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We just received the results from the independent Warm Mineral Springs Park survey. A total of 959 residents participated from randomly selected households to provide their feedback, a sampling which is representative of City residents and gives the results a margin of error of +/- 3.1%. An additional 666 people took the online survey that was open to everyone.
Most survey respondents agree with North Port investing in the restoration and improvement of Warm Mineral Springs Park and do not want to see the City sell or transfer any portion of it. Respondents are most interested in passive/current uses continuing at the park, with 82% indicating that they would prefer low intensity development. The top three commercial amenities respondents would most like to see includes wellness services, a spa and/or restaurant.
I’m grateful so many of our residents took the time to participate in this community engagement process and share their feedback. I look forward to continuing the conversation at a series of community workshops with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, which will be scheduled this summer. ETC Institute, the vendor that conducted the survey, is scheduled to present survey results and key findings at the July 10, 2023, City Commission Workshop.
The City Commission recently proclaimed this week as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week. Our code enforcement staff has the tough but important job of proactively ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of North Port residents by maintaining community standards. Code enforcement officers are dedicated, well trained, and highly responsible individuals who take their jobs seriously and are proud of the service they provide to our city.
Thank you to our code enforcement staff for everything you do to keep North Port safe and beautiful - we appreciate you!
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The City is hosting a Virtual Community Resilience Workshop on Monday, June 12, from 1-2:30 p.m., in partnership with the Olson Group Ltd. This session will help the City build a long-term recovery and resiliency plan following the impacts of Hurricane Ian.
Visit the City's website to find more information and a link to register. Please share with your friends, family and neighbors - we want to hear from them!
Thank you for taking the time to read the Weekly Update. We’ll catch up next week!
 A. Jerome Fletcher II
North Port City Manager
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