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garage is not a fair deal. He said this will diminish the value of his building. He asked Council to take another look at his position. Mr. Mark Krebs, 1010 Blue Ridge Road, a former School Board member, said he has been approached by teachers with concern about the School administration. He said the strategy for testing reduces the instructional time. He said the Superintendent does not have the collaborative skills desired by the community, and there is a climate of fear and anxiety. Mr. Michael Costanza, 712 Lyons Avenue, asked that the rebate program for home rehabilitation being considered by Council later in the agenda be amended to extend it to homes that have accessory apartments. Mr. David Toscano, 628 Evergreen Avenue, said that there will be an argument that Council should stay out of the School issue, but he feels that Council needs to be in the middle of School budget and priority issues. He said it is hard to access the rumors regarding the Schools, but he feels Council should step up now to let teachers and principals speak without fear and to let parents participate. He said the Schools need to publicize times for public comment on their budget priorities. He said the Schools cannot thrive without the participation of teachers, principals and the public. Referring to comments made about the schools, Dr. Brown said there is an achievement gap in the schools and he understands the need to try to do something differently to assure that all children achieve. He said we have a talented School Board that is trying to create opportunities for public input. He said this requires some patience and willingness to give people a chance to do their job. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Brown announced that the procurement ordinance has been deferred. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Schilling, the following consent agenda items were approved, with the minutes of September 17th and 22nd amended by Mr. Lynch and the minutes of September 20th amended by Mr. Schilling, by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling (except that Mr. Schilling voted no on the Resolution Authorizing Lease for Office Space at 421 Park Street because he is not convinced that the $8,600 is a necessary expenditures). Noes: None (except that Mr. Schilling voted no on the Resolution Authorizing Lease for Office Space at 421 Park Street). a. Minutes of September 16, 17, 17/18, 20, 22 and 27 b. APPROPRIATION: $36,640 - Local Law Enforcement Grant (2nd reading) WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville has received a Local law Enforcement Block Grant from the Department of Justice which includes $32,976 in federal funds and $3,664 in a local cash match for a total award of $36,640; and WHEREAS, the cash match of $3,664 will come from the existing Police Department budget (05-301-041185); now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $36,640 received as a grant from the Bureau of Justice is herby appropriated to account 11-270-041191 in the Grants Fund. The local match $3,664 is hereby appropriated to account 05-301-131030 and shall be transferred to the Grants Fund. This appropriation is conditioned upon receipt of $32,976.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice. c. APPROPRIATION: $8,300 - Grant for Juvenile Court Guide (Spanish Translation) (2nd reading)