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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 9, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 24 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Presentation: City Planner Kyle Dudgeon explained that the proposed Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program was for the purpose of improving the City's housing stock through citizen and government partnership. He added that the idea of the program was a result of suggestions from the Casselberry Housing Task Force, as well as discussions during the City Commission Strategic Planning Session in April of 2013. He stated the program would provide opportunities for improvement to a variety of Casselberry homeowners, including individuals, homeowners' associations (both contractual and voluntary), as well as non - organized community groups. Mr. Dudgeon explained that successful applicants would have twelve months to execute the project and would be required to submit monthly progress reports. He added that the City would reimburse the grant amount once the project had been completed to the satisfaction of the grant agreement. Discussion: Mr. Newlon and the Commission commended both Community Development Director Sandra Smith and Mr. Dudgeon for the research and work they had done in preparing the program guidelines. A brief discussion ensued regarding the program requirements and the intent and spirit of the program. Conmrissioner Araniendia left the Commission Chambers at S: 05 p. m. Commissioner Aramendia returned to the Commission Chambers at 5: 09 p. m. Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address Resolution 13 -2551: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Resolution 13 -2551, voicing concerns about whether the program could be fair and available to everyone, and the possibility of fraud occurring with this type of program. No one else came forward. Budget Impact: Funds for the program must be determined, approved by the City Commission and budgeted each fiscal year. Funds in the amount of $50,000 were approved for FY 2013 -2014 and are available in the Community Development Aids to Private Organizations account #001 - 0210 - 515.82 -00. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Resolution 13 -2551. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve Resolution 13 -2551, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Commissioner Fry dissenting.