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138 fiscal agent. Mr. Cox said that the state does not fully allocate their funds at the beginning of the year, but because of the City’s new financial system, the funds need to be appropriated now. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the appropriation of $2,190,733 for the Comprehensive Services Act Supplement was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : LEASE RENEWAL TO H & R BLOCK (207 SOUTH FIRST STREET) Mr. Aubrey Watts, Director of Economic Development, said that the request is to renew the lease at 207 South First Street to H & R Block on a month to month basis for $3,190 per month, with a 60 day notice termination clause. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the Resolution Renewing the Lease to H & R Block of 207 South First Street 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: Letter Agreement between the City of Charlottesville and H & R Block Eastern Tax Services, Inc. dated April 11, 2006, evidencing the month-to- month lease arrangement of City-owned property at 207 South Street PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : LEASE OF DOWNTOWN KIOSK Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, said that a selection committee received six proposals for use of the kiosk, and it is recommended that the lease be granted to the partnership of Betty Jo Dominick and six realtors. The proposal is to have a flower stand and display real estate brochures and tourist information at $1,950 per year, with the requirement that they be responsible for any painting or repair. Mr. Caravati said he has a business relationship with one of the proposed tenants, but he believes he can vote impartially on the matter. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Hamilton moved the resolution approving the Lease of the Downtown Kiosk and Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. Mr. Lynch said he is a little concerned about the rent because it is more than what we get from vendors. He said he hopes this vendor will be more successful than previous ones, and if they are successful we should re-evaluate the rent. Responding to a question from Mr. Schilling, Mr. Brown said that the three one- year renewals will be based on fair market adjustment increases. Mr. Schilling asked what about the process for renewal. Mr. Brown said it is renewable by the City Manager because Council had previously requested that this type of lease renewals not come back to them.