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VI.A Request from Brick Capital Community Development to earmark $850,000 to be used for the benefit of the Washington Avenue project County Attorney Whitney Parrish said Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) acquired property on Washington Avenue for this project, which was presented to the Board at the special called meeting in August. BCCDC is in the process of writing a grant for funding, but is also seeking commitment from the County. The City of Sanford's commitment is providing the infrastructure to the property. The grant application is due at the end of September. Kerry Bashaw of BCCDC noted that this is a project they've been working on for a few years now. The project consists of 45 single-family homes and a 16 -unit apartment complex and will be under the land trust model, meaning, the land is in trust and the buyer owns the sticks and bricks. The home buyer gets 50% in equity and the other 50% goes to future buyers. This project will bring more workforce housing to Lee County. BCCDC is a HUD-certified agency. They help buyers navigate the home buying process and help with eviction and BCCDC is excited to leverage County funds with state funds for this project. Commissioner Lovick asked if the units built have to be sold back to low-income individuals. The units can be sold on the open market; however, BCCDC would encourage them to sell to low income buyers. Commissioner Reives would like an example of the model. Commissioner Sharpe supports affordable housing and the project. Commissioner Knecht feels we need to push opportunities to teachers, officers and first responders. Mr. Bashaw said the workforce population is the priority. Commissioner Carver is grateful for BCCDC and the project and assisting those in need of affordable housing. This earmark is $850,000 from the County's ARPA funding. Commissioner Reives asked the BCCDC board to commit in writing in regards to Commissioner Knecht's comments. Motion: Motion to approve the request from Brick Capital Community Development to earmark $850,000 to be used for the benefit of the Washington Avenue project. Mover: Arianna Lavallee For: 7 - Arianna Lavallee, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, Mark Lovick Motion Result: Passed VII. NEW BUSINESS VII.A Firm to Assist with Aerial Imagery Project Tax Administrator Michael Brown said this request is in reference to a Request for Qualifications that was issued July 5, 2022. Staff recommends the company, Eagle View, for the Tax department's Aerial Imagery Project. The first flight would be in December of 2022 and will include an aerial vertical view and oblique view, which is at 45 degree angles on all four sides of a property. The second project would be conducted around December of 2024 and is the change finder project. Appraisal Manager Lisa Faulker, Finance Director Candace Iceman, and Mr. Brown reviewed submissions and would like to move forward with Eagle View. This product can be used not only for the Tax Office, but it also benefits different departments and the public. The imagery project will be recorded by aircraft, not satellite, and done in a zigzag motion.