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Council Minutes of 03-01-2022 allowing the Mayor to make these decisions before we get the snow. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. Also discussed Resolution 2022-16. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic & Community Development to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide construction services for the West 231st Street Rehabilitation Project, as detailed in the specifications on file in the Division of Engineering, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control. to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. The City has applied for $150.000 in Community Block Grants and the estimated cost for the job is $250,267.50, with the balance to be paid by the City. Councilman Kelly noted the residents on that street would like to see it widened for parking. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:22 p.m. Councilman Kelly moved to amend Ordinance 2022-14 as discussed in Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Roll Call. Yes. Kelly, Williamson. Gilchrist, Scarl, Limpert No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2022-14 amended 5-0. None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Duane Limpert 4921 Berkshire Drive Mr. Limpert is the President of the West Park Forest Ridge Civic Association and wanted to get something documented with regard to who has responsibility for the maintenance of the Berkshire median and circles on Willet Mr. Limpert explained that they have been told it is the Association's responsibility, to which he remarked that the Association owns no property and therefore its maintenance cannot be under its care. Mr. Limpert distributed to the Mayor and Council President the correspondence sent on this matter. Mayor Jones responded by stating that the Service Director has already been looking into this issue as there are several Civic Associations within the City. She further stated Director Kearny is working with his team to complete an aggregate list to discuss internally, and if Council action is needed, the Administration will bring it forth to Council to address these issues. LEGISLATION Resolution 2022-13 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to request Statements of Qualifications ("S.0 Q.s") from qualified firms to provide professional consulting services for the development of a Strategic Economic Development Plan, as amended. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed 5-0.