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TCAAP. He commented on the importance of the Master Developer properly balancing the goals and objectives of both the County and the City. Further discussion ensued regarding the goals and objectives for the TCAAP site redevelopment. Administrative Director Worthington noted that the County’s goals were approved on June 9th and nothing had changed. Commissioner Holden wanted to be clear that the City had additional goals not listed within the TRC that needed to be considered. Commissioner Grant believed that from May 2015 to January of 2016 things have changed and costs for the project have risen. He questioned how the County was going to receive 10 times its investment on the TCAAP site. He wanted to be assured that the County and City were on the same page as this project moved forward and pursued a Master Developer in order to properly balance the goals of both entities. Commissioner Holden expressed frustration by the fact the County had not prioritized its goals as was discussed at the November JDA meeting. She believed it would be extremely valuable to have the JDA on the same page with regard to the City and County’s goals prior to pursuing a Master Developer. Chair Sand questioned where the City and County goals were conflicting. Commissioner Holden did not believe that a higher density on TCAAP would lead to better transit and questioned how the County could ensure high paying wages within the development. She did not believe there was agreement regarding the housing diversity or on the energy efficiency measures that would be taken. She suggested that if both entities could not come together on the goals and objectives that each be written out separately and attached to the Master Developer Solicitation. Commissioner Grant was confused by the fact that in November, the JDA discussed the County and City bringing forward their goals to discuss further in December, when County staff stated this evening that the County’s goals were approved in June. Commissioner Huffman did not believe the actions of the County were disingenuous but rather he had the understanding that the goals could change over time as discussion of TCAAP continued. Commissioner Grant appreciated the fact that the County goals could be discussed and amended.