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~.,- '~ CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION N0.2009 - 127 By: Council Members Kearney and Orlowski A RESOL UTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE ISSUE 3, THE OHIO JOBS AND GROWTH PLAN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, Ohio's economy is struggling and unemployment remains above ten percent (10%); and WHEREAS, local governments continue to face difficult financial issues, putting strain on local services and public safety; and WHEREAS, State Issue 3, the Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan, will create 19,000 construction jobs beginning next year and 15,000 permanent jobs beginning in 2012 by authorizing casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo; and WHEREAS, Issue 3 will produce $651 million in tax revenue every year, with the vast majority of the funds going to local governments and every school district in the State; and WHEREAS, the casinos will bring a mandated minimum of $1 billion in new economic development, $250 million for each of the four casinos; and WHEREAS, more than $1 billion in Ohio money leaves the State every year when Ohioans travel to casinos in neighboring states. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That City Council supports State Issue 3 and urges citizens to vote "Yes" on Issue 3 on November 3. SECTION 2: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and further for the reason that it is necessary that this Resolution go into effect immediately because citizens will be voting on Issue 3 on November 3, 2009; and further provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. PASSED: (~~~j, ,~ ~~~, ~yG __ First Reading: v ~/ Second Reading: ~~~~~,( Third Reading: Committee: ~~~~~