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86 AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 ROSE HIlL DRIVE" (2nd reading) Mr. Toscano presented the Public Works proclamation to Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works. Ms. Slaughter noted that the public is absolutely dependent upon services provided by the Department of Public Works, but these services are rarely thought about until there is a problem. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF 315 9TH STREET, S.W. TO CHARLOTTESVILLE HOUSING FOUNDATION Mr. Toscano noted that the house located at 315 9th Street, known as the Steppingstone House, had been transferred to Midway Housing to be used as rental property to enable families to save money to purchase a house. Mr. Toscano said he is agreeable to allowing the property to be sold and using the assets to purchase another property for the same purpose, but would not want to see an owner-occupied house purchased and converted to rental. Ms. Karen Lilleleht, President of Midway Housing, explained that the settlement from the Department of Transportation resulting from the 9th/10th Street realignment project will enable Midway Housing to pay off the loan on 315 9th Street and have excess funds to put toward renovation of another property. Ms. Lilleleht said she is willing to have the City require that 1Vfidway Housing not purchase an owner-occupied unit. Ms. Lilleleht noted that the parking at 315 9th Street will be taken for the realignment project, leaving the property unsuitable for housing. Ms. Slaughter recommended that the Planning Commission be informed of the likely change in use of'315 9th Street from residential to commercial. Ms. Vandever said he is concerned with the stipulation in the resolution that the future location of the Steppingstone House be in the City, given the disparity of subsidized housing between the City and Albemarle County. Mr. Vandever said he would prefer to give Midway Housing more flexibility and remove the clause. Responding to a concern expressed by Rev. Edwards about the project serving City residents, Ms. Lilleleht noted that City residents are given first choice of units located in the City. Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, noted that if CDBG funds are used for the Steppingstone House, the property must be located in the City. Mr. Vandever made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the transfer of 3 t 5 9th Street to the Charlottesville Housing Foundation, with the requirement that the future located not be a owner-occupied unit, and with the stipulation removed that the property be located in the City. Ms. Slaughter seconded the motion, and the resolution was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Noes: Ms. Daugherty. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the City hereby approves and authorizes the transfer of property owned by Midway Housing Development Corporation at 315 9th Street, S.W. to the Charlottesville Housing Foundation, pursuant to the deed dated August 20, 1992, from the City to Midway Housing Development Corporation. This Council also approves and authorizes the Charlottesville Housing Foundation to sell the subject property and use the proceeds of the sale to purchase another house located suitable as a Steppingstone Home. It is understood that this program will not displace owner-occupants from that property.