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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 20 number of searches averaging 47 per month for the current fiscal year. Ms. Gardner explained that if approved on first reading, the Ordinance would be brought back for a public hearing at the September 24th meeting, and if adopted, the fee would become effective October 1, 2012. She advised that based on the past three years, it was estimated that this fee would generate approximately $13,500 in revenue to the General Fund each year. In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Gardner clarified that the majority of the lien search requests are from title companies and lien search companies. Budget Impact: Based on the volume of the last three years of outstanding lien searches conducted by the City Clerk, it is estimated that $13,500 in special service fees will be collected annually. Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the City Clerk recommended approval of Ordinance 12- 1380 on first reading. Audience Input: The following individual came forward to address Ordinance 12-1380: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance, stating that he felt it was basically another tax on the residents of the City. He suggested that the item should be tabled and the language be revised to apply only to professionals and companies that are using the service, and not to individual residents, MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve ordinance 12-1380 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued regarding the proposed fee and those who would be affected by it. Ms. Reischrnann pointed out that the proposed fee was well below the actual cost of gathering the information necessary for the searches, and that approximately 70-80 percent of all cities charged a similar fee for lien searches. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 11. RESOLUTIONS No items were scheduled on this agenda. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. City anager Selection Process Staff Presentation: Andy Brooks, Human Resources Manager, reminded the Commission that various criteria which the Commission desired to be considered in the selection of a City Manager were discussed at the April