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Council Minutes of 04-20-2010 adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney and passed unanimously. Resolution 2010-42 adopted. Resolution 2010-44 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase computer servers, support hardware, software and a shared storage device through the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Barker made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Resolution 2010-44 adopted. Ordinance 2010-45 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy on behalf of himself and the entire City Council. An Ordinance amending Section 111.01 of the Administrative Code for the purposes of exempting advertising contracts from its application and to grant authority to the Mayor or his designee to issue park concession permits. Resolution 2010-46 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of North Olmsted, to enter into an agreement with the Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners for the asset transfer of equipment purchased with FY2007 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Mahoney made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Councilman Mahoney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Resolution 2010-46 adopted. Resolution 2010-47 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution dispensing with the RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one year contract with MB3 Consulting LLC for the purpose of providing economic development consulting services to the city, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Barker made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jones and passed unanimously. President Limpert asked if anyone in the audience has any questions or comments regarding the legislation. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane asked if the consulting fee is $150/hour. Councilman Barker said yes. Lambert asked why the city did not go out to bid for these services. Mayor Kennedy responded that Silverlode, the city's current economic development consultant, ended up splitting up. They had three partners. Greg Myers went on his own to handle the public sector while the other two handle the private sector. This is the same individual who was the city's consultant before at a lower price now. Gareau said the original selection of Silverlode was done through the RFP process. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman .tones and passed unanimously. Resolution 2010-47 adopted. 12