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TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1995 and Sectio~ 2. The Martinsville Uptown Redevelopment Association already has'a full-time Executive Director who would implement the Main Street Program; and Section 3. It is recognized that a commitment to uptown revitalization is an on-going process, requiring continuous on-going attention, a full public-private partnership, and that the Main Street program.is considered one of many economic and community development tools utilized by a locale, and that it is location specific; and Section 4. The City Manager is designated to assist in the submission of the application. Council considered appropriating $4,666 for the City's share of additional software to enhance the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Communications Center. Mr. Henry Gilbert, Communications Center Director, explained the additional software was a requirement of the State Police and responded to questions by members of Council regarding specific aspects of the system. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved the supplemental appropriation to be taken from unobligated funds in the Capital Reserve Fund. Council considered a request from the Roanoke River Basin Association for a contribution to continue efforts to prevent Virginia Beach from withdrawing water from the Roanoke River. City Manager Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. said the City had opposed the interbasin transfer of water, with a special concern being that if such interbasin transfers are approved, the next target may be the Mayo River. Mr. Reynolds recommended recognizing the efforts of the Association by making a one- time contribution of $2,500. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,500 for this purpose to be taken from the Water Fund unobligated fund balance.