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at up to 75%of homes haven't done it on their side. I thought it was a very educational dialogue and appreciated the partnership with Council and the administration. Councilmember Rader:We did refer out affirmatively both Ordinance 24-2021 and Resolution 2021-33. Move to receive and file the report. Motion to receive and file seconded by President O'Malley. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 8. 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 6121121) (pg. 050) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Resolution 2021- 33. Discussion: President O'Malley acknowledged that American Rescue Plan Funds present an unprecedented opportunity for the City and although there are many ideas on how to use them, the City's sewer system is one of the most pressing challenges. He remarked about how the City is under pressure from the EPA to come under compliance with the Clean Water Act and to protect Lake Erie. He expressed support of this administration and the previous one for the proactive and creative approaches to meeting these challenges. He pointed out that these decisions will reduce future rate increases and lessen the burden on Lakewood households and keep our rates competitive. Councilmembers Litten, Neff and Kepple expressed support for the expenditure, indicating that it is an important, worthy and much-needed investment. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2021-33 adopted. 9. ORDINANCE 24-2021 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect January 1, 2022 amending sections within Part 9, Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to enact a new impervious surface fee and to establish a tiered rate for large industrial users of water and sewer in the City of Lakewood. (Is'read & referred to PWS 6121121; 2nd reading 716121) (pg. 052) Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Ordinance 24- 2021.