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January 25,2000 Council considered adoption of a Resolution on a TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Act application for Phase IV funding for a multi-purpose trail connection to link J. Frank Wilson park and the proposed Virginia Museum of Natural History to the Uptown Rail Trail project. David Reeves stated, "This project is federally-funded and managed by VDOT [Virginia Department of Transportation]. The first three stages included designating the old depot at Franklin and Liberty Streets as the Welcome Center. The old right-of-way will be built into a trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. Phase IV provides an extension to the intersection of Church Street, Church Street Extension, and Oakdale Street. The projected completion date is January 2002." Council Member Roop asked, "What is the cost of Phase IV?" Mr. Reeves replied, "The budget is $250,000." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open. Lafayette Jones, of 501 Second Street, asked, "Have security issues been taken into consideration?" Mr. Reeves replied, "The Phase IV budget includes street lighting of fifteen poles, twelve feet high." Michael Rogers, Chief of Police, added, "We'll place a lot of emphasis on increased patrolling." Debbie Hall, Executive Director of the Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association, stated, "This would be a tremendous boost to the area." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing closed. Council Member Haskell moved to adopt the following resolution; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0)- None: WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from-the local government or state agency in order 'that the Virginia Department of Transportation program funds for an enhancement project in the City of Martinsville; and