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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 65 BY: Council President Brossard and All of Council A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SPRINGVALE BALLROOM AND CELEBRATING ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, opening in 1923, Springvale Ballroom is one of the oldest operating ballrooms in Ohio. The facility was originally opened by the Biddulph family and remained in the family until 1994 when it was purchased by the City of North Olmsted, saving it from demolition; and WHEREAS, on May 19, 1923, Fred Clara paid $15 for the right to open the dancing pavilion, and held their first dancejust four days later on May 23, 1923; and WHEREAS, five years later in 1928, a five -hole golf course was added to the property by the Butternut Ridge Golf Club, and the dance hall was converted into a club house. Later, changes to Springvale included the renovation of the ballroom, the addition of a golf office, and an upgrade to a full 18 -hole, semi -private course; and WHEREAS, during World War II, servicemen on leave paid a nickel a dance at Springvale. Ballrooms reached a highpoint of popularity during the 1930's and 1940's, serving as places for social gatherings; and WHEREAS, in 1994 the City of North Olmsted bought the facility from the family and saved it from demolition. Since taking ownership, both the course and the ballroom have undergone extensive rejuvenation and are booming with more business each and every day; and WHEREAS, sponsored by the Landmarks Commission, the Olmsted Historical Society, as well as The Ohio Historical Society, the Springvale Ballroom received a Historical Marker in 2007; and WHEREAS, this Council is proud to recognize and celebrate the history and 100" Anniversary of Springvale Ballroom, and encourage the residents of North Olmsted to join in the celebration on May 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Springvale Ballroom. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: This Council hereby recognizes the rich history and celebrates Springvale Ballroom upon its 100" Anniversary; the Council joins with the Landmarks Commission to recognize and celebrate at the Springvale Ballroom on May 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. and welcome all residents to join the festivities (admission fee of $10.00).