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President Litten made a motion to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Kepple. C ouncilmember Bullock asked if some of the numbers shift around, will councilmembers still be able to adjust the proposed numbers. President Litten replied yes, and that he expects what happens in committee will help to inform some of that. O n the motion: All in favor, motion passed. 26.RESOLUTION 2023-66 - 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 the Mayor and/or Director of Finance or Director of Law to allocate and expend American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards the creation of a parking lot on a vacant city-owned parcel at the northwest corner of Newman Avenue and Madison Avenue. (pg. 98) Public Comment: Ralph Piunno, 12223 Madison Avenue – Mr. Piunno expressed gratitude to councilmembers for their dedication to the development of the parking lot. He expressed hope that this project should be prioritized and not face any further delays, especially in the event that additional eligible funding becomes available. Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to amend Resolution 2023-66 by striking “WHEREAS, because some of the Administration’s 2022 ARPA projects have been completed under budget, the Mayor will contribute $187,833 of the City’s recently reunencumbered ARPA funds to see this project through to completion” and replacing it with “WHEREAS, because the Administration shares an interest in this project, the Mayor will contribute $187,833 from the City’s General Fund, ARPA funds, or other allowable source.” And striking Section 2. That $187,833 of the City’s recently re-unencumbered ARPA funds shall be allocated and spent on the above-mentioned parking lot project.” And replacing it with, That $187,833 of the City’s funds shall be allocated and spent on the above-mentioned parking lot project.” Discussion: Councilman Rader expressed a preference for engaging in a formal committee process to ensure that Council dedicates the necessary time and attention to the plans outlined in this resolution. Councilmember Kepple clarified that if economic development funds or any other grant funds become available, this amendment provides the flexibility to utilize additional funding sources for the project. On the motion to amend: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 023-66 amended. Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to refer amended Resolution 2023-66 to the Committee of the Whole. All in favor. Motion passed. 8