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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 12, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 7 of 17 The contract was subject to the City carrying out its due diligence and agreeing to finalize the purchase. Based on the survey, appraisal and market information assembled during the due diligence period, staff recommended closing on the contract with Concord Ventures, LLC, in the amount of $2,250,000 subject to further due diligence. Mr. Segreto further noted the City has secured the necessary financing to purchase the property, which would be considered next by the City Commission upon favorable action on completing the purchase. Audience Participation: Nine (9) audience comment request forms were received for this item. The following individuals came forward: 1) Adam Pollock, 4011 South U.S. Highway 17-92, OwnerofKokapelli's Gym located in Concord Center, stated his legal issues with Concord Ventures had been resolved, and on behalf of his attorney and himself, thanked Mrs. Reischmann for assistance with resolving the matter. Mr. Pollock stated he looked forward to a good relationship with the City and would be willing to negotiate extending his lease beyond what was discussed in the settlement, should the City be interested in doing so. 2) Kathleen Hale, 325 Southcot Drive, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. 3) Charlene Glancy, 210 NE Triplet Drive, spoke in favor of pur chasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. 4) Dodie Stevens, 233 Hill Street, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. 5) Sandra Solomon, 6 Bayberry Branch, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. Ms. Solomon submitted a petition of 80 signatures in support of the purchase to the City Clerk. 6) Hal Billerbeck, 531 Sundown Trail, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. 7) Ed Bowman, 286 Lake Griffin Circle, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property in order to eliminate any chance of another adult entertainment establishment being able to continue that non-conforming use on the subject property. 8) John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, spoke in favor of purchasing the Concord Center property on the condition that the appraisals matched the contract price.