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Discussion: Councilmember Bullock expressed support for the resolution and for the choice of Kyle Baker to fill the vacant seat. He spoke of Mr. Baker's qualification, skill, and previous leadership on the Planning Commission. He also underscored Mr. Baker's strong performance among Ward 1 residents in the General Election. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas: Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays: none Motion passed. S. Reso. 2021-60 adopted. 3. Swearing in of Kyle Baker as Councilmember of Ward 1 (to be provided) Mr. Baker introduced Rose Fini, President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association who would administer the oath, as well as his family. Ms. Fini administered the oath of office to Kyle Baker. Mr. Baker expressed appreciation to his friends, family, and supporters for their support. He expressed enthusiasm for beginning his service to the residents of Ward 1. Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the signed and sworn oath of office of Kyle Baker. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. President O'Malley ordered the resignation letter of former Ward 1 Councilmember Tess Neff to be entered into the record. Without objection, President O'Malley ordered item 420 to be read 4. Committee report regarding meeting of the Finance Committee held February 7, 2022. (to be provided) Finance Committee Chairman Shachner delivered the following oral report: We had our Finance Committee Meeting, the first of the year, today. There were eight items on the agenda, but they all encompassed two things. The first, was the resolution permitting the mayor to enter into an agreement for a grant of$3.28 million for the City's 2022 watermain replacement project. This was referred to the Public Works & Sustainability Committee also and recommended for adoption 2