City Commission Workshop

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes City Commission Workshop 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 9:00 AM City Commission ChambersWednesday, June 10, 2026 Budget CALL TO ORDER Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow and Commissioner Philip Stokes Present: 5 - ALSO PRESENT City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, Deputy City Clerk Powell, Board Specialist Lindner, Police Chief Garrison, Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy, Grants Division Manager Malingowski, Parks and Recreation Director Pfundheller, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sturgess, Social Services Manager Carrillo, Public Works Director Speake, Solid Waste Manager Lama, and Assistant City Manager Wisner. Mayor Emrich read statement regarding rules of decorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Services Specialist Sara Lane. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT: In Person: Valdy Olender: Spoke to various topics. 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 26-0846 Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the City Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 7/21/2026

June 10, 2026City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and provided a presentation including mission and vision, strategic pillars, staffing levels versus population growth, employees to residents ratio, government spending per resident, 2015-2027 millage rate history, Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 ad valorem projections, ten-year taxable value history, major General Fund revenues, General Fund budget overviews by department, source, and key changes, total budget by department and fund, grants, Road and Drainage, Fire, and Solid Waste districts overview, budget reduction efforts, property tax updates, budget proposals impacting positions, Human Resources and Police Department organizational charts, performance measures, budget summaries, and service level impacts and changes. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding outsourcing, community outreach, overtime structure, vehicle allowances, Convocation of Government (COG) meetings, public safety, departmental cost-cutting options, disaster relief reimbursement projections, departmental staffing analysis recommendations, overtime pre -authorization clarifications, strategic pillars, State tax reform, affordability, infrastructure, community impacts, impact fees, and Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects. The presentation continued regarding City Clerk and City Commission organizational charts, performance measures, budget summaries, and service level impacts and changes. Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Florida League of Cities (FLC) conferences, cost-of-living increases, travel budgets, ethics training, medical benefits, and part-time versus full-time position classifications. Recess was taken from 10:32 a.m. to 10:42 a.m. The presentation continued regarding City Attorney, Information Technology (IT), Parks and Recreation, Social Services, Finance, City Manager's Office, Communications, Emergency Management, and Public Works organizational charts, performance measures, budget summaries, and service level impacts and changes. Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Warm Mineral Springs maintenance and building renovations, nonprofit and private sponsorships and partnerships, Freedom Festival and Trick-or-Treat event reductions, North Port Aquatic Center rates, affordable housing initiatives, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households, pallet shelter sites, City and County cooperation, Resilient SRQ funding, special district fund allocations and methodologies, millage rates, transfer station operations, yard waste management, operational and safety concerns, budget proposal clarifications, donation pickups, and solid waste vehicle auctions. Recess was taken from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Commission questions and discussion continued regarding bulk pickups, Commission budget clarifications, one-on-one meetings, prior budget cycles, ad valorem taxes, salary reductions versus layoffs, tax reform, affordability, General Fund revenue sources, and salary freezes. Public Comment: Mr. Powell read the following eComments into the record: Yaseen Rowzani: Spoke to various topics regarding the item. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 7/21/2026

June 10, 2026City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes Debbie McDowell: Spoke to various topics regarding the item. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. 4. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 12:57 p.m. City of North Port, Florida By: __________________________________ Pete Emrich, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk Page 3City of North Port Printed on 7/21/2026

City Commission Workshop City of North Port Meeting Agenda 4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286 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 City Commission Chambers9:00 AMWednesday, June 10, 2026 Budget Amended to add attachments to Item No. 26-0846. 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: In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public comment is limited to 2,000 characters. Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. 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.) 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: Page 1City of North Port Printed on 6/11/2026

June 10, 2026City Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the City Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. 26-0846 Recommended Budget Detail Worksheets Fund Balance Reports Proposals and Reductions Social Services Final Presentation Attachments: 3. 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.) 4. 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 cityclerk@northportfl.gov 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. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a fee) at the City Clerk's Office. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 6/11/2026