Police Department Regarding Access to the
Biometric Facial Analysis System (BFAS).

Attachments:

Memorandum of Understanding

26-1142

Approve the Mutual Termination of Lease Agreement By and Between the
City of North Port, Florida, and the Jockey Club of North Port Property
Owners’ Association, Inc., Relating to Approximately 24.33 Acres of
City-Owned Property Located Within Tracts E, J, K, and L of the
Fifty-Second Addition to Port Charlotte.

Attachments:

Mutual Termination of Lease Agreement
Original Lease Agreement
September 28, 2021 Minutes
April 11, 2023 Minutes

N.

26-1148

City of North Port

Approve Utilization of Lee County, Florida Contract No. B210496ACN with
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Water, Sewer, and Irrigation Materials, on
an As-Needed Basis in the Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 Annually
Through the Term Ending June 7, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager
to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence
with Lee County, Florida.
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Attachments:

Meeting Agenda

September 22, 2026

Contract
Renewals
Agenda Award
Letter of Intent to Award
Bid Tabulation
Submittal by Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
Request for Bid

O.

26-1199

Approve the Appointments of Omi Patel, Savannah Wilmer, Dominic
Segreto, Jayla Gordon, Jenny Nguyen, KayleeLynn Webster, Starr T.,
Logan W., and Pranaam Lobo as Student Members to Serve a First Term
on the North Port Youth Council From September 22, 2026, Through
September 22, 2027.

Attachments:

Omy Patel- Application
Savannah Wilmer- Application
Dominic Segreto- Application
Jayla Gordon - Application
Jenny Ngyuen - Application
KayleeLynn Webster - Application
Starr T. - Application
Logan W. - Application
Pranaam Lobo- Application

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
A.

ORD. NO.
2026-22

City of North Port

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No.
PMCPA-25-03560 to Amend the Village D Village District Pattern Plan
(West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Update Non-Residential Wall Sign
Regulations and Establish Consistent Definitions for Public/Institutional
Uses and Civic Spaces; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land
Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by
Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village D
Wall Signs to Comply With ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide
Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing
Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability,
Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

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Attachments:

Meeting Agenda

September 22, 2026

Ordinance No 2026-22, Second Reading
Ordinance No 2026-22, First Reading
Staff Report with Exhibits
Staff Presentation
PZAB Action Report
Stantec Presentation

B.

ORD. NO.
2026-23

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No.
PMCPA-24-00000083 (Formerly VPA-24-083) to Amend the Village E
Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Expand
the District Boundary by Incorporating Approximately 81 acres of Land,
Modify Development Entitlements, and Update Signage and Parking
Regulations; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development
Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference;
Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village E Signage to
Comply with ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed
Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs;
Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and
an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 2026-23, Second Reading
Ordinance No. 2026-23, First Reading
Staff Report with Exhibits
Staff Presentation
PZAB Action Report
Stantec Presentation

C.

ORD. NO.
2026-25

City of North Port

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Temporary
Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, Review, Approval, or Issuance
of Building Permits, Rezoning, Site Plans, Conditional Use Approvals,
Variances, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, or Other City Approvals for
the Construction, Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Data
Centers, Data Center Facilities, Large-Scale Data Centers, and Large
Load Customer Facilities Within the Municipal Limits of the City of North
Port; Providing Exceptions; Directing Study and Evaluation of Data Center
Impact; Providing for Enforcement; Providing for Notice; Providing for
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing
an Effective Date.

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Attachments:

Meeting Agenda

September 22, 2026

Ordinance - Second Reading
Ordinance - First Reading
Business Impact Statement
July 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
July 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes
DeSoto Ordinance 2026-016
August 31, 2026 Meeting Minutes

D.

ORD. NO.
2026-24

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4,
Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby
Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

Attachments:

Ordinance - First Reading
Business Impact Estimate

E.

ORD. NO.
2026-29

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Increased Impact Fee Revenue and
Reimbursement, In the Amount of $200,000; Providing for Findings;
Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability;
and Providing an Effective Date.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 2026-29
Fund Balance Report

RESOLUTION:
F.

RES. NO.
2026-R-61

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
Vacating a Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19
Block 690, 17th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for
Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

Attachments:

Resolution
Staff Report with Exhibits
Staff Presentation

G.

RES. NO.
2026-R-50

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
Adopting the 2026 North Port Floodplain Management Plan, as the Formal
Guide for the City of North Port's Floodplain Management Activities,
Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 2026-R-50
Exhibit A

City of North Port

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ORDINANCE - First Reading:
H.

ORD. NO.
2026-26

An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
City of North Port, Florida, Section 58-5 – Fee Tables; Updating Impact
Fee Rate Schedule for the City’s Transportation Impact Fee; Providing for
Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 2026-26 - First Reading
Ordinance No. 2024-12

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A.

26-1066

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2027 State and
Federal Legislative Funding Consideration.

B.

26-1145

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port 2027
State and Federal Legislative Priorities.

Attachments:

2026 State
2026 Federal

C.

26-1081

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving Utilization of
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Contract Number
AM10-23 With Frazer, Ltd. for the Purchase of an Ambulance in an Amount
Not to Exceed $441,778; and Approve the Associated Purchase
Agreement Between the City of North Port and Frazer, Ltd. and Associated
Quote, Contingent Upon City Commission Approval of the HGACBuy
Interlocal Contract (ILC).

Attachments:

Contract
Frazer Purchase Agreement
Frazer Quote

D.

26-0943

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute the Mutual Release, Settlement Agreement and
Termination of Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement
Regarding Tuscola Boulevard Bridge Between the City of North Port and
Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC.

Attachments:

Termination Agreement
Easement 1
Easement 2
Map
2019 Agreement

E.

26-0944

City of North Port

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement and Right of
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Entry by and Between Central Parc Community Development District and
the North Port Road and Drainage District, a Dependent Special District of
the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge .
Easement

Attachments:

Agreement
Map

F.

26-1117

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement and Right of
Entry by and Between Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC and the
North Port Road and Drainage District, a Dependent Special District of the
City of North Port, Florida, Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge.

Attachments:

Easement
Agreement
Map

G.

26-1114

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney’s
Performance Evaluation.

Attachments:

Summary of 2026 Evaluations of City Attorney
Mayor Emrich. City Attorney Evaluation 2026
Vice-Mayor Langdon. City Attorney Evaluation 2026
Commissioner Stokes. City Attorney Evaluation 2026
Commissioner Duval. City Attorney Evaluation 2026
Commissioner Petrow. City Attorney Evaluation 2026
City Attorney Self Evaluation Form
City Attorney Employment Agreement
CM CA Compensations

H.

26-1178

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's
Performance Evaluation.

Attachments:

2026 City Manager Self-Evaluation
Commissioner Stokes 2026 City Manager Evaluation
Commissioner Duval 2026 City Manager Evaluation
Commissioner Petrow 2026 City Manager Annual Evaluation
City Manager Employment Agreement
CM CA Compensations

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)

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8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
A.

26-0095

Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B.

26-0096

Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C.

26-0097

Mayor Emrich's Communications

D.

26-0098

Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E.

26-0099

Commissioner Duval's Communications

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
A.

26-0164

City Clerk's Monthly Report

Attachments:

Fiscal YTD Requests Closed Status
Open Requests by Status Chart
Public Records Request Log

B.

26-1045

City Attorney’s Monthly Report

Attachments:

Commission Directives to the City Attorney
Matter List (Redacted)

C.

26-1200

City Manager's Monthly Report

Attachments:

City Manager Report - September 2026

10. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and
provided a staff recommendation. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff member who prepared
them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.
The North Port City Hall is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Designated,
accessible parking is available on the west side of City Hall, with building access from the parking area.
Accommodations and translation services are available at no cost. Any person requiring a reasonable
accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance
by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. Persons using TTY/TDD may access this
number via the Florida Relay Service by dialing 711.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical
characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.
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