CC 08/23/2021 Minutes (Workshop)

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CASSGLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 23, 2021 — workshop Page 2 of 3 into law by the Governor in June of 2021, and which requires a demonstrated needs study completed within the Last twelve (12) months justifying an increase in impact fees of more than 50%. Seminole County is proposing an increase in impact fees over 50% which is considered "extraordinary circumstances" as it relates to impact fees, and the purpose of the two workshops is to meet this state requirement. He then gave a brief presentation which included the following: The City of Casselberry entered into a Fire and Emergency Medical Service Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County in 2014 which allowed the City to consolidate fire and emergency management medical services into the larger Seminole County Fire Department. In 2017 the City entered into a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement which specifically addressed fire impact fees and through which the City agreed that if the County ever updated its impact fee schedules specifically related to fire impact fees, the City would follow suit as a partner. - Two workshops are required by the new impact fee legislation and tonight's workshop is the second and final one prior to staff bringing an impact fee ordinance to the City Commission for first reading on September 13t11, with second and final reading and adoption tentatively scheduled for October 11t1i - A 2/3 majority vote in favor is required by Florida Statutes in order for local governments to increase impact fees. Mr. Bowley then introduced Seminole County Planning Director Rebecca Hammock who was present at the workshop to address any specific questions the City Commission may have regarding the proposed increase in impact fees. Mr. Newlon added that when the City agreed to the amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County to adopt impact fees, it was to recognize that the fire services system that the City merged its system into is designed to serve the entire County, including Casselberry; therefore, the City is relying on the County to establish impact fees that are appropriate. 5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Henson announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. No one came forward. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Henson adjourned the Workshop at 5:06 p.m.