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Ms. Lisa Kelley, Assistant City Attorney, said that the ordinance must be changed
<br />to comply with state law, The tax will now be based on the mount of consumption.
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<br /> Mr. Lee Richards, Commissioner of Revenue, said that BPOL taxes will be
<br />eliminated by the end of the year, and the consumption tax will replace it.
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<br /> Responding to a question bom Mr. Lynch, Ms. Peacock said that the tax will be
<br />collected by each utility.
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<br /> The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing
<br />was closed.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the ordinance entitled "AN
<br />ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTIONS 14-2 AND 14-21, OF
<br />CHAPTER 14, AND SECTIONS 30-221,30-222, 30-223, AND 30-227 OF ARTICLE
<br />VIII, CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITy OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990,
<br />AS AMENDED, RELAT1NG TO ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITY DEREGULATION"
<br />was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.
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<br />?!JB. L!C .gEARING: CONSOLIDATED PLAN- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
<br />BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL
<br />(HOME) FUNDS FOR FY 01-02
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<br /> Ms. Missy Naylor, Planner in the Department of Neighborhood Planning and
<br />Development Services, explained that staff is asking for guidance regarding next year's
<br />CDBG and HOME funds. Ms, Naylor said that the Ridge Street neighborhood is
<br />proposed for its third year as a priority neighborhood, administrative funds are proposed
<br />to remain the same, and social funding is recommended to remain no greater than 15%.
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<br /> The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing
<br />was closed.
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<br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Ms. Claudette Grant, Planner in
<br />Neighborhood Services, said that projects in Ridge Street have not begun, and staff is in
<br />the process of bid negotiations.
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<br /> Mr, Lynch said he would tike to see funds spent on homeowner assistance for first
<br />time homeowners and workforce development.
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<br />Mr. Cox concurred that the housing component is a critical piece.
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<br /> Ms. Richards agreed, and made a motion to a accept staffs recommendation, and
<br />to include the priorities of housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, and
<br />workforce development. Mr. Cox seconded the motion and it was approved by the
<br />following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, lVh~. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano.
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<br />PUB.LIC HEARING: VACATING EASEMENTS ON LYMAN STREET
<br />ORDINANCE
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<br /> Mr. Gouldman explained that the property, owned by INOVA, has old City
<br />easements that are no longer needed, and due to refinancing, INOVA has requested that
<br />the easements be vacated.
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<br /> The public hearing was opev~xt, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing
<br />was closed.
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<br /> Mr. Lynch said he supports giving up the easements, but said he would tike to
<br />discuss adding a vehicular or pedestrian easement on the property which he feels would
<br />enhance the CSX property.
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<br />Mr. Cox said he could support that proposal.
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