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February 4, 2026 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 102 items

  1. 1 REVISED
  2. 1 Council convened at 2:01 P.M., Mayor Aftab Pureval, Presiding.
  3. 2 ROLL CALL
  4. 3 Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  5. 4 There being no objection, the Minutes of the previous session of council were Approved and Filed.
  6. 4 In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Long, City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner and Clerk of Council Anthony Covington.
  7. 5 MS. KEARNEY
  8. 1. MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that City Council support the $87 million Burnet Square project that includes approximately 300 mixed -income residential units as well as retail units, by committing to working with the administration to find the needed resources left by the unexpected gap in the capital stack. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600254 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  9. 2. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Chickering Avenue at Este Avenue in the Spring Grove Village neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Amir Anthony Jordan Way” in honor of Amir Anthony Jordan, a beloved son, brother, grandson, and community member whose kindness, imagination, and compassion left a lasting impact on all who knew him. 202600261 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  10. 8 MR. WALSH
  11. 9 MR. JEFFREYS
  12. 3. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Walsh and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a report within sixty (60) days on restrictions and policies in the zoning and building codes that impact the ability to more easily build quality development including, but not limited to, minimum lot sizes, setbacks and yard requirements, single stair reform, and ADU restrictions. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) 202600405 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  13. 4. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Walsh and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a report within forty-five (45) days establishing a metric for success of our currently established TIF districts. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) 202600419 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  14. 12 MR. WALSH
  15. 13 MR. JEFFREYS
  16. 14 MS. OWENS
  17. 15 MR. JAMES
  18. 16 MS. ALBI
  19. 17 MS. KEARNEY
  20. 5. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Walsh, Jeffreys, Owens, James, Albi, and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the City Administration provide a report to City Council evaluating the City of Cincinnati’s current sidewalk snow and ice removal policy, including its effectiveness, consistency of compliance, and enforcement practices during recent winter seasons. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) 202600412 Referred to Climate, City Service & Infrastructure Committee
  21. 19 MS. OWENS
  22. 6. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, ADOPTING a Council Code of Conduct pursuant to Section 101-45, “Code of Conduct,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to govern conduct by Councilmembers and their staff. 202600243 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  23. 21 CITY MANAGER
  24. 7. REPORT, dated 2/4/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Sublime Wine, LLC, DBA Sublime Wine, 3109 Harrison Ave. (#10010077-1, New, D-5J) [OBJECTIONS: None] 202600195 Filed
  25. 8. REPORT, dated 2/4/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Jarridos LLC, DBA Jarrido”s, 3376-78 Erie Ave & 3366 Erie Ave. (#10010946-1, TRFO, D1 D2 D3 D3A D6) [Objections: None] 202600197 Filed
  26. 9. REPORT, dated 2/4/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for The Pickle Lodge Lunken Landing LLC, DBA Pickle Lodge Lunken Landing, 669 Wilmer Ave. ( #10006292-1, New, D-5) [OBJECTIONS: None] 202600199 Filed
  27. 10. REPORT, dated 2/4/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Funding. (Reference Document # 202500771) 202600202 Filed
  28. 11. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, recommending the appointment of Sarah M. Kent to the Environmental Advisory Board for a one year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Black) 202600223 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  29. 12. REPORT, dated 2/4/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 2026 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. 202600224 Filed
  30. 13. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $15,000 from the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers to support City of Cincinnati Primary Care’s participation in the Tobacco Cessation Project, implementing a multi-faceted strategy focused on preventing tobacco initiation, enhancing evidence-based screening protocols, and increasing patient engagement in cessation treatments; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8571. 202600237 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  31. 14. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $112,790 from the FY 2025 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services, to provide resources for personnel costs related to investigations conducted pursuant to Title III of the Federal Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 26ODLE. 202600238 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  32. 15. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, AMENDING Ordinance Nos. 411-2002, 412-2002, 413-2002, 414-2002, 415-2002, 416-2002, 417-2002, 418-2002, 419-2002, 420,2002, 421-2002, 408,2005, 409-2005, 410-2005, 411-2005, 412-2005, 413-2005, 414-2005, 415-2005, and 416-2005, each as may have been amended previously, to extend the term of the City’s tax increment financing districts (the “TIF Districts”) for an additional fifteen years pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.40 (L). 202600239 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  33. 16. RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, DECLARING the necessity of assessing for the control of blight and disease of shade trees within the public right-of-way, and for planning, care, maintenance, trimming, and removing shade trees in and along the streets of the City of Cincinnati Urban Forestry Maintenance District for Calendar year 2027. 202600240 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  34. 32 CLERK OF COUNCIL
  35. 17. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Alana Tucker, Government Strategies. Senior Director of Government Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM) 202600266 Filed
  36. 18. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM) 202600270 Filed
  37. 19. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Anne Sesler, Government Strategies, Director of Public Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM) 202600282 Filed
  38. 20. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt III, Government Strategies, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ALTAFIBER) 202600288 Filed
  39. 21. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ALTAFIBER) 202600297 Filed
  40. 22. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Doug Moormann, Government Strategies, VP Consultant, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ANGEL AERIAL) 202600305 Filed
  41. 23. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, VP Consultant, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ARENA MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS) 202600313 Filed
  42. 24. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt III, Government Strategies, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (ARENA MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS) 202600321 Filed
  43. 25. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt III, Government Strategies, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (BEST POINT EDUCATION & BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH) 202600334 Filed
  44. 26. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, VP Consultant, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (BEST POINT EDUCATION & BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH) 202600335 Filed
  45. 27. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Alana Tucker, Government Strategies, Senior Director of Government Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY) 202600336 Filed
  46. 28. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt III, Government Strategies, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (CINCINNATI METRO) 202600345 Filed
  47. 29. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (CINCINNATI METRO) 202600353 Filed
  48. 30. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Doug Moormann, Government Strategies, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (CINCINNATI METRO) 202600359 Filed
  49. 31. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Anne Sesler, Government Strategies, Director of Public Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (CINCINNATI METRO) 202600367 Filed
  50. 32. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Anne Sesler, Government Strategies, Director of Public Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (LADD) 202600375 Filed
  51. 33. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt III, Government Strategies, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (LADD) 202600384 Filed
  52. 34. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James Benedict, Government Strategies, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (HAM CO. MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES) 202600392 Filed
  53. 35. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Alana Tucker, Government Strategies, Senior Director of Government Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (HAM CO. MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES) 202600400 Filed
  54. 52 BUDGET, FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
  55. 36. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Cramerding, Nolan, Owens, Albi and Walsh, WE MOVE for City Council to begin the annual review of the City Manager. The review will be based on the ten categories listed below and will follow the timeline listed below. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600188 Adopted Pass
  56. 37. MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the administration prepare a report within 30 days: Indicating findings of a market analysis to increase the salary range of the Deputy Clerk position for the City of Cincinnati. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE). 202600220 Adopted
  57. 38. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $1,325.58 to Broadcast Music, Inc. from Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Recreation Special Activities Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges for music licensing services. 202600171 Passed Emergency Pass
  58. 39. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $8,740 from Greater Cincinnati Water Works Water Works Capital Fund capital improvement program project account no. 756x300x0000x7634x213354, “Grandin Ln/Grandin Rd/Torrence,” to United Title Services, LLC as a moral obligation for title services for water main infrastructure improvements in Hyde Park provided after January 1, 2025. 202600159 Passed Emergency Pass
  59. 40. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (ALN 16.607), to provide the Cincinnati Police Department with reimbursement of up to $263,250 for bulletproof vest body armor expenditures for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, which are estimated at $526,500; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 26VEST. 202600160 Passed Pass
  60. 41. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project Phase 1 (PID 115756) (the “Gilbert Avenue Safety Project”), a two-mile long Complete Street along Gilbert Avenue beginning at Court Street and ending at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, including but not limited to pavement rehabilitation, intersection and traffic signal improvements, bus stop improvements, shortened crosswalks, and protected bike lanes; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant resources of up to $3,800,000 from the Federal Highway Administration (ALN 20.205), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (“ODOT”), to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Director of ODOT to complete the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project. 202600172 Passed Emergency Pass
  61. 58 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $1,325.58 to Broadcast Music, Inc. from Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Recreation Special Activities Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges for music licensing services. 202600171 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  62. 42. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF,” to provide resources to extend the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Drive in the Mount Washington neighborhood; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant of up to $412,500 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to the newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to complete the extension of the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Drive in the Mount Washington neighborhood, including but not limited to entering into any agreements necessary for the receipt and administration of the ODNR grant resources. 202600215 Passed Pass
  63. 59 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $1,325.58 to Broadcast Music, Inc. from Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Recreation Special Activities Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges for music licensing services. 202600171 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  64. 43. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” of $3,100,184.29 to close out or decrease existing project accounts according to Section A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $3,100,184.29 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” to various project accounts according to Section B of the attached Schedule of Transfer to ensure funding will be spent in a timely manner to support vital City programs. 202600214 Passed Emergency Pass
  65. 44. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation to facilitate acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $995,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7400 to provide resources for the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $30,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7100 to provide staffing resources in support of the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; and further DECLARING expenditures from such project account related to the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati to be a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 8-Clifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF) District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3E).> 202600216 Passed Emergency Pass
  66. 61 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $8,740 from Greater Cincinnati Water Works Water Works Capital Fund capital improvement program project account no. 756x300x0000x7634x213354, “Grandin Ln/Grandin Rd/Torrence,” to United Title Services, LLC as a moral obligation for title services for water main infrastructure improvements in Hyde Park provided after January 1, 2025. 202600159 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  67. 45. COMMUNICATON, submitted by Councilmember Cramerding regarding FYI Memo: $5.42M Public Safety Funding Update. 202600221 Approved & Filed
  68. 62 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $8,740 from Greater Cincinnati Water Works Water Works Capital Fund capital improvement program project account no. 756x300x0000x7634x213354, “Grandin Ln/Grandin Rd/Torrence,” to United Title Services, LLC as a moral obligation for title services for water main infrastructure improvements in Hyde Park provided after January 1, 2025. 202600159 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  69. 46. REPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 (unaudited). 202600201 Approved & Filed
  70. 47. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the policy of managing the Stabilization Funds for the City of Cincinnati. 202600211 Passed Emergency Pass
  71. 64 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (ALN 16.607), to provide the Cincinnati Police Department with reimbursement of up to $263,250 for bulletproof vest body armor expenditures for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, which are estimated at $526,500; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 26VEST. 202600160 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  72. 48. MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the administration prepare an analysis of the effects of amending the 2026 waterfall update (Ordinance #202600211) so that the General Fund Contingency Account remains at 2.0% in the carryover Waterfall and the overall percentage of reserves remains at 16.7%. WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Administration also analyze using expenditures as the basis for the reserve fund balances rather than revenues. The analysis should provide the pros and cons of a change of this nature and be made available within sixty days. 202600376 Adopted Pass
  73. 49. REPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding FY 2025 Carryover to FY 2026 Report. 202600200 Approved & Filed
  74. 66 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project Phase 1 (PID 115756) (the “Gilbert Avenue Safety Project”), a two-mile long Complete Street along Gilbert Avenue beginning at Court Street and ending at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, including but not limited to pavement rehabilitation, intersection and traffic signal improvements, bus stop improvements, shortened crosswalks, and protected bike lanes; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant resources of up to $3,800,000 from the Federal Highway Administration (ALN 20.205), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (“ODOT”), to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Director of ODOT to complete the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project. 202600172 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  75. 50. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,761,207 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Working Capital Reserve Fund 754 to increase the City’s working capital reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,478,755 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2585, “Economic Downturn Reserve,” to increase the City’s emergency reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $17,763,995 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to provide resources for unanticipated emergencies, including those caused by unusual weather events, to increase the City’s reserve and for one-time needs; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Department of Community and Economic Development non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x164x7200 to provide resources for the Cincinnati Development Fund to use for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office fringe benefits operating budget account no. 050x101x7500 to provide a one-time contribution to address the City’s pension obligation to the Cincinnati Retirement System; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation for one-time unforeseen operating needs that arise during the remainder of the current fiscal year; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581 within the General Fund 050, "Reserve for Special Events Support," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581, “Reserve for Special Events Support,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AMENDING Ordinance No. 323-2022 which established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440 within the General Fund 050, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to expand the purpose of the balance sheet reserve account to provide resources for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for City-owned assets, including but not limited to fleet and other equipment, facilities, and technology; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582 within the General Fund 050, "Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time capital or permanent improvement projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582, “Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,063,294 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,063,294 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide resources for Human Services funding, which was funded in FY 2025 but not encumbered before June 30, 2025. 202600212 Passed Emergency Pass
  76. 67 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project Phase 1 (PID 115756) (the “Gilbert Avenue Safety Project”), a two-mile long Complete Street along Gilbert Avenue beginning at Court Street and ending at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, including but not limited to pavement rehabilitation, intersection and traffic signal improvements, bus stop improvements, shortened crosswalks, and protected bike lanes; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant resources of up to $3,800,000 from the Federal Highway Administration (ALN 20.205), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (“ODOT”), to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Director of ODOT to complete the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project. 202600172 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  77. 68 REVISED
  78. 69 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  79. 69 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF,” to provide resources to extend the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Drive in the Mount Washington neighborhood; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant of up to $412,500 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to the newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to complete the extension of the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Drive in the Mount Washington neighborhood, including but not limited to entering into any agreements necessary for the receipt and administration of the ODNR grant resources. 202600215 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  80. 70 CLIMATE, CITY SERVICE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
  81. 51. ORDINANCE (B VERSION) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to enter into and execute a Funding Agreement, in substantially the form of Attachment A hereto, to enable the Millcreek Valley Conservancy District to develop the revenue and capacity to operate, maintain, repair, and replace the Mill Creek Local Flood Protection Project when it is completed and turned over to the district by the United States Army Corps of Engineers; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Stormwater Management Fund 107 to Stormwater Management Utility Stormwater Management Fund non-personnel operating budget account no.107x311x7200 to provide resources to the Millcreek Valley Conservancy District to operate, maintain, repair, and replace the Mill Creek Local Flood Protection Project; and DECLARING the project to be for a public purpose. 202600234 Passed Pass
  82. 71 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” of $3,100,184.29 to close out or decrease existing project accounts according to Section A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $3,100,184.29 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” to various project accounts according to Section B of the attached Schedule of Transfer to ensure funding will be spent in a timely manner to support vital City programs. 202600214 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  83. 72 HOUSING & GROWTH COMMITTEE
  84. 72 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” of $3,100,184.29 to close out or decrease existing project accounts according to Section A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $3,100,184.29 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” to various project accounts according to Section B of the attached Schedule of Transfer to ensure funding will be spent in a timely manner to support vital City programs. 202600214 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  85. 52. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Nolan, Walsh, Jeffreys, Cramerding, Owens, Albi, James, and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the City Administration design a Neighborhood Planning Cycle to be implemented and managed by Department of City Planning and Engagement ("Planning") that spans approximately a ten-year period and provides each neighborhood (or group of neighborhoods, if appropriate) with a new comprehensive neighborhood plan, or comprehensive plan update, approximately every ten years; WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Administration and Planning consider the following phases to be conducted over such ten-year period for the design and planned execution of the Neighborhood Planning Cycle: (BALANCE ON FILE IN CLERKS OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600231 Adopted Pass
  86. 53. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Nolan, Walsh, Albi, Cramerding, Vice Mayor Kearney, Owens, Jeffreys, James. WE MOVE that the City Manager immediately commence the creation of an Office of Strategic Growth (OSG) inside the City Manager's office with shared jurisdiction over: WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Manager take the necessary steps within 90 days to launch the OSG within the current Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026; WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Administration prepare and provide a report within 90 days detailing the necessary additional staffing and budget requirements to fully empower the OSG to sustainably execute on its duties and responsibilities in pursuit of the City's strategic objectives and growth goals, so that such requirements can be taken into consideration by Council for updating the 2027 Operating Budget; WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Administration prepare and provide a report within 120 days with a plan and budget to complete a comprehensive strategic review of the City's development (BALANCE ON FILE IN CLERKS OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600232 Adopted Pass
  87. 74 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation to facilitate acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $995,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7400 to provide resources for the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $30,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7100 to provide staffing resources in support of the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; and further DECLARING expenditures from such project account related to the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati to be a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 8-Clifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF) District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3E).> 202600216 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  88. 54. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare a report by March 1st, 2026 updating the Council on all active LEED Tax Abatements. FURTHER WE MOVE that the Administration provide statistics on the amount of LEED tax abatements that have been amended or canceled since passage of the original ordinance in 2007 (Ord. 446-2007) and since the 2023 revision (Ord. 106-2023). 202600150 Adopted Pass
  89. 75 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation to facilitate acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $995,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7400 to provide resources for the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $30,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7100 to provide staffing resources in support of the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; and further DECLARING expenditures from such project account related to the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati to be a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 8-Clifton Heights-University Heights-Fairview (CUF) District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3E).> 202600216 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  90. 55. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, APPROVING the continued operations of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, known as the “DORA at the Banks,” for an additional five years pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202600213 Passed Emergency Pass
  91. 56. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/7/2026, DESIGNATING the Brinker Building located at 4030 Glenway Avenue in the West Price Hill neighborhood as a local historic landmark. 202600006 Passed Emergency Pass
  92. 78 No announcements at this time.
  93. 79 Council adjourned at 2:41 P.M.
  94. 79 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the policy of managing the Stabilization Funds for the City of Cincinnati. 202600211 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  95. 80 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the policy of managing the Stabilization Funds for the City of Cincinnati. 202600211 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  96. 84 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,761,207 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Working Capital Reserve Fund 754 to increase the City’s working capital reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,478,755 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2585, “Economic Downturn Reserve,” to increase the City’s emergency reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $17,763,995 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to provide resources for unanticipated emergencies, including those caused by unusual weather events, to increase the City’s reserve and for one-time needs; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Department of Community and Economic Development non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x164x7200 to provide resources for the Cincinnati Development Fund to use for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office fringe benefits operating budget account no. 050x101x7500 to provide a one-time contribution to address the City’s pension obligation to the Cincinnati Retirement System; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation for one-time unforeseen operating needs that arise during the remainder of the current fiscal year; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581 within the General Fund 050, "Reserve for Special Events Support," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581, “Reserve for Special Events Support,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AMENDING Ordinance No. 323-2022 which established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440 within the General Fund 050, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to expand the purpose of the balance sheet reserve account to provide resources for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for City-owned assets, including but not limited to fleet and other equipment, facilities, and technology; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582 within the General Fund 050, "Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time capital or permanent improvement projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582, “Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,063,294 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,063,294 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide resources for Human Services funding, which was funded in FY 2025 but not encumbered before June 30, 2025. 202600212 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  97. 85 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,761,207 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Working Capital Reserve Fund 754 to increase the City’s working capital reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,478,755 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2585, “Economic Downturn Reserve,” to increase the City’s emergency reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $17,763,995 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to provide resources for unanticipated emergencies, including those caused by unusual weather events, to increase the City’s reserve and for one-time needs; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Department of Community and Economic Development non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x164x7200 to provide resources for the Cincinnati Development Fund to use for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office fringe benefits operating budget account no. 050x101x7500 to provide a one-time contribution to address the City’s pension obligation to the Cincinnati Retirement System; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation for one-time unforeseen operating needs that arise during the remainder of the current fiscal year; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581 within the General Fund 050, "Reserve for Special Events Support," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581, “Reserve for Special Events Support,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time support for special events or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AMENDING Ordinance No. 323-2022 which established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440 within the General Fund 050, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to expand the purpose of the balance sheet reserve account to provide resources for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for City-owned assets, including but not limited to fleet and other equipment, facilities, and technology; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; ESTABLISHING new balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582 within the General Fund 050, "Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve," to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time capital or permanent improvement projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to newly established balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2582, “Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve,” to provide resources for subsequent appropriation by Council for identified one-time infrastructure and capital projects supporting housing and economic development for identified urgent needs or as part of the next annual budget cycle; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,063,294 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,063,294 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the City Manager’s Office non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide resources for Human Services funding, which was funded in FY 2025 but not encumbered before June 30, 2025. 202600212 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  98. 90 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 2/4/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to enter into and execute a Funding Agreement, in substantially the form of Attachment A hereto, to enable the Millcreek Valley Conservancy District to develop the revenue and capacity to operate, maintain, repair, and replace the Mill Creek Local Flood Protection Project when it is completed and turned over to the district by the United States Army Corps of Engineers; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Stormwater Management Fund 107 to Stormwater Management Utility Stormwater Management Fund non-personnel operating budget account no.107x311x7200 to provide resources to the Millcreek Valley Conservancy District to operate, maintain, repair, and replace the Mill Creek Local Flood Protection Project; and DECLARING the project to be for a public purpose. 202600234 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  99. 96 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, APPROVING the continued operations of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, known as the “DORA at the Banks,” for an additional five years pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202600213 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  100. 97 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, APPROVING the continued operations of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, known as the “DORA at the Banks,” for an additional five years pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202600213 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  101. 99 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/7/2026, DESIGNATING the Brinker Building located at 4030 Glenway Avenue in the West Price Hill neighborhood as a local historic landmark. 202600006 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  102. 100 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/7/2026, DESIGNATING the Brinker Building located at 4030 Glenway Avenue in the West Price Hill neighborhood as a local historic landmark. 202600006 Suspension of the three readings Pass