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basis, and will necessitate significant revisions to the Substance Abuse Policy adopted by Council in 1987 in order to comply with such federal regulations~ and WHEREAS, the Gas Division has submitted an interim drug testing policy, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, that will satisfy the specific requirements of the DOT regulations until the City's Substance Abuse Policy can be revised to incorporate the DOT regulations for affected Gas Division employees~ now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the attaChed Anti-Drug Program for Gas Division employees is hereby approved for implementation effective immediately, and that the City Attorney and City Manager are directed to revise the City's Substance Abuse Policy to make the two policies consistent with each other. The procedures for approving changes in the Substance Abuse Policy as set forth in Paragraph 6.0 of Section 100-1 of the CityJs Standard Operating Procedure shall be followed. ORDINANCE: STREET CLOSING A PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE NORTH OF CHERRY Mr. Huja stated that no utilities existed or were planned for the portion of the street requested to be closed and the Planning Commission recommended that the street be closed for the following reasons: 1) No public benefit could be gained by leaving this right-of-way open; and 2) Extension of the street through the CSX property is not the most feasible location for such a connection due to topography and development on the north side of CSX. Mr. Toscano asked what the cost would be to put in a right-of-way and Mr. Huja replied that it was estimated to cost between $6t000 and $10,000 and that a savings of $3,000 will be passed onto the purchaser of the property if the street is closed. Ms. Wa~ers moved the ordinance and Mr. Toscano seconded the motion. Mr. Huja stated that the owner requested that Council waive the second reading of the ordinance because the closing date was scheduled prior to the next Council meeting. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Vandever, Council unanimously voted to waive the second reading of the ordinance. The ordinance entitled 'JAN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF CHESTNUT STREET" was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. Noes: None. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Rev. Edwards noted that the free bus ride program for children eighteen and under was due to end and questioned whether Council was interested in continuing the program. It was agreed that the program would continue through the first weekend in September and the Schools would be consulted regarding continuing the program into the school year. Rev. Edwards requested that Council begin thinking about developing a strategic plan in preparation for the Council