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April 27, 2004 benefits. Reporting responsibility of these employees will be assigned to the Coalition and the structure it deems necessary. 4. 2005 Budget will be raised to $340,000. 5. The City's current payments to MURA ($30,000), West Piedmont Business Incubator ($20,000), and Longwood Development ($10,000) Center will be given to the Coalition. The Coalition is free to use these funds any way it deems necessary. Council considered business from the floor. Mel Cartright, of 1406 Whittle Road, inquired regarding the City Manager search. Mayor Teague replied that a private firm was hired for the process. From over 100 applications received, the firm narrowed the field to fifteen, and Council selected five to interview. It is Council's intent to involve the Council Members-elect following the election. Mark Stroud, of 1204 Oakgrove Avenue, commended Mr. Bartlett on his budget efforts and encouraged Council to "tread lightly with the fire and police budgets." Council Member Ferrill moved to approve the following Consent Agenda item; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Cobbe, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None: A.Accept and appropriate into the General Fund for the FY04 budget the following: . ' 1. $2,098 in Revenue into 01101918 443152 - State Grants/Fire Training Mini-Grant for Expenditure in 01321102 505500- Fire Department/Fire Training Vice Mayor Roop encouraged everyone to vote in the Council elections on Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Mayor Teague announced the March of Dimes Walk for Saturday, May 1,2004, at the Martinsville Speedway. Council considered the need to meet in Closed Session. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon motion