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CASSELBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 28, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 18 and commitment to the community. He added that the resolution required that one member of the Task Force be a member of the Commission and serve as Chair, and the person selected was Commissioner Anthony Aramendia. Mr. Dudgeon thanked the members of the Task Force for their contributions, and also recognized contributions made by Casselberry citizens, Seminole Habitat for Humanity and the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation. Mr. Dudgeon advised that at each of the meetings from June to December of2012 the cost and effectiveness of various potential initiatives to improve the City's housing stock were discussed using the guiding principles which were established for the Task Force, and these options were measured against thirteen (13) policies developed by the Task Force. He noted that these policies were shown on the Policy Matrix which was a part of the packet for this item. Mr. Dudgeon then gave a brief synopsis of the Report, including the evaluation methods and findings of the Task Force which resulted in the following recommendations: 1. Consider financially supporting and developing a nonprofit organization that promotes housing improvements; 2. Develop partnerships with local housing organizations; 3. Invest in public amenity projects such as street art, gateway markers, and/or beautification efforts; 4. Formulate an acquisition strategy for blighted residential properties; 5. Consider a financial incentive for home improvement projects; and 6. Develop a community visioning strategy for the future. Mr. Dudgeon stated that staff was looking forward to discussing the details of the recommendations with the Commission at a future workshop. Commissioner Aramendia also called attention to the Policy Matrix, stating that the Task Force had looked at each of these items in detail, and these would be discussed with the Commission at a future workshop or reheat as part of the strategic visioning process for the future of the community. He noted that some of the items are things that can be done now, and some can be started now, but the benefits would be realized in the years to come. He also commended staff, the Task Force members, and the citizens for their involvement in this project. Mayor Glancy reminded the Commission that the purpose of the presentation tonight was for the Cominission to accept the report fi•om the Task Force, but any detailed questions or discussion should be held for the future workshop. Mayor Glancy, Commissioners Miller and Hufford and Vice Mayor Solomon all added their thanks to the citizens, the Task Force Members and staff who were involved in putting these recommendations together, and to Commissioner Aramendia for acting as Chair. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Interim Community Development Director recommended acceptance of the Casselberry Housing Task Force White Paper Report.