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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 22, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 15 District at the time of permit renewal. Added language that if the harm associated with an authorized withdrawal from the Upper Floridan Aquifer has been or will be mitigated in accordance with a condition of the existing permit then the allocation will not be reduced to the Demonstrated 2025 Demand. This allows for mitigation projects, such as the development of alternative water sources and/or implementation of additional conservation measures, without initially adjusting the CUP. Splits alternative water supply projects into two categories: single-phase and multi -phase. Single phase projects are smaller water supply projects that are expected to be completed within seven (7) years of the effective date of the rulemaking, while multi -phase projects will be completed incrementally within twenty (20) years. Any well deepening projects and/or exploration of use of the Lower Floridan Aquifer would qualify as a single-phase project. A temporary allocation of water from the Upper Floridan Aquifer can be given until the single- phase projects are completed. Added a definition for Redistributed. The Redistributed option can provide a plan for redistributing existing Upper Floridan Aquifer withdrawals within a CUP based on groundwater modeling. Changed the language that required the development of an Annual Conservation Goal Implementation Plan. The updated rulemaking will require this plan be developed and implemented on a case-by-case basis. Ms. Reischmann requested that any motion by the City Commission to approval withdrawal of the City's Petition also include authorization for the Mayor to sign the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the City Commission regarding this item. MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to approve withdrawal of Petition to Challenge Rules Proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Area and to authorize the Mayor to execute the related Settlement Agreement. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Henson announced persons that wished to snake comment or make inquiry on any hatter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Henson announced the rules of decorum. The following individual came forward: 1. Emily Orey, Kenwick Circle, expressed appreciation for the professional way the City Commission meetings are conducted, suggested that the City consider adding a staff position dedicated to handling outreach to connect the City to its residents, businesses, and various other local organizations, and inquired whether it would be possible to get an update on the City's research into livestreaming the meetings.