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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Council Chambers - Municipal Building Tuesday, January 13, 2004 Invocation - Mayor M. Gene Teague Pledge to the American flag I. Consider approval, on first reading, of Ordinance No. 2004-1 amending Ordinance dated December 10, 1974, Section 21-1 Tax Year and tax rates. (See Enclosure # 1) ': II. Consider approval, on first reading, of Ordinance No. 2004-2 adding Sections 21-8.1 and 21-8.2 to Chapter 21 Taxation of the City Code. (See Enclosure #2) III. Consider approval, on f~rst reading of Ordinance No. 2004-3 adding paragraph (d) to Section 21-85 of Chapter 21 Taxation of the City Code. (See Enclosure #3) IV. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent for the City to participate in a regional hazard mitigation plan. (See Enclosure #4) COMMENTS: In order to maintain eligibility for Federal pre and post disaster mitigation grants after November 1, 2004, political subdivisions of the Commonwealth are required to develop and implement local or regional hazard mitigation plans. Martinsville is joining with Henry County, Danville and Pittsylvania County to develop a regional plan through the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. Virginia Department of Emergency Management is providing ninety-five percent (95%) of the funding and the City's portion will be 8370.00. V. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute documents relating to the submission of an application for a USDA rural development grant for an economic development revolving loan program. (See Enclosure #5) VI. Introduction of representative from The Mercer Group and hear public comment on the qualifications that should be considered in hiring the next City Manager.