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296 February ltl. 1976 Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Early, to concur in the recommendation as presented by the City Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-38 "Ordinance to appropriate $133,000 from Capital Improvement Fund for capital improvements in the category of Parks and Recreation." The following letter received from b'tunicipal Finance Commission was presented: '~ special meeting of the Municipal Finance Commission was convened February 9, 1976 to consider possible funding alternatives for capital expenditures in the category of recreat which are in addition to those items for which funding had been allocated via the Capital Improvements Budget for 1975-76. In regard to the approximately $133,000 of capital items referred to this Commission by the City Council for a recommended source of funding, the Commission acted by unanimous vote of all members present to recommend a reduction in the category of Urban Transportation to provide the additional funding. Of the total $10,959,855 Capital Budget for 1975-76, $4,746,000 was allocated to the category of Urban Transportation, which includes improvements to streets and highways as well as drainage, curbs and gutters improvements. Because of the proportionately great sum allocated to Urban Transportation for 1975-76, and in view of the large sums provided for that category during the past several years, the Commission members felt that Urban Transportation represented the only reasonable area for reduction. At this juncture a discussion evolved which centered around the fact that the amount of capital improvements which the City can afford is a relatively fixed amount and the expansion of funds allocated to any one category of capital improvements necessarily requires the reduction of another category. Since the allocation Of funds to the respective categories of the Capital Budget was previously approved by the City Council, and since it now appears that it is the City Council's desire to increase the funding of the recreation category, this Commission respectfully requests direction from the City Council. In order for the Commission to successfully serve the desires of the City Council, it is requested that we be advised if the City Council has adopted a new position in policy which lends greater emphasis to the capital needs of the recreation category. This direction is essential to our deliberation of the Capital Budget for the impending fiscal year. The Commission also discussed alternatives for funding the purchase of land for open space for recreation uses. The Commission was cognizant of the Parks and Recreation Commissi reCOmmendation against the purchase of land for open space. The Municipal Finance Commission recommended, by unanimous vote, that the category of Urban Transportation be reduced to provide the source of funds for such land purchase if the City Council decides to purchase any land. It is to be emphasized that the Commission did not act to recommend the land purchase, but only to indicate a recommended source of funding should such a purchase be made." Richard D. Mattox, 206 Snead Fairway, representing Olive Branch Littlc League, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Billy E. Johnson, 415 Cabot Street, representing Hi-Landers Little League, spoke in favor. Burrell R. Johnson, 1156 Melvin Drive, tennis patron, spoke in favor. On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $133,000 FROM Tile CAPITAL IMPROV~ENT FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CATEGORY OF PARKS AND RECREA~ION." The following reports from the City Manager were presented: 76-48 "Consideratinn of an. ordinance on first reading to appropriate $31,500 from the Capital Improvement Fund for emergency repairs performed on the West Norfolk Bridge. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds to pay for the emergency repairs made to the West Norfolk Bridge due to collapse and failure of the support for the opening mechanism. This appropriation will be covered from the balance left in the Capital Improvmen Fund that ~as allocated to the removal and repair of bridges. The total cost of the repairs was $37,516. However, reduction of the original contract for some of the repairs reduced the necessary requirement to $31,500. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was approvec on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $31,500 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROV~qENT FUND FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE WEST NORBOLK BRIDGE." 76-49 - "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $26,648 in the Capital Improvement Fund for Olde Towne Conservation Project, Park and Parking Lot. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the construction of the 32~space parking lot and adjoining park adjacent to the Citizens Trust Building on Glasgow Street. The funds in this appropriation represent rent payable at the commencement of the lease in advance by Citizens Trust at the rate of $8 per space per month for the next 10 years. Four parking spaces will be made available to the residents of the 4 townhouses fronting on the east side of the 400 block of Crawford Street. The City Manager recommends adoption on ~on n's