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North Port
Water Utilities

Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand

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Community sentiment

Supportive (1)Opposed (9)Concerned (4)

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Public comments
14
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.

Public comments (14)

OpposedJenna DeCostaSep 3, 2026

Spoke to data center application inconsistencies, square footage discrepancies, and unsupported water calculations.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 7:20 →
OpposedAshley CerciSep 3, 2026

Expressed opposition to AI data centers due to negative health effects, air pollution, PFAS chemicals, and noise.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 11:00 →
OpposedAnna ShlossbergSep 3, 2026

Spoke about the loss of natural environment in North Port and requested comprehensive due diligence studies.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 12:37 →
ConcernedAl PiecuchSep 3, 2026

Discussed land use decisions, zoning mismatches under the new ULDC, and the need for a local advisory committee.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 15:14 →
ConcernedPam TokarzSep 3, 2026

Spoke about the loss of public trust due to the data center NDA and called for town hall style dialogues.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 18:31 →
OpposedLiz RiepeSep 3, 2026

Described the proximity of the proposed property to wildlife management areas and drinking water reservoirs.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 20:44 →
OpposedTim RitchieSep 3, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to data centers and raised concerns regarding water quality and grid reliability.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 24:01 →
OpposedSamuel TerpeningSep 3, 2026

Argued against nuclear micro-reactors and water stress on the Floridan aquifer from data center infrastructure.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 27:29 →
SupportiveJohn KrebsbachSep 3, 2026

Expressed support for the data center as a commercial partner to help lower the tax burden on homeowners.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 30:01 →
ConcernedLori TorrieroSep 3, 2026

Asked practical questions regarding solar power requirements, potable water use for coolant, and chemical management.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 55:37 →
OpposedVirginia LewisSep 3, 2026

Expressed opposition to the data center and criticized commission decorum.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 33:15 →
OpposedRandall HessSep 3, 2026

Criticized commissioners for ULDC changes and NDAs, highlighting heavy water consumption and noise levels of chillers.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 38:02 →
OpposedDavid LeeSep 3, 2026

Expressed opposition to data centers, citing aquifer protection, electrical grid demands, and aging infrastructure.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 41:25 →
ConcernedAnaSep 3, 2026

Asked whether a power plant or data center would be built first in following federal guidelines.

City Commission Workshop - Sep 3, 2026 · 47:52 →