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15. Presentation of Cuyahoga County Board of Health Resolution to City Council CCBH Commissioner Terry Allan, Board President Dr. Hall, and Program Manager Roger Sikes addressed City Council to present a resolution recognizing the City of Lakewood for its re- investments into outdoor basketball in the face of challenges. President O'Malley spoke of the campaign to bring basketball back to Madison Park 6 years ago and the close partnership with Mr. Sikes, which helped to make that possible. Mr. Sikes expressed appreciation to Mayor George for developing community-based solutions to gun violence after listening to the community and not reacting by removing the hoops. He expressed appreciation to the community leaders, mentors, and City Council for supporting the courts. He provided a specific example about the power of mentors at the courts. Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilmember Rader expressed pride that the city did the right thing by re-investing in the courts and that the decision was easy, given the active community support. Mayor George expressed pride in the city's response to the situation. She thanked members of the administration for their roles. Councilmember Kepple spoke of the true community-based nature of the approach to Madison Park and recognized particular community members. Councilmember Bullock expressed interest in using Lakewood as a model for other communities. He applauded the city's mentorship program and expressed support for its continuation. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 16. RESOLUTION 2022-02 - 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, appointing to the Audit Committee to a two-year term beginning January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2023. President O'Malley announced that Council's recent appointee, Jennifer Jaketic, reluctantly resigned her position on the Audit Committee, due to rules set in place by her employer. Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to refer Resolution 2022-02 to Committee of the Whole. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2022-02 referred to Committee of the 7