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Council Minutes of 01-03-2024 within each project proposal. Parking would be an example that could align with the scope of the project. • Director Gareau noted that it would be incumbent on Council to propose any adjustments to the process, but noted that these are large projects that will require a significant role from Council, and the that the overlay allows Flexibility where going from one zoning district to another where some businesses no longer meet the code and need variances, and this will allow the city to better manage this. The legislation was favorably recommended for approval by a vote of 3-0 and the Committee meeting concluded at 7:17 P.M. Councilman Scarl, Vice Chair of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: The Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee met virtually on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 7:18 p.m. Present were Committee Members Hemann, Scarl and Limpert and Council Members Williamson, Glassburn, Madden and Gilchrist, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2023-152. A Resolution supporting the Administration's Request for Appropriations from the State of Ohio, by and through the State's Capital Budget, for the Old Town Hall Revitalization Project (Phase 1). Councilman Scarl reported on behalf of Councilwoman Hemann that the city's Old Town Hall is a registered national landmark and has been in disrepair for nearly a decade. Previous administration discussions for the property were to turn it into additional office space and/or storage space. Unfortunately, those were only discussions and no initiatives were brought forward. The administration will be requesting funds in the amount of $1 million dollars from the State of Ohio Capital Budget Fund through our State Representative Bride Sweeney. Phase I of the project will be to secure those funds from the State of Ohio and use them to make the basic repairs which include, but not be limited to, repair of the flooding basement, replacement of windows, roofing and ADA compliance items such as the entryway and bathrooms. These repairs will be required to be made in compliance to the requirements of National Historic Buildings. Phase II of the project could include additional State of Ohio funds and/or funds from the City General Budget, as required in the future. A Phase III, or completion portion of the project, would be to use it as an event venue for Community Theater, public corporate events and public entertainment/party events. Securing the funds for Phase I is critical in order to stop the deterioration of the very valuable historic North Olmsted Old Town Hall. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Next discussed at Committee was Resolution 2023-153. A Resolution supporting the Administration's Request for Appropriations from the State of Ohio, by and through the State's Capital budget, for the construction of tennis and pickle ball courts to be located near Springvale Golf Course. The proposal for six tennis courts and 12 pickle ball courts, at an estimated cost of $996,608.00, which will again be requested from the State of Ohio Capital Budget fund through our State, Representative Bride Sweeney. The proposal will be done in phases as the funds are received from the State of Ohio and through various grant programs. Phase I will include the preparation of the land, sewer and drainage items, concrete, fencing along with the basic equipment such as nets, etc. to create the tennis and pickle ball courts. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:35 p.m.