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In response to the Board's question, Mr. Dudgeon stated that the agreement was executed on August 29, 2012 and there have been some delays in the project due to health issues of one of the owners. In response to the Board's question regarding the number of employees, Mr. Dudgeon stated that the Business Tax Receipt states 1 -5 employees but he anticipates approximately 20 employees at full operation. Mr. McGregor made a motion to approve the reimbursement of the grant funding. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Vince Wolle, said that the senior partner has serious health issues which have caused delays in the project. Mr. Wolle said that the building improvements have been completed and the business owner is building sound stages. In response to the Board's question, Mr. Wolle stated that the lease started August 1 and the business owner was given 6 months free rent. Third Item of Business: Community Redevelopment Agency Plan — Update Mr. Dudgeon explained that the CRA is scheduled to sunset in 2015. He said that the Board expressed an interest in pursuing a ten year extension and if that was not agreed upon by Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, the option of a two year extension to coincide with the sunset of the Seminole County CRA may also be requested. He said staff advised the Board that a third party was needed to execute and amend the plan to include an extension and update as part of their written goals. Mr. Dudgeon stated that the Board approved a scope of services to be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) which would allow the interested parties to submit a proposal. He stated that staff received 4 proposals and each one was scored and ranked based on the criteria provided as part of the scope of services. Mr. Dudgeon mentioned that PMG Associates scored the highest in rankings. He said that PMG Associates has extensive experience with redevelopment plans. Mr. Dudgeon shared that the contract states that the designated completion date for the work is November 4, 2013 and the contract amount is $51,610 which falls within the allocated budget for professional services. Mr. Dudgeon requested the Board authorize the Chairman to execute a contract between the CRA and PMG Associates. A brief discussion ensued regarding the formal request for an extension to the CRA term. Mr. McGregor made a motion to approve the contract. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.