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• Mr. President and Council, today I was in Columbus meeting with several of our elected representatives at the State House. We discussed North Olmsted's priorities for the upcoming state budget as well as our thoughts on other important legislation before them, such as property tax reform, economic development, and we even had an opportunity to meet with Quebec, Canada's Minister of the Economy, so that was an interesting meeting. I'm happy to report the meetings were productive and I left feeling optimistic about the conversations that were had. I believe it's important to make time for these face-to-face discussions. As you know, decisions made at the federal, state, and county levels directly impact what happens here in North Olmsted, and it's essential that our City continues to advocate on behalf of our residents. • You should have all received in your mailboxes the 2024 annual report of our Division of Building. As the weather warms up, I want to remind Council that our property maintenance sweeps are now in full swing. You may begin to hear from residents requesting inspections of nearby properties. Please feel free to forward those concerns to your Council Clerk who will coordinate with the Building Department to get you the necessary information. If a matter needs to be elevated, our Directors are more than willing to assist. We understand that receiving a citation can be frustrating for residents. However, these efforts are crucial to maintaining neighborhood standards and protecting our property values. Our Building Department has been instructed to work constructively with those who are cited, and we do have assistance programs in place for residents who need support. • We do have a full slate of events coming up, activities here in North Olmsted for the summer. The Recreation Center will once again host its popular summer camp, and our concert season kicks off on June 7th. There are plenty of fun and engaging activities planned for residents and we'll continue highlighting them throughout the summer. • And finally, a reminder that Monday is Memorial Day. We will be participating in the annual VFW Memorial Day event here at the City. I know many of you also attend either all or portions of that ceremony throughout the morning, so I look forward to seeing you there. • Please also note that City Hall will be closed in observance of the holiday, and Mr. President, that concludes my report. Council President Pro Tempore Scarl: Thank you, Mayor. Director of Law Gareau, do you have a report this evening? Law Law Director Gareau: Thank you, Mr. President, no report this evening. Council President Pro Tempore Scarl: Thank you. Director of Finance Copfer, do you have a report this evening? Finance Finance Director Copfer: 05-20-25 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 9