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21 <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano made a motion to approve the agreement with Albemarle County, <br />the University of Virginia and the Airport Authority and the contract with Motorola, and <br />Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. <br /> <br /> Ms. Peacock asked that the motion be clarified, noting that it is not clear at this <br />time whether the County will be the one to enter into a contract with Motorola or whether <br />there will be separate contracts. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said that the intent oftheresolution is that if Council is in <br />agreement with the approach then staff has the authority to sign the agreements and <br />contracts. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said he would like to have more discussion on how the system is <br />f'manced and would like to enter into a discussion with Fluvanna and Greene Counties. <br /> <br /> Ivlr. O'Connell said that Fluvanna and Greene Counties are not interested in <br />joining the system at this time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said he thinks the contract should come back to Council for <br />approval, therefore he will vote against the motion. Mr. Caravati said he feels staff should <br />be empowered to negotiate. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch said perhaps the matter should be tabled for awhile. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said that the cost sharing piece will not change, and noted that it is <br />the same as was approved by Council a year ago. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said he has concerns about the cost sharing agreement because the <br />majority of the cost is providing coverage geographically and we are a pretty small <br />fraction of that. <br /> <br /> Ms. Peacock said that the Fire Department needs to have coverage extending into <br />the County. Ms. Peacock said that covering just the City and University of Virginia was <br />studied and it was determined that the cost would be more to do that. Ms. Peacock said <br />she thinks the formula is fair, with the City only paying 31%. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said he would be helpful to know what it now costs to maintain the <br />current system. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano withdrew his initial motion and substituted the following: That the <br />City participate in the acquisition and implementation of an 800 MHz radio system for <br />public safety and public service communications, and that the City Manager and staffbe <br />authorized to enter into contract negotiations to acquire the system from Motorola <br />Corporation, and to enter into the cost sharing agreement, as proposed by staff, with <br />Albemarle County, the University of Virginia, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport <br />Authority. Mr. Toscano noted that the motion does not include the requirement that the <br />contract come back to Council for approval. Ms. Richards seconded the motion and it <br />was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. <br />Noes: Mr. Caravati and Mr. Cox. <br /> <br />REPORT/ORDINANCE: PARKING FINES <br /> <br /> Mr. Aubrey Watts, Director of Economic Development, said that the Water Street <br />garage expansion is underway, new parking spaces have been added, and others are being <br />explored. Staffis looking m financing of parking and establishing a parking fund. In <br />addition, parking zones, giving priority to residential and retail, are being explored. Mr. <br />Watts said that an impact analysis on sites needs to be done. Establishing a parking <br />committee is also being considered. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell explained that Councilors had requested that the parking ordinance <br />that was recently approved be amended to extend the late fee to four days, and he is <br />recommending that the effective date be moved to May 1. <br /> <br /> <br />