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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of May 11, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 14 Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Resolution 15-2730 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Staff Presentation: Construction & Permitting Manager Marty Pawlikowski briefly explained that the property being proposed for vacation was an undeveloped right-of-way which was contiguous to three vacant lots owned by Ecopower, LLC, a small local developer. He stated that the developer had submitted a petition to vacate the right-of-way in conjunction with replatting of the three lots so they would conform to the City's zoning regulations in anticipation of construction of three single-family residences. He stated they would be able to meet the regulations without the vacation; however, vacating the right-of-way would eliminate an area of maintenance for the City, as the vacated area would then become part of the parcels being developed and would be the property owners' responsibility in the future. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 15-2730. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Resolution 15-2730. The following individual came forward: Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about emergency boat access to Lake Griffin if the right -of way were to be vacated, and felt the Fire Department should be consulted to see how much of the right -of- way would be needed for emergency access. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 15-2730. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve Resolution 15-2730, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Neighborhood Improvement Grant Awards for FY 14-15 Staff Presentation: Planner Marie Regan gave a brief overview of the steps leading up to establishment of the Casselberty Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, explaining that the funding program was available to individual homeowners, housing associations and non -organized community groups, and it encouraged homeowner improvement and neighborhood maintenance. She explained that the City had approved $50,000 for the program for FY 14-15 and the window for grant applications was open fiom February 2 through Manch 12, 2015. She added that there were three types of grants available: the Homeowner Improvement Grant (HIG) which included exterior retrofits with a maximum match of $5,000, tree planting with a maximum match of $200, and paint only, with a match of $200; the Neighborhood Beautification Grant (NBG) with a match of $1,500; and the Neighborhood Empowerment Mini -grant (NEM) with a match of $500.