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Commission discusses state inquiry on municipal finances; city manager says reserves used for Hurricane Ian repairs will be restored
Summary
Commissioners discussed a governor’s office inquiry about municipal financial distress and North Port’s post‑Hurricane Ian reserve use; city staff said the road and drainage fund was used for repairs, reserves dipped below internal targets but the fund did not run negative.
Commissioners spent a prolonged portion of Tuesday’s meeting discussing a recent inquiry from the governor’s office about municipal financial health and how North Port has managed storm repairs and reserves.
Commissioner Petro asked whether the road and drainage district fund showed a consecutive-year deficit as referenced in the governor’s office letter and whether the city should send a follow‑up letter seeking state attention or assistance. City Manager Fletcher replied the city will comply with any state direction and described the city’s post‑Hurricane Ian response: the road and drainage fund was used to pay for…
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