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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION March 26, 2007 - Regular Meeting Page 9 of 15 THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EST ABLISHING A CITY CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING STAFF RESOURCES, ACKNOWLEDGING THE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO PAY FOR CONSULTANT FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Ms. Sandra Smith, Acting Community Development Director, stated Resolution 07-1774 authorizes approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City Commission and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to oversee the development plans for City and CRA owned properties within the Community Redevelopment District (CRD).The Memorandum of Understanding was approved by the CRA on March 9, 2007. The Memorandum of Understanding details the membership composition of the Steering Committee, designates financial responsibility for consultant costs, provides the parameters for consultant services for both Swan Development Advisors and Real Estate Research Consultants, and states that the City Commission has final development approval for City owned properties. The consultant contracts attached to the Memorandum of Understanding will be executed between the consultants and the CRA. The Steering Committee includes one representative from the City Commission, to be selected by the Commission, a CRA member to be chosen by the CRA, the City's Public Works Director, the Community Development Director and the City Manager. It was noted that Tom Kohler of Real Estate Research Consultants, and Bruce Lyons of Swan Development Advisors were present and available to answer any inquiries from the City Commission. Budget Impact: The Memorandum of Understanding states that the "CRA shall contract with consultants and pay all costs associated with these services." Therefore, there will be no impact to the General Fund. The CRA has approved the consulting services contracts and will amend their budget at their next meeting to reflect those costs. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Acting Community Development Director recommend approval of Resolution 07-1774 as presented, and also recommend appointment ofa member of the City Commission to the Steering Committee. Audience Participation: The following individual requested an opportunity to address Resolution 07-1774: I) John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, spoke in favor of Resolution 07-1774, stating ifthe CRA wants to improve properties, it should be done with CRA funds. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve Resolution 07-1774, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. DISCUSSION: Vice Mayor Doerner stated she had some reservations in terms of the Steering Committee and how it was formulated. Vice Mayor Doerner proposed that two representatives from the City Commission serve on the Steering Committee. Commissioner Hufford was supportive of having two City Commissioners serve on the Committee. Mayor Goff, Commissioner Solomon and Commissioner Miller stated they were in favor of the Steering Committee's composition remaining as presented, with only one member of the City Commission serving on the Committee.