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11. Communication from Councilmember Marx regarding LASWAB Trap and Release Program.

Marx - communication on TNR program

12. RESOLUTION 2024-46 - A RESOLUTION to affirm Lakewood's commitment to protecting the rights of all its citizens by denouncing the discriminatory provisions of Senate Bill 104, as amended by House Bill 183, which undermines the safety and well-being of transgender and nonbinary students.

2024-46 - Resolution Opposing SB 104

13. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock & Marx regarding support for a replacement tax levy to support arts and culture.

Bullock Marx - communication for arts levy

14. RESOLUTION 2024-51 - A RESOLUTION of support for the replacement of the Cuyahoga County cigarette tax for arts and culture.

2024-51 - Vote for Arts November 2024

15. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock, Marx, and Strebig regarding evaluation of August 2024 storm outages, preparation, and recovery.

Bullock Communication Storm Recovery

16. Communication from Public Works Director Gordon regarding LPA Agreement CUY-Bunts Rd. Rehab (PID 120703)

Communication Director Gordon Bunts Rd Agreement

17. RESOLUTION 2024-52 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appropriating $21,580,000 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement which will allow the City of Lakewood to participate in the Bunts Road Rehabilitation project in the City of Lakewood with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

2024-52 - Bunts Rd. Rehab Agreement

18. Communication from Public Works Director Gordon regarding Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement and Local Transportation Improvement Programs(s) – Program Year 2026

Gordon - Comm OPWC Programs

19. RESOLUTION 2024-53 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare and submit applications to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and execution of all contracts as required.

2024-53 - OPWC Improvement Programs

20. Communication from Planning Director Byington regarding CDSG (Community Development Supplemental Grant) Application

Byington -CDSG Application

21. RESOLUTION 2024-54 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of a least two-thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor or the Director of Planning & Development to apply to the Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant Program for a $50,000 grant to be used for the improvements at Merl Bunts Park, located at 13823 Merl Avenue at the south east corner of Bunts Road, to provide a new playground and swings, safe compliant playground surfacing, a shaded, paved picnic area, a path connecting through the playground and picnic area, and a drinking fountain.

2024-54 - CDSG Application

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22. Communication from Assistant Planning Director Baas regarding the Community Health Action Team (CHAT) – Annual Report (Sept 2023 – Aug 2024)

Baas - CHAT Annual Report

23. Communication from Chief Dunphy regarding Healthy Lakewood Foundation Grant

Dunphy - Healthy Lakewood Grant

24. Communication from Chief Assistant Law Director Swallow regarding settlement of Bureau of Workers Compensation Claim

Swallow - Workers Comp Settlement

25. RESOLUTION 2024-55 - RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor or Director of Law to enter into an agreement with a former employee, Steven Cooke, to pay $17,000 in settlement of pending Bureau of Workers’ Compensation claims.

2024-55 - Settlement of Workers Compensation Claim