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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 29, 2019 Auditorium Present: Councilmembers Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley & Rader Also Present: Human Services Director Gelsomino, Finance Director Pae, Urban Designer Allison Hennie, Law Director Butler, Mayor Summers,Planning Director Sylvester, 2 members of the public, Clerk Bach taking minutes, Deputy Clerk Lascu Call to order: 6:00 p.m. RESOLUTION 9069-19 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 Director of Law to enter into a purchase agreement with Cove United Methodist Church fka Detroit Avenue Methodist Church Inc., an Ohio non-profit corporation, owner of the property located at 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio (PPN 312-28-006), and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase and sale according to the terms of that agreement. Director Sylvester delivered a presentation regarding the potential purchase of the property outlining three key reasons for acquisition—the implementation of the integrated wet weather improvement plan (IWWIP), the potential to develop an intergenerational community center on the site and for land control reasons. He provided maps of the site to orient members to it. The site is comprised of 1.75 acres between Clifton and Lake at the corner of Cove and contains .7 acres of greenspace. Mayor Summers remarked further on how purchase of the site will complement the IWWIP. Starting in 2029 it will become critical for the City to locate storm water storage capacity on the City's east side and this property meets all of the technical specifications. It is appealing that the land is currently available and for sale at a fair price. Without available land, eminent domain could become necessary to carry out the IWWIP. The Committee discussed with the Mayor the technical aspects of how the storage tank would work. Mayor Summers concluded, stating that it makes sense to purchase the property for its storm water management potential alone. He recommended addressing questions about the church building separately. He reminded Council that the funds for the purchase will come from the Land Acquisition Fund, in which there is currently $4.3 million. In response to a question by Councilmember O'Malley, Mayor Summers discussed how the addition of an underground water storage facility at this location would reduce the combined sewer overflows. An underground tank at this location would stop the largest CSO—CSO 059. Between this and one other IWWIP project planned for 2029-2034, the City will go from collecting and treating 88% of its water to 94-96%. 1