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Community Redevelopment Agency September 8, 2006 Page 4 of 5 Ms. Rogriguez said she attended a seminar sponsored by the Florida Housing Coalition. Ms. Rodriguez stated that there is a bill pending dealing with government owned land to form partnerships for the Work Force housing. She said that they are looking to the CRA's to assist with this type of project. After a brief discussion, Mr. Fall suggested adding workforce housing to the workshop agenda. Mr. Daigle questioned Mr. Miller regarding the CRA's obligation to the Civic Center. Mr. Miller said financing is a concern. Mr. Miller stated that the City hired ZHA, consulting agency, to develop an RFP for soliciting design build proposals for the Community Center. He said ZHA is in the initial phases of developing the RFP. Mr. Miller said he has put a hold on the project with the process until the financial obligations are determined. A discussion ensued regarding the financial obligation of the CRA for the Community Center. Mr. Fall requested a legal opinion regarding the CRA's obligation. Mr. Fall made a motion requesting an opinion from the City's Attorney regarding the financial responsibilities, obligations and commitments that are legally bound at this particular time of the CRA as it to the 15 acre property and the underwriting of any costs related to a City constructed Community Center. Mr. Daigle seconded the motion. Mr. Miller said it was his understanding that the CRA would hold a workshop to determine the CRA's plans and then a workshop would be scheduled with the City Commission to address the CRA's concerns. Mr. Miller said the CRA's input is needed. He said a visioning session is needed to determine what will be done in the next few years. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Kohler stated he would follow up with Ms. Reischmann regarding the CRA's obligations. In response to Mr. Fall's question, Ms. Smith explained that the City owns the Concord Center property and the CRA is paying the three year note on the property. Ms. Smith stated there are two years left on the note. Ms. Smith said there is a contract before the City Commission to purchase the Concord Center property. Ms. Smith stated that there is an addendum to the contract requiring that the fagade improvements meet the CRA standards, the parking and landscaping are updated and the storage facilities to the rear of the property would be removed. Mr. Fall said he is making a presentation to the Seminole County Board of Commissioners on September 26, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. regarding proposed development and intensity potential along the US Highway 17-92 corridor. He said the presentation would be available live on the internet.