Demetrius Petrow
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- Meetings spoken in
- 46
- Total speaking time
- 7:30:03
- Avg per meeting
- 9:47
- Segments
- 9239
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Top issues during term (20)
Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium & Regulations
Potential future infrastructure upgrade costs and tax incentive reviews remain under study.
Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand
Potential long-term strain on municipal and regional water utility infrastructure.
Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan Approval
Projected to contribute millions in tax value and fees, with a positive fiscal impact ratio.
Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand
Potential high energy and water infrastructure demands.
Fire Rescue District Annual Budget
$3,795,000 from the budget
FY 2026-27 Solid Waste District Budget
Raises the not-to-exceed solid waste assessment cap to $460.76 per residential unit and introduces a $150.49 fee for vacant lots.
Winchester Florida Ranch Annexation and Text Amendments
Projected cumulative net fiscal surplus of approximately $515 million for the city and county at full build-out, with taxable values reaching $8.8 billion.
Community Recognitions and Proclamations
Acceptance of an $8,534.32 private donation from the Kiwanis Club for Pine Park improvements.
FY 2026-2027 Road and Drainage District Budget
Increases non-ad valorem assessments on property owners by up to 15% for the upcoming fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Rate
Aims to keep property tax rates stable while identifying millions in potential expenditure adjustments.
election
While the forum itself is free, the winning commissioners will ultimately vote on your tax dollars, city budgets, and local fees.
Code Enforcement Proactive Sweeps and Compliance
Potential loss of property values and tax fairness concerns.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Proposed budget totals $346,672,228, with residents questioning the return of nearly $2.86 million in previously identified cuts.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Infrastructure Funding
Potential debt borrowing of approximately $37 million for targeted capital projects repaid through internal budget savings.
Transportation Impact Fee Reduction
Reduces incoming impact fee revenue for transportation infrastructure until a new study is finalized in approximately 12 months.
personnel change
Recruiting and vetting a replacement for such a high-ranking city official could end up costing taxpayers extra administrative dollars.
disaster relief
Their work helped other counties potentially preserve over $9 million in FEMA reimbursement; grants staff also work to recover North Port's own deployment costs.
Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure Financing and Master Planning
District planning and future infrastructure buildout could cost tens of millions, with potential special assessments on property owners.
Regional Water Availability and Aquifer Sustainability
Capital investments include a $48 million water supply agreement and future bonded infrastructure improvements.
Shorewood Street Property Acquisition for Drainage Access
The district will expend $22,800 from district funds for the property purchase.
Decisions during term (478)
Recorded while Petrow was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-56 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-66 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-67 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-68 (Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan)
Approval of City Clerk Annual Performance Increase
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and the City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.
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,…
Approve the October 1, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes.
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…
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.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Contracts for Trenchless Technology and Road Restriping)
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Voting record (256)
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-68 (Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan)
Concerned about excessive wetland impacts near the Myakka River.
Approval of City Clerk Annual Performance Increase
Winchester Florida Ranch Comprehensive Plan and ULDC Text Amendments
Stated the action is putting the cart before the horse and moving too fast without adequate infrastructure and water impact review.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-64 (Solid Waste District Final Budget)
Resolution No. 2026-R-63: Adoption of Final Road and Drainage District Budget
Ordinance No. 2026-28 - Ad Valorem Millage Rate
Ordinance No. 2026-27 - Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Program
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-25 (Data Center Moratorium)
Argues the moratorium is flawed because it exempts the current applicant and fails to protect public health and safety.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-24 (Disbanding Historic and Cultural Advisory Board)
Preferred a temporary suspension rather than a permanent disbandment pending advisory board workshops.
City Manager Performance Evaluation and Termination Motion
Seconded the termination motion following severe disagreements over administrative transparency and evaluation remarks.
City Manager Compensation Tabling
Opposed tabling and had previously advocated for no increase (0%).
Resolution No. 2026-r-55: Fire Rescue District Assessment Rates
Resolution No. 2026-r-57: Fire Rescue District Budget
Resolution No. 2026-R-52: Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates (Zero Increase)
Resolution No. 2026-R-59: Tentative Solid Waste District Budget Amendment
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-51 (Assessment Rates)
to continue Ordinance No. 2026-24 to second reading on September 22, 2026.
to direct the City Clerk to temporarily suspend the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board until further notice.
Continuation of Ordinance No. 2026-24 (Historic and Cultural Advisory Board)
Expressed preference to keep the board temporarily suspended until further notice rather than disbanding it.
Direction to Draft Ordinance Eliminating NDAs
Direction to Draft Ordinance for Commission Review of Commercial Projects
Approval of Agenda
to approve the agenda as presented.
to suspend Commission Policy No. 2021-05 and hear all general public eComments and voicemails at the end of the meeting.
Suspend Commission Policy No. 2021-05 for Public Comment Order
to continue Ordinance No. 2026-25 to second reading on September 8, 2026 as presented.
to approve the agenda as presented.
to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.
to change the second reading date to September 22, 2026, add a retroactive stipulation, allow the process for acceptance, processing and review but not approval of the current application, and add a t
to continue Item Nos. 26-1051, 26-1023 and 26-1022 to a future Commission Meeting at a date to be determined.
to amend to a date certain meeting of September 8, 2026.
First Reading and Continuance of Ordinance No. 2026-25 (Data Center Moratorium)
Dissenting due to concerns regarding City's best interest and ability to sufficiently regulate the current data center application.