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27.RESOLUTION 2023-67 - 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 completion of the Lakewood Public Library’s Madison Branch Story Walk Project. (pg. 100) Discussion: Councilman Bullock advocated for a substantive change in the resolution by mentioning that there is a second Story Walk Project near the Lakewood Public Library’s Main Branch. Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to amend Resolution 2023- 67 by replacing the project’sname, wherever mentioned, to read “Lakewood Public Library’s Story Walk Projects.” Discussion: Vice President Kepple asked if Council has a written application for the proposed Story Walk Projects. She stated that although the Projects are relatively small, she would be more comfortable allocating ARPA funds given an application. Councilman Bullock explained that the application could be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. On the motion to amend: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2023-67 amended. Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to refer amended Resolution 2023-67 to the Committee of the Whole. All in favor. Motion passed. 28.RESOLUTION 2023-68 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least twothirds 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 development of a Smart City Initiative. (pg. 102) Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to amend Resolution 2023- 68 in a manner consistent with the amendments made to Resolution 2023-66. All in favor. Motion passed. Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to refer Resolution 2023- 68 as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. All in favor. Motion passed. 29.RESOLUTION 2023-69 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least twothirds 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 upgrading signage at Lakewood City Hall. (pg. 104) Motion made by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to amend Resolution 2023- 69 in a manner consistent with the amendments made to Resolution 2023-66. All in favor. Motion 9