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Council Minutes of 06 -03 -2014 Resolution 2014 -45 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application for, and enter into a lease with, Allstate Capital for the purpose of supplying fitness equipment for the Recreation Center, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2014 -46 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution adopting the Alternative Tax Budget of the City of North Olmsted for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015, and submitting the same to the County Auditor, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2014 -47 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Everbank Commercial Finance for the purpose of acquiring a Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Hybrid Greens Mower from Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings and formal committee review due to the timing of this legislation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said the city is looking at just under $40,000 to lease this. He said this entire deal looks like it's cloaked in secrecy because Council is asked to approve a lease agreement but they are supposed to be keepers of the public trust. There are questions going unanswered tonight like is Baker Vehicle Systems the only company that handle this lawnmower? Is almost $40,000 with nothing in return at the end of 4 years the best deal? Mayor Kennedy said this was discussed with Council, and at the end of the 4 years the city will own the mower. Copfer said this was discussed during budget hearings, and there was talk about buying the mower vs. leasing it. Springvale's budget is such that it works better for them to lease it and pay for it over 4 years. The financing company is paying through the state bid list and the city is getting a lease and will own the mower at the end of the lease. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Resolution 2014 -47 adopted 7 -0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Kearney scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for Tuesday June 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Ordinance 2014 -43 and Resolution 2014 -46. The Finance Director is asked to attend. Councilman Brossard scheduled a Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee meeting for Tuesday June 10, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Resolution 2014 -45. The Mayor is asked to attend. Councilman Barker scheduled a Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee meeting for Tuesday June 10, 2014 at 7:40 p.m. to discuss a liquor permit. 1