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12/05/1991 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY December 5, 1991 The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Thursday, December 5, 1991 at 9:37 P.M., with the following members present: Rita Garvey Chairperson Lee Regulski Member Sue Berfield Member William Nunamaker Member Richard Fitzgerald Member Absent: Mary Vaughn Ex Officio Member Also Present were: Michael J. Wright Executive Director M. A. Galbraith, Jr. City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau Secretary ITEM II. - Agreement between the City and the CRA regarding the purchase of the "Maas Brothers Property" On December 2, 1991, the City Commission assigned the contract for the purchase of the downtown Maas Brothers property to the CRA. At that same meeting they also authorized a loan to the CRA for the purchase of this property with certain conditions. The agreement being presented to the agency tonight formalizes those conditions. Member Fitzgerald moved to approve the agreement between the City and the CRA regarding the purchase of the Maas Brothers property. The motion was duly seconded. A citizen spoke expressing concern that the Maas Brothers Task Force would no longer be effective. The majority of the CRA disagreed with this opinion stating that by the CRA buying the property, it provided even greater flexibility to the Task Force. Upon the vote being taken; members Regulski, Fitzgerald, Nunamaker and Chairperson Garvey voted "Aye", member Berfield voted "Nay". Motion carried. It was suggested action be taken that clearly defines that the task force would report to the CRA as it would to the City Commission. Member Berfield moved to confirm that the Maas Brothers Task Force will be reporting to the CRA as it would to the City Commission. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Concerns were expressed regarding liability and who stands behind the CRA. It was indicated the CRA has its own insurance policy as co-insured and would have the same sovereign immunity as the City Commission. Further discussion ensued regarding the liability and how this cost would be covered. Staff is to research and report. ITEM III. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:54 P.M.