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12 house on the property. He said the proposal is to give Habitat the property and they will build two houses. He said it is also proposed that the City be a sponsor of a house, with City employees being allowed to build it during work hours. He said a second proposal, which is not ready for Council to approve except conceptually, is to subdivide 608 Ridge Street and give the rear portion to Habitat to provide for the Police Foundation to house a police officer. Mr. Huja said the proposal is an excellent idea and he hopes the quality of the house is something we can be proud of. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Brown said it is a great innovative idea to have the City sponsor the Habitat house, and should include current and former Councilors. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2210 NORTH BERKSHIRE ROAD TO GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE : CONVEYING WETLANDS EASEMENT NEAR MOORE’S CREEK TO RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY Ms. Francesca Fornari, Assistant City Attorney, said that Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has requested a wetlands easement from the City, and has requested that the second reading of the ordinance be waived. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Taliaferro moved the ordinance and Dr. Brown seconded the motion. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the second reading of the ordinance was waived by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. The ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOCATED NEAR FRANKLIN STREET AND MOORE’S CREEK, TO THE RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY WATER TO A WETLANDS AREA” was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. PUBLIC HEARING/APPROPRIATION : $1,835,893 – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT – CITY AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS – BOND FUNDED WITH REPAYMENT FROM SUBSEQUENT ENERGY SAVINGS Mr. Lance Stewart, Facilities Maintenance Manager, said that the contract will pay for itself in nine years. He said the Finance Department has recommended that the contract be funded with bonds. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Huja said this is a good effort and will set a good example. On motion by Mr. Huja seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the appropriation of $1,835,893 for Energy Performance Contract for City and School Buildings was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.