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Council Minutes of 1 1-04-2020 • Discussed was Resolution 2020-111. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Planning & Community Development to make application to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on behalf of the City of North Olmsted for funding for safety related improvements to Clague Road; and further authorizing funds for the required local match; and further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant if awarded and to execute a contract for the same, and declaring an emergency. There were some follow-up questions from the October 13 meeting that Director Lieber responded to. Regarding a third lane throughout the whole project, it is estimated it would cost up to six million, but no formal cost estimate was conducted as part of the safety assessment. It was also discussed why the third lane was not warranted for funding as part of the fund matching. Councilman Limpert asked what the cost of additional turn lanes might be and it was estimated to be approximately $250,000 if it was a one lane turn lane or higher if more than a one lane turn. Mr. Glassbum asked what other sources could be used for a third lane for a more long term project. The Mott MacDonald representative noted that funding sources would be recommended to go to the County to provide some additional details. Director Lieber noted the County, NOACA and ODOT are already funding as part of this application proposal 50% of the non -safety related portion of the project. She said it would be unlikely they would participate in a full third lane expansion. It would likely require a new process if going outside this application. Mr. Kelly inquired about the scope of the project being limited to the turn lane and cross -walk. The consultants said the recommendation was made after reviewing congestion, pre-COVID-19 crash and traffic information which led to the evaluation of the areas that would meet the needs in the safety application and the collaboration with NOACA, the County and ODOT. It also considered the right mix of the cost value of the project with optimal benefit. Mr. Glassbum expressed a desire for more information on the cost of a third lane and if there would be another match possibility. Director Lieber said the application is up to $500,000 on a rolling basis and the next opportunity would be in the spring. Both Director Lieber and the consultants said it was their understanding the COVID-19 impacts on the budget have provided a less clear picture on what funding might look like in 2021. They also said the application might be considered weaker based reducing the current safety value. The committee voted 2-1 to hold Resolution 2020-111 in committee. Councilwoman Hemann asked for a moment of personal privilege. I want to thank the North Olmsted police officers for working at the front doors of our polling stations yesterday. I did a split shift between two polling locations and had some interesting inquiries on what I was passing out or doing there. I think their presence helped immensely with the smooth voting process we had in North Olmsted yesterday. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No participation. 9