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Councilmember Shachner asked whether the impervious fee legislation could still pass without adoption of the $25 million ARPA commitment. Director Corrigan stated that one piece could pass without the other. City Planner Milius added that the impervious fee legislation would have to be amended if the $25 million legislation did not pass, as the amount was written into it. Councilmember Neff asked whether there would be potential for higher rates than inflation without the $25 million commitment. Mr. McMahon explored the possibility and gave examples of other communities fighting the EPA in federal court over mandated expenditures on sewer systems. The ARPA has defeated their arguments that they have no money on hand to address sewer maintenance issues. Mr. McMahon also spoke to the importance of the narrative of progress when it comes to dealing with the EPA, something that Lakewood has demonstrated thus far. Co-Chair Bullock made a motion, seconded by Co-Chair Rader to defer Ordinance 24-2021 to the next committee meeting. All in favor. Motion passed. 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"). (Referred to Finance Committee 6/21/21) Co-Chair Bullock inquired about the mechanics of allocating $25 million, despite not having the full amount in hand. The administration explained that Council is authorizing the use of the funds and not appropriating the actual money, which is still in the process of collection. Council can authorize the use of funds as long as it comes under the total $43 million that was award to the city of Lakewood via ARPA. Co-Chair Bullock made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Litten to defer Resolution 2021- 33 to the next committee meeting. All in favor. Motion passed. RESOLUTION 2021-26 -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, accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Fiscal Officer. (Referred to Finance 6/7/21) Co-Chair Bullock made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Litten to refer Resolution 2021- 26 to the full Council with no recommendation. All in favor. Motion passed. RESOLUTION 2021-27 -A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it received the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take 4