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$250,000. She added that the remediation will be necessary regardless of whether the property is <br /> saved or demolished. <br /> Councilman O'Malley asked if the City goes into the property and sees that it needs to be <br /> demolished, would this contract alteration cover it. Director Pae stated that this amendment <br /> determines what the City's next step is in that process and allows staff to evaluate the possibility <br /> of rehabbing the Church. Councilman Bullock asked if the City were to resell the property to <br /> someone else, would some future user have to do this work. Director Pae restated how this <br /> amendment affects the process of site evaluation. Councilman Bullock asked if the City could <br /> potentially recoup the cost of the abatement if it decides to resell the property and Director Pae <br /> confirmed so. <br /> Councilman O'Malley asked if Council approves of the resolution to purchase the Cove Church <br /> site at tonight's general meeting, would the mayor execute the contract the following day. <br /> Director Butler confirmed that statement and added that 5 votes are needed in order to pass the <br /> resolution at emergency. <br /> Councilwoman George stated that she sat with the mayor for an hour and is comfortable with the <br /> figure being proposed in the amendment. Councilman O'Malley expressed his support as well <br /> and added that it shows the administration is ready to take the next step with the project. He <br /> inquired as to how quickly the bid would go out for this work and Director Pae replied that it <br /> would go out very quickly. <br /> A member of the public asked when did the City make the decision to buy and preserve historic <br /> property. Councilman O'Malley replied that the City is not buying it for that reason and <br /> explained the importance of the site's location in the City's storm water management plan for the <br /> east side of the city. He added that the City has a unique opportunity to repurpose the Church <br /> into a senior center, which is appropriate for that neighborhood, considering the high density of <br /> seniors there. He also stated that the initial renderings of the project indicated that the Church <br /> seems well suited for renovation. He concluded with the statement that the property is being <br /> purchased for its utility, not for the sake of preservation. <br /> Councilman O'Malley made a motion to recommend the ordinance for adoption by full council <br /> as substituted, which was seconded by Councilwoman George. All members voted yea. Motion <br /> passed. <br /> ORDINANCE 52-18A -AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives <br /> the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take <br /> effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, to amend Ordinance 52-18, <br /> adopted December 17, 2018 authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director <br /> of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing <br /> Manager to enter into contracts for Memberships as authorized by the 2019 Appropriation <br /> Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed <br />