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CASSGLBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 10, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 7 of 13 Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon gave a brief introduction of this item, advising that the City Commission had approved an Interlocal Agreement at its meeting on December 13°i which led to consideration of this ordinance tonight. The ordinance speaks to a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) that Seminole County wishes to establish to support park development at the former Deer Run Country Club. Mr. Newlon then introduced Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lorie Mertens -Black who gave a brief presentation and advised that Chairman Bob Dallari of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners was also present to address any questions and to express the County's support for the ordinance. Ms. Mertens -Black then gave a brief presentation, stating that Ordinance 22-1564 creates Sections 78-3 and 78-4 of Chapter 78, Taxation, to authorize the inclusion of certain properties located within the City of Casselberry in the Deer Run MSBU), specifically the communities of Hunter's Chase and Field Club. In response to a question from Mayor Henson, Chairman Dallari indicated that the County had reviewed the proposed ordinance and was satisfied with it. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended approval of Ordinance 22-1564 on first reading Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address Ordinance 22-1564: Bob Dallari, Chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, advised that Seminole County had taken full ownership of the former Deer Run Country Club property prior to the end of calendar year 2021, and that the citizens in the area had been working for over 3 '/2 years to bring this about. The County plans to form an MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit) to fund the creation of a passive recreational park in existing neighborhoods on the roughly 123 acres that was formerly the Deer Run Country Club and Golf Course. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to approve Ordinance 22-1564 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. At Mayor Henson's request, City Clerk Donna Gardner advised that second reading of Ordinance 22-1564 will be considered at the first meeting in February. 11. PUBLIC HEARING No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 12. OTHER ITEMS