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Council Minutes of 09-19-2023 the use of the space and equipment. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:26 p.m. Councilman Limpert, Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:27 p.m. Present were Committee Members Williamson and Limpert and Council Members Hemann, Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Assistant Law Director O'Malley, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-91 which is an annual acceptance of tax rates by the tax commission based on property tax levies. The assignment of millage across the funds, and is consistent with last year. The legislation was favorably recommended with suspension in order to meet submission deadlines, by a vote by a vote of 2-0. • Ordinance 2023-94 which is the sale of Parcel # 233-26-063 which is presently less than an acre of undeveloped property from the purchase of Forest School. The property is being sold to BDW Properties, LLC and would be for the proposed expansion Weber Automotive and its conversion. There was some discrepancy on the acreage of the legislation and the analysis supporting the Ordinance. The Economic Development Director noted that he had followed-up with residents who previously came to Council to express concerns and questions related to the property sale. Director Upton noted that there are added benefits as part of the sale, to provide an easement for the property that will allow access for any service or utilities that would be required by the City. Additionally, as part of the development plan there will be the ability to address water retention requirements for the expanded property. Mr. Upton noted that the sale does not close without completion of all approvals related to the Building and Planning components of any development that would occur on the property. The Legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 2-0, however was not included on tonight's agenda as it is awaiting some finalization of the acreage amounts. • Ordinance 2023-96 is directing that real property owned by the City of North Olmsted as a participant in The North Olmsted Land Reutilization Program and otherwise known as PPN 237- 19-027 be sold to GDIII Ventures U.C. This parcel is marooned due to 480 intersecting it. This property is within the land bank and the sale price is $20,000.00 as stated in the County Fiscal Office. The sale will require some analysis on payout of taxes by the land bank/city. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Ordinance 2023-98 is a Resolution authorizing the City to apply for grant funding through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for funding to be used for improvements at North Olmsted Park. This ODNR grant would be used for proposed projects including but not limited to the gazebo, baseball fields, and walking trails. This is a grant of up to $500,0000 matching. The expectation is that a project related to renovation of the park combined with other funding sources, ARPA, Ohio Senate Grant, and cell revenues would cover the matching component of this grant. The legislation was favorably recommended by vote of 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:57 p.m. Councilman Scarl, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:58 p.m. Present were Committee Members Scarl, Gilchrist and Madden and Council Members Williamson, Hamann and Limpert, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Assistant Law Director O'Malley, Finance Director Copier, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton,