2004-04-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

4 Ms. Richards made a motion to approve the resolution, amending it to read Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center of Charlottesville. Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. Ms. Richards said that the City annually recognizes Bridge Builders and we try also to recognize other people. She said this is a significant reminder of Dr. King's vision of America and balance in the community. Mr. Caravati said he is proud to support the resolution. He said it is also a tradition to claim other people a s Virginians. Mr. Lynch agreed and thanked the Committee for taking the initiative. Mr. Schilling also agreed and thanked the Committee. Mr. Cox said he is proud of Charlottesville and thinks this was done in a correct way. He said the recognition i s long overdue. He thanked those who led the charge and said he looks forward to the commemoration ceremony. The resolution renaming the Performing Arts Center the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center of Charlottesville was approved by the fol lowing vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. WHEREAS , on April 1, 2004 the Charlottesville City School Board passed a Resolution to rename the Charlottesville Performing Arts Center as The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center of Charlottesville; and, WHEREAS , prior to his assassination on April 4, 1968 Dr. King led the non - violent struggle for civil rights, equal justice under the law and human dignity for all people in this country, regardles s of class or color; and, WHEREAS , Dr. King’s life and work embodied one of our most cherished and important principles, that all people are created equal; and, WHEREAS, people of all races and nationalities benefited from Dr. King’s courage, passion, de dication, vision and sacrifice, which continues to serve as an inspiration to all those who fight against inequality and racial and social injustice; and, WHEREAS , it is appropriate that the City of Charlottesville honor Dr. King, a true national hero, an d his lasting and invaluable contributions to this country by naming a public building in his memory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the Council strongly endorses and supports the renaming of th e Charlottesville Performing Arts Center as The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center of Charlottesville. PUBLIC HEARING : CITY COUNCIL'S PROPOSED FY 04/05 BUDGET Mr. O'Connell reviewed his budget proposal and said the lack of a diverse t ax base puts pressure on real estate taxes. He said his proposal was an effort to maintain quality services. Large increased costs include landfill cleanup, jail and juvenile detention center, and education. He said the bulk of the budget is about emplo yees. A 12% fund balance account is maintained, funding for the capital budget is included, a 3% pay for performance increase and market adjustments; increased benefit costs, increased tax relief and reorganization. Tax and user fees are proposed for cig arettes, E - 911, trash fee, building permits, police fees, gas and electric utility fees for commercial and are the sources of money needed to finance the budget.