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Council Minutes of 6!3/2008 Resolution No. 2008-78 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Planning to proceed with negotiations for the sale of city-owned real property located on Butternut Ridge Road, identified as Permanent Parcel Number 236-19-005 and consisting of a vacant lot zoned for residential use; further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to sell the real property; and declaring an emergency as amended. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting it had been heazd in committee, and the reason for suspension being that we seek to proceed with the sale with an interested buyer at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Councilman Gazeau moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-78 adopted. Resolution No. 2008-79 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to apply for Law Enforcement Grant funds from the State of Ohio for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) for fiscal 2008- 2009 and, if the application is granted further authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Ohio, or the appropriate State of Ohio law enforcement agency, to accept said grant funding on behalf of the city, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Mahoney moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting that Resolution 2008-79 has been heard in committee and reported out by Mr. Orlowski. As indicated in caucus, the Mayor indicates there is no reason to not move this forward on suspension in keeping with his good government principles. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Councilman Mahoney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-79 adopted. Resolution No. 2008-80 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution extending for an additional one year period the city's contract with Silverlode Consulting Corp. for the purpose of providing economic development consulting services to the city, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gazeau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting it had been heard in committee, and the basis for suspension is the fact that the contract is set to expire and we wish to continue it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Orlowski, yes; Mahoney, yes; Jones, yes; Ryan, yes with comment that it was noted in the Plain Dealer this morning that we've lost another 82 jobs out of North Olmsted. GMAC is moving out of the city. Obviously, we've got to start doing something. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-80 adopted. Ordinance No. 2008-82 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Sections 1701.01, 1701.04, 1701.10, and 1701.13 of Chapter 1701 (Fire Code) of the Fire Prevention Code in order to incorporate changes in the Ohio Fire Code, specifically for certification of fire safety inspectors and contractors, and to add fees for fire safety inspections. 14 _~~~~,~~