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CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND
OFFICE OF COUNCIL
2007 LEGISLATIVE DOCKET
RESOLUTION NO. 1-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES ENGINEER TO SERVE AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE CITY’S TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AND STREET LIGHT REPAIR, PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Placed back in committee January 16, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 2-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
FROM THE CITY’S TRANSFER STATION TO SCRAP DEALERS THROUGH COMPETITIVE
BIDDING.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed First Reading on January 16, 2007
Passed Second Reading on February 6, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 3-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZATION THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Passed January 16, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 04-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 100-05, (WHICH AMENDED
ORDINANCE NO. 229-03, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 92-03), THE SALARY
ORDINANCE, SO CALLED, TO PROVIDE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE
DIRECTORS.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J, Brewer
Sponsored By:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5-07
A RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND ADOPTING THE REVISED
COUNTYWIDE ALL NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Passed January 30, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 6-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND ITS CUYAHOGA REGIONAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM BOARD OF ADVISORS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNTY’S
CUYAHOGA REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM COMMONLY KNOWN AS CRIS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $1,180.00 PER MONTH AND AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE OF $480.00 FOR
2007 SERVICE AGREEMENT YEAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed February 6, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 7-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
TO ESTABLISH A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CLEVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND THE CITY’S FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND AID
ON AN ON CALL BASIS DURING TIMES WHEN EITHER DEPARTMENT LACKS SUFFICIENT
RESOURCES TO RESPOND TO A REPORTED EMERGENCY OR WHEN ADDITIONAL MANPOWER
IS NEEDED TO COMBAT A CONFIRMED STRUCTURE FIRE OR TO RESPOND TO REPORTS OF A
HIGH PROBABILITY OF A STRUCTURE FIRE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed March 20, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 8-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
WOODWORTH (CR-253)/NOBLE (CR-6) ROAD FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE TO APPROXIMATELY
1000 FEET EAST OF EAST 152nd
STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed March 20, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 9-07
A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE MAYOR AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE DIRECT LOANS TO QUALIFYING HOMEOWNERS FOR
THE REHABILITATION OF OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND THROUGH THE CITY’S HOME PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $30,000 PER INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER, WITH THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF DIRECT
LOANS OFFERED TO HOMEOWNERS NOT TO EXCEED $344,867.00; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Placed back in committee February 15, 2007
Passed March 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 11-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 121.06 FIRE DIVISION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
OF EAST CLEVELAND PART ONE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, TITLE FIVE ADMINISTRATION,
CHAPTER 121 DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION TO ADD A DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
POSITION TO THE DIVISION’S UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE.
Requested by: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored by:
(was withdrawn by Mayor on March 20, 2007 )
ORDINANCE NO. 12-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR THE BELMORE
ROAD 775 LINEAL FOOT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TO INCLUDE RESTORATION OF
THE AFFECTED ROADWAY, AS WELL AS THE ENGINEERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND
BEST PROPOSAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $228,800; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
( was replaced with ordinance 13-07,14-07, and 15-07)
ORDINANCE NO. 13-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A 0% INTEREST LOAN PAYABLE
IN FULL OVER A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS FROM THE CITY’S ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $114, 400.00 FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION’S STATE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (OWPC) TO FUND ONE HALF OF THE ESTIMATED
$228,800.00 COST OF THE BELMORE ROAD 775 FOOT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 6, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 14-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$114,400.00 FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION’S STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (OWPC) TO FUND ONE HALF OF THE COST OF THE BELMORE ROAD 775 LINEAL
FOOT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 6, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 15-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR THE BELMORE
ROAD 775 LINEAL FOOT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TO INCLUDE RESTORATION OF
THE AFFECTED ROADWAY, AS WELL AS THE ENGINEERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND
BEST PROPOSAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $228,800.00; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 6, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 16-07
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL OHIOANS ACT WHICH PROVIDES
FOR PUBLICIY FUNDED, COMPREHENSIVE, LIFETIME HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR ALL
OHIO RESIDENTS AS A MATTER OF RIGHT AND URGING ALL CITY RESIDENTS TO
DEMONSTRATE THEIR SUPPORT BY SIGNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS TO REQUEST THAT
THE ACT BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed March 6, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 17-07
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE EAST CLEVELAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BAN
THE PRACTICE OF SERVING FOODS CONTAINING TRANS FATS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S
LUNCHROOMS AND CAFETERIAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan
Sponsored By: Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan
ORDINANCE NO. 18-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO JOYCE D. THOMAS TO ALLOW
HER TO OPERATE A CHILD CARE CENTER AT THE CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 1101
EUCLID AVENUE EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO 44112 PURSUANT TO §1152.02 AND CHAPTER 1107
OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed April 3, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 19-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OSHUN DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
LLC. TO USE THE THIRD FLOOR AT 2114 NOBLE ROAD-NELA PARK COMMONS FOR
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENT ASSEMBLIES TO BE OPERATED BY NORTHERN
OHIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATION (NORA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 20-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OSHUN DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
LLC. FOR AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER AND RESIDENTIAL (HALFWAY-
HOUSE) PREVENTION PROGRAM TO BE OPERATED BY NORTHERN OHIO RECOVERY
ASSOCIATION (NORA) AT 2114 NOBLE ROAD-NELA PARK COMMONS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 21-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO USE THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OF 12921 EUCLID AVENUE FOR ASSEMBLY AND
EDUCATIONAL USE BY NORTHERN OHIO RECOVERY ASSOCATION (NORA); AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 20, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 22-07
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OSHUN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
LLC. FOR ASSISTED LIVING ON ONE-HALF OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE ENTIRE SECOND
FLOOR OF 2114 NOBLE ROAD-NELA PARK COMMONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed March 20, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 23–07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PAY TO FLOORING SPECIALTIES A
DIVISION OF FRANK NOVAK & SONS INC., THE SUM OF $46,316.00 FOR THE DISCHARGE OF
A NON-CONTRACTUAL CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 72 OF THE CITY
CHARTER WHICH SUM WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed June 5, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 24–07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO
BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS REQUESTING THAT THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING DEPARTMENT BE CERTIFIED TO ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND TO
EXERCISE CODE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESIDENTIAL
CODE OF OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed April 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN INOPERABLE VEHICLES TO
SCRAP DEALERS THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed First Reading April 17, 2007
Passed Second May 1, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 26-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE A SECOND TIME FOR BIDS FOR
THE THORNHILL DRIVE FROM EDDY ROAD TO THE CITY LIMITS AND EAST 133RD
STREET
FROM LAKEFRONT TO SHAW, 2006 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed April 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 27-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO CLEVELAND
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, INC. (“CSP”), TO SUPPORT COLLEGE ACCESS SERVICES FOR ALL
STUDENTS AT SHAW HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan, DDS
Passed April 17, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 28-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN INOPERABLE DEPARTMENT OF
POLICE VEHICLES TO SCRAP DEALERS THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed First Reading May 1, 2007
Passed Second Reading May 15, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 29-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
LIGHT POLES, LAMPS, AND LIGHTING ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHT POLES THROUGHOUT THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE CITY STREETS ARE TOO DARK.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Placed in Contract and Properties Committee
ORDINANCE NO. 30–07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1123.03(b) OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED
ORDINANCES TO REDEFINE CONDITIONAL USES IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Placed in Contracts and Properties Committee July 17, 2007
1ST
Reading on August 21, 2007
Passed on Second Reading on September 4, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 31–07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1123.01(d) OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED
ORDINANCES TO REDEFINE CLASS U4 COMMERCIAL USES.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Placed in Contract and Properties Committee July 17, 2007
1st Reading on August 21, 2007
Passed on Second Reading on September 4, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 32-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1123.01(e) OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED
ORDINANCES TO REDEFINE CLASS U5 INDUSTRIAL USES.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Placed in Contracts and Properties Committee July 17, 2007
1st Reading on August 21, 2007
Passed Second Reading on September 4, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 33-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO FACILITATE
NEW OR EXPANDED GROWTH FOR COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AS TIME IS
OF THE ESSENCE.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed June 19, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 34-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR JOINT GRANT FUNDING FROM
THE STATE OF OHIO VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,901.80 AND
FROM THE STATE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT (SVAA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,190.00 TO
FUND THE CITY’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT FOR THE 2007-2008 GRANT YEAR; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO MEET THE MAY 25, 2007 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed May 15, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 35-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR A STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS FROM POTENTIAL SUB-RECIPIENTS TO ADMINISTER THE CITY’S HOME
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM ON ELIGIBLE OWNER OCCUPIED HOMES.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed First Reading May 15, 2007
Passed Second Reading June 5, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 36-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS (CHS), AN EAST CLEVELAND COMMUNITY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) TO REHABILITATE APPROXIMATELY
TWELVE HOUSES THROUGH THE CITY’S HOME REHABILITATION DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360,000.00 TO ENABLE THE CITY TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BY THE MAY 31, 2007 FUND FORFEITURE DEADLINE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton Jr.
Passed May 15, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 37-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AN $80,000 APPROPRIATION FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE HELEN S. BROWN SENIOR CENTER FUND; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO OFFSET OPERATIONAL COSTS.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed May 15, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 38-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE 63-06 TO STATE THE CORRECT
PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBERS FOR LAND BANK PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15447 TERRACE
ROAD, EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO 44112 TO PROPERLY TRANSFER SAID PROPERTY TO NEW
VISION CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TO ENABLE NEW VISION TO CONTINUE THE
REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed May 15, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 39-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $416,940.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT’S GAP PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOME HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Placed in Executive Committee June 5, 2007
At Executive Committee Mayor requested to be discussed at later date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 40-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A
CONTRACTOR TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE TEN CITY TRAFFIC SIGNALS SO THAT TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Placed in Contracts and Properties Committee June 5, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 41-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ASSESS A TEN DOLLAR ($10.00) PER MONTH
CHARGE PER ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE SEWER FUND UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By:
Placed in Finance Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Finance Committee on June 12, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 42-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREA WIDE COORDINATING AGENCY (NOACA) FOR FUNDING
THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE (TLCI) PLANNING
GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE STUDIES BY THE JUNE 22ND
,
APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed June 5, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 43-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 313.011 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
EAST CLEVELAND TO ESTABLISH LATE FEES FOR DELAYED PAYMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES
FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By:
Placed in Finance Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Finance Committee June 19, 2007
Discussed at Agenda Review on September 13, 2007, and referred back to Finance Committee
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ORDINANCE NO. 44-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1501.17 OF PART FIFTEEN OF THE EAST CLEVELAND
CODIFIED FIRE CODE ORDINANCE TO RESTRUCTURE THE CURRENT FEES ASSESSED FOR
LICENSE, PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Placed in Finance Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Finance Committee June 19, 2007
Passed 2nd
Reading on August 21, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 45-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1501.20 (a) OF PART FIFTEEN OF THE EAST CLEVELAND
CODIFIED FIRE CODE ORDINANCE TO RESTRUCTURE THE CURRENT FEES ASSESSED FOR
LICENSE AND PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Placed in Finance Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Finance Committee June 19, 2007
Passed 2nd
Reading on August 21, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 46-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1501.99 (c)(2) OF PART FIFTEEN OF THE EAST
CLEVELAND CODIFIED FIRE CODE ORDINANCE TO RESTRUCTURE THE CURRENT FEES
ASSESSED FOR LICENSE AND PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Co0Sponosred By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Placed in Finance Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Finance Committee June 19, 2007
Passed 2nd
Reading on August 21, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 47-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND’S 2007 ACTION
PLAN PREPARED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE CITY TO SUBMIT THE PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AS FUNDING IS LOW AND THE PLAN NEEDS TO BE APPROVED FOR THE CITY
TO BE REIMBURSED FOR OPERATING COST
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Placed in Contracts and Properties Committee June 5, 2007
Placed back in Contract and Properties Committee June 19, 2007
Placed at Special Council Meeting June 28, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 48-07
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY COUNCIL TO ENGAGE SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO
ADVISE AND ASSIST COUNCIL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($20,000.00) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
Requested By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed First Reading June 5, 2007
Passed Second Reading June 19, 2007
Veto by the Mayor June 26, 2007
Veto was over turned on June 28, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 49-07
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CLEVELANDER
BLDG LLC. TO CONVERT THE APARTMENT BUILDINGS AT 1117-1119 AND 1123-1125 E. 125TH
STREET TO A CONDOMINIUM CONTAINING 24 ONE- BEDROOM UNITS TO ALLOW THE
CORPORATION TO IMMEDIATELY COMMENCE RENOVATION WORK.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed June 5, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 50-07
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR NORTHEAST OHIO ALLIANCE FOR HOPE’S
(NOAH) APPLICATION AND EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL
TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) CIRCULATOR SERVICE LINE FOR THE CITY OF EAST
CLEVELAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY OPTIONS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF EAST CLEVELAND.
Requested By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Passed June 5, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 51-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 103.02 (b) OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED
ORDINANCES TO SET FORTH PROCEDURES FOR LEGISLATION SUBMITTED TO CITY
COUNCIL BY THE MAYOR AND / OR CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Requested By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed First Reading June 5, 2007
Passed Second Reading June 19, 2007
Veto by the Mayor June 26, 2007
Veto was over turned June 28, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 52-07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 123.07 (h) OF CHAPTER 123 CIVIL SERVICE OF THE
EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO MODIFY THE VETERAN’S CREDIT
PREFERENCE TO 5%, THE RESIDENT’S CREDIT TO 10% AND TO ADD A 5% CREDIT
PREFERENCE FOR AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS AND PART-TIME FIRE FIGHTERS.
Requested by: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored by: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Placed in Personnel and Appointments Committee June 19, 2007
(REPLACEMENT)
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 123.07 (h) OF CHAPTER 123 CIVIL
SERVICE OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADD A 5% CREDIT
PREFERENCE FOR AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS AND PART-TIME FIRE FIGHTERS IN TIME
TO ALLOW NEW APPLICANTS TO THE SAFETY FORCES TO BENEFIT FROM THE CREDIT
PREFERENCES.
Requested by: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored by: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Passed July 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 53-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE BID OF, AND
CONTRACT WITH, KARVO PAVING COMPANY FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNHILL DRIVE
(FROM EDDY ROAD TO THE CITY LIMITS) AND EAST 133RD
STREET (FROM LAKEFRONT TO
SHAW) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,996.00 AS THE PROJECT NEEDS TO BE
COMPLETED BEFORE WINTER.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed July 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 54-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
FOR THEIR TAKE-OVER OF THE EAST CLEVELAND WATER SYSTEM.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By:
Received at agenda review placed in committee on July 17, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 55-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMMUNITY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND MUST
MAINTAIN ONE-THIRD OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD’S MEMBERSHIP FOR LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND, TO ENCOURAGE
RESIDENT PARTICIPATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed July 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 56-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE THE
CITY’S REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SELECTING PROVIDER(S) TO BE DESIGNATED AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND,
WHICH NEEDS TO BE RECEIVED IN TIME FOR THE HUD DEADLINE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed July 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 57-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A
CONTRACTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TIME
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY, SO THAT TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary A. Norton, Jr.
Passed July 17, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 58-07
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION URGING: THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP
AND COMMIT TO A FIRM STRATEGY AND TIMETABLE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. TROOPS
FROM IRAQ; THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE
PRESIDENT FROM SPENDING TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON ANY NEW ESCALATION IN IRAQ OR
IRAQI BORDERS, OR ON MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST IRAN; THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ WITH ALL NECESSARY NON-MILITARY
MATERIAL AID FOR THE SECURITY OF IRAQ’S CITIZENS AND FOR THE REBUILDING OF IRAQ;
AND FURTHER URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REDIRECT FINANCIAL
RESOURCES USED TO PROSECUTE THE WAR IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING NEEDS OF
AMERICANS, INCLUDING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Passed July 17, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 59-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBMIT TO
THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY AUDITOR THE CITY TAX BUDGET OR THE ALTERNATIVE TAX
BUDGET INFORMATION DOCUMENT FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY BECAUSE OF STATUTORY DEADLINES.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy Jordan
Was discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting 8/16/07 and will remain in committee.
Passed October 2, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 60-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION, TO THE VOTE OF THE ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO, OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 29 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE
SAFETY FORCES SHALL BE CHANGED FROM THE CLASSIFIED TO THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Failed on August 21, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 61-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONTRACTORS TO
RESURFACE STANWOOD ROAD; AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE SIDEWALKS ON
STANWOOD ROAD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER
CONDITIONS THIS PROJECT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By:
Referred to Contracts & Property @ September 4, 2007, Regular Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 62-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE BID OF, AND CONTRACT WITH
PERRAM ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC
SIGNALS IN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,737.83, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Passed on September 4, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 63-07
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO TRINA BRIDGET TO OPERATE A
TYPE-A FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME AT 1850 TAYLOR ROAD.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas, Councilor Joy Jordan, D.D.S. and Councilor
Nathaniel Martin
First Reading on September 4, 2007
Passed September 18, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 64-07
A RESOLUTION TO PREVENT THE PERSONAL USE OF CITY MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO
REQUIRE THAT CITY VEHICLES BE PARKED IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHILE THEY ARE NOT
BEING USED FOR CITY BUSINESS.
REQUESTED BY: COUNCILOR BARBARA THOMAS
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILOR BARBARA THOMAS
1st Reading on August 21, 2007
Passed 2nd
Reading on September 4, 2007
Vetoed by the Mayor on September 11, 2007
Veto was over turned at Council Meeting September 18, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 65-07
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HAROLD WILSON AND THOMAS WHEELER AS CITIZEN
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUDICATION FOR THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND.
Requested By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton. Jr.
Co- Sponsored By: Councilor Joy Jordan
Passed August 21, 2007 as emergency
ORDINANCE NO. 66-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR THE TAYLOR
ROAD EMERGENCY STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TO INCLUDE ENGINEERING
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST PROPOSAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$312,500; AND DECLARING AN URGENT EMERGENCY TO AVOID THE LOSS OF HOMES AND
FURTHER EROSION OF SOIL.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr., Councilor Mildred Brewer,
Councilor Joy A. Jordan, and Councilor Barbara Thomas and
Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Passed August 21, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 67-07
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000.00 FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION’S STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (OPWC) TO FUND PART OF THE COST OF THE TAYLOR ROAD EMERGENCY STORM
SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN URGENT EMERGENCY TO AVOID THE
LOSS OF HOMES AND THE FURTHER EROSION OF SOIL.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.,
Councilor Mildred Brewer, Councilor Nathaniel Martin, Councilor Joy A. Jordan, and Councilor
Barbara Thomas
Passed August 21, 2007
Resolution No. 68-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIIZNG THE ASSESSSMENT OF THE COSTS OF PUBLIC NUISSANCE
ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1313 OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CODIFIED
ORDINANCES INCLUDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE COST UPON THE REAL ESTATE FROM
WHICH THE NUISSANCE ORIGINATED AND WHERE SUCH COSTS HAVE NOT BEEN PAID BY
THE OWNER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO MEET THE STATUTORY
DEADLINE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric Brewer
Sponsored By:
Council President Gary Norton, Jr.
Council Vice President Mildred Brewer
Councilwoman Barbara J. Thomas
Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Councilman Nathaniel Martin
Passed September 4, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 69-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF
OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION’S STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2008 IN
ORDER TO FUND JOINT PROJECTS BEING PLANNED BY THE CITY’S DEPARTMENTS OF WATER
AND SERVICE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO MEET THE DEADLINE OF
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy Jordan, DDS
Passed September 18, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 70-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DONATE TO THE CELLPHONE BANK
CERTAIN OLD CELL PHONE EQUIPMENT WHICH IS NO LONGER USED BY THE CITY, FOR
RECYCLING, FOR USE IN A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE 9-1-1 PHONES TO EAST CLEVELAND
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
First Reading on September 18, 2007
Passed Second Reading on October 2, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENGINEER WHO HAS THE EXPERTISE IN TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
TO ADMINISTER THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY, CITYWIDE
SAFETY STUDY GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY IN ORDER THAT TRAFFIC IN THE CITY CAN BE ENHANCED TO PROVIDE FOR
THE SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed October 2, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 72-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF THE JOINT
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT CONSORTIUM (JMIC) TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 4000 TONS
OF ROCK SALT FOR THE 2007-2008 WINTER SEASON FROM THE MORTON SALT COMPANY
ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT NEGOTIATED FOR THE
JMIC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 150,000.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, IN
ORDER TO BE PREPARED FOR AN EARLY WINTER.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By:
Placed in Finance Committee October 2, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 73-07
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANT IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $66,857 FROM THE STATE OF OHIO, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
(VOCA) AND STATE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT (SVAA) FOR SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF EAST
CLEVELAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS THERE IS
A DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTANCE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Passed October 2, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 74-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE NORTHEAST
OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT YARD (PERMANENT
PARCEL NO. 672-10-003) IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUGWAY EAST INTERCEPTOR RELIEF
SEWER PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, IN ORDER TO ALLOW NEORSD TO
COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed October 2, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 75-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT TO PLUG THE ORPHANED AND ABANDONNED OIL AND GAS WELL WITHIN
THE RIGHT OF WAY OF ELSINORE AVENUE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,934.00;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE
RESIDENTS ON ELSINORE AVENUE FROM A GAS WELL LEAK.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer and Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Passed October 2, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 76-07
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 48-07 TO AUTHORIZE CITY COUNCIL TO RETAIN
SCHOTTENSTEIN, ZOX & DUNN CO., LPA AS SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO ADVISE AND
ASSIST COUNCIL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($20,000.00) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO RESOLVE THE SALARY
ORDINANCE DISPUTE BEFORE CONSIDERATION OF THE 2008 APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE.
Requested By: Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Passed October 2, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 77-07
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $1,143,109.00 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ENTITLEMENT GRANT AND A $455,789.00 HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS THERE IS NO MONEY LEFT TO CONTINUE CDBG ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed October 16, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 78-07
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET
COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO
THE COUNTY AUDITOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed October 16, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-07
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILOR JOY A. JORDAN AS A MEMBER OF AND THE
ADVISOR TO THE EAST CLEVELAND COMMUNITY YOUTH COMMISSION.
Requested by: Councilor Gary Norton Jr.
Sponsored by: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Councilor Gary Norton Jr.
First reading held on October 16, 2007
No action taken at the November 7, 2007 meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-07
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO THE
EAST CLEVELAND YOUTH COMMISSION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($10,500.00) FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 15, 2007 TO
FEBRUARY 15, 2008.
Requested by: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Sponsored by: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Councilor Mildred A. Brewer
Councilor Barbara J. Thomas
Councilor Nathaniel Martin
Councilor Gary Norton Jr.
First reading held on October 16, 2007
No Action Taken at November 7, 2007, Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 81-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORTON
SALT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FOR THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR AN EARLY WINTER.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
Passed October 16, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 82-07
A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JUANITA
LADSON TO OPERATE AN ADULT GROUP HOME AT 1812 FARMINGTON ROAD.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
First Reading on November 20, 2007
Passed Second Reading on December 4, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $700.00 INCREASE TO THE $29,971.00 PROJECT CAP SET FOR
HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 1854 ALLENDALE FOR BILLIE REAVES, IN ORDER TO
COMPLETE ADDITIONAL WORK, WHICH CAUSE THE COST TO EXCEED THE ORIGINAL JOB
SPECIFICATION COSTS USED TO DETERMINE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT IN A TIMELY
FASHION.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Passed November 20, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 85-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS (CHS), AN EAST CLEVELAND COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 308,000.00
FROM THE COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY
POLICING SERVICE TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO
INCLUDE PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THE CITY’S NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO IMPROVE POLICE PRESENCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed November 7, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 86-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO REALIGN THE 2007 BUDGET IN
CENTRAL SERVICES TO COVER THE NECESSARY EXPENSES FOR THE AUTOMATED TRAFFIC
INFORCEMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Tabled at November 20, 2007, Regular Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 87-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER A NEW AND AMENDED WATER
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSITIONING
THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND FROM A MASTER METER COMMUNITY TO A DIRECT SERVICE
COMMUNITY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR VARIOUS
SERVICES RELATED TO THE TRANSITION FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO ALLOW THE TRANSITION TO MOVE FORWARD AND MEET
PROPOSED DEADLINES.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Gary Norton, Jr.
Co-Sponsored By: Councilor Barbara Thomas
Passed on November 20, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 88-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE
YEAR 2008 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $97,981.00 WHICH SHALL BE PAID WITH MONIES
COLLECTED FROM THE CITY’S REGULAR TAX SETTLEMENT FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR 2008.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilor Mildred Brewer
First Reading on November 20, 2007
Passed Second Reading on December 4, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 89-07
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND’S 2008 ACTION
PLAN AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SAID PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND UPON HUD’S APPROVAL, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE ESTIMATED $1,143,109.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
ENTITLEMENT GRANT AND THE ESTIMATED $455,789.00 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (HOME) GRANT FROM HUD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS IMMEDIATE.
Requested By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilman Gary Norton, Jr.
Referred to Executive Committee at December 4, 2007, Regular Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 90-07
A RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS IN VARIOUS FUNDS FOR THE CURRENT
EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND, FOR THE PERIOD
BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008.
Request By: Councilor President Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Discussed at Agenda Review on December 13, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 91-07
A RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS IN VARIOUS FUNDS FOR THE CURRENT
EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND, FOR THE PERIOD
BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND MARCH 31, 2008; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN
ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY CAN PROVIDE POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES ON JANUARY
1, 2008.
Request By: Councilor President Gary Norton, Jr.
Sponsored By: Councilor Joy A. Jordan
Passed on December 18, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BUDGET
COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO FILE WITH COUNTY BUDGET
COMMISSION BY DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Passed on December 18, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 93-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SELL CERTAIN INOPERABLE SURPLUS
VEHICLES THROUGH AUCTION TO SCRAP DEALERS OR TO SELL THE COMPLETE LOT OF
SALVAGE CITY VEHICLES THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Request By: Mayor Eric J. Brewer
Sponsored By: Councilwoman Mildred Brewer
Passed First Reading on December 18, 2007
Passed Second Reading on January 2, 2008
RESOLUTION NO. 94-07
A RESOLTION AUTHORIZING A MORATORIUM ON HOME FORECLOSURES AND
CONGRESSIONAL ENACTMENT OF A HOMEOWNERS AND BANK PROTECTION ACT.
Requested By: Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Sponsored By:
Council President Gary Norton, Jr.
Council Vice President Mildred Brewer
Councilwoman Barbara J. Thomas
Councilwoman Joy A. Jordan, D.D.S.
Councilman Nathaniel Martin
Passed First Reading on December 18, 2007
Passed Second Reading on January 2, 2008