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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 9, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 3 of 18 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. Marshall Polston, 7707 Clementine Way, Orlando, advised that he had been talking with the Interim City Manager about a possible new project involving reconstruction of Fort Concord. He provided the Commission with a handout containing information about the project, including cost estimates. 2. Mr. Larry Furlong, 2320 Worthington Road, Maitland, voiced his support of the City's new approach to annexations through the utility system and commended the Commission for its new attitude towards the City's unincorporated neighbors. 3. Mr. James E. Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, voiced his concerns about the rights of people to express their opinions at Commission meetings, and about the spending of tax dollars to improve the City's image. 4. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 S. Lost Lake Lane, stated he had listened to a recording of the initial Housing Task Force meeting and expressed concerns about their apparent focus on property values. A. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY12 /13 Application Introduction: Consideration to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the arnount of $140,031 for designated use by governmental agencies within Seminole County, including $15,559 by the City of Casselberry for the purchase of in -car video systems, is requested. Budget Impact: There will be no budget impact to the general fund. Upon receipt of the grant funds, an increase of $15,559 to the 001- 0000 - 334.22 -01 (Department of Justice Grant) and an increase of the same amount to the Small Tools and Equipment account (001- 0610 - 521.56 -00) will be recognized by a budget amendment. The use of Federal /State Law Enforcement Trust funds will be used to cover any cost in excess of $15,559. Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval of the grant application in the amount of $140,031 and the allocation of funds as follows: