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""ANNOUNCEMENTS"" <br /> Vice President Anderson raised his concerns regarding item#20. He asked how the grant <br /> money being accepted for the demolition of the Lakewood Hospital site impacts the overall <br /> budget of the project and whether the city was counting on this money. Director Sylvester <br /> replied that the grant does not impact the initial budget of the project. The demolition and <br /> abatement remains under the $7 million dollar figure outlined in the master agreement. The <br /> project qualified for the Cuyahoga County Demolition program and the Planning Department <br /> was not certain that the project would be funded, but the city's bid was awarded funding. <br /> Cuyahoga County Council made the money available on a competitive basis and the city <br /> made a successful effort. Mayor Summers added that the city was not counting on this grant <br /> money to come through. He added that it creates an opportunity to ensure the project is <br /> competitive and successful, as it gives the city an extra advantage. Councilman O'Malley <br /> inquired as to whether separate legislative action will be required to allocate the money. <br /> President O'Leary stated that it is his understanding that no further action will be necessary. <br /> Director Pae confirmed that no action will be needed as the funds will be accepted as a <br /> reimbursement. Mayor Summers added that this $600,000 reimbursement frees up funds that <br /> were spent on demolishing the site and the use has not been determined yet. Councilman <br /> Bullock proposed using the money to be put in the Land Acquisition Fund, put towards <br /> health care in Lakewood, or ensuring that the public plaza portion of the development is of <br /> the highest quality. <br /> Councilman Litten noted that there is a traffic calming study meeting on Tuesday, May 7th on <br /> Marlowe Ave. <br /> Vice President Anderson provided a reminder that a road construction project will be starting <br /> on Riverside Dr. this week and provided a reminder about Mother's Day. <br /> President O'Leary made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Vice <br /> President Anderson. All members voting yea. Motion adopted. The meeting was adjourned. <br /> Meeting adjourned: 9:40 p.m. <br /> Approved: <br /> CLERK <br /> Xj <br /> t <br /> `M " <br /> PRESIDENT.-....... <br />