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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 8, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 8 of 17 MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended by removing item (I), Resolution 08-1930. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. I. Resolution 08-1930 -Joint Participation Agreement Between the City of Casselberry and the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscaping on U.S. Highway 17- 92 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAS SELBERRY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Introduction: Resolution 08-1930 provides for approval of a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for compensation to the City for proposed landscape improvements to three (3) vacant properties along U.S. Highway 17-92 from Pine Street to Piney Ridge Road. Budget Impact: This is a reimbursable project, therefore, all costs must initially be paid by the City. The Public Works Department recommends that the project be funded from the Tree Replacement Fund. Upon reimbursement from FDOT, a deposit can be made into the Tree Replacement Fund to replenish this account. A budget amendment will be submitted separately afer the start of the new fiscal year when the work has been completed and the reimbursement received. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 08-1830. Discussion: Commissioner Doemer inquired as to what the proposed landscape improvements would be to the three vacant properties. Mr. Ed Tones, Public Works Director, stated the landscaping layout designed by the Public Works Department includes live oak trees, knock -out roses and viburnum hedges, with small mulch pathways to create a landscaped environment along the vacant properties that will remain vacant for many years due to the delay of the flyover project. Commissioner Doemer voiced concerns about the intent of the landscaping and felt the it will create a mini -park public space along U.S. Highway 17-92 in which people will congregate. The City Manager clarified that there will be no seating in the landscaped area, and the intent is to remove the unsightly concrete from the vacant properties in the same area that the City is trying to redevelop. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to approve Resolution 08- 1930 as presented. Motion was seconded by Mayor Goff. Motion carried 4 -1 (Commissioner Doerner dissenting) by voice vote.