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TUESDAY JUNE 22, 1982 directed toward the cost-effective utilization of all funds available within each localtiy for long-term care services, beginning July 1, 1983. Council unanimously scheduled for adoption at its forthcoming July 13th meeting an ordinance (as introduced) which will revise the current ordinance granting certain real estate tax exemptions (i.e., tax relief for the elderly and/or handicapped) and is to include a recent amendment to Section 58-760.1 of the CODE OF VIRGINIA by the Virginia General Assembly's enactment of Senate Bill No. 325. Council unanimously adopted the following resolution in opposition to proposed federal legislation which, if enacted by the U. S. Congress, will deregulate cable TV services and operations and/or preempt local authority in the franchising of such services and operations: WHEREAS, cable television is a growing industry with increasing impact on the educational and entertainment interests of the citizens of Martinsville; and WHEREAS, the City Council has, since the inception of the cable television system in this community, exercised prudent and effective regulatory oversight of this vital pubic service; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Congress is now considering various proposed pieces of legislation to deregulate most cable services and to preempt state and local authority over such operations; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, that: 1. Local governments should retain broad franchising powers to include, at a minimum, the following: (a) authority to grant and revoke franchises, including the right to establish ownership restrictions and qualifications; (b) authority to establish minimum service requirements, including system capacity and unlimited access requirements; (c) authority to regulate rates for basic services (and to determine the definition of basic through the franchise process);