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stressed the importance of actively seeking the approval and input of residents on Marlowe and Belle Avenues, who are directly impacted by this project. To foster community engagement, she proposed organizing public meetings to openly discuss the progress of this issue. As a means of enhancing the project's public perception, she suggested incorporating student art, educational signage, and strategic planting to temporarily beautify the site. These initiatives, she believes, would not only improve the aesthetic appeal but also contribute positively to the community's sentiment towards the ongoing development. Councilmember Bullock commended Cindy Strebig's thoughtful comments, recognizing them as the result of extensive community deliberation. He acknowledged the prolonged timeline for the project, attributing the delay to macroeconomic factors. Councilmember Bullock emphasized Council’s ongoing efforts to secure a commendable development partner and a sound development plan. He suggested that the City take the lead in establishing a timeline for the project, rather than leaving it primarily to the discretion of the developer. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to refer Resolution 2023-61 to Committee of the Whole. All in favor. Motion passed. 23.Communication from Director Rancatore regarding 2022 Financial Reporting Award (pg. 28) President Litten congratulated Finance Director Rancatore and the Finance Department. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. 24.Communication from Director Leininger regarding Cuyahoga County Development Supplemental Grant Program – Madison Park Birdtown Neighborhood Connector Project (pg. 29) Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to receive and file the communication. All in favor. Motion passed. 25.RESOLUTION 2023-62 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor or the Director of Planning & Development to apply to the Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant Program for a $50,000 grant to be used for the transformation of 2048 Halstead Avenue into a new east entrance of Madison Park through the Madison Park – Birdtown Neighborhood Connector Project. (pg. 30) M otion by President Litten to adopt, seconded by Vice President Kepple. In response to questions from Councilmember Baker, Director Leininger confirmed that the property proposed for demolition was acquired in 2020 due to a nuisance issue and it has been vacant ever since. He explained that the demolition will be expensive (estimate ~ $30,000) due 8