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ORDINANCE NO. 25-208 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Arnold AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-72, AUTHORIZING BERNS, OCKNER & GREENBERGER, LLC, TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION PURSUANT TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVON LAKE AND AVON LAKE REDEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: Section No. 1: That Ordinance No. 25-72 is hereby amended as follows: Section No. 3: That the necessary expenses for said representation shall be paid upon approval voucher submitted therefore in an amount not to exceed $117,250, $92,250, which is reimbursable through the Interim Development Agreement passed by Ordinance No. 24-143 on November 12, 2024. Section No. 2: That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees, which resulted in such formal actions, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Section No. 3: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, the emergency being the necessity of providing the City with legal representation regarding the acquisition of real property, thus ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor. 1st reading: 12/08/2025 2nd reading: 3rd reading: PASSED: 12/15/2025 ____________________________ Council President POSTED: 12/19/2025 APPROVED: 12/16/2025 ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor