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<br /> Mr. Schilling made a motion to approve the changes to the Neighborhood
<br />Drainage program, with the lien language added, and Mr. Lynch seconded the motion.
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<br /> Mr. Caravati made a motion to amend the motion to keep the special assistance
<br />program at a reduced portion of 10%, and Mr. Lynch seconded the motion to amend.
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<br /> The amendment to the motion was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr.
<br />Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling.
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<br /> The changes to the Neighborhood Drainage Program, as amended, were approved
<br />by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes:
<br />Mr. Schilling.
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<br />RESOL[ITION/APPROPRIATION: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
<br />PURCHASE OF HEDGEROW PROPERTIES
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<br /> Ms. Linda Peacock, Assistant City Manager, explained that the proposal is for the
<br />City and Albemarle County to acquire four pieces of property to meet needs associated
<br />with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court renovation. Ms. Peacock said that the
<br />Court will be relocated to the Levy Opera building during renovation. The cost is
<br />proposed to be split 50/50 with Albemarle County, and the City's portion will be largely
<br />funded by an upcoming bond issue. The cost to remove the property from the tax rolls is
<br />$42,406, and revenue from rent is expected to be $146,000. Ms. Peacock said that the
<br />City will be credited for the tax loss by agreement with Albemarle County. She asked
<br />that Council approve the resolution and appropriation.
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<br /> Mr. Caravati asked if time is of the essence, and Mr. Brown said that the seller
<br />has given the City until July 20th to approve the purchase or the contract will be
<br />withdrawn.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the Resolution Authorizing
<br />the Contract for Purchase of the Hedgerow Properties was approved by the following
<br />vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes:
<br />None.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City wishes to acquire, in conjunction with Albemarle County,
<br />Parcels 108, 109, 111 and 159 of City Tax Map 53 from Hedgerow Corporation; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City, the County, and Hedgerow Corporation have agreed to a
<br />purchase price of $5,375,000 for all four parcels; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City and Albemarle County have agreed that the costs of
<br />acquisition of the properties shall be shared equally, including the purchase price and any
<br />closing costs; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City and County have entered into an Intergovernmental
<br />Agreement defining the rights and responsibilities of each respective jurisdiction;
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council specifically
<br />authorizes the City Manager to execute the final agreement for the purchase of Parcels
<br />108, 109, 111 and 159 of City Tax Map 53 on behalf of the City of Charlottesville.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the appropriation for the
<br />purchase of the Hedgerow Properties was offered and carried over to the next meeting for
<br />consideration.
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<br />ORDINANCE: REZONING COMMERCE STREET AND 6TM STREET TO PUD
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<br /> Ms. Scala said that the request is for an addition to the existing dwelling and five
<br />additional units. Ms. Scala said that proffers include a donation of $2,880 to public
<br />spaces in the neighborhood in lieu of the 15% open space requirement. Ms. Scala said
<br />that concerns about the proposal included traffic, parking, impact on the Funeral Home,
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