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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 14, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 5 of 11 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval ofthe $2,000 donation to Kids House of Seminole County and related Budget Amendment #14 -002. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address the Consent Agenda: 1. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, expressed concerns about the Casselberry Golf Course item, stating he felt the citizens should be more informed about what was going on regarding any possible purchase. 2. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, also voiced concerns about the golf course issue, stating that he felt the City should not bind itself to any agreement until public hearings were held and the public was fully informed. No one else came forward to address the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended to remove Item (D) Resolution 13 -2538 — Non - binding Letter of Intent to the Casselberry Golf Company for the Casselberry Golf Course Property for separate discussion and consideration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. D. Resolution 13 -2538 —Non-Binding Letter of Intent to the Casselberly Golf Company for the Casselberry Golf Course Property "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION'S INTENT TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN NEGOTIATING A POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF THE CASSELBERRY GOLF COURSE PROPERTY; APPROVING A NON - BINDING LETTER OF INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Introduction: Resolution 13 -2538 authorizes the Mayor to execute a Non- Binding Letter of Intent to Casselberry Golf Company and directs the City Manager to begin negotiation of a purchase and sale contract for the golf course property. The Casselberry Golf Company has requested that the City of Casselberly consider the purchase of the Casselberly Golf Club. The interest of the City to purchase the golf course should be expressed in a Letter of Intent. Upon delivery of the Letter of Intent golf course management will share proprietary information to allow for a period of due diligence. The Letter of Intent is non - binding and in itself makes no promises to the Casselberry Golf Company. Budget Impact: The approval of Resolution 13-2538 and the issuance of the Letter of Intent do not create a budgetary impact. Should negotiations bring forward a future contract for approval, the budgetary impact would then be recognized. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended approval of Resolution 13 -2538.