CC 02/26/2020 Minutes - Pre-Budget Planning Workshop

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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 26, 2020 — Pre-Budget Planning Workshop Page 9 of 10 C. Other Topics — There was no discussion on this item. 8. OPEN DISCUSSION Discussion: Discussion ensued during each of the presentations on the various topics being detailed, which included but was not limited to: general fund forecast assumptions relating to annual increases in ad valorem taxable values; debt service fluctuations; N Winter Park Drive Study; effect of either passage or failure of Parks Bond Referendum on March 17th on funding of projects identified in the Parks, Recreation, Pathways, and Open Spaces Master Plan; development of a manageable strategic plan for economic development; impact fees; review and updating of City Code; updating of technology, including implementation of Smart Meter Program; staff training and development; funding options for planned purchases and projects; continued water quality improvement efforts; various utility upgrades and replacement projects; sewer expansion; reduction of costs related to Fire Department consolidation; cost for design and construction of the new Police Department building and Public Works Compound; preservation of fund reserves; need for a 5 - year contingency plan for funding of staffing and projects in the event of a recession; provisions for electric car charging stations at the new Police Department building and Public Works Compound; redevelopment and annexation potential; possibility for expansion of utility service; sunset of penny sales tax; reference to previous Housing Task Force and need for update of some of its initiatives and processes to address housing issues; possible need for future workshop to continue discussion on development strategies and new concepts presented for economic development in the City; market fluctuations; development of an Economic Development Master Strategic Plan and need for revisions to current regulations to promote and encourage economic development; development of opportunity zones for federal capital gains tax deferrals, including criteria and performance standards; employee training programs and employee survey results; code enforcement measures; need for rezoning in some areas to encourage development; impact fee, building permit and market studies; Police Department equipment replacement; complete streets projects, flooding issues and utilization of gas tax funds; possible utilization of grant funding for improvements to Secret Lake Park in the event bond referendum does not pass; potential for popup events in conjunction with economic development; use of FRDAP (Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program) grant funding for encouragement of senior outdoor activities; need to minimize utility service interruptions due to improvement projects; new utility connection inventory requirements; Queens Mirror boat launch improvements and necessary right-of-way; increases in construction costs due to the economy; exploration of feasibility of expanding City Hall for additional records storage and office space; possibility of either rebuilding or adding to golf course clubhouse; need for a Facilities Master Plan; and cost of ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compliant improvements. 9. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individual came forward: 1. Mr. Dave Henson, 233 Bridle Path, expressed appreciation to City staff and the City Commission for