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5 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the Charlottesville-Albemarle Health Department is authorized to carry over the sum of $56,863 from Fiscal Year 2008 to use for office space renovation. Approval of this resolution is conditioned upon Albemarle County approval for Health Department retention of surplus funds designated to be returned to Albemarle County (approximately $44,479). ORDINANCE h. : “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENTS UNDER UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO THE RECTOR nd AND VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA” (2 reading) ORDINANCE i. : “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENTS UNDER STADIUM ROAD TO THE RECTOR AND nd VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA” (2 reading) PUBLIC HEARING/APPROPRIATION : FY 2008 YEAR END APPROPRIATIONS Mr. Bernard Wray, Director of Finance, said that there is a $2.1 million balance after recommended appropriations of FY 2008 funds. He said the balance is recommended to be reserved for use with utility costs, fuel and to help balance the current year’s budget, if needed. He suggested that the appropriation be amended to put money for the Farmer’s Market in the CIP for a future move, not operations. Dr. Brown asked for more information about the Hedgerow parking funds. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said she has a question about the total amount of money being appropriated, and said it is too much. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wray said many of the reallocations involve timing issues and the money still has to be spent. He said many are continuing appropriations. Dr. Brown said he shares concern about the recommendations and feels that more should be saved. Mr. Huja said he does not want to discourage savings, but would like to see if more could be put in general savings. Ms. Edwards said she is interested in exploring how more of the appropriations can reflect Council’s priorities. Mr. Norris said most of the appropriations have merit, but he agreed we should look at how they can address Council priorities. He suggested that we have a more in- depth conversation about how to do that. Dr. Brown said the point is if a department saves money, do they get to spend it, or should it be spent more in accordance with Council priorities, or should more be put in reserve. Mr. O’Connell said additional information will be provided before the next meeting. It was agreed that Dr. Brown and Ms. Edwards would meet with the City Manager to future discuss the appropriation prior to the second reading. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Norris, the FY 08 Year End Appropriations were carried over to the next meeting, with the appropriation amended to move City Market funding to the CIP.