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speak in support of this resolution. He hopes the opposition to HB 245 will expand to other parts of Ohio to put this ridiculous house bill to bed. He said that as a performer, his job is to entertain, and that performers know how to tailor their shows to the age of the audience members. He shared that he never imagined having to fear for his or his husband’s safety, but he has received threats from various hate groups. He also shared he was the one speaking at the event Vice President Kepple attended, and he implored for those in power to use their voice to create change. On the motion: President Litten made a motion to pass the resolution, seconded by Vice President Kepple. All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2023-45 adopted. 9. Communication from Vice President Kepple regarding American Rescue Plan Projects – Young Filmmakers Academy. (pg. 16) Vice President Kepple read the communication and shared that additional information was emailed to councilmembers today for their review. She then made a motion to refer the communication to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by President Litten. All in favor. Motion passed. Discussion: Councilmember Rader shared that he is a volunteer on the Board of the Young Filmmakers Academy and he will be abstaining from all voting related to this item to avoid any potential appearance of conflict of interest. Public Comment: Eric Swinderman, Young Filmmakers Academy, 13535 Detroit Ave - Mr. Swinderman stated that he is a film maker, screen writer and television producer and in 2017 he helped form the Young Filmmakers Academy. He provided an overview of the history of the organization and shared how they offer classes, summer camps and after school programs for kids who want to learn about filmmaking. He said they are a safe space for youth of all backgrounds, and they value inclusion. He explained that over the past 6-7 years they have relied heavily on tuition to fund their programs but this year they decided to begin the process of offering their program 100 percent free of charge as a merit-based program, to any student who wants to participate. He said they are working on securing corporate scholarships to fund the summer camps and are applying for the ACE reimbursement program for their after-school programs. He said everyone in the community is invited to come visit their state-of-the-art studio space. On the motion: Councilmembers Baker, Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Marx, Shachner voted yea. Councilmember Rader abstained.Motion passed. 10. RESOLUTION 2023-48 - A RESOLUTION 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, authorizing and directing the Mayor and/or Director of Finance or Director of Law to allocate and expend_________ of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Young Filmmakers Academy to facilitate non-profit support. (pg. 17) 7