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dispatching, only for the city of Fairview Park. In addition to serving our 33,000 North
<br />Olmsted residents, and more during the day. It's been a busy week so far, at our
<br />dispatch center, but we continue to keep all of our residents safe. I want to once again
<br />thank our Director of Public Safety, Director Scofield. Our police chief, our fire chief,
<br />Fire Captain Matt Peters, and Police Lieutenant Chuck Fiorito for everything that has
<br />been done in the last several months to make this all happen, and happen so
<br />seamlessly, with a smooth transition. I continue to say it, with every opportunity that we
<br />have, we have the best safety forces in any of our cities here in Northeast Ohio.
<br />Some news, good news for North Olmsted. We had made a request for 1.1. Million
<br />dollars from the Water Resources Development Act. Which is authorizing legislation,
<br />but it doesn't include this funding. However, we can't get the federal funding, unless
<br />we've been included in the Water Resources Development Act legislation, which we
<br />have been. So that's good news. It is a comprehensive legislative package, that provides
<br />for the conservation and development of water, and its related resources. It authorizes
<br />the Secretary of the Army, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
<br />to conduct studies, construct project and research activities, that can lead to the
<br />improvement of rivers and harbors of the U.S. and the funding of these studies and
<br />projects, is provided separately, through the annual energy and water development
<br />appropriations process, and at times, through additional supplemental appropriations.
<br />The project that was included in this legislation, was the main line that comes from
<br />Mastick down the hill, and connects into our wastewater treatment plant at Shepherds
<br />Lane. So that's exciting news, that we sort of got that first part clinched and now we're
<br />moving forward, to request that funding. So very proud of that initiative.
<br />The North Olmsted Arts Commission held a wonderful event this past Sunday afternoon
<br />at Springvale Ballroom. A holiday concert featuring the members of Symphony West
<br />Orchestra. There were about 85 guests in attendance, who enjoyed the holiday music,
<br />and some food and fellowship. Proceeds from this first ever event will benefit the north
<br />Olmsted Arts Commission, which served as a sponsor of the event. It was such a success
<br />that they hope to make it even bigger and better next year.
<br />The North Olmsted Senior Center will host their annual Christmas party, this Thursday,
<br />December 19th, at 12:30 p.m. The Rat Pack will be on hand to celebrate a winter
<br />wonderland Christmas holiday, and they will perform both traditional and holiday
<br />favorites. Dessert will be provided by Rockport Senior Living, and all members of
<br />Council, if you're available, are invited to attend. This concludes my report for this
<br />evening, and once again, Happy Holidays to all of you, and all of our residents of North
<br />Olmsted.
<br />Council President Brossard:
<br />Thanks so much Mayor. Director of Law Gareau, do you have a report this evening?
<br />Law Director Gareau:
<br />Just best wishes for a happy holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous new year next year,
<br />and no report.
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