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Approval of $283,885 Contract Amendment for Hurricane Ian Repairs

Original title: Approve the Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc. for Hurricane Ian Damage Repairs at the Hillsborough Booster Station Located at 17113 West Hillsborough Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida, 33954, and the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant Located at 5655 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount of $283,885.00.

Record date · May 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The North Port City Commission approved the fifteenth amendment to a construction contract with Jon F. Swift, Inc. to fund ongoing Hurricane Ian damage repairs at two city water facilities. This amendment adds $283,885 to the existing contract for Phase II construction services.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $283,885 in public funds to complete repairs on critical water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ian.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jon F. Swift, Inc.

The company is authorized to receive $283,885 to perform construction services.

Directly affected

North Port residents

Residents are impacted by the allocation of municipal funds toward the repair of local water utility infrastructure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract amendment?
The amendment provides $283,885 in additional funding to Jon F. Swift, Inc. to continue Phase II repairs on water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Which facilities are being repaired?
Repairs are being performed at the Hillsborough Booster Station in Port Charlotte and the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant in North Port.

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Long-term Hurricane Recovery

The use of a 'fifteenth amendment' to a 2023 contract indicates that Hurricane Ian recovery efforts remain an ongoing, multi-year financial commitment for the city.

Connected Entities

Hillsborough Booster Station, City of North Port, Florida, Jon F. Swift, Inc. and 1 more

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