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Council Minutes of 02-07-2012 ,;., Mayor Kennedy said 15% of property taxes go to the city with the majority going to ;,~ police and fire. The majority of the general fund budget comes from the municipal income tax and is what almost fully funds garbage pick-up. This is strictly an issue of private streets, .and the city has been very consistent on their approach to this issue. He has taken his time to look for any documents that say they should be responsible for trash pick-up in Cinnamon Woods. In fact, he is finding documentation that Cinnamon Woods should be responsible for their trash pick-up and agreed to that in the Council minutes of 1998. Fay said he believes all of the residents of North Olmsted should have their trash picked up. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he is not familiar with the situation but he would like to add some comments. The approach of the Mayor may not be the proper approach, and should go through the city attorney. Every resident is entitled to a trash pick-up. Their have been condo associations in other areas that have sued and won. The pick-up need not be on a private street, meaning there needs to be provisions made for the garbage to be moved to public area where public garbage is picked up. The Law Director should be advising the Mayor on this. Gareau said he indicated in his report that he provided an update to the Mayor on the Ordinance and status of the Ordinance. Carol Cooperider, 30900 Iris Court said it is her understanding that the cities of Bay Village, Rocky River and Westlake provide trash collection at no additional cost to their residents. In 1999 when she moved from Westlake to North Olmsted, this service was provided. She urges Council to consider providing a trash pick-up to all residents like surrounding cities do. David billion, 31143 Lily Lane read the Residential Structures "The city will provide refuse pick up service for all residential structures located in the city in occurrence with schedules and regulations adopted by the Department of Public Service " That is read from the original Ordinance which is being amended to say dedicated streets. That is the major change. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2012-5 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. An Ordinance amending and re-establishing Chapter 941 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled "Refuse Collection" in order to implement new standards for refuse collection within the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Resolution 2012-6 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a "Vactor Model 2115" Combination Sewer Vacuum & High Pressure Rodder Truck and equipment, at a final cost of $277,500.00, 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 Barker made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. 7