ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/15/2026, MODIFYING the provisions of Article XIV, “Public Recreation Commission,” of the Administrative Code of the City of Cincinnati by ORDAINING new Sections 7, “Department of Recreation,” and 8, “Duties of Director of Recreation”; AMENDING the Title and Sections 1, “Member,” 3, “Powers,” and 4, “Concession Privileges; Admission Fees”; and REPEALING Sections 5, “Director of Recreation,” and 6, “Severance,” to establish the Department of Recreation and clarify the respective authorities and responsibilities of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and the City Manager.

Committee

Cincinnati City Council

Requested by

City Manager

Introduced

June 10, 2026

On agenda

September 8, 2026

Where it was heard

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee Jun 15, 2026 Held

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