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88 Free Union. Ms. Scott said the gas assistance program helped 170 families last year and over $9,000 in donations were received to match the City's contribution to the program. Ms. Slaughter recommended that the City and County develop a water conservation program and educational efforts together. Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that there will be a coordinated water conservation effort between the City and County, and noted that a major part of the permitting process for Buck Mountain reservoir requires that significant water conservation efforts have been made. Ms. Mueller recommended that the CDBG program be used to provide water conservation assistance to low-income families. Ms. Slaughter recommended that Council look again at the water rate structure that now provides a lower rate for higher water usage rather than the other way around. Mr. Toscano recommended that staff develop a process for the water conservation effort. Mr. O'Connell said a public hearing on the utility rates will be held on June 3rd. RESOLUTION: WELFARE REFORM PLANNING Mr. Robert Cox, Director of Social Services, explained that the welfare reform planning resolution is an early step in planning for welfare reform to be fully in effect on July 1, 1997. The resolution, which agrees to a regional planning process, will allow the Planning District to access planning funds for welfare reform. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Council unanimously approved the welfare reform planning resolution. WHEREAS, the localities in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District are preparing for community welfare reform; and WHEREAS, the regional nature of employment and the economy is important to the success of reform in the area; and WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are committed to working together to develop a successful strategy for welfare reform in their localities and throughout the region; and WHEREAS, the area is aware of the possibility of planning funds from the State Department of Social Services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned localities agree to work together in planning for Welfare Reform; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned localities designate the Thomas Jefferson Planning District as the coordinator and fiscal agent for the planning; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned localities direct the Commission staff to apply for and manage the state planning funds. ORDINANCE: RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS Mr. John Wolford, Chief of Police, explained that responding to false alarms is a country-wide problem, with over 90% of the local calls being false. Sergeant James Pace provided research data showing the police resources diverted as a result of false alarms, noting that most false alarms are due to human error at residents and businesses.