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City Commission Special Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

Representatives from Sarasota County Schools presented data on how future development in North Port will impact school capacity and capital planning.

The North Port City Commission held a town hall meeting to discuss potential ballot questions for 2025, including new borrowing authority for emergency response, police headquarters, a solid waste transfer station, and wastewater facility upgrades. Commissioners also debated removing residency requirements for the City Attorney and City Clerk positions.

Why it matters

Residents may vote in 2025 on whether the city can take on new debt for major infrastructure projects, which could impact local property tax rates and utility fees.

What happens next

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6 captured items have a publicly linked outcome. These 5 are the clearest resident summaries in the record.

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  • Item 25-1918

    Representatives from Sarasota County Schools presented data on how future development in North Port will impact school capacity and capital planning.

    Sarasota County Schools Presentation

    discussion_only
  • Item 25-1919

    Commissioners discussed a potential ballot question to allow the city to borrow money for emergency response projects, including how debt limits and FEMA reimbursements would work.

    Emergency Borrowing Referendum

    discussion_only
  • Item 25-1920

    The Commission debated whether to remove the requirement that the City Attorney and City Clerk must live within North Port city limits.

    Residency Requirements for Appointed Officials

    discussion_only
  • Item 25-1921

    The Commission reviewed a potential referendum to fund a new police headquarters, discussing construction costs, design plans, and the impact on property taxes.

    Police Headquarters Borrowing

    discussion_only
  • Item 25-1922

    Commissioners discussed a potential referendum to fund a new solid waste transfer station, exploring the possibility of a public-private partnership to save on costs.

    Solid Waste Transfer Station Borrowing

    discussion_only

People and votes

Barbara Langdon

Vice Mayor

Present at this meeting

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Record text

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Minutes textCity Commission Special Meeting — Minutes

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes City Commission Special Meeting CITY COMMISSIONERS Phil Stokes, Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner APPOINTED OFFICIALS Jerome Fletcher, City Manager Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney Heather Faust, City Clerk 6:00 PM Morgan Family Community CenterMonday, February 24, 2025 Commission Town Hall – 2025 Referendums CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner Barbara Langdon and Mayor Philip Stokes Present: 5 - Also Present: City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Public Works Director Speake, Finance Director Williams, Deputy Police Chief Morales, Public Works Project Manager Humphreys, Utilities Director Gallinaro PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robin San Vicente. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT: Alan Rehm: Spoke to vacant lot assessments. Brenda Van Salisbury: Spoke to need for Police Headquarters. 2. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES 25-1918 Presentation by Sarasota County Schools Regarding Planning for Growth in North Port Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 3/18/2025 February 24, 2025City Commission Special Meeting Meeting Minutes Dr. Michael Kemp and Diane Cominotti, Sarasota County Schools, provided a presentation regarding future growth and school capacity including Nearmap, Wellen Park development, South County school capacity, North Port developments, North Port school capacity, capital improvement planning, future North Port projects, and capital challenges. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS: 25-1913 Introduction by the City Manager Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher provided an introduction. 25-1919 Discussion Regarding Referendum Question Related to City Borrowing Authority for Response to Declared Emergencies with Public Question and Answer Session Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Questions and answers took place regarding process for repayment of debt, debt limit threshold, type of debt and revenue funds, establishing debt limit, reserve replenishment, PFM Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) prioritization, November 2024 referendum language, referendum timing, use of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement funds, borrowing power, impact if the referendum does not pass, types of emergency projects and prioritization, and impact on FEMA reimbursement. 25-1920 Discussion Regarding Referendum Question Related to Removal of Residency Requirements form the City of North Port Charter for the City Attorney and City Clerk Positions with Public Question and Answer Session Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Commission comment took place regarding justification of removing the residency requirement, and administrative duty of positions, Questions and answers took place regarding maintaining jobs within the city for residents, requirements of neighboring municipalities, and payment of city taxes. 25-1921 Discussion Regarding Referendum Question Related to Borrowing Authority for the North Port Police Department Headquarters Project with Public Question and Answer Session Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Questions and answers took place regarding identification of funding options, sale of current police building, phased approach, shell space and growth planning, providing a Page 2City of North Port Printed on 3/18/2025 February 24, 2025City Commission Special Meeting Meeting Minutes view of the current department’s status, 100% design plan, maximum construction cost, total project cost, debt service cost and payments, capital improvement millage tax line items, and property tax increase/decrease. 25-1922 Discussion Regarding Referendum Question Related to Borrowing Authority for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Project with Public Question and Answer Session Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Questions and answers took place regarding design plan estimates, public private partnership (P3), savings impact on taxes, cost savings, updated data, and benefits to the city. 25-1923 Discussion Regarding Referendum Question Related to Borrowing Authority for Capital Improvements to the Pan American Wastewater Treatment Facility with Public Question and Answer Session Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Questions and answers took place regarding cost to utility customers and design and construction timeline. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Greg Culy: Expressed concern with tax increases and spending. Debbie McDowell: Expressed support of the town hall. 5. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. City of North Port, Florida By: ___________________________________________ Phil Stokes, Mayor Attest: _________________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk Page 3City of North Port Printed on 3/18/2025

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  • Agenda item 25-1918Land usediscussion_only

    Representatives from Sarasota County Schools presented data on how future development in North Port will impact school capacity and capital planning.

    Sarasota County Schools Presentation

  • Agenda item 25-1919Other meeting itemsdiscussion_only

    Commissioners discussed a potential ballot question to allow the city to borrow money for emergency response projects, including how debt limits and FEMA reimbursements would work.

    Emergency Borrowing Referendum

  • Agenda item 25-1920Other meeting itemsdiscussion_only

    The Commission debated whether to remove the requirement that the City Attorney and City Clerk must live within North Port city limits.

    Residency Requirements for Appointed Officials

  • Agenda item 25-1921Budget and financediscussion_only

    The Commission reviewed a potential referendum to fund a new police headquarters, discussing construction costs, design plans, and the impact on property taxes.

    Police Headquarters Borrowing

  • Agenda item 25-1922Budget and financediscussion_only

    Commissioners discussed a potential referendum to fund a new solid waste transfer station, exploring the possibility of a public-private partnership to save on costs.

    Solid Waste Transfer Station Borrowing

  • Agenda item 25-1923Budget and financediscussion_only

    The Commission discussed a potential referendum to fund capital improvements at the Pan American Wastewater Treatment Facility, focusing on the timeline and potential costs to utility customers.

    Wastewater Facility Improvements

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