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33. Communication from Director Vargo regarding 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police and AFSCME. (pg. 132) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to receive and file the communication. Discussion: President Litten and Director Vargo clarified that the AFSCME union vote took place that day and was in the affirmative to agree to the proposed contract. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 34. RESOLUTION 2022-64 - 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, Ohio, to enter into an Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Patrol Division, for a three-year period commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and ratifying that Agreement. (pg. 133) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to adopt Resolution 2022-64. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock requested a briefing from the administration,potentially in executive session, on the in-depth details of the city's labor agreements to see if they are affordable. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2022-64 was adopted. 35. RESOLUTION 2022-65 - 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, Ohio, to enter into an Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Supervisors, for a three-year period commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and ratifying that Agreement. (pg. 166) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to adopt Resolution 2022-65. Discussion: Councilmember Baker noted a couple typos and ministerial items in the contract that were in need of correction. Councilmembers then participated in discussion with Director Vargo and Director Dillinger on how best to proceed. It was determined that Council could make the requisite changes on the floor.