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Ms. Hamilton said that the Board will be working with the Foundation, and she believes it will help grow their fund. Ms. Hamilton said she supports the proposal. Mr. Lynch said he generally supports the proposal. He asked that the Board consider a minimal time of employment with the City, perhaps five years, and require a letter of intent to return to the City. He said this will be making an investment in our workforce. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati about Mr. Lynch' s idea of a letter of intent, Mr. Linden said that priority is given to those who show a likeliness to return. Mr. Lynch said he would like to go beyond that with a letter of intent. Mr. Caravati said he would accept the letter of intent as an amendment to his motion. Ms. Hamilton said she would accept the idea of a letter of intent, but not the years with the City as she thinks that should be left up to the Board. Mr. Lynch asked for information on who from the City and Schools have applied for tuition assistance and what limitations there are for tuition money. The proposal to expand the eligibility criteria to include City and School employees, not to require City residency, and to require a letter of intent, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING $75,000 FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDING Mr. O'Connell explained that Council deferred this item from the previous meeting, and asked for information on prior funding agreements which has been provided by the City Attorney. Mr. Schilling said he will recuse himself due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Brown said that the proposal is for the City to provide $75,000 to use to help purchase four lots for affordable housing. He said a financial mechanism has been included to help protect the City's investment. Responding to questions from Mr. Caravati, Mr. Brown said that the City's money is going only to Habitat. He said it will cost $120,000 for the four lots, but Habitat will not really acquire the property for a few years. Mr. Caravati said he does not think the proposal is fully developed. He said he asked for a full blown development plan, but he has not seen one. He said he supports the concept but is not prepared to make a financial commitment until he sees a development plan. Mr. Lynch said Mr. Caravati makes a good point. He said he is puzzled that Habitat will not acquire the property right away. Mr. Brown said that over the next two years Abundant Life Ministries will develop a master plan. He said after a road is built and the zoning and permits are approved, the lots will be sold to Habitat. Dr. Brown asked if there is some middle ground where the funds could be set aside but not conveyed or appropriated until Habitat is prepared to enter into a contract. Mr. Brown said this could be done but it would not be binding on future Councils.