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Community Redevelopment Agency August 21 , 2006 Page 4 of 7 Mr. Hoffmann made a motion that the Casselberry CRA publishes an annual management report which would include budget information including expenditures and a notation that the audit would be available when completed and the Chairman would provide a narrative on the past and future planned activities of the CRA Mr. Fall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Fall stated that the three CRA County appointees would be appointed on August 2006 Mr. Fall made a motion to amend the CRA by-laws to be reflective of FS Chapter 163.356-B. Mr. Daigle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifth Item of Business: Review and approval of 2006/2007 eRA Budget The proposed 2006/2007 CRA budget was reviewed and discussed. Mr. Kohler made a correction to the administrative services changing if from 3.5% to 4%. Ms. Sandra Smith, Acting Community Development Director, reviewed the capital outlay projects on the proposed budget. Ms. Smith explained that the CRA previously approved funds for the intersection improvements to Plumosa and US Highway 17-92. Ms. Smith explained that at a CRA visioning session the CRA had expressed an interest in the Button Road Improvement project which consists of sidewalk and landscaping improvements. Ms. Smith stated that this project is included in the CRA proposed budget and enhances the Plumosa and US 17-92 project. The CRA Board requested the map of the Community Redevelopment District be provided at the CRA meetings. An update on the projects in the Community Redevelopment District was discussed and it was decided that a "Visioning" session should be scheduled for the next CRA meeting. Mr. Fall said a joint workshop with the CRA and the City Commission needs to be scheduled. Ms. Smith said that the reason that the meeting has not occurred is the City is waiting for the results of the independent audit. Mr. Kohler stated that there are two issues that need to be discussed: the fiduciary and the program. Ms. Smith said the Community Development Department and the Parks Department are requesting funds to help design a portion of the US Highway 17-92 corridor in conjunction with intersection improvements, the Button Road improvement and monies that have been dedicated on the Metro Plan prioritized list. Ms. Smith explained that the City is second on the Metro Plan list and the funds would be needed at this time to maintain status on the Metro Plan list.