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STAFF REPORT: ANTIQUE PUMPER PRESENTATION: ORA MAUPIN, COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE APPROPRIATION: $21,171 SNOW REMOVAL (2nd reading) APPROPRIATION: $3,358 GENERAL REGISTRAR AND ELECTORAL BOARD (2nd reading) program at Piedmont Virginia Community College as welI as training for the CHIP housing program. As there were no other speakers, Mr. BUck closed the public hearing. On a.question by D'r. HalI, Mr. Buck replied that the City does not contract out for sidewalk construction, but has its own crews. Mr. Buck explained that recommendations for use of the Jobs Bill funds would go to the Planning Commission and then to Council for a final decision. Mr. Conover said he believed that the intent of the Jobs Bill by Congress was to return the money collected-from the SO.OS gas tax to the states and localities. He said he would like to see reasonable jobs done with the funds but realized that once the funds are depleted, people might once again be unemp~-oyed. Mr. Hendrix explained that the Steamer Company Number 5 Museum in Richmond has requested that the City donate its 1947 Seagrave Pumper to the museum to be restored and displayed. Mr. Hendrix said that its sale value was less than $1,000 and, as it was no longer usable even with repairs and could not presently be stored inside, he recommended that Council authorize its donation. Mrs. Gleason moved, Dr. Hall seconded, and the donation of the pumper was unanimously approved. Ms. Ora Maupin, Commissioner of Revenue, gave a report on her office. The office was provided for in the Constitution in 1869 and was made an elected office for four year,terms in 1910. Ms. Maupin was appointed Commissioner in 1952 and has won election since then with opposition in 1969 only. The Commissioner administers the following tax levies: individual state income taxes, individual estimated state tax, state taxes on bank stock, city meals tax, city personal property tax, city taxes on machinery and tools of manufacturers, city public utility tax, city business license tax, transient lodging tax. The Commissioner's office also administers the real estate and rental relief programs for taxpayers over 65 years old, and the disabled under 65 years old. The office has three divisions: license, taxpayers' assistance, and addit. The office operates on a budget of $217,031. Ms. Maupin stated that she hopes to place the Virginia State income tax due and payable, capitol not otherwise taxed, Virginia estimated income, real estate tax relief and rental relief on the computer in the near future. She also hopes to add another employee to assist inspecting for business tangible personal property and delinquent filers of personal property and meals tax. Dr. Hall congratulated Ms. Maupin on her continued success in her job, and commended her for maintaining a courteous department. Mr. Buck added that he continually heard praise of Ms. Maupin's office from officials throughout the state. The appropriation of $21,171 for snow removal which was offered at the meeting of May 16, 1983 was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mr. Conover, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: None. The appropriation of $3,358 for the General Registrar and Electoral Board which was offered at the meetih~g of May 16, 1983 was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mr. Conover, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall.