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54 Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Mr. Brown said renewal will be by mutual agreement. Ms. Hamilton asked how we assess whether the required work is properly done, and Mr. Mike Svetz, Director of Parks and Recreation, said there Albemarle County is the primary maintainer of the Park and they have staff in the Park who oversee the work. Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch, Mr. Svetz said that the residence is isolated and rural property usually assesses for less. Responding to question from Mr. Schilling, Mr. Brown said that the fair market rent is decided by Albemarle County and the house is 1590 square feet. Mr. Caravati asked how many softball games are held at the Park each year, noting that this affects quiet enjoyment of the house. Mr. Svetz said that there are between 2,000 and 3,000 games played a year at Towe Park. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the Resolution Authorizing the Lease for the Towe Park Tenant House 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, after a public hearing held in accordance with Virginia Code §15.2-1800(B), that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City the following document, in form approved by the City Attorney: Lease between Dawn and Tully Wright (Tenant) and the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle (Lessor) for the lease of property known as the Towe Park tenant house. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : AUTHORIZING SHORT-TERM LEASE OF 1545 AVON STREET TO UNIVERSAL PICTURES Mr. Chris Engel, Economic Development, explained that Universal Pictures is preparing to shoot a major motion picture in the Charlottesville area. He said the Office of Economic Development has assisted with finding office space, a casting location and warehouse space. He said this lease will generate a small amount of revenue for the City and will help Universal Pictures. The lease is proposed to be for four months, with an option for one additional month. He said no activity is expected on the building until after the lease has ended. Mr. Andy Edmunds, Virginia Film Office, said that this will bring money into the area. He said this is a very competitive business and many states offer incentives. He said is a common practice to provide space for free. He said this will affect all parts of the economy, and he thanked the City for its help. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, asked where the building is located and if it will affect City residents. Dr. Brown noted that the property is in the County. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.