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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 13, 2021 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 19 tied to a real estate transaction. The resolution gives the City Manager the authority to review a lien reduction request and make that determination. Ordinance 21-1558 is an effort to adopt the more streamlined process currently being used in real estate matters, giving the City Manager the ability to review and assess requests for lien reductions, while providing potential to go the Special Magistrate for appeal. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the proposed ordinance, including streamlining the process; efforts to assist in facilitation of the transfer of non-compliant properties to a compliant property owner; efforts to remedy repeat violations and accumulated fines; granting of authority to the City Manager to assess and determine whether a lien reduction should be granted; potential for alleviating or reducing the burden of a lien on the City's residents; and concerns about future potential for misuse of this authority given to a City Manager or creation of an unfair system. Mr. Bowley explained that there were built-in inherent delays in the process, including due public notice and advertisement and potentially two public hearings that could occur. However, in the case of an applicant that is in a situation where a closing cannot occur due to the realization there is a municipal lien, there would be a real benefit in having the request go to the City Manager to make that decision. Also, this would lead to quicker compliance which is the ultimate goal. The City currently has an attorney sitting as its Special Magistrate and they have a lot of faith in her decision making. Also, there are safeguards built in for those cases where somebody may disagree with what she decides. Ms. Reischmann added that new criteria were added for the City Manager to consider and there is a checklist he can follow when deciding about a potential lien reduction. And, if the applicant is unhappy with the City Manager's decision regarding a reduction, they can appeal to the Special Magistrate and have the public hearing at that time. And, if it is determined the new process is not working to produce good outcomes, then the Code can be amended further. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 21-1558 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one carne forward to address Ordinance 21-1558. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 21-1558 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. First Reading of Ordinance 21-1556 — Amending City of Casselberry Fire and Rescue Impact Fees The City Clerk read Ordinance 21-1556 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FIRE AND RESCUE IMPACT FEES, AMENDING PART II, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, IMPACT FEES, SECTION 53-5, FEES IMPOSED, TO REVISE AND UPDATE FIRE AND RESCUE IMPACT FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL