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Council Minutes of OS-21-2013 Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Liquor permit no. 5542888 for Mariola ~"° Burgers North Olmsted, LLC dba Rail located at 400 Great Northern Mall approved 6-0. • Discussed next was Resolution 2013-48 which is a Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide construction services for improvements to the North Olmsted Police Station consistent with the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Safety/Service Director Thomas spoke about the major upgrades necessary for the police department which consist of upgrades and improvements to the first floor dispatch area which will allow for security upgrades, additional restroom facilities, an ADA approved restroom in the lobby, temporary evidence storage lockers, relocation of the juvenile program and elimination of certain hallways to accommodate additional changes and upgrades to interview rooms. On the lower level, the upgrades will include a meeting room, additional lockers, a new locker area for the female officers and additional offices for sergeants. The Chief and officers have been involved in the design process. Planning/Development Director Wenger noted that the city borrowed the money for this project last year. The cost of the project is estimated to be $425,000 for the improvements and is anticipated to stay under $500,000 that was borrowed last year. This project will be done in stages so it does not interfere with day-to- day operations of the police dept. Suspension was requested so that bids may be sought immediately after Memorial Day. A motion was made to recommend approval with suspension, which passed 2-0. • Discussed last was Ordinance 2013-29 which is an Ordinance amending Section 331.42 of the Traffic Code in order to increase the maximum fine for using a mobile communication device from three dollars to one hundred and fifty dollars. Councilman Schumann introduced this legislation which will increase the fines for using mobile communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. He explained that many cities had increased fines for such an offense and North Olmsted is behind on this issue. He explained that he felt the increase in fines would be a possible deterrent for using mobile devices while operating vehicles as this has become a major safety issue. He spoke with the Police Chief and Safety/Service Director Thomas, who are both in favor of the legislation. The Ordinance was amended to add Council members Williamson and Brossard as co- sponsors. A motion was made to recommend approval which passed 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. LEGISLATION Resolution 2013-44 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. to purchase a Duro-Last roofing system for the Salt Dome Repair Project, all through the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was 5