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December 12, 2000 28 i opportunities, wildlife habitat awareness, and marketing opportunities; and WHEREAS, the initial planning process for the project is being funded by DGIF funds, and subsequently anticipated to be funded in part by TEA-21 enhancement funds, for the development of the Birding Trail; and WHEREAS, site enhancement would generally include signage, gateway wildlife gardens, roadside pull-offs, and boardwalks/lookouts; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled December 12, 2000: 1. that is supports the efforts of the Virginia 'Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, in their efforts to obtain TEA-21 funding for the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail; and 2. that it directs the City of Martinsville staff to submit site nominations to DGIF for inclusion in the proposed Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail. Council considered authorizing the Administration to submit final documents to the Virginia Department of Transportation for construction of the Uptown Rail Trail and Welcome Center. Chris Whitlow, Economic Development Specialist, stated, "The documents are 95 percent complete. We began clearing the trail last month with the help of Lois Christensen and inmates from the Sheriffs Office. This labor goes toward the City's in-kind donation." Council Member Roop moved for the Administration to submit such documents; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferri!l, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None. , ~ Council Member R0op moved to, adopt the foi!owing Consent Agenda items; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None: A. Set a Public Hearing for January 9, 2001, on a request by the City of Martinsville to abandon a 20-foot roadway lying on the east side of Brookdale Street near the intersection of Sprucedale Street.