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18. ORDINANCE NO. 32 -18 — AN ORDINANCE 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 Director of Planning and Development of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale the real property located at 2115 Robin Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio and 2117 Robin Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 315 -22 -121) for a period of 120 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordnances. (READ AND REFERRED TO HOUSING COMMITTEE 6/4/18; SECOND READING 6/18/18) Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt Ordinance 32 -18. Discussion: Mr. Anderson reminded all that Housing Committee recommended passage of the Ordinance. Motion passed. All members voting yea. * ** *NEW BUSINESS * * ** 19. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock, Rader, and Litten Regarding Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration's Policy of separating migrant children from their parents at the U.S. — Mexico border. Dear Colleagues: The current policy of separating young children from their parents at United States / Mexico border is a clear violation of human dignity. These actions should never be tolerated even if they are simply a function of a broken immigration system. Unfortunately, the current administration has made it clear that breaking up these families is the deliberate aim of the policy. Separating young children from their mothers is being used intentionally as a deterrent. No human being should be treated in this manner, regardless of origin. We are a nation of immigrants. The failure of our immigration system should not be heaped upon the backs of those who risk everything to start a life here. Actions such as these not only harm those involved but induce fear and panic among communities far from the southern border, particularly communities like ours with a vibrant and diverse population. We must be united in condemning this abhorrent precedent- setting practice. We can be better than this. With more than 2,000 children separated from their families, we would like this Council to add its collective voice to the call to end these separations and reunite these poor families. Therefore, we present the following resolution condemning the practice of family separation, to let our community know that we are committed to compassion, to equality, to inclusion and to freedom from fear of having your child ripped from your arms. Thank you for your consideration.