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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 23, 2014 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 14 B. Resolution 14-2625 — Supplemental Agreement #9 to the Continuing Professional Development Management Services Contract with Associated Consulting International. Inc. The City Clerk read Resolution 14-2625 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #9 TO THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATED CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING INSPECTIONS SERVICES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 WILSHIRE BLVD., CASSELBERRY, FL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon explained that Resolution 14-2625 was related to the previous item which the Commission had just approved and the funds would only be expended in the event of the seller's acceptance of the City's offer. He further explained that Resolution 14-2625 related to the building inspection, the mechanical inspection and the architectural assessment for the suitability of the building for conversion into something else and was a part of the $25,000 budget amendment 14-040 just approved by the Commission. He added that since the request was being added to a continuing services agreement with an existing contractor, he was asking that it be considered separately. In response to questions from Mayor Glancy, Mr. Newlon clarified that the specific dollar amount for the services requested in this item was $12,300. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address Resolution 14-2625 Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Resolution 14-2625, stating he felt it was fiscally irresponsible to spend $25,000 on property that did not even belong to the City. He also expressed concerns that money was being spent to look at potential property when there were other needs throughout the City such as repair and installation of sidewalks. Vice Mayor Hufford, Mr. Newlon and Mayor Glancy all cautioned Mr. Fraleigh about his use of what they felt to be inappropriate language and his disruptive tone. He responded that he was utilizing his right to freedom of speech and expressed further concerns about what he perceived to be the Commission's waste of taxpayers' money. Mr. Bill Grady, 430 Lowndes Square, voiced concerns about the City's use of funds to examine a building that clearly would not be up to current codes due to its age. He also suggested using local contractors for the inspections rather than utilizing the consulting engineers with whom the City has contracted. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed some concerns that too much money was being spent on a speculative contract. No one else came forward. Budget Impact: Funds are available in Non -Departmental Land Acquisition account 001-0190- 519.61-07 with the approval of Budget Amendment #14-040. No money will be spent unless the seller accepts and executes the Contract for Purchase and Sale authorized with Resolution 14-2624.