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CITY OF BROOKLYN, OHIO RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -— 9 INTRODUCED BY: Sue Grodek, A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE ISSUE 2, THE RENEWAL OF THE STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, ON THE MAY 6, 2025 STATEWIDE BALLOT WHEREAS, the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) is a state-local government partnership program that funds local infrastructure projects in communities across Ohio; and WHEREAS, the program has, for nearly 40 years, provided over $7 billion for improvements to keep Ohio’s roads and bridges safe and in good condition for residents, first responders, and all motorists traveling on Ohio roadways, and to improve local wastewater treatment, water supply, and stormwater infrastructure in all 88 Ohio counties; and WHEREAS, the SCIP provides essential grants, loans, and loan assistance to local governments; and WHEREAS, the renewal of the SCIP will not raise taxes for Ohioans, and the renewal is critical to prevent a gap in infrastructure investment, as the current authorization is set to sunset July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, funding for the SCIP relies on an amendment to Ohio’s Constitution about every ten years, and has been overwhelmingly renewed by voters three times since its creation in 1987; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn has benefitted from the SCIP, receiving grant funds and loans that have significantly improved the quality of life and safety for Brooklyn residents; and ; WHEREAS, infrastructure investment encourages economic development, creates and maintains business, contributes to public health and safety, creates construction jobs and helps keep Ohio competitive; and WHEREAS, this Council finds and determines, after reviewing all pertinent information, that it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Brooklyn to support the passage of State Issue 2, the renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program, on the May 6, 2025, statewide ballot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. This Council hereby supports State Issue 2, the renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program, on the May 6, 2025, statewide ballot. SECTION 2. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements. ADOPTED: ATTESTED: ROVED: Clerk of Council MAYO Approved as to legal form : a ‘ lg A MW. Law Director PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Filed with the Mayor: