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479 Mr. Tom Jones, a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club, said they are in the midst of planning and fund raising for their new building. He said Smith Center is located in an area of greatest need for after school programs. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Brown said he recently attended a Delta Dental and Boys and Girls Club event, and efforts are being made to assure that kids go to the dental center. He said the Boys and Girls Club is doing an outstanding job. Mr. Lynch said the Boys and Girls Club is serving the locational and age demographic need, and is a great asset right next to the middle school. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the Resolution Renewing the Lease for Smith Center with the Boys and Girls Club was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the following document, in form approved by the City Attorney: Lease Agreement between the City of Charlottesville and the Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle, dated December 1, 2005, for lease of the property at the Smith Recreation Center on Cherry Avenue PRESENTATION: BUDGET GUIDELINES AND FINANCIAL TRENDS Ms. Leslie Beauregard, Budget Manager, said this is intended to be a very preliminary budget discussion. She presented budget assumptions, financial forecasts for 2007 - 2011, proposed budget guidelines, and the proposed budget calendar. She noted that the first quarterly report of the fiscal year has been sent to Council. Mr. Schilling said that in reviewing some historical information, there needs to be some understanding of the reliability of financial forecasts. He noted that last year there were significant differences within a three month time period. He said he is not sure why things are moving so much in such a short period of time. He said the forecasts are likely to be inaccurate. Mr. Lynch said that he would like to add a budget guideline of setting a target for the real rate of real tax increase of no more than 6%, which is the amount the budget grew last year. He said other revenues seem to be coming up this year, and he would like to keep an overall budget increase of 6%. He said we will need to do something with retirement and health care to hit that target. He said the cost of fuel will also be a big cost. He also suggested that Council strongly consider changing the assessment method for automobiles to use the trade in value. Mr. Caravati said we need to think about the regressive nature of changing the valuation method. He said he is intrigued by the idea, but is worried about its regressive nature. Mr. Lynch said the cut off value could be changed. Ms. Rosalyn Collins from the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue, said that if the value is less than $1,000 and if the owner qualifies for personal property tax relief, they will pay nothing. Mr. Lynch said the cut off could be increased to $2,000 to make it a more progressive tax. Mr. Lee Richards, Commissioner of Revenue, said that if Council wants to change the valuation method it needs to be done prior to January 1st.