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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 28, 2013 — Special Meeting Page 3 of 4 Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding gaming regulation issues; sexual predator reform issues, including human trafficking; and the Stand Your Ground Law. 6. CITY OF CASSELBERRY LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS Commissioner Hufford and Mr. Newlon presented a brief overview of the City of Casselberry's legislative concerns, which included the following issues: • Police/Fire Pension Plan under chapters 175/185 Florida Statutes • Communications Services Tax • Community Development Block Grants • Utility Rate Surcharge • FRDAP (Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program) Grant • Florida League of Cities Legislative Priorities Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the following issues: pension plan reform; community development block grants and funding; economic development; and utility rate surcharge equities. Mr. Newlon requested support for the City's FRDAP (Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program) grant application for the benefit of Secret Lake Park, and also for an appropriation request for assistance to fund the construction of a section of Oxford Road. Commissioner Hufford advised that the City would be providing suggestions and comments to Senator Simmons and Representative Castor Dentel regarding Senator Simmons' draft bill on the springs and water protection issues. She added that the City would also provide the same information to both Representatives Brodeur and Clelland in order to make them aware of the City's position on the proposed bill and how it would affect the City. Commissioner Hufford and Ms. Kathy Till, Advocacy Programs Coordinator for Florida League of Cities, gave a brief overview of the Florida League of Cities' tentative legislative priorities for the upcoming year. Commissioner Hufford thanked Representative Brodeur and Representative Clelland for attending, and also thanked staff who assisted in preparing for the meeting. 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS The following individual came forward: Mr. John Casselberty, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, voiced concerns about ad valorem taxes and their effect on the economy, noting he felt a service tax would be more beneficial as a local government funding source. No one else came forward.