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1SS <br /> <br />decreased S4% since Charter House was established, but that <br />the demand is presently unmet in the holding area. Ms. Butler <br />stated that the owner of the property has applied for CDBG <br />funds to enable expansion by six beds and an extra bathroom. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that he would like staff to look at <br />the request with the City budget and make recommendations. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck recommended that a public hearing be held on <br />the proposed expansion during the budget process to allow <br />neighbors of Charter House to comment. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORT: PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja highlighted the report which had been sent <br />Council in September. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that either 1% of the city's capital <br />budget could be put in an arts fund or 1% of the construction <br />cost of public buildings could he set aside for art. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he would be in favor of setting up <br />an arts fund because it Would encourage the private sector to <br />set aside funds for art in private buildings and it would <br />enhance the quality of the Ci~ty's environment. <br /> <br /> Mrs. Gleason stated that she supported the general concept <br />and would encourage private donations to the public art fund. <br /> <br /> Mr. Barnes stated that he had a conceptual Problem with <br />mandating the expenditure. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck pointed out that future Councils could amend the <br />policy. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja pointed out that the funds could be used as. <br />seed money to draw private donations for specific projects. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wiley stated that Council could make a policy statement <br />as was done with the capital projects fund and that no ordinance <br />would be necessary. <br /> <br /> It was recommended that staff make recommendations regarding <br />the most workable method for the program and that a public hearing <br />be held at the second meeting in January or first meeting in <br />February concerning the proposed program. <br /> <br />APPROPRIATION: $10,000 COPY CENTER LOAN FOR POSTAGE METER AND <br />FOLDING MACHINE (2nd reading) <br /> <br /> The $10,000 appropriation for the Postage meter and <br />folding machine for the Copy Center which was offered at the <br />meeting of December 2nd, was approved by the following vote. <br />Ayes: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. <br />Noes: None. <br /> <br /> BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of <br />Charlot~tesville, that a loan of $10,000 is hereby authorized <br />to be made from the General Fund of the City to the internal <br />service fund known as the Copy Center Fund. Such loan shall <br />bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the unpaid balance <br />and should be repaid in five equal annual installments of <br />principal and interest ($2,373.96 for each installment). The <br />proceeds of this loan are hereby appropriated in the Copy Center <br />Fund to expenditure account 12-21010 for the purchase of a postage <br />meter machine and a folding machine. <br /> <br />APPROPRIATION: $746,812 - INSURANCE <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that Council had been previously made <br />aware of problems concerning obtaining insurance. <br /> <br /> <br />