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239 Grant funds. Mr. Brown said that the problem has been that there are multiple owners scattered throughout the country, and in order to get a clear fee simple title, the property must be condemned. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, Council authorized the condemnation of 776 Ridge Street by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Cox. WHEREAS, the City plans to construct sidewalk improvements at the intersection of Ridge Street and Hartman's Mill Road, and also to construct certain other improvements to improve drainage along these two streets; and WHEREAS, to complete the proposed improvements it is necessary for the City to acquire additional right-of-way, consisting of approximately 37 square feet of land, more or less, as well as temporary construction and slope easements (together, hereinafter such land and temporary easements are referred to as the "Property") from the owner or owners of the parcel of land designated as City Tax Map 25, Parcel 90 ("Land"); and WHEREAS, the City has located one person who is believed to hold a majority legal interest in the Land; however, the identity or whereabouts of other persons who may hold an interest in the Land is unknown, and therefore the person identified as a majority- interest owner may be unable to convey valid title to the Property; and WItEREAS, in order for the City to acquire valid title to the Property which is to be acquired as additional right-of-way, the City would need to exercise the power of eminent domain as authorized by the Code of Virginia and the Charter of the City of Charlottesville; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the Mayor and Council approve of the sidewalk and drainage improvements to be made at comer of Ridge Street and Hartman's Milt Road for public use and benefit, and the Mayor and Council hereby find and declare that acquisition ofthe Property is necessary for public purposes; therefore, the Mayor and Council hereby direct the acquisition of the Property by condemnation or other means; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney or his Deputy is hereby authorized to institute eminent domain proceedings (including those authorized under Title 15.2, Article 3 and Title 33.1, Article 7 of the Code of Virginia) and to take ail other actions necessary for the acquisition of the Property, and the City Attorney or his Deputy is further authorized to execute, issue and file all such instruments as may be necessary for or in connection with any condenmation proceedings or other means of acquisition of the Property, including, without limitation, issuance ora certificate in lieu of payment as described within sections 15.2-1904, 33.1-121 and 33.1-122 of the Code of Virginia. ORDINANCE: ~ZON1NG OF MULTIPLE PROPERTiES Mr. O'Connelt said that the rezoning of multiple properties throughout the City is being proposed as a result of a comprehensive review of the land use plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Ron Higgins reviewed the map of proposed changes, and explained that 170 properties were originally recommended for rezoning, but several were pulled by the Planning Commission for further study. Mr. Higgins said that the changes are essentially residential downzonings. Mr. Caravati asked if questions raised about rezonings on 2n~ Street, N.E., Dice Street and 5th Street have been resolve& Mr. Higgins said that that townhouses on 2nd Street could not be rebuilt if more than 50% of the total structure was destroyed which LC feels is unlikely due to the