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:106 TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1989 Council acknowledged a presentation by Mrs. Norma M. Gardner, Director of the. Office on Youth for Martinsville/Henry County, in.which Mrs. Gardner discussed aspects of two reports forwarded to members of Council in advance of this meeting. These two reports consisted of (1) a Comprehensive Annual Delinquency Plan (1988 - 1989) and (2) a Youth 'Assessment Survey (1989), with certain aspects thereof being discussed or inquired about by members of Council. Council acknowledged, too, receipt of a report prepared by Kevin B. Reed, City Planner/Zoning Administrator, in which descriptions and assessments were given on eight tracts of undeveloped land which might be considered as locations for developmentof housing for low-to-moderate-income citizens. After reviewing this information, Council unanimously authorized City Manager Brown to contact the owners of a tract situated along or near Smith Lake Road for the purpose of negotiating the possible purchase of this tract, which was deemed the most suitable of the eight tracts, with the understanding by Council that the purchase, if authorized, would be predicated on receiving a grant by the City from the State Department of Housing & Community Development to finance the costof the land, the cost of extending utilities, and street'development costs as may be necessary. Mr. Brown indicated that he will report to Council on this matter, as developments warrant. City Manager Brown reported that bids are being invited and are to be received/ opened on August 4, 1989, in accordance with Council's authorization from Council's July llth meeting, for the "reconditioning" of eight'tennis courts at Martinsville Senior High School, estimated to cost $62,500.00 and that, if Council accepts any bid received, the financing thereof be through an appropriation from the General Fund. Mr. Brown pointed out, however, ~hat he