Activity Center 6 & 10 Information

• 2007: Activity Center 6 was created in the Yorkshire/Raintree area.
• May 24, 2022: The City Commission adopted strategic pillars and priorities, including Economic Development & Growth Management.
• 2023: A later strategic-plan revision included a goal of reaching 18% commercial/industrial land use by 2033. The original 2022 plan did not state this specific target.
• 2024: The City adopted an updated Unified Land Development Code and zoning map, expanding Activity Center 6 and creating Activity Center 10.
• December 1, 2025: At a workshop, the Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution of intent to use the uniform collection method beginning in FY2027 for Commission consideration; develop a legislative concept for a state-authorized independent special district for the 2027 session; develop an assessment methodology; and seek assistance from Sarasota, DeSoto and Charlotte counties on district legislation and support for the future Yorkshire/Raintree interchange.
• July 7, 2026: The Commission voted 4–1 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-15, creating the dependent Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure District, to a second reading on July 21.
• July 21, 2026: The Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2026-15 by a 5–0 vote, creating the dependent Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure District. The ordinance did not itself enact assessments.
• September 24, 2026: At a City Commission Special Meeting, the City Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, which included Budget Proposal 3277, the Activity Centers 6 and 10 Infrastructure Master Plan, in the amount of $350,000.

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Implementation Plan Presentation(PDF, 2MB)

Ord. 2026-15 First Reading Presentation(PDF, 638KB)

Activity Centers 6 and 10 are designated areas in North Port near the proposed Yorkshire Street/Raintree Boulevard interchange along Interstate 75. These areas are intended to support future commercial, industrial and mixed-use development.

Activity Center 6 includes a mix of commercial, industrial and residential uses, while Activity Center 10 focuses primarily on commercial and industrial development, with limited residential uses.

The proposed infrastructure district would provide a framework to plan, coordinate and potentially fund infrastructure improvements needed to support future development in Activity Centers 6 and 10.

The City's goal is to ensure that infrastructure improvements can be funded by those who directly benefit from them, rather than placing the financial burden on the broader community.

A dependent special district is created by the City and governed by the City Commission. It operates within all aspects of the City’s charter, including applicable City financial and debt limitations.

An independent special district is created through State legislation and has its own governing board, and charter. It can have additional financing authority, including the ability to issue revenue bonds for larger infrastructure projects.

The City's proposed approach involves beginning with a dependent district and pursuing an independent district through the State legislative process.

Potential improvements include roadway widening, new connecting roads, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management systems, sidewalks, shared-use paths, broadband and utility coordination, and infrastructure needed for public safety and parks.

These improvements would help support future development and improve connectivity throughout the area.

The $350,000 budgeted for this project would pay for a planning consultant to identify infrastructure needed to support development in both activity centers. The work includes transportation and mobility, water and wastewater utilities, stormwater and drainage, public safety services and facilities, parks, and other public facilities. The plan would also assess infrastructure needs, sequencing, coordination, and implementation priorities, creating a foundation for capital planning and future budgeting.

The establishment of the district does not, by itself, increase property taxes or impose any assessments.

Any future assessments would require additional studies, public hearings and City Commission approval. No assessment methodology or amount was established through Ordinance 2026-15.

Under the dependent district structure, the North Port City Commission serves as the governing board.

If an independent district is established through State legislation, it would have a separate governing board. The presentations indicate the City may retain influence through board appointments.

Both types of districts remain subject to applicable public oversight and transparency requirements.