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9 <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards provided a pres entation on a future vision for transportation and <br />transit projects. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE <br />: LEASE OF PORTION OF BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said that the proposal is to provide a 40 year lease for property <br />located at Buford School to a non - profit y outh agency for $1 a year. He said this would <br />be a central location for youth, space can be shared by Buford School when not in use, <br />and public transportation is available. He said bids must be solicited for the lease and a <br />th <br />public hearing will be held on August 4 . <br /> Mr. Lynch questioned language referring to a public hearing being held in the past <br />tense, but Ms. Renee Knake, Assistant City Attorney, said the language reflects the <br />ordinance as it is will be when adopted. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked why the prese nt value is based on a 10% discount rate, and <br />Mr. Bill Letteri, Facilities Manager, said he wanted to show a range of discount values. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch commended staff for working out these arrangements. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he feels the agreement safeguards both the City's interests and those <br />who might respond. He said it will provide an opportunity to create a community center <br />at a school site. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the ordinance entitled "AN <br />TH <br />ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE LEASING OF PROPERTY AT 617 9 STREET, <br />S.W. (PORTION OF BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL)" was offered and carried over to <br />th <br />the August 4 meeting. <br /> <br />nd <br />ORDINANCE <br />: TELECOM FRANCHISE - MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL (2 <br />reading) <br /> <br /> Mr. Schilling said he appreciates the additional information provi ded by staff, but <br />said he cannot support the ordinance. He said he is not convinced that providing a fiber <br />optic connection to the golf course is the best place to spend money. He said he was not <br />aware of the policy that was referred to, and said that he hopes that when we have such a <br />policy that it comes before Council for discussion. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell suggested that if Council is inclined to vote against the ordinance <br />that instead they give the opportunity for staff to go back and negotiate. He said he does <br />not know if there is an option to provide a fiber optic connection elsewhere. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said while he is concerned that a fiber optic link to the golf course may <br />not be the most pressing need we have, it appears there is a plan to use it once it is there. <br />Given the limited circumstances, Mr. Lynch said he supports the ordinance. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said he will support the ordinance. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said she had the same concerns, but thinks that if we are not going <br />to support it we should make other sugg estions for alternatives. She said if Martha <br />Jefferson Hospital is willing to complete the link she is prepared to support it as she has <br />no other alternative suggestions. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he agrees and will support the ordinance. <br /> <br /> The ordinance entitled " AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO <br />MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO USE <br />CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, <br />FOR A FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION BETWEEN 459 LOCUST AVENUE AND 595 <br />PETER JEFFERSON PARKWAY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS," which was <br />th <br />offered at the June 16 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. <br />Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Schilling. <br />