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Council Minutes of 6/19/2001 if the program supports the funds for the officers' pension. Finance Director Copfer answered that when the fund was designed it was to pay all wages and benefits associated with the officers while they are on the STOP program. The employer's share of the pension contribution was also considered in that. Mr. Gallagher asked about maintenance of the bicycles and vehicles. Finance Director Copfer answered that was not originally considered, but it is her belief that the Fleet Manager, Police Chief and Safety Director are working on an equitable charge for that to assign a cost. This is hard to do because there is a gas cost but not necessarily a mileage cost or wear and tear on the vehicle. The costs are minimal, and there are funds in excess that would more than cover the costs of the cars that are being used for that program. It is possible the city can go back and charge that for the year of 2001 if an equitable and fair method can be determined. Mr. Gallagher said he felt that the money should go to the General Fund, and maybe the money would be better used. Bill Kelly, 4161 Canterbury Road, said that the verbiage in Ordinance 2001-78 was incorrect as it referred to the Cleveland "bond issue" when it actually was a "levy." Also, he thinks that Council already has enough ordinances that are frivolous. Jim Burns, 3978 Dover Center Road, commended Mrs. Kasler and her committee on the reapportionment. The wards couldn't be any closer and the redrawn lines are logical, which is something you don't often find in politics. LEGISLATION Resolution No. 2001-72 introduced by Councilwoman Kasler on behalf of herself, the entire Council and the Mayor was given its second reading. A resolution commending North Olmsted Patrol Officer Jack Butcher for his actions resulting in the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the North Olmsted Police Department, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2001-73 introduced by Councilman McKay was given its second reading. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2000-164, which authorized the issuance and sale of $300,000.00 of notes in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay the costs of improving certain designated streets in the city by installing street lighting and related underground wiring, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2001-74 introduced by Mayor Musial on behalf of himself and Councilmen Dailey, Limpert and O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of the City of North Olmsted of an amendment to Article IX of the Charter of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Nominations and Elections," in order to provide for non-partisan elections in the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. 9 ;: A