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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 18, 2017 — Special Meeting Page 6 of 14 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A DECLARATION OF "PARAMOUNT PUBLIC PURPOSE;" PROVIDING A STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES WITHIN GATED COMMUNITIES AS PROVIDED IN THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon explained that Resolution 17-2984 was for the purpose of enabling the City to extend the collection of storm debris from public rights of way and public roads into private gated communities and other communities that include private roads, as well. He noted that this might trigger reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), but was not certain to do so. He added that this action may expose the City to additional costs, but it was worthwhile for the City to pursue, this policy to extend relief to those citizens within these communities. Ms. Reischmann requested that any motion to approve the resolution by the Commission include an amendment to the reference to "gated communities" to include other communities that are not gated but have private roads. In response to questions from Vice Mayor Aramendia, Mr. Newlon and Ms. Reischmann explained that the City would be reaching out to the homeowners' associations in the gated communities and communities with private roads regarding providing access for debris collection and negotiation of right of entry and indemnity agreements pursuant to FEMA requirements. Discussion: The City desires to provide disaster relief by providing municipal services within gated communities and deems it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Casselberry and vital to the City's clean-up efforts. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended approval of Resolution 17-2984. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Resolution 17-2984. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve Resolution 17-2984, as amended to include all communities with private roads. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. Mayor Glancy announced for the record that the time was 5:23 p.m. and the City Commission would now consider the first public hearings for the City of Casselberty's Fiscal Year 2017-2018 tentative millage rate and tentative operating budget.