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Council Minutes of 9-1-2020 • Discussed next was Resolution 2020-96. A Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Fiscal Officer. This is an annual acceptance of rates as determined by Cuyahoga County and it is for the taxing year of 2020 to be collected in 2021. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend to Council. Councilman Schumann asked for a moment of personal privilege. I wanted to once again thank the administration and the storm and sanitary crews for the work they have been doing in Ward III. Shout out also to the County, they have been cleaning out and repairing the creek along I-480. A big part of the Ward's stormwater goes through that creek. I'm also really excited about the storm and sanitary projects that seem to actually be coming to fruition at this point. This sanity EQ Basin and open storm retention will really benefit people's lives directly and stop a lot of heartache. I'm begging Council not to hold this up. The first step 2020-93 is on second reading and please, let's pass this in two weeks. Councilwoman Hemann Chairwoman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:20 p.m. Present were committee members Hemann, Glassburn and Williamson; Council members Brossard, Kelly, Limpert and Schumann; Council President Jones; Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Development Lieber, City Engineer DiFranco and guests. • Discussed was Resolution 2020-93. A Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to solicit Statements of Qualifications ("S.O.Q.") from qualified professional engineers to provide engineering services for the South Intercept Equalization Tank Project, and further authorizing the Mayor, following approval by the Board of Control, to enter into a contract with the firm selected in the request for qualifications ("R.F.Q.") process, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn noted he would be abstaining from participating in this meeting. Director Lieber said the City Engineer will manage the consultant selection. The project is pertaining to the South Interceptor and was mentioned in updates to Council regarding the acquisition of land from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of North Olmsted School District. The estimated costs of engineering services should be approximately $200,000. Director Copfer added the five year Capital Improvement Plan for the Waste Water Treatment Plan had that amount set aside for engineering. Director Lieber estimated the construction portion would cost $1.5 million. The City Engineer said he would provide information regarding the five options outlined in the 2019 South Interceptor Study, which has not been previously discussed. Councilwoman Hemann asked Director Copfer to discuss the 2021 Waste Water Treatment Plant Budget citing concerns this request for engineering would ultimately roll to a project that has not yet been approved. Director Copfer said she would forward additional information and would be prepared to address the concerns at the next meeting. The committee voted 2-0 to hold in committee. 3