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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 13, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 19 funding will be provided through the Non - Departmental Contingency Reserve. Account Number Account Description Amount Increase: 001 - 0210 - 515.31 -00 Professional Services $ 95,160 Decrease: 001- 0190 - 519.58 -00 Contingency Reserve $ 95,160 Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Resolution 12 -2343 and related Budget Amendment #12 -022. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding concerns about the cost of the contract, and whether staff could be utilized for some of these services. After hearing comments from Mr. Larry Adams, Community Development Director Don Martin, and Interim City Manager Randy Newlon, the Commission expressed a desire, considering the City's recent change in leadership, to further discuss the matter prior to entering into a contract. Commission then directed the Interim City Manager to meet with staff and schedule a workshop session for Commission to further discuss the options for the property and what should be the next step in moving forward. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to table Consent Agenda Item D, Resolution 12- 2343, after discussion. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. G. Purchase of Concord Cemetery Maintenance and Security Improvements and Related Budget Amendment #12 -018 Introduction: Consideration for the purchase and installation of maintenance and security improvements to Concord Cemetery and related Budget Amendment #12 -018 in the amount of $21,323.00 is requested. Budget Impact: There will be an impact to the Budget by decreasing the appropriation in the Non - Department Contingency Reserve account #001- 0190- 519.58 -00 and increasing the budget for the Parks and Facilities Repairs and Maintenance Account #001 - 0410- 571.46 -00. BA #12 -08: Explanation of Request: This item seeks City Commission approval to provide funding for purchase and installation of maintenance and security improvements at Concord Cemetery (Parcel #08-21-30- 300 -0050- 0000). The abandoned cemetery is situated on a 1 -acre plot of land on the corner of Highway 17 -92 and Plumosa Avenue. In accordance with Florida Statute 497.284; a county or municipality that has an abandoned cemetery within its jurisdiction may take appropriate and necessary action to secure and maintain such cemetery. Per direction from the City Manager, a restoration plan was formulated by City staff to secure the cemetery by installing the following items: 1) 800 linear feet of commercial grade black aluminum fencing for $14,559; 2) one 30 feet in height U.S, flag pole for $950; 3) electrical service with compact florescent up lighting for the flag pole for $1,914; 4) new sidewalks in the right of way on the south side and install and