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Council Minutes of 03-04-2014 ("NPDES") Phase II, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Resolution 2014-14 adopted 6-0. Resolution 2014-18 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month in the City of North Olmsted, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2014-19 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request proposals from professionals qualified to create and implement outreach programs to raise awareness of Fair Housing laws and housing discrimination and, further, to educate residents on their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing laws of the City of North Olmsted and the United States of America and, following selection by the Board of Control, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for said services, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings as this was heard in the Finance Committee this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he attended the committee meeting regarding Resolution 2014-19. He heard a very simple explanation for why this is needed to be done, but that was a Finance Committee meeting. He would have expected this to be discussed at a local government meeting because no one talked about how much it was going to cost. He asked Councilman Kearney how much he anticipates spending for this outreach program? Councilman Kearney said he's not sure. Gareau said it will cost under $15,000. Lambert suggested that Council make a motion to amend the Resolution to cap it at $15,000. Gareau said in the fourth wheareas clause of this Resolution, it says "the costs of such services shall not exceed $15,000". Lambert said that answers his question. Seeing that this is under $15,000, you wouldn't even need Council's permission would you? Gareau said technically the city does not need to do an RFP for purposes of selecting a contractor, but the problem is the legislation does not allow contacts to be signed if it's more than $5,000. It's a glitch that should be fixed. Technically it's $50,000 for some goods, but the Mayor has contracting authority up to $5,000. So, it's out of sync. It could probably use an update. Lambert thanked Gareau for the information and said he is satisfied. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker commented that if people would read the full Resolution, it probably would have saved some time. Resolution 2014-19 adopted 6-0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS President Jones announced that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday March 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2014-7. 4