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The Committee went over Ordinance 2026-76 first. It was explained by the Administration that the repairs of the three bridge culverts were 100% funded through the State. After some discussion, I made a motion to favorably recommend Ordinance 2026-76 to the rest of Council. Councilwoman Gilchrist seconded the motion, and it carried by a vote of 3-0. The second item on the agenda was Ordinance 2026-81, which was a contract for pavement management and analysis. This system grades the roads to make sure the worst roads go first, and that general maintenance is done to make roads last longer. I made a motion to favorably recommend Ordinance 2026-81 to the rest of Council. Councilwoman Gilchrist seconded the motion, and it carried by a vote of 3-0, and the Streets and Transportation Committee concluded at 7:44 p.m., and that concludes my report. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Marrie, Chairman of the Building, Zoning, and Development Committee, do you have a report this evening? Councilman Marrie: Yes, thank you, Mr. President. I do have a report. The Building, Zoning, and Development Committee met on August 25th at 7:45 p.m. Present were committee members Marrie, Madden, and Limpert, Councilmembers Carr, Gilchrist, Shymske, and Scarl, Council President Brossard, the Mayor, Directors of Finance, Law, Economic Development, Service, HR, Recreation, Safety, the Chief of Staff, and Guests. First on the agenda was Resolution 2026-74, which authorizes the City's Director of Economic Development to seek qualified developers for the Pine, Chestnut, and Maple school properties. The process would begin in October with the goal of having final developer selections targeted for May of 2027. Developers would be evaluated based on their proposed projects, developmental teams, financial capability, and past performance. This process would also include community engagement to obtain feedback and input from residents about final designs. The goal is to have the development and construction moving forward by spring of 2028. There is also clarification made about the purchase of the properties from the North Olmsted City Schools, with the City having exercised its option to purchase the properties, but the sales closing has not yet occurred. Following additional discussion, the motion to recommend Resolution 2026-74 passed 3-0. Second on the agenda was Resolution 2026-75 regarding participation in Cuyahoga County's Unified Zoning Code Study. The purpose of this study is to review existing zoning codes and regulations and develop potential standardized zoning districts. The study could make zoning easier across communities and give developers a more consistent understanding of developmental requirements. It would also provide the City with an outside review of its existing zoning regulations and recommendations for possible improvements. It was emphasized that this is only a study and that participation does not commit the City to changing its zoning regulations.