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Clinic Police Department and the City of Lakewood's Police Department for three years between December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2020 for conducting police activities in Cleveland Clinic owned facilities in Lakewood and a small radius around those facilities. We discussed at length the terms and specifics of police activity and rules of engagement. The Chief of Police is satisfied that it is compatible with and in fact helpful to the safety and conduct of police work in the City and so recommended adoption. The Committee also recommended adoption to Council tonight. In a nutshell, what the Cleveland Clinic Police force does is to provide for safety at its own expense within the facility and does a good job of taking care of safety - related matters within the Clinic facility so that the Lakewood Police are free to do other activities. Because of the oversight conducted by our Police Chief and because of our experience for the past several years in a similar agreement that had been in place successfully, the Committee was satisfied and so made its recommendation. Motion by Mr. Bullock and seconded by Mr. O'Leary to receive and file the oral report. Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 8970 -17 — A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended agreement with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) which will allow police officers employed by the Cleveland Clinic Police Department to exercise limited police powers within the City of Lakewood on and around hospital property owned or operated by CCF. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 12/4/17) (Pg. 116) Motion by Mr. Bullock and seconded by Mr. Litten to adopt Resolution 8970 -17. Ms. George expressed interest in taking additional time to weigh the pros and cons of the subject matter. Motion by George and seconded by Rader to defer Resolution 8970 -17. Mr. Bullock stated that deferral of the Resolution would increase the work load and increase the cost to the Lakewood Police. He explained the Resolution as an agreement that divides the workload to the benefit of the City. He stated that without the Cleveland Clinic Police there may be a decline of safety and police presence on site. Mr. O'Malley remarked that while the Resolution has been before Council since 2017, the matter received only brief discussion in Committee. He expressed willingness to allow for more time as long as it does not jeopardize the agreement.