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CASSGLBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 18, 2019— Regular Meeting Page 16 of 18 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Procurement Approvals Information Report for the Period October 1 2019 through October 31, 2019 Mr. Newlon advised that the Procurement Approvals Information Report for the month of October 2019 was contained in the Commissioners' agenda packets for review. He noted that the report contained information about minor contracts that were issued under delegated authority of staff during this period. • Shared that the Casselberry Police Department would be competing against South Seminole Academy's basketball team on Wednesday, November 20"' at 4:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium, and the school was asking for donation of a non-perishable food item to gain admittance to the event. • Commended all staff who worked on the two-day Craft Beers and Blues Festival on November 16"' and 17", noting that even with some weather challenges it was a great event. • Congratulated staff on the completion of the Complete Streets improvement project at Casselton Road. • Advised that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) had agreed to offer an additional $200,000 to the City to assist in reaching a settlement for the acquisition of additional property to be used for parking needs for Lake Concord Park. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Added to Mr. Newlon's comments regarding the offer of an additional $200,000 from the CRA for acquisition of the additional property for Lake Concord Park. She stated her office would be presenting the other party with a settlement officer and she was requesting that the City Commission indicate whether that was acceptable with the additional $200,000 from the CRA. Mr. Newlon added that the City Commission was being asked to provide guidance as to whether to appropriate the additional funds from the CRA, and if so, the City Attorney would seek to achieve a settlement. If this occurred, a Budget Amendment would be brought back to the City Commission in December to recognize the additional funds. He and Ms. Reischmann requested a motion from the Commission as to whether to proceed. MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Commission accept the offer of $200,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and direct the City Attorney to utilize those funds to seek a settlement in the eminent domain proceedings for the Lily Chan property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0.