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August 24, 1999 compliance document, creating accountability. City." part. There is no additional liability for the Council Member Haskell asked, "The contract implies performance on the State's Are revenues sufficient for you to provide services that the State expects?" Mr. Tobin replied, "Local governments can be assured." Vice Mayor Teague voiced his concern of local governments not being able to take the burden in the future. Council Member Roop asked, "Does the contract require us to do anything that we've not already discussed?" Mr. Tobin responded, "No." Council Member Dallas moved to approve the Piedmont Community Services FY 1999-2000 Performance Contract; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all present members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Absent (0) - None. Mr. Tobin added, "Construction of our new facility is coming along. It's behind schedule due to a delay in the brick. Our projected date of completion is March 2000. Future plans may include adding either living space or additional office space." Council considered authorizing the submission of a grant application for $85,000 to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Rescue Assistance Fund for a First Response Vehicle to be used by the Fire Department. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., City Manager, stated that full funding of this .vehicle was in the budget, but that potential grant money had been found. Jerry Brock, Fire Department Chief, stated, "We've outgrown the 1996 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The original quote was $65,000, but the actual cost will be closer to $85,000. Council Member Dallas asked, "Will we still keep the current truck?" Chief Brock responded, "Yes." Council Member Haskell asked, "If the total cost is $85,000, what is our responsibility?" Mr. Reynolds replied, "There is no