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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1997 how the numbers in the Plan had been derived and why they had risen, Sheriff Draper explained what programs and measures he planned to initiate, and why he felt these efforts will be effective in keeping the numbers at a minimum in the future. Mr. Reynolds again emphasized that the City is not prepared to pursue the construction of a 267 bed facility at this time, nor does submission of the amended Plan commit the City to construct such a facility. Following Mayor Adams' suggestions on some improvements to the currency and ac. curacy of the Plan, and upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Manager to submit the Community Based Corrections Plan, as amended. Upon motion duly seconded, and by unanimous vote, Council next approved the appropriation of funds for assistance in the development of the Amfibe Project at Martinsville Industrial Park. By their action Council approved transfer of $50,000 from the unexpended fund balance of the Sewer Fund to Account # 01- 810200-5104000, for expenditure from Miscellaneous Development Expenses, in the General Fund. Upon Motion duly seconded, and by unanimous vote, Council approved the Consent agenda, consisting of the setting of two Public Hearings on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance, to be held at their regularly scheduled meeting on September 9, 1997. The first of these proposed amendments will address the idea of allowing second-floor residential units in the Uptown area of the Central Business District. The second will cover the subject of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding permitted signs for the businesses in the Uptown area of the Central Business District. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amended) and upon motion, duly seconded, and by unanimous recorded vote, Council reconvened in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matter: (1) Consultation with legal counsel, as authorized by Subsection 7 (two items); (2) Possible acquisition of real property for public use, as authorized by Subsection 3.