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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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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