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Community Redevelopment Agency October 30,2008 Page 2 of 3 completion very soon. He said the City received a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection as a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDA) in the amount of $400,000, Mr. Cruz reviewed the two expenditures for the park (playground piece - and the interactive play area fountain - $111 ,940.00), He said the fountain would be the centerpiece of the Paradise said that the CRA approved the mosaic for the floor area of the fountain. Ms, Linda Moore, Park Planner, said the fountain is a custom made fountain designed by Wesco Fountains. Ms. Moore distributed a photograph of a similar fountain to the Board members (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). She stated that the City's fountain would not have any columns. A general discussion ensued regarding the overall park plan, the playground piece and the interactive area fountain. Mr. Paradise requested that the Parks Department provide the design layout of the park for the November 14, 2008 CRA meeting packet. In response to the Board's question, Mr. Cruz said the playground piece and fountain needs to be installed before the expiration of the grant in April Mr. Jones expressed a concern regarding the availability of the grant money due to cut backs in the budget. Ms. Moore explained that the grant contracts have been signed by the State. In response to the Board's request, Mr. Cruz said he would provide the layout of the park to the Board at the next CRA meeting. Mr. Paradise explained that $400,000 has been budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan Anniversary Park Improvements; however, in order to expend the funds the Finance Department will transfer funds from the Capital Improvement Pian to a line item. He said this item requires approval by the City Commission. Mr. Daigle made a motion to approve the expenditures for the custom fountain proposal from Fountains in the amount of $111,940 and the outdoor playscape from REP Services, Inc. in the amount of $42,36323, Mr. Trueba seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fourth Item of Business: Other Business There was no other business at this time for discussion. Fifth Item of Business: Public Comments Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. In response to Casselberry's question, Mr. Paradise said that the Park building would be demolished after the first of the year. Mr.