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city's code and that has put them in a more advantageous position in discussions than other communities. Mr. McMahon noted the US EPA's potential willingness to structure a consent decree that works for Lakewood, due to the time and expertise the city has invested in addressing its sewer systems. Discussion: Vice President Litten shared positive remarks regarding the US EPA's consent decree flexibility. Councilmember Bullock inquired as to where the city is at in its permit process with the state, as the city has been operating without one for the last year. Mr. McMahon noted that the city applied for a permit renewal in a timely fashion, and thus has not needed one as a result of protections under the law. Permits routinely are administratively continued for years. The rate structure would likely not be included in a consent decree with the US EPA. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Mayor George reiterated that as the city moves through the COVID-19 crisis, her administration will come back with another update on the IWWIP at the appropriate time. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 19. Communication from Mayor George &Planning Director Sylvester regarding Lakewood Hospital Site & One Lakewood Place. (pg. 18) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock asked that the Mayor seek to reach an agreement regarding Carnegie's gap in financing by summer. Mayor George indicated that prior to the pandemic, she anticipated knowing whether the city could bridge that gap in the coming weeks. However circumstances have changed as a result of the pandemic. The two parties are far apart at this point. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 20. Communication from Mayor George regarding appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee. (pg. 19) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication.