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Councilmember Kepple suggested amending the resolution to suggest that the barriers are for a pilot project for the least amount of cost, but still have barriers available for future proj ects. Councilmember Bullock pointed to economic development funds that could be used to purchase jersey barriers and explore temporary parklets. He expressed doubts that Cleveland could lend their jersey barriers to Lakewood. Councilmember Bullock made a motion to amend Section 1 by striking the current language and amending it to read"the Mayor, Director of Public Safety,Director of Public Works,Director of Law,Director of Finance,and or purchasing manager be and are hereby authorized and directed to spend up to $10,000 to enter into a contract or contracts for supplies, services,and equipment with the lowest and best bidders or as otherwise provided by law, and or to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment related to the safe implementation of parklets in 2020. Discussion: Mayor George asked Councilmember Bullock how he would anticipate the city administering the program if it had 20 applicants and how the city would handle expanded outdoor dining requests. She also inquired whether there was intent to use city workers on city time to move the barriers and set them up. Councilmember Bullock noted that the program is limited to 2020 and is first come, first serve. Mayor George noted that LBM would likely be the only business to benefit from the program. Councilmember Bullock agreed, but highlighted the cost of jersey barriers and the need for many of them. He also noted that the city workers' time could be an in-kind contribution. Director Ducu expressed concern about city workers being drawn away from their daily duties and city services. He also noted that the city has the amount of jersey barriers it needs to complete city projects. Director Leininger noted that the city requirement of 13 jersey barriers at LBM was put in place due to the size of the parklet that was proposed. He added that more risk is involved if the city chose to get more invested in the construction barrier business. President O'Malley stated that he cannot support the motion, but expressed a desire to be supportive through borrowing Cleveland's barriers. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Shachner Nays —Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader The motion failed. The amendment did not pass. Councilmember Bullock made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shachner to strike the language "full draft forthcoming"from the resolution.