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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 13, 2012 — RetreatAVorhshop Page 2 of 8 trending analyses for the General Fund (unrestricted) and Reserves, and projected ad valorem tax levy and millage rates. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the various fiend balances and the forecast, the local option gas tax expiration and possible extension, water and sewer rates, street light assessments and ad valorem taxes, property values and millage rate. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Newlon advised that the Solid Waste, General and Water and Sewer Funds all have healthy balances. He added that there are concerns regarding the Local Option Gas Tax Fund, but hopefully it will get extended by the County, and that the Street Light Assessment Fund will probably need to be addressed from a policy point of view in the near future. Presentation: Kelly Brock, Assistant Public Works Director /City Engineer, gave a presentation documenting the status of the City's Neighborhood Improvement & Green Up Casselberry Programs. He stated these have been in place since 2010 and staff has been analyzing and tweaking the programs. He added that these programs include road rehabilitation, street tree program, sidewalk repairs and new opportunities for sidewalks, traffic calming, and other aesthetic improvements. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Discussion: Discussion ensued about the various planned improvement projects, including road rehabilitation, street trees and landscaping, sidewalk repairs and replacement, new sidewalks and shared use paths, traffic calming measures, decorative mast arm signals, road narrowing and on- street parking and bricking. Dr. Brock requested direction from the Commission about whether the design for the Triplet Lake Drive Signature Street project should include full bricking, or only in the intersections. CONSENSUS: City Commission agreed by consensus that the bricking on the Triplet Lake Drive Signature Street project should be at the intersections only. rk Presentation: Community Development Director Don Martin gave a presentation outlining issues and strategies regarding neighborhood housing in the City of Casselberry. Presentation components included: Issues • Taxable Values - from 2008 have fallen/will fall an estimated 37% through 2013 Residential Property Values - are declining faster than the level caused by the recession Aging Housing Stock - is depreciating the tax base and limiting future opportunity Changing Demographics - are shaping alternative housing prospects Strategies ® Neighborhood Marketing Identify and Define Existing Neighborhoods Marketing and Public Relations Strategy