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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 26, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 17 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY; ESTABLISHING THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ROLL; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Resolution 13 -2523 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 1, 2013. Staff Presentation: Special Projects Coordinator Marty Pawlikowski stated that if approved, this would be the fifth time the Commission would have approved collection of the street lighting assessment. He advised that this year's assessment would include an additional 800 properties which had not previously been assessed, and that each of the property owners had been notified of the assessment by mail. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the assessment, and if approved, would be providing the new assessment roll to the Seminole County Tax Assessor for inclusion in the annual tax bills. In response to questions fiom Mr. Newlon and Mayor Glancy, Mr. Pawlikowski clarified that there would be no change in the amount of the assessment, which was a result of the additional properties being assessed. Budget Impact: Approval of Resolution 13 -2523 will generate approximately $300,000 in revenue in the Streetlight Fund which will be utilized to offset related expenditures. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 13 -2523. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Resolution 13 -2523. The following individuals came forward to address Resolution 13 -2523: 1. Ms. Sharon Smith, property owner of 23 and 25 Teresa Court, voiced opposition to Resolution 13 -2523, stating that Teresa Court was a privately owned road and street lighting was unnecessary. She added that she felt she and her fellow property owners should not have to pay an assessment for what was not needed. 2. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Resolution 13 -2353, stating he also felt lighting was not necessary on Teresa Court. He expressed additional concerns about the cost of lighting throughout the City and felt more economical lighting should be utilized in the areas where lighting was actually needed. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 13 -2523. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve Resolution 13 -2523, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Solomon. Motion carried 4 -1 by voice vote, Commissioner Aramendia dissenting.