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in for the one year once this contract is obtained. Resolution 2026-21 was recommended to Council and passed by a vote of 2-0. • Moving on, the meeting then turned to Resolution 2026-24, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewed and amended agreement with the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County to provide transportation services and declaring an emergency. Director Pinchek explained that Resolution 2026-24 is a yearly contract with STC, Senior Transportation Connection. Director Pinchek reported that this involves senior transportation to the Senior Center. The fees for STC have risen substantially, so we will have to offset the costs by minimally increasing costs to the senior residents for rides. Our ridership has decreased over the last year, and our budget for this service has remained the same. Current riders are aware of the pending price increase. While we are unable to negotiate a price with STC, Director Pinchek let us know that the City is looking into purchasing a van for senior resident transportation use in the future by the end of the year, with money from a grant that was previously awarded. Another option for seniors is the RTA Paratransit. However, riders have to go through a six -week registration process and a doctor's note is required, while that cost per ride is $2.75. STC continues to be available to any senior at any time. Resolution 2026-24 was recommended to Council and passed by a vote of 2-0, and that concludes my report. Mr. President, thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Madden, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, do you have a report this evening? Environmental Control Committee Councilman Madden: No report, Mr. President, thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Marrie, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee, do you have a report this evening? Building, Zoning and Development Committee Councilman Marrie: Yes, Mr. President, thank you. The Building Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:42 p.m. Present were Committee Members Marrie, Madden, and Limpert, Council President Brossard, Council Members Carr, Gilchrist, and Scarl, the Mayor, Directors of Finance, Recreation, Service, the Assistant Law Director, Chief of Staff, and Guests. • First on the agenda was Ordinance No. 2025-100, which provides for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning permanent parcel No. 236-10- 015 from a one -family residence district to a planned development. This is the rezoning for the proposed Butternut Ridge development of 45 new townhomes. The Mayor reported that the motion to recommend the rezoning failed 4-0 at the Planning and Design Commission, as well as with staff recommendation from the Administration. The Mayor also outlined the process that is followed when a new development is proposed.