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March 13,2007 Mr. Keith Holland City of Galax 111 East Grayson St. Galax, VA 24333 Dear Mr. Holland: During its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2007, Martinsville City Council, acting in its capacity as the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, considered your request and acted as follows. This letter is an indication of the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority's commitment to assist the City of Galax in the implementation of a Conservation Plan for a legally designated area in Downtown Galax. In accordance with Title 36 of the Code of Virginia, the Authority would require authorization by resolution to exercise its powers within the jurisdiction of City of Galax. It is the Authority's understanding that actual administration of the Conservation Plan activities would be carried out by the City of Galax staff as well as consultants and other professionals procured by the City. The Authority has been informed that the central and southern portions of Downtown Galax have been designated as the primary target area for the conservation program. Specific program activities, including property acquisition and disposition, will be subject to approval of a final Conservation Plan by the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Galax City Council. Based on discussions with representatives of the City, it is anticipated that the Downtown Galax Conservation Plan will be initiated over the next twenty-four (24) months, pending availability of funding through the Virginia Community Development Block Grant (VCDBG) program. The Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority looks forward to the opportunity of working with the City of Galax in addressing the conservation needs of its downtown commercial area. Sincerely, Kimble Reynolds, Jr., Chairman Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority