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7 Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, expressed concern about the procedure and said there is little information available. He said expertise w ill be needed and this could place a burden on staff. He said it does not bode well for high quality products. He suggested that Council think about doing this for next year. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lynch said he understands that VDOT wants the equivalent of a letter of intent. He said he agrees with Mr. Schilling that the resolution implies that we are closer than we are to a final agreement. He said he also agrees with Mr. Kleeman that there are a lot of unknowns. He said it is not clear we can reprogram the allocation, and if we cannot, he does not see much benefit. Mr. Caravati said he thinks the language in the resolution is clear and it is clear that Council will have to vote on an agreement. He said he will support the resolution. He said one negative impact is politics. He said we will learn over the year how it will apply to us. Mr. Caravati said he will accept language amendments if others would like to do so. Ms. Richards suggested that "said agreement to be subject to approval by Council" be added to the resolution. Mr. Lynch suggested that the first paragraph read "Council expresses its intent to exercise the option." Mr. Schilling asked if Mr. Lynch will also support changing the second paragraph as suggested by Ms. Richards, and Mr. Lynch said yes. Ms. Richards said she will support the resolution with one proviso, that Ms. Kelley check with VDOT legal staff to make sure the language in the resolution is adequate. Ms. Kelley s aid the language changes are consistent with letters used by at least one other locality. Mr. Caravati asked that a copy of the legislation be sent to him. Mr. Lynch made a motion to approve the resolution as amended, and Ms. Richards seconded the moti on. The resolution was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. WHEREAS, the 2003 General Assembly enacted Virginia Code §33.1 - 23.3(D), allowing a city to take over the responsib ility for its transportation project construction program upon the provision of notice to the Commonwealth Transportation Board prior st to July 1 for implementation the following year; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires to exercise the option afforde d by §33.1 - 23.3(D); and WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville is a locality to which funds are apportioned pursuant to §33.1 - 23.3; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: (1)THAT the City Council hereby exercises the option afforded by §33.1 - 23(D) to take over the responsibility for its construction program and hereby directs the Director of Public Works to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commonwealth Transportation Board prior to July 1, 2004; and (2)THAT the City Council hereby authori zes the City Manager to enter into any written agreements required by the Commonwealth Transportation Board or Commissioner to give effect to the matters which are the subject of this resolution.