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Councilmember Kepple observed that the language of the resolution says that if the grant is awarded that no funding will be reimbursed and that the city agrees to pay 100% of the cost of work to the State of Ohio. Mr. Baas indicated that city's applying can opt for development assistance and contract with the State's contractor or look for development assistance and seek its own contractor. The Planning Department would've used on its own is the same one that the State picked to do the work. The city is liable for the cost of anything above the development assistance. Councilmember Shachner showed support for the initiative and for a HAWK crosswalk on Madison. Councilmember Baker expressed excitement to see the plan come together. Chairman Bullock asked if the city is in support of complete streets. Mr. Baas stated they are working to layer safe routes to school with active transportation and the Vision Zero resolution. They are looking to package all these things into their development guide with the State and parrot back the State's language to make the application competitive. Chairman Bullock asked how much funding was attainable. Director Leininger stated that the cost is usually in the 5- figure range, and that consultant would rely on city staff's expertise. Chairman Bullock spoke to the city's various efforts throughout the years (sidewalk repair, bike lanes, traffic calming engagement)to support complete streets and that the city is overdue for a complete streets proposal. Director Leininger stated that a complete streets program would be a huge initiative, and that it became individualized efforts to inject the concept of complete streets into other aspects of the code. A formal plan would require a myriad of development and zoning ordinances. He reiterated that complete streets are there without having a complete plan. Motion by Chairman Bullock, seconded by Councilmember Kepple to recommend Resolution 2022-04 for adoption by the full Council. All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2022-04 was recommended for adoption by the full Council. The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:34 p.m.