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Motion by President Kepple, seconded by Vice President Shachner, to receive and file the oral report. All in favor. Motion passed. Oral report received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 2024-10 - 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 and/or Director of Finance or Director of Law to allocate all unspent funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) and all ARPA funds not yet encumbered or contracted for expenditure for previously identified projects to the City’s sewer and water projects for the modernization and construction of the City’s water and sewer system. (referred to COW 2/20/24) (pg. 12) Motion by President Kepple, seconded by Vice President Shachner, to adopt Resolution 2024-10. All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2024-10 adopted. ***NEW BUSINESS*** 7. RESOLUTION 2024-13 - A RESOLUTION to recognize Ward 1 resident Ron Cheung for his outstanding four-episode run on Jeopardy! and for capably representing the City of Lakewood on television’s long running and beloved game show. (pg. 14) Motion by President Kepple, seconded by Vice President Shachner, to adopt Resolution 2024-13. Discussion: President Kepple commended Mr. Cheung for his excellent work. Councilman Baker and Councilman Bullock formally congratulated Mr. Cheung and his family. On the motion: All in favor. Motion passed. Resolution 2024-13 adopted. 8. Communication from Planning Director Leininger regarding the Former Board of Education Building - Development Agreement for Establishment of Various Incentives at 1456 and 1470 Warren Road (parcels 314-04-064 and 314-04-065) (pg. 16) Motion by President Kepple, seconded by Vice President Shachner, to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilman Bullock stated that he would be happy to talk about this development in the Housing, Planning, and Development Committee. He also conveyed his optimism regarding Liberty Development's plans to move forward with the project. To better understand the project’s updates and modifications, especially considering the substantial financial support being requested from the City, he expressed his desire for a comprehensive briefing and the possibility of directly meeting with the developer. Planning Director Leininger pointed out the prolonged nature of the development process. He explained that Liberty Development struggled initially to secure historic tax credit financing from the State of Ohio, necessitating efforts to bolster their application. He also mentioned that the project faces funding competition from other City projects. Planning Director Leininger confirmed that an internal and third-party review has taken place to ensure that the requested funds are essential and will be effectively employed. 3