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-29 4 PRESENTATION: SATYENDRA HUJA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT benevolent organizations providing services to residents of Charlottesville; and WHEREAS, this Council has considered whether property of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Legal Aid Society should be exempt from taxation, at a public hearing, duly advertised as required by Section 30-1.9.04 of the Virginia Code, held on November 21, 1983; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the Charlottesville-Albemarle Legal Aid Society: (1) Has been exempt from federal taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; (2) Holds no current license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; (.3) Pays no compensation to any officer or director in excess of reasonable allowance for services rendered; (4) Does not distribute any part of its ~et earnings to any individual. Ail funds come from contributions, local, state and federal grants; (5) Provides services fOr the common good of the public; (6) Does not carry on any political activity; (7) Has no rule, regulation, policy or practice discriminating on the basis of religious conviction, race, color, sex or national origin; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that the Council hereby endorses, supports and approves the adoption of an amendment to Title 58 of the Code of Virginia exempting property of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Legal Aid Society located in the Ci'ty of Charlottesville from state and local.taxation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Council is directed to convey certified copies of this resolution to the members o£ the General Assembly representing the City. Mrs. Gleason requested that a list of local tax exempt agencies b'e published so that the public could be made aware of this alternate method in which agencies may be subsidized. Mr. Satyendra Huja~ Director of Community Development, stated that the Department of Community Development was created in 1973 to deal with physical, social, and economic planning for Charlottesville in a comprehensive manner. He listed the following as objectives for his department: 1) promote and maintain a high quality of life, 2) protect .and improve the quality of the environment, 3) afford equal access to opportunities, 4) develop and maintain a strong economy, 5) strive for equity, and 6) protect the public health, safety and weIfare. Mr. Huja stated that the Department of Community Development operates on a budget of $190,000 and has eight full-time employees. Mr. Huja presented a slide show which illustrated the various areas in which Community Development is invOlved in the City. The Department of Community Development administers various grant programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant, helps coordinate the Bicycle Safety Program, and works closely with various Boards and Commissions, such as the Planning Commission, Social Development Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, and Board of Architectural Review. Mr. Huja stated that he felt more emphasis would be put on coordination of efforts for the area With Albemarle County end the University of Virginia in the future. CoUncil praised Mr. Huja for his continued success.