North Port
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Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss how to allocate the Environmental Protection Fund and review its own powers and duties under city code. Staff will also present a framework to measure the economic benefits of the Natural Resources Division. The board will review ongoing development projects with environmental concerns. No specific dollar amounts or project names are detailed in this agenda.
- Discussion on future utilization of the Environmental Protection Fund
- Review of the Environmental Advisory Board’s powers and duties per City Code
- Framework to measure economic benefits of the Natural Resources Division
- Discussion on Development Review Committee projects of environmental concern
- Approval of April and May 2026 meeting minutes
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission will meet for a workshop primarily to receive a quarterly economic development update. The meeting also includes opportunities for public comment on city business.
- Quarterly Economic Development Update presentation
City Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission will review several ordinances, including the creation of a new infrastructure special district and updates to city fees. They are also considering a $34 million term loan for various capital improvements.
- Creation of Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure District
- Ordinance to amend city fee structures for development, fire, parks, and utilities
- Resolution to authorize a $34,125,000 term loan for capital improvements
- $4,082,133 budget increase for Warm Mineral Springs Building Rehabilitation
- $100,000 USDOT grant application for Sumter Boulevard Safety Study
Road and Drainage District Governing Body
Solid Waste District Governing Body
The North Port Solid Waste District Governing Body will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to purchase two vacant land parcels. The properties are located on Lancewood Road and Silverleaf Road in the Port Charlotte subdivision area. Staff will also approve the minutes from the February meeting.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-R-33 to buy land on Lancewood Road
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-R-34 to buy land on Silverleaf Road
- Approval of February 24, 2026 meeting minutes
Fire Rescue District Governing Body
The Fire Rescue District Governing Body will review and potentially approve the district's five-year strategic plan and updated community risk assessment standards. The session also covers routine consent agenda items and includes scheduled public comment periods. No financial contracts, fee changes, or regulatory actions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion and possible action on the North Port Fire Rescue 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
- Review of the 2025 Community Risk Assessment Standards of Cover
- Public comment periods (in-person, online, and voicemail)
Historic and Cultural Advisory Board
The Board will review a draft policy regarding how the City Commission designates historic sites. They will also discuss enforcing land development code articles for both city and internal association boards.
- Draft Policy for Designating Historic Sites Within the City of North Port
- Enforcement of Article II of the ULDC
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City Commission Regular Meeting
Planning & Zoning Advisory Board
The North Port Planning & Zoning Advisory Board will review Ordinance No. 2026-20, which updates the Unified Land Development Code to comply with recent Florida state laws (HB 399 and HB 803). Members will also approve minutes from the June meeting and hear public comments on scheduled items. The agenda contains no specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes.
- Ordinance No. 2026-20: Land development code amendments for state statute compliance
- Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment periods at the beginning and end of the session
Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees
The Board will discuss a legal response regarding retiree Chris Krajic and review upcoming trustee terms. The meeting also includes updates on fund activity, market returns, and a cybersecurity support program.
- Discussion of legal request from attorney Paul Donnelly regarding retiree Chris Krajic
- Review of upcoming Trustee terms
- Cybersecurity Support Program discussion
- Fund Activity Report for March 7 through June 19, 2026
- Quarterly report from North Port Fire
Code Enforcement Hearing
The Code Enforcement Hearing Officer is reviewing dozens of property violation cases, including unpermitted construction, prohibited parking, debris accumulation, and unsafe structural conditions. Residents may comment on scheduled items during the meeting. The hearing covers both compliant cases and first-hearing violations requiring corrective action or permit applications.
- First-hearing cases for unpermitted fences, seawalls, and new home construction (e.g., 2768 Dode Avenue, 4627 Sunburst Avenue)
- Prohibited parking and inoperable vehicle violations across multiple residential addresses
- Debris accumulation and unpermitted shipping containers on commercial/residential lots
- Unsafe pool and roof conditions requiring immediate repair at 5102 Escalante Drive
- Missing or noncompliant address numbers on numerous properties citywide
Solid Waste District Governing Body
The Governing Body will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution establishing the maximum non-ad valorem assessment rates for the North Port Solid Waste District for the upcoming fiscal year. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting budget agenda.
- Resolution 2026-R-24: Establish not-to-exceed non-ad valorem assessment rates for Solid Waste District FY 2026-2027
Road and Drainage District Governing Body
The governing body will hold a special meeting to establish non-ad valorem assessment rates for the North Port Road and Drainage District. This resolution sets the maximum allowable rates for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Resolution 2026-R-23: Establishing not-to-exceed non-ad valorem assessment rates for FY 2026-2027
Fire Rescue District Governing Body
The Fire Rescue District Governing Body will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution establishing the not-to-exceed non-ad valorem assessment rates for the North Port Fire Rescue District for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting is a special budget session. Approval would set the maximum allowable rates for fire assessment fees.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-R-46 setting maximum non-ad valorem fire assessment rates for FY 2026-2027
Solid Waste District Governing Body
Road and Drainage District Governing Body
The Road and Drainage District Governing Body will consider a budget amendment to fund bridge and road widening work. They will also review an agreement regarding streetlight maintenance on U.S. Highway 41.
- Budget amendment for Mayakkahatchee Creek Bridge and Price Widening Project ($4,550,000)
- FDOT State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement for 352 streetlights on U.S. Highway 41
Fire Rescue District Governing Body
City Commission Regular Meeting
This regular meeting includes consent items, public hearings on budget amendments and code changes, and general business discussions. Key decisions include approving a $299,943 playground contract, tree abatement services up to $200,000 annually, and participation in the PFAS settlement. A notable discussion will address whether the City Commissioner role is full-time or part-time.
- Hope Park playground replacement contract for $299,943
- Tree & brush abatement services up to $200,000 annually
- Phase 2 participation in DuPont and 3M PFAS settlement
- Warm Mineral Springs building rehabilitation budget increase of $4,082,133
- Discussion on whether serving as City Commissioner is full-time or part-time
Planning & Zoning Advisory Board
Charter Review Advisory Board
The Charter Review Advisory Board will discuss and possibly recommend new language to allow charter officers to reside outside the city limits. They will also discuss changes to Sections 5.01 and 5.02 of the city charter and elect a chair and vice chair.
- Discussion on allowing charter officers to live outside the city
- Proposed changes to Charter Sections 5.01 and 5.02
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of December 17, 2025 minutes
- Sunshine Law training presentation
City Commission Workshop
The City Commission will review the City Manager's recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion includes a five-year capital improvement plan, fund balance reports, and potential budget reductions.
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
- Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
City Commission Workshop
This workshop is dedicated to discussing the City Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners may provide direction on budget detail worksheets, fund balance reports, proposals and reductions, social services funding, and the final presentation. No formal votes are expected; it is a discussion and direction session.
- Discussion of recommended FY 2026-2027 budget (Item 26-0846)
- Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Budget detail worksheets and fund balance reports included as attachments
- Proposals and reductions and social services funding up for discussion
- Public comment accepted in person, online, or via voicemail per Policy 2020-04
Historic and Cultural Advisory Board
The Historic and Cultural Advisory Board will hear a presentation on Florida statute requirements for historic sites. They will discuss and possibly recommend revisions to the Unified Land Development Code regarding historic sites, and a city commission policy for designating historic sites within North Port.
- Presentation on Florida Statute requirements for historic sites policy
- Discussion on recommending revisions to ULDC Article II Section 6.2.1-6.2.10
- Discussion on recommended City Commission policy for designating historic sites
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting
City Commission Regular Meeting
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and appointments. Key items include a $2.36 million employee health center agreement, a $1.16 million lift station bypass pump installation, and a $721,045 amendment for widening Price Boulevard. Several advisory board appointments will also be made.
- Approve $2,362,593 health center contract with Medical Risk Solutions for employee health center
- Approve $1,160,000 contract with Spectrum Underground for lift station diesel bypass pumps
- Approve $721,045 amendment for widening Price Boulevard from Sumter to Toledo Blade
- Approve $404,945 contract with Inliner Solutions for wastewater pipe lining
- Approve $319,912 work assignment for North Sumter Boulevard pedestrian bridge replacement
Art Advisory Board
The Art Advisory Board will discuss and possibly take action on several public art projects, including the Garden of 5 Senses sculpture, Halligan sculpture, Peace Poles, and Three Graces project. They will also consider a proposed exhibition by the North Port Paint Posse and whether to cancel the July meeting. Minutes from April and May will be approved.
- Garden of 5 Senses sculpture project discussion
- Halligan sculpture project discussion
- Three Graces project cost and estimate update
- Peace Poles project planning
- North Port Paint Posse exhibition proposal