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TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1996 Sale Foundation to the City to match a S10,000 grant received from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Mr. Reynolds stated the City had applied for the grant in order to conduct an architectural survey to identify the historic properties in the Uptown and surrounding area and to develop a comprehensive historic context of the surveyed area. David Reeves, Community Development Specialist, said no appropriation would be necessary regarding this item as the funds from the Foundation would be passed directly to the Department of Historic Resources. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council accepted the donation and asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Foundation's Board of Directors. Council considered authorizing the Police Department to apply for a Federal block grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for police operations and equipment. Chief of Police David Edwards explained the total grant amount was $27,294, with a 10% local match of $2,729.40. Funds for the local match were contained in the Police Department's FY 96-97 budget. Chief Edwards said that if the grant were approved, the funds would be used for overtime and to purchase replacement bullet- resistant vests for the Police Department's tactical team. Council Member Dallas expressed an interest in the City selling the used vests. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council authorized the grant application. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council adopted, on an emergency basis, the following amendment to Ordinance No. 92-1 and approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,574 to be taken from the General Fund unexpended fund balance to the appropriate line items to pay the City Manager's salary and benefits for FY 96-97: