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4; el'N a ,'4; CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-80 BY: MAYOR AND ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCII, A RESOL UTION EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE HIGH GASOLINE PRICES IN NORTHEASTERN OHIO AND URGING THE REGION'S FEDERAL AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO INVESTIGATE INTO THE CAUSES FOR THE HIGH GASOLINE PRICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the retail price of gasoline in North Olmsted and in surrounding areas of Northeastern Ohio had soared recently to levels in excess of $2.00 per gallon; and WHEREAS, by way of contrast, the current retail price of gasoline in Erie, Pennsylvania, just across the State line, was only $1.659 per gallon; and WHEREAS, this Council is concerned over the economic impact which such high gasoline prices will have upon North Olmsted residents, especially those who are on fixed incomes and those who must travel long distances as part of their employment; and WHEREAS, this Council wants to send a message to federal and state officials representing this region of Ohio to investigate into the causes of the present high gasoline prices and to take appropriate action upon learning the causes of the present high prices; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Council of the City of North Olmsted hereby express its concern over the currently still high retail price of gasoline at service stations in North Olmsted and throughout the greater Cleveland area in general, and hereby urges all federal and state representatives from this region to inquire into the causes of the current high retail price of gasoline, whether by government or private sector actions, and, upon learning the cause for the current high price, to take whatever government action is appropriate and necessary to assist in the reduction of prices to a fair market level. SECTION 2: That the Clerk of this Council is hereby directed to forward an attested copy of this Resolution, immediately upon its passage and approval, to Congressman Dennis Kucinich, State Senator Robert Spada, and State Representative Sally Conway Kilbane.