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                                                      Agenda Item

1.

Public Forum and Hearing on the Status Report of the 2001-2002 Budget, Preliminary Capital Improvements Program, Preliminary Grant Proposals, and Other Budget-Related Items.

·        Introduction by the Manager.

·        Comments by Citizens.

·        Questions by the Mayor and Council Members.

·        Referral to the Manager and Attorney.

a.         Status Report on Development of the 2001-2002 Budget.

b.         Preliminary report on the 2001-2016 Capital Improvements Program (R-1).

c.         Proposed Community Development Plan for 2001-2002.

d.         Proposed 2001-2002 HOME Program for housing and community development programs in Chapel Hill and Orange County.

e.       Preliminary Proposal for the 2001-2002 Capital Fund Program for Public Housing   Renovations and Resident Services.

f.          Proposed Use of Transportation Grants in 2001-2002 (no attachment).

g.         Use of Downtown Service District tax funds.

h.         Proposed Increase in Privilege License Fees.