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50 WHEREAS, the Commission provides a valuable link between state and local government; and WHEREAS, the budget amendment before the Senate Finance Committee and the House Appropriations Committee will increase the state funding for planning districts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Charlottesville supports increased funding for planning district commissionto continue the partnership of state and local funding of the commissions, so long as it does not require a local match or change the local contribution. APPROPRIATION: $194,380 - COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Mr. O'Connell explained that this is a supplemental appropriation. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Mr. O'Connell said that the State car tax rebate is driving the need for the computer system, but there is also a need to address Year 2000 issues. Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Ms. Peacock said that the City collects the car tax and the State reimburses the City and individuals. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Ms. Peacock said that it has been known that this system was needed for approximately 6 months. Ms. Peacock added that the City has been out to bid twice. Mr. O'Connell said that he will send Council more information on the appropriation prior to the second reading. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the $194,380 appropriation for the computer system for compliance with the Personal Property Tax Relief Act was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. It was noted that the appropriation was offered begrudgingly because of the burden placed on localities by State action. Ms. Daugherty asked Councilors to submit any questions in advance to staff for the development process work session scheduled for February 16. Ms. Daugherty asked that the consent agenda be placed at the beginning of the February 16th agenda. Ms. Richards said that the vendor issue has been before the downtown property owners group for some time. Ms. Richards said that an ordinance which would set up a lottery for limited locations has been discussed. Mr. Toscano agreed that the property owners would like Council to set up a process to consider the issue further. Mr. Cox said it sounds like the BAR is willing to host the meeting and to allow public comment. Mr. Caravati said he does not feel that all the vendor issues are appropriate for the BAR. b/Ir. Toscano said he thinks the City should try to do something and recommended that staff recommend a process to Council. Ms. Richards said that perhaps Council should decide what kinds of environment it would like to see downtown. It was agreed that staffwould recommend a process to Council by April.