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November 12, 2002 Triad NC region to accommodate existing and future demands, and; third, the opportunity to share in the economic prosperity of the region and its neighbors by improving the quality of the region's major routes; and WH£REAS, City of Martinsville officials believe that a good highway system is vital to the mutual benefit of all the citizens of the City of Martinsville and south central Virginia', and WHE:REAS, the construction of a multi-lane connector from NC 68 to US 220 and the widening of US 220 to NC 68 in Rockingham County will greatly improve northern accessibility to the Federal Express hub and Piedmont Triad International Airport; and WHE-'REAS, this route also helps to establish the 1-73 corridor, which will serve the City of Martinsville; and WHE-'RFAS, the 1-73 highway will be of significant economic benefit to the City of Martinsville, Henry County and Rockingham County by opening the region to greater markets for passengers and commerce; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled November 12, 2002, that it does hereby endorse and recommend to the North Carolina Department of Transportation the published priorities for inclusion in the upcoming Transportation Improvement Program. Council considered a request by the Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services for additional funding in the FY03 budget. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., City Manager, stated that he supports the request. Joyce Grogan, Social Services Director, stated that she would be asking Henry County for additional funding, as both funds have been spent earlier than projected. Council Member Cobbe encouraged Mrs. Grogan to research other organizations for financial support. Council Member Ferrill moved to appropriate $4,500 into Revenue line 14603938 462101 - Contribution from Fund Balance for expenditure in 14565340 509195 - Customer Assistance, with the understanding that the Department may return to request additional funding; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4 - 1; Yeas (4) - Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (1) - Cobbe.