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to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Superintendent of the Lakewood City Schools regarding the division of duties and responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of recreation fields and facilities. (pg. 027) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2021-23 to the Public Works and Sustainability Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2021-23 was referred to the Public Works and Sustainability Committee. 13. Communication from Directors Leininger and Gelsomino regarding the authorization to enter into agreement and accept grant assistance from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (pg. 030) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 14. RESOLUTION 2021-24 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing Meghan F. George, Mayor and Shawn Leininger, Director of Planning and Development to enter into an agreement, secured with a promissory note and 30-year mortgage, with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the purpose of accepting an award of$250,000 to rehabilitate, repair, and furnish the former Cove United Methodist Church property to create the City of Lakewood Intergenerational Community Center where mental health and addiction support services will be provided. (pg. 03 1) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2021-24 to the Health & Human Services Committee. It was noted that the deadline for grant acceptance was June 20, 2021, which prompted a floor discussion to consider the legislation in a timely fashion. Floor Discussion: Vice President Litten stated that he could not find a reason to not accept the funds. Councilmember Kepple asked questions regarding the 30 year promissory note involved in the resolution. The administration indicated that it largely meant that the city would occupy the building for 30 years. It was added that the resolution involved state capital dollars that had come to Lakewood previously, and was tied to bringing in new fixtures and furniture into the building. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Resolution 2021-24.