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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1997 it was necessary for Council to approve the reappropriation. Council considered an update on the R. P. Thomas Trucking property. Thomas Harned, Assistant to the City Manager for Development, reviewed a conceptual schedule for the project. The first phase would be demolition, in which a determination is made of the type and quantity of hazardous materials in structures on the site and in which surveys are conducted to support development plans. This stage would include a bidding process and awarding of a demolition contract. The second phase would be developing a redevelopment plan for the property. In this phase, three neighborhood meetings devoted to preparing a redevelopment plan for the site would be held. The third phase would be site development, in which grading, drainage improvements, the possible connection of the north and south segments of First Street, and other improvements in the redevelopment plan would be done. The final phase would be redevelopment, in which the property would be developed and sold for residential or other use in accordance with the redevelopment plan. The conceptual schedule begins in February, 1997 and carries through the redevelopment phase, which would begin in January, 1998. Council Member Teague suggested the conceptual schedule include an element of acquiring the appropriate funding for the project, as the project is not included in the current year's budget. Gloria Hylton, 402 Second Street, stated she hoped the City could find monies among its existing funds to pay for the project. Mr. Harned responded to several questions from members of Council regarding specific aspects of the conceptual project schedule. Council considered an update on the interim and new jail facilities. Regarding the new jail facility, David Reeves, Community Development