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Council Minutes of 3/1/20fF5 been worth $3,000-$5,000. However, the vehicle underwent a metamorphosis from a fire squad into a special response squad containing all of the material required for the Police Dept. to conduct an investigation at a crime scene. The vehicle is probably now worth $100,000-$150,000. They did all of that in-house and did a great job. 3) The Building Department has received a grant renewal for $20,000 for exterior maintenance assistance. This is a continuation of the program initiated last year. Thanks to Planning Director Kim Wenger, Human Resources Director Don Copeland and inspector John Schneider for their efforts in managing the program and winning a renewal of the grant. 4) Much time was spent on the budget being presented to Council. Although close, it is balanced. Councilman Miller asked the Mayor whether there was a plan to fund the Senior Center parking project as the Planning Director has advised that the city's grant application was not successful. Planning Director Wenger answered that there was no plan at this time. Mayor Musial commented perhaps that project could be considered for inclusion in the capital improvements projects for the 2005 budget. Councilman Miller noted there is a plan to eliminate the federally funded CDBG program. Since that program has been used successfully in our city, perhaps Council and the Mayor should consider a resolution in support of the CDBG program as it is important to keep federal dollars coming back to our city. Councilman Gareau asked for an update on two Metro Parks projects: the all-purpose path on Bradley Road which would connect with the city's sidewalks; the proposed Metro Parks trailhead on Lorain Road. Mayor Musial said that Service Director Driscoll has been requested to contact Metro Parks to get a report as to where they are. With the levy passage this past fall, they do have the money for the sidewalk project. With regard to the trailhead, that will not come about for at least two or three years. Councilman Nashar commented that last fall he did speak with Mr. Vern Hartenburg from the Metro Parks and reported to Council that the Bradley Road sidewalk/walking path project would be completed in the spring of 2005. It will be a 10 foot wide asphalt path with a green center line and a drainage system. Law Director: 1) The majority of his time during the past two weeks has been spent on matters relating to the RTA/NOMBL negotiations. 2) Litigation update: • Summary judgment has been granted in the city's favor in an age discrimination complaint that was filed in federal district court by a former city engineer. The case was defended in federal district court by the insurance defense counsel law firm of Tomino & Latchney. • A proposed settlement in the case of McCoy vs. City of North Olmsted. Pursuant to city ordinance provisions, he will be providing a memo to Council on that settlement which is within the city's deductible. • Along with insurance defense counsel, he will present an update to Council in executive session regarding the Ganley litigation. 2