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5 a commission on the sale. He noted that the program was discussed on a 30 second spot on CNN television. Mr. Lynch thanked the Board for their work and said it is a great program. He said in the context of what the City spends for art, education and tourism, he thinks the program is a good value. Mr. Caravati said he is not sure that $10,000 is enough, and said he feels it provides a good return on investment. Ms. Richards said that one of the strengths of the program is that it was initiated by civic and art minded citizens. She said it is promoted as a model for publ ic - private art partnership, and brings prestige to and interest in Charlottesville. Mr. Cox thanked the Board for making the mundane art of driving and riding a little more entertaining. He said the program is clearly a big success and a small budget it em. Mr. Cox said that he and Ms. Richards are working on developing a charge for an Arts Task Force to look at art and culture and how the City can more appropriately support it, which should be given to Council in the next few weeks. Mr. Lynch made a m otion to renew the license for three years for Art in Place and to approve $10,000 for next year, Mr. Caravati seconded the motion and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: Non e. REPORT/APPROVAL : VDOT STATEMENT RE: PRIORITIES Mr. O'Connell said that the only change in the priorities that were submitted last year is the addition of a request for emergency funding for Belmont Bridge which needs repairing. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, said there is a separate listing for projects underway and those projects identified last year. Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Mr. Tolbert said that the amount being request for Belmont Bridge is $ 1.6 million. Mr. O'Connell said that Council also needs to approve a project programming resolution for Belmont Bridge. Mr. Cox said the Belmont Bridge is not very pedestrian friendly and the best solution may not be to just replace what is there. He asked if there is a margin to make it more attractive and pedestrian friendly. Mr. Tolbert said that after Belmont Bridge is approved as a project, the City can have that kind of discussion with VDOT. He said there are several more steps in the process . Mr. Caravati suggested that the statement to VDOT include our appreciation for allowing the City's urban allocation to be used for transit funding. Ms. Richards said she would also like to include a thank you to VDOT for their flexibility in allowing localities to administer their own construction projects and for allowing flexibility on street widths. Mr. Schilling said he recalls the non - statistical method used last year to construct the existing priority listing, which resulted in Meadowcreek Par kway, a priority for three Councilors, being listed as number three. He suggested we assure that the list accurately reflects Councilors' priorities.