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City Approval of Permanent Land Easement in North Port

Original title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on a Portion of the Parcel Lying in Section 30, Township 39 South, Range 21 East, Sarasota County, Florida, Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0996-00-1004; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The North Port City Commission is considering a resolution to grant a permanent, non-exclusive easement on a specific parcel of land identified by the Sarasota County Property Appraiser. This legal action allows for the formal use of a portion of the property for city-related purposes.

Why it matters

This resolution establishes a permanent legal right for the city to access or use a specific private or public parcel (ID 0996-00-1004), which may impact future development or maintenance activities on that land.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owner of parcel 0996-00-1004

The owner's property is subject to a permanent easement, which limits certain uses of the land to accommodate city access or infrastructure.

Indirectly affected

City of North Port residents

Residents are affected by the city's acquisition of land rights, which may facilitate public services or infrastructure projects.

Key Facts

The City Commission is granting a non-exclusive permanent easement on a parcel located in Section 30, Township 39 South, Range 21 East.
The affected property is identified by Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0996-00-1004.
The resolution is formally designated as RES. NO. 2026-R-40.
The resolution includes standard legal provisions for the incorporation of recitals, filing of documents, conflict resolution, and severability.

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The resolution takes effect upon its passage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-exclusive permanent easement?

It is a legal right granted to the city to use a specific portion of land for a defined purpose without taking ownership of the land, and it does not prevent the property owner from using the land as well.

Does this resolution change who owns the property?

No, an easement grants usage rights to the city but does not transfer property ownership.

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Standardized Land Management

The resolution follows standard municipal procedures for securing infrastructure access through permanent easements.

City of North Port

Connected Entities

City of North Port, Sarasota County, 0996-00-1004

OrganizationCity of North Port“The municipal government granting the easement.”Map →

locationSarasota County“The county where the parcel is located.”Map →

other0996-00-1004“The specific Property Appraiser Identification Number for the parcel affected by”Map →

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