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Community Redevelopment Agency August 8, 2008 Page 7 of 8 Mr. Paradise reviewed his memo that was distributed to the Community Redevelopment Agency dated August 7, 2008 regarding questions that were asked at the City Commission/Community Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on June 23, 2008 concerning the CRA payment of a "city" loan (a copy of the memo is attached and made a part of the minutes). He said the interest payments that the CRA has made in the past and future payments are legal because there is no agreement and it is considered "gifting". He said it is considered gifting for redevelopment purposes under Florida Statute 163. He said if there was an agreement it would fall under "Strand". He said at the time the CRA reviews the proposed budget for the next fiscal year it has the ability to stop funding the payments. Mr. Paradise explained that after the sale of the Concord site or the 15 acre City Center property, it is at the City Commission's discretion to give a proportional credit back to the CRA. He said that the CRA is not obligated to pay the interest payments and the City Commission is not obligated to provide a credit to the CRA. Mr. Paradise said the City Manager will provide this information to the City Commission. A brief discussion ensued regarding Strand requirements and potential annexations. Twelfth Item of Business: Public Comments Mr. Hank Lander, 445 Surrey Run, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Lander expressed a concern with the homeless problem in Casselberry. He suggested the CRA receive an update from the Casselberry Police Department regarding their efforts to deal with the problem. He felt this problem was affecting people's decision to move their businesses into Casselberry. He said a business along US Highway 17-92 is enabling the homeless people by leaving the water on behind their business and putting the people to work. Mr. Lander said the homeless problem is tied to prostitution and drug dealing. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the homeless problem in Seminole County. Mr. Jones said he would appreciate Mr. Lander making his same comments to the Seminole County Commission. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry commented that the homeless need bathrooms, a shower station, and a laundry area. He said that could all be put in a FEMA trailer and parked on a vacant commercial site near the highway. He said this would attract people to one area which would make it easier for police surveillance.