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Council Minutes of 09-08-2010 emergency. The current code somewhat addresses this topic and treats it as a nuisance, and this Ordinance will treat it as a nuisance as well. This Ordinance addresses breeding and not companion animals. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 2010-108. Councilman Brossard, Chairman of the Streets & Transportation Committee: The Streets & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Present were Committee members Brossard, Orlowski and Williamson; Council members Barker, Jones, Kearney and Mahoney; President Limpert; Mayor Kennedy; and City Engineer Pete DiFranco. • Resolution 2010-114 a Resolution dispensing with the RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one year contract with Cuyahoga County/the Cuyahoga County Engineer for the purpose of providing inspection services for bridges and culverts, and declaring an emergency. DiFranco pointed out that previously these inspections were done by the City, but the City no longer has any employees qualified to do these inspections. The Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of Resolution 2010-114. • Resolution 2010-120 a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development to make application on behalf of the City of North Olmsted for participation in the Ohio Public Works Commission ("OPWC") State Capital and Local Transportation Improvement Programs for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance to improve Walter Road and further authorizing the Mayor to accept said assistance if awarded, and to execute a contract with the OPWC, and declaring an emergency. This is a good opportunity for the city to obtain Issue 1 money not only for the road but for the sewer project as well. The committee voted 3-0 for approval or Resolution 2010-120. The Clerk of Council read letters in opposition of Ordinance 2010-108 for the record that are attached to these minutes. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lori Hunt, 4311 Porter Road opposed Ordinance 2010-108 which places restrictions on the breeding of dogs in residential neighborhoods. She is a breeder and a veterinarian, and there has never been a complaint against her related to the breeding of her dogs. She feels there are enough provisions in place to make it unnecessary to further limit the rights of people. Rebecca Daniels, 4000 Fielding Drive said she is a silver Labrador Retriever breeder, and Lori Hunt is her veterinarian. She adores what she does, and she does it to be able to stay home with her children and share compassion and responsibility with them. She admitted to having complaints against her. She pulled her police report and finds it strange that 6