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Memorandum of Understanding: The Martinsville City Council and the Henry County Board of Supervisors share the notion that working cooperatively to address our needs, particularly in the catastrophic economic times in which we find ourselves, is the best and most cost-effective way to govern. City Council and the Board of Supervisors also understand that what benefits one community benefits the entire community. In addition, City Council, the Department of Social Services, and the Board of Supervisors understand that many people in our community are in need of assistance, and it is the responsibility of those who provide that assistance to do so with dignity and fairness to all parties. Finally, Council and the Supervisors embrace and support the philosophy that, while we have our differences on issues, everyone has the same goal - accomplishing what is best for ALL our citizens. Therefore, the City of Martinsville and the County of Henry agree to the following: 1) The County of Henry agrees to convert the balance of the buildable tracts (approx. 153 acres) in the Patriot Centre to revenue-sharing lots with the City of Martinsville with the exception of a la-acre tract that is designated for a day care center. The agreements will mirror the current revenue sharing agreements in place for the 5 lots at the Patriot Centre, the Patriot expansion through the Bryant property lots and the ROMA site. This addresses the City of Martinsville's concern over future revenue growth related to the loss of potential revenue from the Athena site and Clearview Business Park. 2) The City of Martinsville agrees to grant a rezoning and/or special use permit to allow the use of the Athena Building by the Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services (DSS). 3) Based on Henry County's purchase of the Athena Building for $1,650,000, the City of Martinsville will purchase 34% of the Athena Building for $561,000. Based on Henry County's estimate of renovation costs of $700,000, the City of Martinsville will pay for 34%, or $238,000, of the renovation costs. Henry County's share of the renovation costs would be 66%, or $462,000. Any additional renovation costs will be split according to the current capital cost share formula previously agreed to between the parties of 34% of the City and 66% for County. 4) The County of Henry will convey a 34% interest in the Athena property to the City of Martinsville, as tenants in common with the County, by special warranty deed with English covenants of title. 5) The County of Henry and the City of Martinsville will agree to split 50/50 any payments legally required to be refunded for grant monies used to build Clearview Business Park if the City is required to do so as a result of the usage of DSS in the Athena site. 6) A new lease agreement will be drawn and executed for the Athena facility, using all the conditions with the DSS as outlined in the current lease agreement, to the extent these terms and conditions do not conflict with the Virginia Department of Social Services General Lease Requirements.