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2. RESOLUTION 2022-56- 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 of the City of Lakewood and Director of Law to make an offer for the purchase of the property located at 12984 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 312-08-017), and, if the offer is accepted, to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase and sale. (Referred to COW 11121122) (pg. 1) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to adopt Resolution 2022-56. Discussion: Director Leininger noted that the city had been presented with an opportunity to put in an offer for 12984 Lake Ave. The property is located closely to CSO 59, which is a sewer overflow that connects with the city's wastewater interceptor near the Carlyle building. As part of the IWWIP, the city has committed to the EPA that it would build storage tanks near CSO 59 and CSO 52 to limit sewer overflows. While the Cove Church property was purchased with intent to install storage tanks onsite, this property presents as a much closer one to CSO 59. If successful, the city is interested in preserving the historic home at 12984 Lake Ave. Questioning from councilmembers prompted Director Leininger to state that there would be approximately a $3 million savings to the city in infrastructure costs if the 12984 Lake Ave. site was available to be used. The funds to purchase the site would come from American Rescue Plan Act dollars that were initially slated for sewer infrastructure. City staff have been successful in acquiring grants, which frees up funding for this venture. Councilmembers noted their support for the historic preservation of the home and the cost savings for the sewer project. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2022-56 was adopted. 3. ORDINANCE 12-2021A -AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, to amend S. Ord. 12-2021, adopted March 15, 2021, to remove the sunset date of the original legislation and permanently expanding rental rights within the City of Lakewood by allowing renters who tender their full rent plus any additional late fees and court costs,prior to an eviction hearing to avoid eviction for late payment of rent and setting reasonable late fees that a landlord may charge a tenant. (Is' read and referred to HPD 1117122; 2"'reading 11121122) (pg. 3) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to substitute Ordinance 12- 2021A. Discussion: Director Vargo characterized the changes made, which make the provision permanent and included the definition of"tender" to account for public vouchers. Councilmembers discussed whether the ordinance approves the use of only emergency rental assistance dollars previously appropriated or whether the language indicated that source of income protections would be in effect in all cases. Councilmembers expressed a desire to 2