Council adopts Wellen Park Village HL master concept plan, 4–1

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-68 (Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan)

4 yes, 1 no

Phil Stokes (yes), Demetrius Petrow (no), David Duval (yes), Pete Emrich (yes), Barbara Langdon (yes)

Approval of City Clerk Annual Performance Increase

4 yes, 1 no

David Duval (yes), Phil Stokes (no), Barbara Langdon (yes), Pete Emrich (yes), Demetrius Petrow (yes)

Approval of Consent Agenda

5 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-56 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

5 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-66 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

5 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-67 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

5 yes, 0 no

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B, North Port,…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B103, North Port, Florida,…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B112, North Port,…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase of Automobiles, SUVs, Vans and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount not to Exceed…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve Utilization of Sheriff of Broward County, Florida Agreement, Emergency Equipment for Vehicles, with The Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., DBA Strobes-R-Us, for Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Upfitting Services on an As-Needed…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and the City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.

5 yes, 0 no

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program at Imagine School Campus,…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve the October 1, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes.

5 yes, 0 no

Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department (NPPD) Regarding…

5 yes, 0 no

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Sales Order Pursuant to Existing Agreement With CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CentralSquare Payments InvoiceCloud Payment Processing Services at No Charge.

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Consent Agenda (Contracts for Trenchless Technology and Road Restriping)

5 yes, 0 no

Village D Village District Pattern Plan Amendment (Wellen Park)

West Villages / Wellen Park

A master concept plan for 743.51 acres featuring 1,875 residential units and 500,000 square feet of commercial space, along with two code waivers.

approved (4-1) · still approved

Code Enforcement Proactive Sweeps and Compliance

Residents voiced frustration over chronic code enforcement issues, unpermitted commercial activities in residential areas, and ignored complaints.

What it means: Property owners violating code provisions without swift penalty.

Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand

Multiple speakers criticized city leadership regarding transparency around proposed data center projects, water consumption, and land use regulations.

What it means: Tech corporations and developers seeking data center locations.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Infrastructure Funding

The district approved over $2.5 million for vital infrastructure maintenance, including road restriping and trenchless sewer and drainage rehabilitation.

What it means: Total expenditure up to $2,548,095.20 across the two district contracts.

Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan Approval

The city approved a massive 743-acre development plan adding nearly 1,900 homes and commercial space near the Myakka River. Residents and one commissioner raised strong concerns about wetland destruction and environmental impacts.

What it means: The developer and future residents seeking housing and commercial amenities in Wellen Park.