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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 13, 2014 — Regular Meeting Page 19 of 22 stressed that this would not eliminate the fees, but would merely defer them from the beginning of construction to the end. She added that this would be helpful to developers, especially for large projects, because it would free up funds which could be utilized in the project and not paid out on the front end of the project. She clarified that this ordinance did not affect impact fees, but strictly connection fees. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued during which Ms. Smith advised that the length of time between issuance of a building permit and a certificate of occupancy would depend upon the size ofthe project, and that the City would not be losing money; the fees would simply be paid at the end rather than the beginning of construction. Ms. Reischmann also clarified that each request for a deferral would require a deferral agreement which would then be considered on a case -by -case basis by the City Commission; it would not be an automatic, self - executing deferral of the fees. Mr. Newlon added that the deferral of the fees would constitute a lien against the property in favor of the City until paid, and that he had received information about some positive attention the proposed ordinance had generated with the local realtor association. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 13 -1403 on first reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 14 -1403. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, expressed concerns about the possibility of developers' abuse of the program, and also possible financial failure of a project, either of which could result in the City never receiving the fees which were due. 2. Mi °, John Casselberly, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed some concerns about the possible risk to the City in the event of any type of moratorium on capacity and suggested that any agreement should have language placing such a risk on the developer and not the City. No one else came forward, Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 14 -1403. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to adopt Ordinance 14 -1403 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Discussion: Vice Mayor Hufford commented that although there could possibly be abuses, this deferment of fees would be an economic tool that would be an incentive for developers to develop within the City, which would provide additional ad valorem taxes and revenues to the City. She noted that it would be used for larger projects and not just building or renovating a single home, and would be granted on a case -by -case basis meaning that not everyone who applied would receive the deferment. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0.