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~ } . Council Minutes of 10/3/95 not know the outcome of the meeting. Mayor Boyle commented that if the flooding project is determined to be temporary, he did not think the County Auditor would take any action. However, if we fmd that this project will take time and require a large expenditure, that may give us some leverage in addressuig this problem with the County Auditor. Mr. McKay commented that, if property taxes are actually reduced in this area, all residents on the flooding fist should be informed. Erica Murphy, 5226 Berkshire Drive, asked if she could submit an engineering company name to be considered to do the studies for the West Park-Forest Ridge. area. Mayor Boyle explained that we do not exchisively use one company but do take bids from a number of engineering companies. Contracts are not granted solely on the basis of a low bid--expertise and previous experience on similar projects are considered. Mrs. Murphy is welcome to submit names of other ~gineering companies. Mr. Gareau coated that the city actually accepts `proposals" from ~gineering companies and not bids. Mrs. Murphy then expressed concern that the funding for the flooding project m~ht not be available. Mayor Boyle explained that the plans to be presented to City Council will include cost estimates. He sugge~ed that Mrs. Murphy attend the meeting at which Council will discuss the fundmg. Mr. McKay said that he feh prefercatial treatment should not be given to one area of the city. Mayor Boyle agreed that would not be proper procedure. At this time, it is not known what the funding needs may be. The plan presented to Council may be one that can be totally funded, or it is posst'ble that the plan may have to be funded over a period of time. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 95-118 introduced by Mr. Limpert .was .given its third reading. An ordinance to amend Section 917.02 entitled `2,imitations on Wastewater Strength" of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted, Ohio. Mr. Limliert moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 95-11 S adopted. Resolution No. 95-121 introduced by Mr. Limpert was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for and accept bids for laboratory analytical services to support the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as detaiieal in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor to contract for same, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Limpert moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 95-121 adopted. Ordinance No. 95-111 introduced by Mayor Boyle was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 1 and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 94-154 ent~led "An Ordinance Establishing Rates of Compensation for Various Positions to Staff North Olmsted Springvale Golf Course and Establish a Schedule of Benefits and Compensation to be Paid to Members of that Staff" and declaring an emergency as amended. 5