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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-143
PRESENTED: September 9. 2008
ADOPTED:
September 9. 2008
A RESOLUTION:
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FUNDS FOR DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, in May 2008 the Downtown Improvement Association presented their
recommendations for improvements to Downtown Leesburg that would involve public and private
investment; and
WHEREAS, there were several public projects that were estimated to total approximately $5
million in investment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that a cooperative partnership with downtown property
owners and businesses will guide the development of a successful and sustainable downtown with a
distinct sense of place; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that a positive first step is to conduct the preliminary
design of the King Street Corridor to implement a pedestrian oriented area; and
WHEREAS, funds totaling $75,000 are available in the Economic Development Opportunity
Fund are available for use and will not negatively affect the tax rate.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $75,000 from Economic Development
Opportunity Funds to the Capital Improvements Fund to conduct a preliminary design for the King Street
Corridor Project.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the by the Council ofthe Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
PASSED this 9th day of September. 2008.
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Town of Leesburg