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223 introduced Mrs. A_nm Tinsley, President-Elect of the Ke!!ytown Nei~hbo~ood Association. The neighborhood formed a land-use committee, received an environmental grant, and has had $30,000 in services committed from the School of Archkecture Mr. Bull explained that while the Architecture School is donating these services, they do require $!0,000 for construction of models. Mr. Bull stated that the timetable for the project has been accelerated because of the interest cha~es being borne by the owner of the land. Mr_ Bull requested that the City provide $3~500 toward the cost of the models, as a match for fiands raised by the ne(vd~_borhood. Mr~ Isa/ah Tins!ey, !335 Preston Avenue, asked that Council suppo~ the neighborhood request for financial assistance. Responding to a question ~om Ms. Daugherty, Mr. Bull mid the environ_me~al grants will be used to help make recommendations on how to develop the steep slopes and how' to blend a development with environmental preservation. Mr. Bull said Venab!e School will also be involved in the process, thereby tu_ming it into an educational project. h/Ir. Toscano asked the representatives of the Kel!~own Neighborhood Association to see what is happe,_ing in other neighborhoods as they go tlwough the process, to look a~ the types of development being promoted by Council, and to tW to take into account the needs of the com_munJty at-large~ Mr. Bull noted that the _Architecture School will be looking at the development with a broad view. Mr. Gary O'Connell, Acting City Manager, said he feels the Kdlytown proposal is a good example of the City working in pa~nership with the com_mu_rfity, and hopes that it wi!! serve as a model for other neighborhoods. Mr. O'Conmel! said staff recommend approval of the $3,500 and of the concept ofworldng with Kellytown and other neighborhoods. Rev Edwards made a motion to approve the $3,500 for use by the Ke!lytown Neighborhood Association, and Ms. Daugheay seconded the motion. Ms~ Slaughter said she feels the City needs to better communicate its willingness to work with other neighborhoods to come up with other creative ideas. Mr. O'Connel! said he would discuss this issue at his ne~ meeting with the neighborhood presidents Council unanim_ously approved the use of $3,500 for the Keltytown proposal. PRESENTATION: WELFA_R~F _REFO_R2v! Mr. Robert Cox, Director of Social Services, gave a presentation on the progress of welfare reform in Virgima. Mr. Cox said the target of most reform_ effons is A_id to Families and Dependent Children (AFDC) and, while the City has experienced an increase in cases over the last five yeasts, there was a decrease in cases in the last year. Average monthly benefits for AFDC is $300.00. Mr. Cox said that ira_mediate changes include: a cap on benefits (no money for additional children born); a requirement that a minor parent live wi._'th parents or a responsible family member; participation in learn fair; up-to-date immunizations required; assistance to two-family parents expanded; diversion assistance (clients may choose to receive four months' payment in a lump sum for emergencies. Changes to be phased in over four years include: a two-year time limit for benefits, except in hardship cases; stricter work requirements_, with alt able-bodied recipients req~red to find a job or perform community service; the ability of the State Com~m__issioner to increase the amount of money made bv clients without losing benefits; and wage snbsidies.