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CASSGLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 14, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page R of 11 proposed Deer Run MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit) was a project that had been worked on for several years by residents in the area of the now defunct Deer Run Golf Course and Country Club. Residents had petitioned the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners for creation of the MSBU and the property had now been purchased by the County and the County was pursuing creation of the MSBU and development of the site into a passive recreation park which would benefit the surrounding areas. Two of the neighborhoods in the proposed MSBU are within the City limits of Casselberry and the County is now asking the City of Casselberry to authorize inclusion of those properties into the MSBU and help the County develop a project that will create more open space and really make a difference to the surrounding neighborhoods and all residents of the County. Chairman Dallari then thanked the City Commission and City staff for their efforts in partnering with the County to make this project become a reality and requested that the City Commission vote in favor of the proposed ordinance. In response to questions from the City Commission regarding long term plans for development of the park space, Chairman Dallari advised that the first phase of the project would be to turn the site into a passive recreational park and there was already a timetable in place to accomplish this. The MSBU would help to fund those improvements. The other phases are part of the Master Plan which will include improvements to Eagle Circle, and drainage outside the Deer Run area. A community meeting will take place later in the month to start kickoff of the project and a professional team will be hired to help manage the project and keep it on task. It is anticipated that dirt will be turning within the next year, but the initial phase will take approximately two to three years. The County is working with the St. Johns River Water Management District about the wells, and also is working with Sterling Park Elementary School to try and accomplish making the area more walkable for children going to and from the school. A new playground is also tentatively planned for across the street from the school He concluded by stating that a lot of different things will be happening in the area and it will be very noticeable. He feels the community will love it as they have taken ownership in the project, and nothing will be done that the community does not want to have done. He wished everyone and their families a Happy Valentine's Day and urged anyone who had questions to contact his office and they would be more than happy to respond. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-1564 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Henson stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Ordinance 22-1564. Mayor Henson opened the floor for public participation. No one came forward to address Ordinance 22-1564. Mayor Henson closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 22-1564. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to adopt Ordinance 22-1564 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Board Appointment — South Seminole North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority Board