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3:26 <br /> <br />TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1998 <br /> <br />get the City to release its interest in the existing property, since this interest prevents the ability to obtain bank <br /> <br />financing for the needed improvements. He also noted that they are reluctant to invest an additional $500,000 <br />in a building in which they would not hold clear title. He went on to state, however, that the Board would be <br />receptive to any idea that would satisfy all the mutual needs and interests represented. The discussion dosed <br />with the assignment to Mr. Reynolds and staffof the responsibility to come back with a plan that would meet <br />all needs expressed. <br /> <br />Council next considered the need to conduct a public hearing on the use of $30,801 in Bureau of Justice <br />Assistance Funds by the Police Department, for purchase oflaptop computers. Chief of Police David <br />Edwards addressed the Council and informed them that this purchase would help the Police begin the process <br />of putting mobile computers in all of their patrol vehicles. The Public Hearing was opened and closed, and <br />there were no speakers. Upon motion duly seconded and by unanimous approval Council voted to allow the <br />Police Department to accept the funds as noted, and use same to purchase mobile laptop computers. <br /> <br />Council next considered a request from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for the Council's <br />formal endorsement of their request for an increase in funds from the General Assembly. Mr. Bob Dowd, <br />Executive Director of the WPPDC, noted that his agency gets $52,000 per year now, and would get $100,000 <br />per year under the new formula he has proposed. Council Member Haskell noted her support of the request, <br />and vowed to assist in the effort by lending her personal support through the placement of phone calls to key <br />officials in Richmond. Council Member Teague also expressed his support of the effort. Upon motion duly <br />seconded, and by unanimous vote, Council adopted the following Resolution in support of the Planning <br />District's request: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br /> <br /> <br />