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Community Redevelopment Agency July 8, 2011 Page 2 Ms. Rebecca Bowman, Accounting Manager, reviewed the Finance Report for month ending May 31, 2011 (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Fifth Item of Business: Target Outparcels Ms. Pamela Lynch, Economic Development Coordinator, reviewed staffs memo dated May 13, 2011 to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Members (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Ms. Lynch stated that a survey would provide the following information: 1. It would allow sectioning off a portion of the large City parcel to determine the square footage behind the CRA's parcel up to the wall. She said this would allow staff to eventually request from the City Commission to utilize that portion of the overall to give to a developer. She said it would increase the square footage. 2. Determine the location of drainage pipes and easements 3. The overall survey would allow us to go to the Property Appraiser to combine all the parcels into one parcel. Ms. Lynch stated that staff is preparing the site for potential developers. She said there are some stormwater challenges on the site that a potential developer would need to address. She said a survey would help staff address questions from potential developers. A brief discussion ensued regarding the previous surveys for the parcels, the cost of surveying and incorporation of the Bennett Auto Part's site into the development. Ms. Lynch stated that two potential developers have contacted staff regarding the Target outparcels. Mr. Trueba arrived at the meeting at 9:15 a.m. Ms. Lynch said that the surveys would provide documentation that could be presented to a potential developer. Mr. McGregor made a motion to approve $6,800 for the survey of the three Target outparcels. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. A general discussion ensued regarding staff meeting with the owner's of the Bennett Auto Parts parcel to discuss vacating Melody Lane. Mr. Martin stated that he would try to contact all the owners of the Bennett Auto Part's parcel. Mr. Martin stated that vacating Melody Lane would provide more opportunities for successful redevelopment of that area. Mr. Martin reviewed staffs memo dated July 8, 2011 that was distributed to the Board at the meeting (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). He said this is a request to allow