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Casselberry Housing Task Force September 18, 2012 Page 2 Golf Course Updates Commissioner Aramendia submitted to amend the agenda placing the Golf Course Updates agenda item to position four in lieu of Randy Newlon's, City Manager, attendance. Commissioner Aramendia stated the Chair was open for a motion to approve an amended agenda. Mr. Wadley moved to amend the agenda. Mr. Fry seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, Mr. Randy Newlon, City Manager, disclosed the City's knowledge, to date, of the Golf Course, Mr. Newlon stated the City is aware of several complications with the Golf Course including, but not limited to, deed restrictions, legal impediments, zoning and maintenance. He also suggested that there are several avenues the Golf Course owners have as it relates to future use, Mr. Newlon cautioned that for the City to purchase the Golf Course the City would either have to go to bond referendum or raise the mileage rate to offset relative costs. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the abilities, rights, and powers of the Golf Course owner and the City. Mr. Newlon and Mr. Don Martin, Community Development Director, suggested that the City is currently strategizing with the property owner to produce the highest and greatest value for all relevant parties. The Task Force questioned the viability of the deed restrictions and discussed the strategies the City is currently preparing. The Task Force expressed concern regarding the best interest of the City relative to Golf Course and advocated that they may not have enough control on the future use of the property. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Herron motioned to recommend the City purchase the Golf Course properties, Mr, Fry seconded the motion. The motion passed by majority vote. Neighborhood Stabilization Program Updates Mr. Kyle Dudgeon, Economic Development Planner, disclosed information relating to updates with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Mr. Dudgeon reiterated that the City submitted a proposal to Seminole County for consideration to use NSP funds for community reinvestment, He stated that the County had concerns with the proposal and the City was unlikely to receive NSP funds at this point. Ms. Kelly Pisciotta, Resource Director for Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County and Greater Apopka disclosed other resources that might be available to the City in partnership with Habitat for Humanity for the purposes of community reinvestment.