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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 12, 2015— Regular Meeting Page 15 of 19 Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon briefly explained that Ordinance 14 -1416 was also related to the fire consolidation issue. He stated that the ordinance would amend the City's Code to allow for the assignment of the County MSTU (Municipal Services Taxing Unit) tax to the taxable values within the City. He further explained that this was something the County needed to do in order to fund the fire service as they do the other areas. He stated that the City was committed through the interlocal agreement to reduce its millage rate in equal measure so it would lead to no net tax increase to the residents; however, it was important that this amendment be placed into the Code so that the City could move forward financially and implement the consolidation. He noted that also within Ordinance 14 -1416 amendments would be made to Chapter 42 of the Code to strike most references to the fire department and that it would also be effective as of October 1, 2015. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended the adoption of Ordinance 14 -1416. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 14 -1416. The following individual came forward: Mr. John Casselberly, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed his opinion that a consolidation of fire services was not necessary at this time, and voiced concerns about the ability of the City to withdraw from the agreement at a later time. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 14 -1416. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to adopt Ordinance 14 -1416 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. A. Amended Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program for FY 14 -15 Staff Presentation: Planner Marie Regan gave a brief overview of the Amended Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, advising that modifications had been made after discussions and suggestions made at a previous Commission meeting. She advised that the modifications to the program sought to refine the program by offering a wider range of eligible projects to the community, making the application process easier for staff to review and offering a higher amount of funding availability for the Neighborhood Empowerment Mini - grant. She briefly outlined the changes to the existing components of the program and the addition of new components, including tree planting and paint only. She noted that paint provider Sherwin- Williams had agreed to provide a 20 -30% discount to homeowners who qualified for the grant and had offered to give instruction on how to prepare a home for painting and to prepare a brochure of available colors to be used for the City's program. In response to questions, Ms. Regan also confirmed that the grant information and application would be incorporated into the City's website as an additional convenience to residents wishing to apply.