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Community Redevelopment Agency June 12, 2009 Page 5 of 7 A general discussion ensued regarding the time frame the building is available to the City, payment of reoccurring costs and possible reimbursement to the from the various entities that use the building, Mr. Lander felt that the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce would be interested in the project expressed a concern with the incubation center portion of the project. A general discussion ensued regarding commitment from the City and the various agencies, In response to the Board's question, Mr. Paradise suggested the CRA agree to fund the project on staff providing a business plan to the Board. Mr, McGregor made a motion to approve $81 1 based on providing a business plan, memo from an interested organization and a memo from the City that they assume the ongoing expenses, Mr. Daigle seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Agenda items No.9 and 10 were discussed as one item. Ninth Item of Business: Update on Architectural design work for the Fagade Grant program. Tenth Item of Business: Approve Contract with Cuhaci & Peterson for Fa~ade Grant program (not to exceed $750 per location) based upon the $5,000 authorized at the last CRA meeting. Ms Lynch presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board (a copy is attached and made a part of minutes). After a brief discussion, Mr. Daigle made a motion to approve the Cuhaci & Peterson contract dated 1, 2009 CRA Commercial Building Design Concept Studies for the City of Casselberry. Ms. Campbell seconded motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eleventh Item of Business: Update on major business changes in CRD and Visioning (Wal-Mart, Saturn, Chrysler-Jeep, old Barnhills, etc.) Mr. Paradise distributed and reviewed a CRD Visioning with Mid and High PMX map to Board (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Paradise said this item is a discussion item and will be brought back to the CRA to discuss the location of the new intensities and densities. A general discussion ensued regarding intensities and densities, the CRA term and the US Highway 17-92 corridor. Mr. John Casselberry said based on an old comparison study that he reviewed, Altamonte Springs had twice the tax base of Casselberry due to the number of commercial properties. He felt there was an abundance of condominiums and multi-family homes which is devaluing single family homes. He said long term he would like to see real estate taxes eliminated. He suggested a 10% sales tax and utility taxes could fund local government. Mr.