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Community Redevelopment Agency May 14, 2010 Page 3 Sixth Item of Business: CRA Plan Update -- Proposed Process & Proposed Schedule Mr. Martin reviewed the staff memo dated May 12, 2010 regarding the CRA Plan Update (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). He said a number of additional planning documents have been completed since the original Plan was adopted in 1995. He said that MSI prepared a design report which outlined some design standards for the Community Redevelopment District; however it was not officially adopted. He said in 2007 the CRA hired RERC to update the CRA Plan. He said the CRA Plan Update was adopted by the CRA; however, it was never advanced to the City Commission for approval. Mr. Martin proposed using the 2007 CRA Plan Update as a base for staff to use in updating the CRA Plan. He said there may be some technical analysis that may require assistance from an outside source. Mr, Jones made a motion that the CRA approve staffs recommendation regarding the update of the CRA Plan and the cost savings is sufficient. Mr. Ritchie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, A general discussion ensued regarding the extension of the CRA term. Seventh Item of Business: CRA Plan Update •-Introduction Presentation •-Big Picture ®verview Mr, Martin presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the CRA providing the Big Picture Overview (a copy of the presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes). He said this would provide a base to the Board as we go into the identification of major issues and discussion of these issues in a systematic way. Eighth Item of Business: Approval of RFQ for Restaurant ConsultinglMarketing Services ®Lake Concord Property Mr, Martin reviewed staff memo dated May 14, 2010 (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). He said it was determined that assistance was needed from an outside firm to act as the City's advisor, liaison and marketing company to assist with the future development of the Concord Lake Property. Mr, Martin explained the request for qualification's process. A general discussion ensued regarding hiring consultants and adding a provision to contracts for performance based payment. In response to the Board's question, Ms. Lynch stated that representatives from Darden Restaurant have been contacted and the site does not meet their specifications.