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TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1996 been introduced in the General Assembly regarding the BPOL tax. Councilman Crabtree expressed opposition to adopting an Ordinance which would amend the City's BPOL tax prior to action being taken in the General Assembly, which may result in a need to revise the Ordinance. Commissioner of Revenue J. Ronnie Minter voiced support for the adoption of the Ordinance. Mayor Adams and Vice-Mayor Oakes noted the proposed Ordinance was supported by the Virginia Municipal League in order to have consistent administration of the tax in all local governments. Upon motion, duly seconded and by a vote of 4-1 (Councilman Crabtree voting in opposition), the Ordinance was adopted on second reading. A full text of the Ordinance is attached to these minutes. Council considered adoption of a Resolution which would allow the City Administration to submit an'ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act) Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation. David Reeves, Community Development Specialist, presented a plan to acquire and reconstruct the old Danville and Western Railway corridor located in the Liberty/Franklin Street area of Uptown. Mr. Reeves stated that, if approved, the ISTEA funds would be used to construct a pedestrian trail and 'visitor's center, along with streetscape improvements. The total project cost was estimated to be $653,000, with $130,600 as the local portion. Mr. Reynolds stated it was his goal that the majority of the local costs be non-cash expenses (such as using existing City crews to do the street construction, curb and gutter, and utility work). Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government or state agency in