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164 Ms. Slaughter stated that she would like to see the Task Force and facilitator look at ways economic development issues could be worked on regionally. Ms. Daugherty thanked businesses who contributed toward the effort. REQUEST: DRIVE AMERICAN RED CROSS - DONATION OF PROPERTY ON ROSE HILL Mr. Robert McKee, Chair of the Central Virginia Red Cross Board of Directors, requested that Council donate the parcel of City property adjacent to the Red Cross property- which is currently encumbered by an easement to the Red Cross. Mr. McKee explained that if Council approves the donation of the land then the Red Cross will exchange a small piece of property with another adjacent property owner which will help them provide safer parking for Red Cross vehicles. Ms. Daugherty made a motion to convey the property to the Red Cross with the following stipulations as recommended by Mr. O'Connell: no access be Permitted onto Madison Avenue; the buffer vegetation be retained and supplemented along Madison Avenue; the drainage system/facilities be protected and not encroached upon; and the drainage easement be recorded as required by Public Works. Mr. Toscano raised some concerns that a private individual would benefit as a result of the land conveyance and Ms. Slaughter questioned whether the issue should go before the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Mr. McKee noted that the matter would go before the Planning Commission for site plan review and Mr. Jim McVay, a member of the Red Cross Board, stressed that while the land exchange would provide a benefit to the adjacent property owner, the land that would be exchanged is vital to be able to provide secure parking for the Red Cross vehicles. Ms. Daugherty's motiOn to convey the property with stipulations was seconded by Mr. Toscano and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION: CDBG REPROGRAMMING Ms. Neli Coleman, Grants Administrator in the Department of Community Development, reviewed the programs recommended for funding: 9th Street sidewalk, Ridge Street parking structures, and the Fifeville tot lot. Ms. Slaughter recommended that more attractive alternatives to the current parking structures be explored and Mr. Hendrix agreed and recommended that Council approve the reprogramming on the condition that Council review design options. Ms. Slaughter made a motion to approve the reprogramming with the proviso that more attractive alternatives for the parking structures be sought and Council review the design. Mr. Toscano seconded the motion and the appropriation was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. RESOLUTION: AMENDMENTS 1993 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLAN Mr. Jim Herndon from the Department of Community Development, reviewed the proposed amendments to the 1993 ADA Transition Plan, containing changes in policy for the para-transit system and an appeals process. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the 1993 Americans with Disabilities Act Plan amendments were unanimously approved.