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Commission Minutes—March 6, 2023 5494 N.D.C.0 Chapter 40-05-24. Discussion: Mr. Peterson said he would like the County Administrator to set up a meeting with Fargo staff to discuss negotiations with the intent that Cass County is in favor of a seven year TIF. Mr. Grindberg said he agrees, the 15 year TIF is too long. He said staff should determine an adequate shorter length of time, he said it is difficult to pick a certain length of time without supporting data. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. ABATEMENT, Approved for Y&O Fargo Plaza LLC County Director of Equalization, Paul Fracassi was present to discuss an abatement application submitted by Ryan, LLC on behalf of Y&O LLC for a property located at 4427 13' Avenue South in Fargo, commonly known as Hobby Lobby. The applicant requested a reduction in value for 2021 and 2022 from $7,727,000 to $7,210,000. Mr. Fracassi said the Fargo Assessment Office has worked with Micheal Block of Ryan, LLC since November and have reviewed the property in detail. After the review, the Fargo City Assessment Office could not support the current valuation and recommends the value be reduced as requested in the abatement application. The Fargo CityCommissionunanimouslyapprovedtheabatementapplication. Mr. Breitling asked what the property tax cost of the reduction is. Mr. Fracassi said it is a 6% reduction, which is approximately a tax value of $14,700. Mrs. Scherling asked if this reduction will have an impact on other similar commercial properties. Mr. Fracassi said the Fargo Assessing Office would have a better idea of if there will be an impact to any other properties. Micheal Block of Ryan LLC was present via Microsoft Teams and said the basis of the reduction is due to the property being sold in 2019 for $6,480,000. He said even with the reduction, the value is still above the open market sale price. MOTION, passed Mr. Breitling moved and Mr. Grindberg seconded to approve abatement applications 4539 and 4540 and reduce the value of property 01-0277-00010-000 to $7,210,000 for 2021 and 2022. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Resiliency, support, and therapy professional services agreement approved Sheriff Jesse Jahner was present and said currently the Sheriffs Office staff are offered resiliency, support, and therapy (RST) professional services through Dakota Children's Advocacy Center which is paid for by a grant through the State of North Dakota. He said the grant has expired, and the there is a bill being considered by State Legislators this session to continue funding the services, however, if the bill passes, funds will not be available until August of 2023. Mr. Jahner said his request today is to contract with Dakota Children's Advocacy Center to provide RST services for Sheriff's Office staff from March 1, 2023 to August 1, 2023. He said the cost will be a maximum of $13,000, and cost is based on usage. He said in 2022, 40 staff members utilized services to help with mental health. Mr. Jahner said staff also utilize the County's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), however, the RST services are led by counselors trained specifically to aid law enforcement. He said the services are meant for officers dealing with human trafficking, sexual assault, and other traumatic events. Mrs. Scherling asked how the program works. Chief Deputy Dean Haaland said staff get 8 covered sessions for RST services per year. He said staff go directly to Dakota Children's Advocacy Center to schedule a session and it is completely confidential. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Breitling seconded to authorize the Sheriff's Office to sign the professional services agreement with Dakota Children's Advocacy center for law enforcement wellness services effective March 1, 2023 through August 1, 2023. Discussion: Mr. Breitling asked what will happen to