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STAFF REPORT: BUCK MOUNTAIN CREEK PROJECT November IS, 1982, to continue the temporary program located on Pantops Mountain until the new site is available and to authorize Region Ten Community Services Board to act as a fiscal agent to continue the operation of the temporary shelter. Mr. Buck asked Mr. Jim Peterson, Executive Director of Region Ten Community Services Board, if his organization would be willing to accept responsibility of operation of the temporary shelter until November 25, 1982. Mr. Peterson responded, saying that Region Ten has not been involved in the administration of the program at the temporary shelter. He stated that the present site does not meet basic health and fire safety standards and that it would have to 'be made suitable and meet the required standards before Region Ten would undertake the administration of the program. Dr. Hall commented on the costs involved in making improvements to the temporary site and also on the method of transportation used by the parti- cipants in the program (hazardous walking conditions). He also stated that if the site is located too far from the downtown area, the residents of the shelter will not be able to return to the site, but remain on the Downtown Mall. Mr. Conover stated that the Pantops site would be a terrible location that would have an overall negative impact on the community. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, the following appro- priation was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $1,200 is hereby appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to expenditure account 01-42190 as a donation to Offender Aid and Restoration, Inc. for use in operating a shelter for homeless alcoholics. ~ Mrs. Gleason stated that she would like more information on the Market Street site that is for sale. Gary O'Connell gave a brief overview of information previously submitted to Council. Mayor Buck, Gerry Fisher, Chairman of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, and William K. Norris, Watershed Management Official, engaged in a discussion. Mr. Norris outlined the Board of Supervisors' recommenda- tions as follows: 1) Accept the recommendation of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors that Buck Mountain Creek be selected as a future raw water supply source and that a dam be built at the appropriate time at Site C which is identified in a study by Camp, Dresser, and McKee, dated June, 1982 entitled "Buck Mountain Feasibility Study, Phase III Final Reoort, Subsurface Investigation Site C." 2) A minimum buffer zone of 300 horizontal feet measured from the normal pool level to be purchased using the fee simple method. 3) A 100 foot buffer zone on either side of tributary stream to be acquired by easement. 4) In-stream sedimentation ponds to be placed on the four major tri- butaries including Burruss Branch, Piney Creek, Buck Mountain Creek and Elk Run, as needed. S) This project shall be financed by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority in accordance with provisions contained in the Four-Party Agreement. On motion by Dr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Conover, Council agreed to concur