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16. Communication from Mayor George regarding the allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds to the Sewer Infrastructure Project. (pg. 03 8) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 17. RESOLUTION 2021-33 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor and/or Director of Finance or Director of Law to allocate Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000)to effectuate the modernization and construction of the City of Lakewood's sewer system with such funds allocated from the American Rescue Plan ("ARP") and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("CSLFRF"). (pg. 039) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2021- 33 to the Finance Committee. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock noted that the $25million request is less than the total ARPA funds today. Mayor George explained that similar to the budget process, the administration is seeking Council approval before receiving the full revenue amount. Once all the funds are received, they will be transferred appropriately as directed by Council. She added that the water and sewer projects will take time to get up and running. Councilmember Bullock asked for additional information during committee discussion on the relationship between this item and the impervious surface fee. He also asked for additional context of the use of these funds within the IWWIP. Mayor George expressed her willingness to have those discussions and asked that the committee meeting be planned so that the legislation is adopted before August recess. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2021-33 referred to Finance Committee. 18. Communication from Director Leininger regarding the Development Agreement for the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing Incentives at the Former Mack Products (13 84 Hird) and Phantasy (11816-11794 Detroit) Buildings. (pg. 041) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication.