North Port boards weigh $8.6M in infrastructure projects, set fire and waste rate caps

North Port’s City Commission and Road and Drainage District both debated major spending packages during the past two weeks, with a combined $8.6 million in proposed budget amendments targeting the Warm Mineral Springs building rehabilitation and the Mayakkahatchee Creek Bridge widening. A series of special district meetings also advanced resolutions capping fire, solid waste and road assessment rates for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, while code enforcement officers pursued dozens of property violations. Minutes for the June meetings were not yet published, so outcomes of the agenda items remain pending.

Infrastructure items draw largest price tags

On June 23, the City Commission’s regular agenda included a $4,082,133 budget increase for the Warm Mineral Springs building rehabilitation, a $299,943 contract to replace the Hope Park playground and an annual authorization of up to $200,000 for tree and brush abatement services. The commission also was slated to discuss whether the city commissioner position is full- or part-time and to consider Phase 2 participation in the DuPont and 3M PFAS settlement.

That same day, the Road and Drainage District Governing Body reviewed a $4,550,000 budget amendment for the Mayakkahatchee Creek Bridge and Price Widening Project, along with a Florida Department of Transportation agreement covering maintenance and compensation for 352 streetlights on U.S. Highway 41.

Assessment rate caps head to public hearings

Three special taxing districts met on June 23 to set maximum non-ad valorem assessment rates. The Fire Rescue District introduced Resolution 2026-R-46, the Solid Waste District introduced Resolution 2026-R-24, and the Road and Drainage District Governing Body introduced Resolution 2026-R-23. All three would establish not-to-exceed rates for FY 2026-2027.

Code enforcement cases stack up

A June 25 Code Enforcement Hearing docket listed dozens of cases, including first-hearing violations for unpermitted fences, seawalls and new home construction at addresses such as 2768 Dode Avenue and 4627 Sunburst Avenue. Other citations involved prohibited parking, inoperable vehicles, debris accumulation and unpermitted shipping containers. One address, 5102 Escalante Drive, was flagged for unsafe pool and roof conditions requiring immediate repair. Missing or noncompliant address numbers were cited citywide.

Other board business

The Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees on June 26 discussed a legal request regarding retiree Chris Krajic, reviewed upcoming trustee terms, and examined a cybersecurity support program. The board also received fund activity and quarterly reports.

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Board on July 2 reviewed Ordinance No. 2026-20, a set of updates to the Unified Land Development Code to align with state laws HB 399 and HB 803, and approved minutes from its June 4 meeting.

Coming up

Several meetings next week may shape city spending and policy:

• **July 7 City Commission Regular Meeting**: Commissioners will consider a $34,125,000 term loan for capital improvements, the same $4,082,133 Warm Mineral Springs budget increase carried over from the previous agenda, creation of Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure District, an ordinance amending development/fire/parks/utilities fees, and a $100,000 USDOT grant application for a Sumter Boulevard safety study.
• **July 7 Solid Waste District Governing Body**: Public hearings on purchases of vacant land on Lancewood Road (Resolution 2026-R-33) and Silverleaf Road (Resolution 2026-R-34).
• **July 6 Environmental Advisory Board**: Discussion on future uses of the Environmental Protection Fund, review of the board’s powers and duties, and a framework to measure economic benefits of the Natural Resources Division.
• **July 6 City Commission Workshop**: The Economic Development Division will deliver its quarterly update.
• **July 7 Fire Rescue District Governing Body**: Approval of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and Community Risk Assessment Standards of Cover.
• **July 8 Historic and Cultural Advisory Board**: Draft policy for designating historic sites and enforcement of land development code articles.

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