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!60 Mr. Ray Mishler and Mr. James McVay of the American Red Cross, stated that they appreciated the 8% increase recommended, but were requesting an additional allocation of $20,993 as a result of the reduction in Title XX funding and to provide an increase of 10-11% in home care funds. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, CoUncil unanimously voted to meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters as exempted by Section 2.1~344(a)(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. meeting was adjourned. ~r~sident C~rk~~~ ~ NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday, March 25, 1987 AT 7:00 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Budget work session (agency hearings) Executive session to discuss personnel matters as exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - March 25, 1987 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall, Mr. Towe. Mr. Bob Newman, Director of the Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program, stated that the City has determined that CHIP will be required to submit a bid to contract for rehabilitation services as required by the Procurement Act, but he felt that is an unnecessary administrative burden and that CHIP should be exempted on the basis of being a sole-source provider. Mr. Newman stated that CHIP cannot maintain the present level of renovations given the administrative review costs which are charged by the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (an average of $1200 per renovation). Mr. Newman stated that he felt this fee should be reduced and that the funds should go directly to rehabilitation projects which would enable CHIP to maintain their present level of services. Mr. Newman encouraged Council to consider allowing rehabilitations to be performed on non-profit owner/rental occupied housing and to also allow small, emergency repairs to be performed. Responding to a question from Mr. Towe, Mr. Newman stated that most materials are purchased locally and that some are donated. Mr. Buck requested that staff prepare a report on the administrative fees paid to the Housing Authority. Mr. Barnes questioned where cutbacks would be made should full funding to CHIP not be provided. Mr. Newman stated that the field force and some support staff would be cut back. Mr. Newman noted that many volunteers are currently used from Madison House and church groups to perform the rehabilitations.