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RESOLUTION 2001-28
Regarding the Intent of the Town of Pulaski to Purchase 10,000 Shares
Together With Other Participating Local Governments in DJOTS (the Pulaski
Technology Center)
WHEREAS, the town of Pulaski has undertaken an economic development initiative to
create jobs within the Pulaski community and the Virginia First Region generally; and,
WHEREAS, DJOTS (Dynamic Job Oriented Technology Solutions) has the potential to
create 500 jobs within the region during the next six years and is an innovative approach
to address problems in rural southwest Virginia, particularly with regard to downtowns;
and,
WHEREAS, the town of Pulaski will establish the Pulaski Technology Center as both
the pilot project and headquarters for this region-wide effort and has involved other
agencies and local governments in this effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski that
it intends to purchase 10,000 shares initially, payable at approximately $22,000 annually
during the next six years as a participant in this project.
This Resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted by recorded vote of the Town
Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia on this 6`" day of November, 2001 as follows:
Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye
Daniel Talbert, Jr. -Aye
E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye
ATTEST:
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Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council
Bettye H. Steger -Aye
James M. Neblett -Aye
Kenneth M. Fleenor -Aye
Lane R. Penn -Aye
Charles W. Stewart, Jr., Mayor
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