RESOLUTION

 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE

FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE

WHEREAS, the Fauquier Community Theatre is a Virginia non-stock, not for profit corporation, established in 1978 and is designated as a tax exempt corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

WHEREAS, through contributions, volunteers and modest ticket fees, the Fauquier Community Theatre provides special cultural enrichment to our community; and

WHEREAS, the Fauquier Community Theatre is requesting a contribution for the purpose of reimbursement for local property taxes paid in accordance with their desire to be considered for local property tax exemption pursuant to the Board of Supervisors Tax Exemption Policy which requires a community non-profit to receive a contribution from the Board of Supervisors for local property taxes paid for three consecutive years; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors this 19th day of May 2003, That the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve a contribution to the Fauquier Community Theatre in an amount equivalent to local property taxes paid for Tax Year 2003.