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Councilman Scarl: Thank you, Mr. President. For Director Copfer, I will have something with your Resolution. So, Councilwoman Hemann, I've been working with you for four years now, and I do have to say I learned quite a bit from you, and I look forward to coming over to the court and visiting you, and we will definitely miss you. Thank you for your service. Council President Brossard: Just don't visit as a defendant... Law Director Gareau: Especially if we're prosecuting. Councilwoman Hemann: You don't look good in orange. Councilman Scarl: That concludes my report, Mr. President Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilwoman Gilchrist, Chairwoman of the Streets and Transportation Committee, do you have a report this evening? Streets and Transportation Committee Councilwoman Gilchrist: Yes, Mr. President, I do. The Streets and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:32 p.m. in the Caucus room. Present were Committee Members Gilchrist, Hemann and Madden, Council Members Limpert, Scarl, Marrie, the Mayor, the Service Director, the Recreation Director, the Economic Director, the Chief of Staff, and the Law Director. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Resolution 2025-124 and Resolution 2025-125. • The meeting started with Resolution 2025-124, a Resolution declaring the necessity of the construction and repair of certain sidewalks in the City of North Olmsted by the abutting property owners. The construction, repair, and assessment of the cost of sidewalks in certain cases by the City. Director Upton reminded Council that this Resolution will authorize the City to repair sidewalks that need to be repaired if the owners do not repair them. The Law Director reminded Council that this is the first legal step in the assessment process that requires a declaration of necessity. This resolution showed 970 violations in Ward 2, which covers a total of 40 streets. The total cost will be $870,930, which will be reimbursed by the homeowners after the repairs are completed and residents send in their payments. Residents have the option to complete the repairs themselves. A permit will be required and inspection after project completion will be necessary. Shavings of sidewalks or raising of sidewalks are allowable options that homeowners can explore independently. Residents will be given adequate notice to fix sidewalks prior to the City stepping in to complete repairs if left undone. 12-16-25 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 10