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Community Redevelopment Agency September 8, 2011 Page 4 of 6 however, the user is encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. He said that the CRA would not warranty the parcels to the developer. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Seventh Item of Business: HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant- Partnering ®pportunity Mr. Martin reviewed staffs memo dated September 8, 2011 to the Community Redevelopment Agency (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Mr. Martin stated that staff was notified that Housing and Urban Development had planning grants available for next year. Mr. Martin said the grant pertains to livability, sustainability and looking for ways to improve neighborhoods and communities to make them more transit friendly. Mr. Martin said the City's proposal for the grant funding is to fund the following; 1. A city-wide housing market study including analysis of densification possibilities for the city's two major transit corridors (US Highway 17-92 and State Road 436). 2. A community amenity and pedestrian/bicycle facilities improvements plan (update). 3. Casselberry Golf Course Study. 4. A zoning code review and development of a parallel code to remove barriers to housing development. Mr. Martin requested a contribution from the CRA for $35,000. Mr. Martin explained that it is a matching grant and the City must provide in-kind and dollar matches to the federal government request. Mr. Martin said the City is requesting $250,000 and committed $100,000 from their program and a tremendous amount of in-kind services that go into the grant. Mr. Martin said that the City is partnering with Rollins College to help explore options for the golf course and analytical issues. Mr. Martin said the key is to have strong partners going in to the grant. Mr. Martin said it is critical for the CRA to be a partner in this endeavor. Mr. Martin said the contribution is justified because there are residential properties located within the CRD and the properties along the corridor that are designated for mixed use and residential infill. He said there are aspects to the grant that relate directly and indirectly to the CRA. Mr. Martin stated the CRA funding of $35,000 would be divided up over three years which would be approximately $12,000 a year. Mr. Martin requested the CRA support the grant request by partnering with the City and Rollins College. A brief discussion regarding the restriction that the Casselberry Golf Course property must be used as a golf course and should it no longer be viable as a golf course the property would revert back to the City.