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Hemann, and Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Limpert, and Scarl. Also present were Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Directors of Law, Finance, Human Resources, Economic Development, Safety, Service, Recreation, and Guests. The topic of discussion was 2024-92, a Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for bids to award a contract for the EQ Basin project. Engineer Filarski explained that the project had gone out to bid many years ago with an estimate of $6.9 million, and the bids came back at $9.6 million. Engineer Filarski also suggested that the project be value engineered with a design that he used in other municipalities that uses less concrete and has the same storage capacity of 1.5 million gallons and a lifespan of 100 years. The administration expects the bid to come back now at around $8 million, that is to come out of the sewer fund, which was in the 2024 budget. Following this, a motion was made to favorably recommend 2024-92, was seconded, and passed 3-0. The Administration had also had the desire to suspend the rule for 3 reads, as it is important to get this out to bid as soon as possible, and that concludes my report. Council President Pro Tempore Glassburn: Are there any letters or communications to come before Council at this time? Council Clerk: Yes, Mr. President. Council received a second letter from Mr. Jim Burns today, which, as requested, was sent to all of Council, the Mayor, and the Economic Development Director. The letter was in regards to Ordinance 2024-62, which is legislation to create and adopt new Chapter 1157 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code entitled Planned Development. In the letter, Mr. Burns noted his opinions and concerns with points made at the Building, Zoning, and Development Committee meeting held on September 30, 2024. Mr. Burns' letter will be attached to these meeting minutes. Thank you. Council President Pro Tempore Glassburn: Audience participation. Thank you for attending tonight's Council meeting. Public comment offers the opportunity for members of the public to share information and bring issues and concerns to the attention of City Council members. It is not a debate, and public comment speakers should not expect a back -and -forth exchange. Council members may ask clarifying questions of the Speaker, City staff, or fellow Council members. Those attending City Council meetings should show the same respect to others they wish to be shown to them. If there is anyone in the audience who would like to address Council, please come to the podium, state and spell your name and address for the Clerk. If you live in a city other than North Olmsted, please state the name of the city and proceed with your comments. you will have up to five minutes. Seeing no comments from the audience, we will now move into legislation. Council Clerk: Legislation on third reading: Ordinance 2023-97 introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance declaring improvements to certain parcels of real property in the Brookpark Road TIF district be a public purpose and exempt from taxation, describing the public improvements to be made to directly benefit such parcels, requiring the owners of the improvements on such parcels to make service 09-17-24 Council Meeting Minutes -Page 11