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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 15, 2017 — Joint workshop Page 5 of 7 QUESTION: What are your thoughts on acquiring additional park lands, either by actual land acquisition, re- development of existing City -owned sites or joint use agreements with local schools? Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding future growth and the need for additional park land, including the fact that the City is basically built -out; how to find options for park space, including land acquisition; consideration of the 10 -acre NE Industrial Park which is currently for sale and is located in a park -deficient area, including length of time for sale, offers which have been considered, desirability of location; surrounding zoning and possibility of re -zoning the industrial park location and/or surrounding areas; expansion of existing parks to increase acreage; and the possibility of shared use with local schools. Mr. Newlon and Ms. Corless presented information on options for funding future service enhancements, as follows, stressing the importance of the City's responsibility to properly administer City resources: ® Opportunities to Fund Future Service Enhancements o Funding Service Enhancements • To implement the Master Plan, the City needs to determine how to fund improvements. ® General Revenues. Based on what we see, significant recurring funding to commit to service enhancements will not emerge for some time CRA sunsets in FY 2026. Estimated recurring annual funding $460,000 Payoff of bond issued for Road Repaving in FY 2028. Estimated annual recurring fiinding $565,000 ® Work with CRA for their continued support of Lake Concord Park Use dedicated funding for intended land acquisition and parking. ® Continue to work with the County and MetroPlan Orlando in implementing the Trail system The infrastructure surtax (penny sales tax) has been authorized by voters three times (generations) in 10 year blocks The third generation is fully committed and expires December 1, 2024 A fourth generation may be proposed and, if approved, by voters effective January 1, 2025 A fourth generation may raise as much as $17,000,000 that could partially fund trail connectivity Note: most if not all will be needed for continuing road maintenance • To implement the Master Plan, the City needs to determine how to fiord improvements. ® Work with the County to implement regional recreation facilities Red Bug lake Park, others ® Continue to seek alternative funding, such as grants, donations, sponsorships, recreation impact fees (not guaranteed)