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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 25, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 14 B. Resolution 12 -2390 - Amendment # Ito Agreement with Florida Strategic Advisors, Inc. for Representation and Governmental Affairs Consulting Services The City Clerk read Resolution 12 -2390 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. FOR REPRESENTATION AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTING SERVICES RELATING TO MATTERS DESIGNATED BY THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Mr. Newlon reminded the Commission that in January, Florida Strategic Advisors (FSA) had been appointed to advocate on behalf of the City for a particular matter which had resulted in a successful outcome. He stated that an extension of the contract was discussed at the last Commission meeting. He advised that if approved, the contract terms would be the same, and the length of term would be extended to June, 2013. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Newlon described some possible areas in which FSA could advocate on the City's behalf. These included transportation issues such as seeking legislative and FDOT support and funding for a Lynx Flexbus program, for improvements along 436 between the flyovers at Red Bug and 17 -92, and for enhancements to the 17- 92/436 flyover design. He added that they could also advocate for things such as legislation reinstating the School Board's obligation to pay for storm water utility services, support of a charter services tax to help fund transportation related expenses, or support of portability of the pari- mutuel license for the Jai -Alai so it could be moved to another location in the state. Ms. Michelle Ertel advised that these items were all issues she and FSA would be happy to advocate for on the City's behalf. She suggested that she should work with staff to get very specific about which items needed most to be addressed and get back with the Commission in a few weeks for direction on how to proceed. Commissioner Solomon also suggested that improvements to the area from 17 -92 to SunRail and concerns about Casselberry Elementary and the public school system would possibly be some other issues that could be addressed. The Commissioners thanked Ms. Ertel for her efforts on the City's behalf. They also asked that she make them aware of any issues or trends she felt should be addressed. Audience Input: No came forward to address Resolution 12 -2390. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve Resolution 12 -2390, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0.