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Council Minutes of 05-03-2023 COMMUNICATIONS None. Dennis Lambert 25057 Carey Lane Mr. Lambert came before Council to express is opinion with regard to the lack of progress on the Cedar Point bridge not being completed. First, he congratulated Mayor Jones on her appointment to the Cuyahoga County Advisory Board, then stated that she should use her position to force the County to finish the Cedar Point Bridge, as the Councilwoman explained to him earlier, the construction was supposed to begin again this Spring and finish in the Summer, noting that the bridge has been under construction and impassable for three years. He pontificated on about how other cities can get County projects completed and wonders why North Olmsted cannot. Ms. Hemann stated that the information about the bridge to start in Spring and end in Summer was the timeline given to her. Mayor Jones advised that the information given to her by the County was that the bridge would not be finished this Summer as promised, because structurally it is damaged, and additional work needed to be completed to make the bridge sound for the residents and others to travel on. She then asked Director Upton to further elaborate on the issue. Director Upton stated he and his staff have been in direct communications with the County Staff, noting that the original scope of work did not include replacing the steel beams, but once they were discovered to be unstable, it was determined they would need to be replaced. He further stated the last update from the County on March 291h, stated the project will have a mid to late 2024 completion date. Mr. Lambert again took the podium to state the importance of the bridge to the businesses and residents in the Community. LEGISLATION Resolution 2023-50 introduced by Mayor Jones and Councilman Limpert was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract with Leopardo Energy LLC, based on an energy audit authorized by Ordinance 2022-38, as Amended by Ordinance 2022-114, in the amount of $3,962,095.00, as Amended. Councilman Glassburn moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Limpert, Scarl, Williamson, Gilchrist, Hemann, Madden No: None Motion carried. Resolution 2023-50 adopted 7-0. Mr. Glassburn voted yes with comment to state that this is one of the most important pieces of work being done in the City. Further stating, it is rare to have the opportunity to complete Four Million Dollars' worth of projects that will pay for themselves, and not only improve the financial position of the