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Chairman Rader deferred the item without objection to the committee's next meeting. RESOLUTION 2021-02 -A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing an agreement between the City of Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio hereinafter referred to as the MUNICIPALITY,in the matter of the hereinafter described improvement and requests the cooperation of the County of Cuyahoga, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY. (Referred to PWS 1/19/21) Chairman Rader gave an overview of the resolution. Engineer Papke has served on the steering committee on behalf of the city for this project. Mr. Papke noted that after multiple studies it was determined that the Hilliard Road bridge needs a full replacement. The county is running the design of the new bridge to replace it. The plan is to completely demolish it and have a new bridge go up in 2023. The new bridge will include a shared use path for bikes and pedestrians. Chairman Rader asked how this project affects the potential re-evaluation of the Clifton Road bridge. Mr. Papke indicated that the bridge is owned by ODOT exclusively, who does inspections on it annually, and that the organization will come to the city when that bridge is at the end of its useful life. Engineer Papke noted that the Hilliard Road bridge had concrete chunks falling from it and netting was put up as a result of a study. It was deemed unsafe by the county. Some Metroparks trails had to be diverted from the area to make it safer. In regard to the new bridge, extra lighting may be added in for aesthetics, along with a public viewing platform. There will be future opportunities for public engagement. Councilmembers expressed their support for the project. Chairman Rader made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to recommend adoption of Resolution 2021-02 to the full council. Discussion: Councilmember Neff asked if traff c would be completely shut down during the construction. Mr. Papke confirmed that it would, as a full tear down would be necessary.Traffic will be detoured around, which is why the city is aiming to have Hilliard Rd. resurfaced in 2022 before the start of the bridge project. He estimated a 2 year timeline to bring the bridge down and rebuild it. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Rader, Bullock, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2021-02 was recommended for adoption. Chairman Rader adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:55 p.m.