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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 14, 2014 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 15 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Designation of Voting Delegate to the Florida League of Cities 881h Annual Conference CONSENSUS: The Commission agreed by consensus to designate Vice Mayor Hufford as the City's voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities 88th Annual Conference. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or snake inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. No one came forward. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Advised that the City had received a counter-offer from the sellers of the bowling alley property on Wilshire Boulevard 1n the amount of $'900,000, which was the original list rice and Qcn nnn �r gi p IV.,.,,.,.,., over the City's original offer. He stated that the sellers were preparing a contract which would be sent for the City's review, and if acceptable, the contract would be brought back to the Commission for consideration. He explained that if the Commission approved the contract, the 30 -day due diligence period would begin, during which the City's contractors which had previously been approved by the Commission would be performing various services including appraisals, title searches, structural evaluations, and evaluations for the purpose of suitability for renovation. He noted that all of these things would occur and be reported back to the Commission for approval prior to closing on the contract. Reminded the Commission that the Budget Workshop would be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Police Department Multi-purpose Room at 4195 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, and if necessary, a continuation of the Budget Workshop would be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., also in the Police Department Multi-purpose Room. He added that in addition to discussions about the proposed budget, the Commission would be asked to reach a consensus on a proposed millage rate which would then be brought forward at the regular Commission meeting on July 28, 2014 for a formal vote. He advised that staff was recommending that the millage remain at 5.45 mils, which it had been for the past several years. Vice Mayor Hufford indicated she would also like to engage in a discussion at the Budget Workshop regarding staffing needs in the Police Department, to ensure that staffing was sufficient to meet the community's needs. Advised that City Attorney Catherine Reischmann had been honored by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite in the practice areas of government and administrative affairs, and congratulated her on this accomplishment. The Mayor and Commissioners also added their congratulations to Ms. Reischmann.