Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)
Regular MeetingFlorence, OR · May 24, 2023
Minutes
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Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting
Florence City Hall
250 Hwy 101
Final Action Minutes
May 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Directors Present: Chairperson Mike Webb, Vice-Chair Dave Braley, Directors
(In person and Ron Caputo, Rob Ward, Sally Wantz, Bill Meyer, Ken
vi,a Videoconference) Henderson, and Ron Moore.
Directors Absent: Director Graham Ross.
Staff Present: City Recorder Lindsey White, Assistant City Manager Megan
Messmer, Administrative Services Director Anne Baker, and
Finance Manager Lezlea Purcell.
Guests Present: None
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Start Time: 5:31 p.m.
Discussion: Approval of the May 24, 2023 meeting agenda as presented.
- Unanimous Consent-
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for members of the audience to bring to the Council's
attention any item not otherwise listed on the Agenda. Comments will be
limited to three (3) minutes per person, with a maximum time of 15 minutes for
all items. Speakers may not yield their time to others.
Start Time: 5:31 p.m.
Discussion: No speaker's cards or written comments received.
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PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION ITEMS
3. FLORENCE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY 2023-2025 BIENNIAL BUDGET
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023-2025 FURA BUDGET
Hear and consider written and oral testimony on the 2023-2025 budget.
Start Time: 5:32 p.m.
Process Reading: CR White read the Public Hearing Script and officiated the
procedures.
Handouts: Public Hearing Script
Public Hearing: Opened at 5:33 p.m.
Discussion: No speaker's cards received.
Public Hearing: Closed at 5:34 p.m.
B. ADOPTION OF 2023-2025 FURA BUDGET
Consider adoption of Resolution No. 1, Series 2023, performing the
following:
• Adopting the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
• Making appropriations for the agency
• Authorizing levy of property taxes for the agency
Start Time: 5:34 p.m.
Discussion: ACM Messmer and ASD Baker presented the staff
presentation.
Handouts: Staff Presentation
Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ...
• Making forward progress on important items.
• Concerns about spending more than taking in.
• Comfortable with figures as presented.
• Clarification on Quince Hotel contributions and ability
to recoup funds.
Comments: All Directors present.
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1, Series 2023
Motion: Director Braley
Second: Director Ward
Roll Call Vote: Director Caputo, 'Aye'
Director Wantz, 'Aye'
Director Braley, 'Aye'
Director Meyer, 'Aye'
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Director Ward, 'Aye'
Director Henderson, 'Aye'
Director Moore, 'Aye'
Chairperson Webb, 'Aye'
Motion passes 'Unanimously'
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consider approval of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes of
March 22, 2023 and April 26, 2023.
Start Time: 5:51 p.m.
Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ...
• No discussion.
Action: Approval of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting
minutes of March 22, 2023 and April 26, 2023.
Motion: Director Ward
Second: Director Meyer
Vote: Unanimous
REPORTS & UPDATES
5. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Review the March 31, 2023 quarterly financial report for the Florence Urban
Renewal Agency.
Start Time: 5:52 p.m.
Discussion: FM Purcell presented the staff presentation.
Handouts: Staff Presentation
Discussion: No discussion.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Start Time: 5:55 p.m.
Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ...
• Director Henderson's final meeting and welcoming
Susy Lacer to FURA Board at June meeting.
• Upcoming City Meetings and Events.
Comments: All Directors present.
Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
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