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Council Minutes of 10/17/2006 • Specific sections of Codified Ordinance Chapters 741 and 555 were discussed. Additional information was requested from the Safety Director. The committee voted unanimously to hold this review in committee. Council Member Dailey Jones, chairperson of the Streets & Transportation Committee: 1) The committee meeting was held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Present were committee members Barker, Ryan and Jones; Council Members Orlowski, Talton and Council President Kennedy; Law Director Dubelko, Service Director Limpert, Finance Director Copfer; guests. The committee discussed Resolution 2006-170, a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of Great Northern Boulevard from NOMBL Lane to County Club Boulevard (excluding the bridge over Interstate 480) in the City of North Olmsted as detailed in the plans and specifications on file, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for said repairs, and declaring an emergency. The Service Director explained that the area was originally going to be the sole financial responsibility of the city as ODOT was to only repair the bridge going over I-480. However, the city was fortunate to receive funding from both ODOT and the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) to cover the additional areas. ODOT is responsible for $200,000 and OPWC is responsible far $1,040,434. Due to the funds covered by the other two entities, the city is financially responsible for between $200,000 and $300,400, which includes any overages that might occur. The Service Director has indicated that he feels construction costs could rise over the next few months. The city is responsible for any overage beyond the original estimate although the city can petition for additional help from OPWC or ODOT, so there is always the possibility of getting additional help to bear the burden of any increased constnuction costs. This project is set to begin in March 2007. The committee unanimously recommended passage of the legislation. AUDIENCE PARTICI~'ATI4N Don Pangrac, 23470 Sharon Drive, commented to Mrs. Copfer regarding her difficulty in getting information from the Cleveland Water Dept. that the department had failed its state audit. He asked for information about the hazardous waste drop-off at City Hall. Service Director Limpert explained the hazardous waste collection is taking place currently. Residents wishing to dispose of pesticides, oil-based .paints, batteries, and items of that nature should bring them to the Service Garage area: This collection will end on October 19. Latex paint can be put in the regular trash for curbside pick-up by removing the top and letting it dry out. Councilman Ryan said he had tried to do that with latex paint but it did not dry out. The Service Director will look into this and provide more information to Mr. Ryan. Don DeBrodt, 23141 Stoneybrook, commented that all the sweetness and harmony and congeniality tonight was baring. 8