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19. Communication from Director Leininger& Development Officer Wyman regarding appropriation of Cuyahoga County Emergency Rent Assistance Program Funds. (pg. 040) Motion by Vice President Kepple, seconded by Councilmember Rader to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Trish Rooney of the Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC) spoke about the dire need for the emergency rent assistance among the population ofpeople the organization serves. Councilmembers commended LCSC for its work and offered their support. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 20. RESOLUTION 2022-35 -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 Director of Planning and Development to enter into an agreement with Lakewood Community Services Center for the provision of Emergency Rent Assistance with Emergency Rent Assistance Program (ERA-1) funds allocated to the City of Lakewood by Cuyahoga County in the amount of$609,459. (pg. 04 1) Motion by Vice President Kepple, seconded by Councilmember Rader to adopt Resolution 2022-35. Discussion: Councilmember Shachner spoke about the need for the funding and affordable housing in the city. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2022-35 was adopted. 21. Communication from Finance Director Rancatore regarding the creation of an Opioid Settlement Fund. (pg. 046) Motion by Vice President Kepple, seconded by Councilmember Rader to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilmembers and Directors Rancatore and Corrigan discussed the logistics in setting up the fund and how it could serve to impact the community. The total amount received annually stands to be about$8,700 for an 18 year period. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed.