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CASSELBERRY CITY COMNIISSION Minutes of July 8, 2013 —Regular Meeting Page 11 of 15 Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1393. The following individuals came forward: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13 -1393, stating he felt the proposed changes were unnecessary. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve Ordinance 13 -1393 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Solomon. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued regarding the proposed increases and reductions in impact fees. In response to questions from Commissioner Hufford, Ms. Smith clarified that the impact fees were not property taxes, but were fees assessed on new development or expansion of existing development within the City to cover the cost of additional services. She added that for expansions, credit would be given for fees collected previously and additional fees would be based only on the additional square footage. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. B. Second Reading- of Ordinance 13 -1392 — Repealing Chapter 86 Utilities, Section 86- 68(f) Recovery of Capacity The City Clerk read Ordinance 13 -13 92 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 86- 68(F), RECOVERY OF CAPACITY, CHAPTER 86, UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 13 -1392 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on June 27, 2013. Staff Presentation: Mr. Newlon explained that this ordinance eliminates a two -year cap that the current Code language placed on sewer benefit fees. He stated that the removal of this cap would allow the City to grant credits related to sewer fees, which would in turn make the City more competitive with other utilities and would be more equitable to those desiring to develop within the City. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Interim Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 13 -1392. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1392. No one came forward to address Ordinance 13 -1392. MOTION: Vice Mayor Solomon moved to adopt Ordinance 13 -1392 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0.