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The committee then discussed the timeline of ARP funding and short term and long term strategies to addressing public safety issues, noting the success of the weekly block parties that have been taking place at Madison Park. Mayor George spoke to the positive conversations she has had with Every Town for Gun Safety, who concurred with Lakewood's approach to addressing gun violence in the community. RESOLUTION 2021-29 - 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 the Mayor as Director of Public Safety, or her designee, to enter into agreements to house prisoners from other jurisdictions where staffing of the Lakewood Jail and space permits. (Referred to Public Safety 6/7/21) Chief Kaucheck stated his department was approached by Fairview Park police about jail space, as North Olmsted is shutting down its own jail in July to do renovations. He noted that Fairview doesn't have a lot of prisoners, indicating it would not be a big boost in revenue but would help operational efficiency. Upon further questioning from the committee, he added that holding other communities' prisoners is common practice and that Lakewood has asked other communities to hold its own as well. Chief Kaucheck also spoke to the recent renovations at the Lakewood jail. They mainly focused on securing the perimeter of the structure to comply with state standards. Jail capacity was reviewed, noting jail space is anticipated in the future due to recent bond reform. Councilmembers spoke to how jail renovations and assisting neighboring jurisdictions help to increase regional safety. Chairwoman Neff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Litten to recommend passage of Resolution 2021-29 by the full Council. All members in favor. Motion passed. RESOLUTION 2021-30 -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 the Director of Finance to sell surplus ammunition to the City of Bay Village. (Referred to Public Safety 6/7/21) Chief Kaucheck stated that the police department is transitioning from 40 caliber glock pistols to 9mm glock pistols. The city of Bay Village asked to purchase the 40 caliber ammo at full cost. Councilmember Bullock clarified that the use of ammunition largely from practice shooting and not from officers discharging their weapons in the line of duty. Chief Kaucheck concurred and added that each officer shoots 100-200 rounds a year during departmental in-services. Typically officers will shoot less than 10 a month to qualify for continuing certifications. He concluded that officers sometimes put injured deer down in the line of duty, approximately 5 a year.