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J.07 TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27~ 1996 approved, would be combined with other jurisdictions from the West Piedmont Planning District and submitted to the Federal Economic Development Administration. Listed as Priority 1 projects were the Clearview Business Park and the Moss/Barton Street Comprehensive Community Development Project. Listed as Priority 2 projects were acquisition and redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties, the redevelopment of the Bridge Street Gateway Corridor, and job training. Listed as Priority 3 projects were the Lavender Street Industrial Site, EDA Revolving Loan Fund and the Jones Creek Industrial Site. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved the Projects List and authorized the City Manager to sign a letter of endorsement to the Economic Development Administration. Council considered appropriating $3,257 from the General Fund Unexpended Fund Balance to the Commissioner of the Revenue budget for the purchase of computer equipment. Mr. Reynolds stated that the State Compensation Board has agreed to fund 1/3 of the total cost of the equipment, thereby making the City's net cost $2,171. These funds were not included in the FY 95-96 budget pending approval of Compensation Board funding. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved the appropriation as requested. Council considered two reports from the Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association. MS. Krista Vannoy, Executive Director of MURA, was present to make the reports and to respond to questions from the members of Council. The first report was on the revised parking regulations, which became effective July 1, 1995. Ms. Vannoy stated the new regulations have been successful in that merchants have 'reported fewer parking problems and fewer complaints from customers.