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Name: Cincinnati Cincinnati City Council
Start: 2024-06-12
Location: Council Chambers, Room 300

June 12, 2024 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 207 items

1 ROLL CALL
1 Council convened at 2:02 P.M., Mayor Aftab Pureval, Presiding.
2 Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3 There being no objection, the Minutes of the previous session of council were Approved and Filed.
3 In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Long, City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner and Clerk of Council Melissa Autry.
4 MAYOR AFTAB
5 Citizen Complaint Authority
1. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Louis Arnold to the Citizen Complaint Authority for a term of two years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202401603 Confirmed Pass
7 FC Cincinnati Community Coalition
2. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint George Lee to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition, having been submitted to my office by the City West Neighborhood Association, Inc. as their allotted representative, to fill the unexpired term of Patricia Charleton, expiring September 14, 2025. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/Asian American) 202401596 Confirmed Pass
9 Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
3. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Kala Gibson to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202401591 Confirmed Pass
11 MS. OWENS
4. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Bloom OTR and the Drag Cast at Bloom OTR as 2024 Pride Month honorees, and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for their committed work to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Cincinnati through Charity Drag shows and the establishment of fun, safe spaces for Queer love, joy, and art to thrive in Cincinnati. 202401631 Passed Pass
5. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING the Melanin Magic Drag Show as a 2024 Pride Month honoree and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for their committed support of the City’s LGBTQ+ community through Charity Drag Shows and their establishment of fun, safe spaces for Queer love, joy, and art to thrive in the City. 202401639 Passed Pass
6. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Drag King Night hosted by Smoke and Queers as a 2024 Pride Month Honoree and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for their committed work of supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Cincinnati through drag shows and the establishment of fun, safe spaces for queer love, joy and art to the thrive in our City. 202401646 Passed Pass
15 MR. HARRIS
7. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Harris, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Jeremy Tyler as a 2024 Pride Month honoree and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for his lifelong efforts to uplift workers through the application of a Black queer feminist lens to his work and career, and for his commitment to making Cincinnati an inclusive and equitable place for all people. 202401624 Passed Pass
17 MR. HARRIS
18 MR. CRAMERDING
8. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Harris and Cramerding, WE MOVE that the Administration, in conjunction with their work on the Neighborhood Quality of Life dashboard and supplemental to the “Housing Unit Activity’ dashboard, utilize CincyInsights to track development activity at the neighborhood level. The intent of this information is to track the impacts of the Connected Communities Zoning reform passed by Council in June 2024. (BALANCE ON FILE IN CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401650 Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
20 MR. WALSH
9. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Walsh, WE MOVE that the Administration prepare a report within 90 days on the possible use of electronic voting for City Council meetings and committee meetings. This report should include possible methods, costs to implement, and new Council rules that would be required for implementation. 202401649 Filed
22 MS. KEARNEY
23 MR. JOHNSON
10. MOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney and Councilmember Johnson, WE MOVE that the administration provide support for a short-term, diverse task force to consider and make recommendations to City Council with modifications to Item # 202401447, the “Connected Communities Ordinance.” (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401647 Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
25 CITY MANAGER
11. REPORT, dated 6/12/2024 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 Coffia Coffee Shop LLC, DBA Coffia Coffee Shop, 32 East 13th Street (#1595326, New, C1 C2) [Objections: None] 202401581 Filed
12. REPORT, dated 6/12/2024 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 JC Home Services and Remodeling Inc., DBA Dutches Dawgs Taters & More, 4601 Kellogg Avenue. (#4259648, New, D3) [Objections: None] 202401605 Filed
13. REPORT, dated 6/12/2024 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 Warsaw Fuel & Food Mart, 3406 Warsaw Avenue. (#9440329, New, C1 C2) [Objections: Yes] 202401606 Filed
14. REPORT, dated 6/12/2024, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Cincinnati Retirement System CY2023 Annual Report. 202401608 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
15. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, LEVYING assessments for unpaid costs incurred by the City of Cincinnati in making emergency repairs to sidewalks, sidewalk areas, curbs, and gutters at various locations in the City through the City of Cincinnati’s Sidewalk Safety Program, in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 721-149 through 721-169. 202401610 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
16. REPORT, dated 6/12/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 2024 Bengal Block Parties. 202401653 Filed
32 CLERK OF COUNCIL
17. APPOINTMENT, submitted by the Clerk of Council, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jill Bocian as a Deputy Clerk in the Office of the Clerk of Council pursuant to Article II, Section 5a of the Charter of the City of Cincinnati. 202401580 Confirmed Pass
18. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Kevin Burton, Business Development, Vice President, 515 Monmouth Street, Suite 301, Newport, Kentucky 41071. (C.O.D.E.) 202401648 Filed
19. PETITION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, Pursuant to Article II, Section A.4 of the Charter of the City of Cincinnati, I have reviewed the enclosed certified copy of a petition submitted by Millie P. Schafer to the Clerk of Council on June 5, 2024. The certified copy of the petition addresses a single subject and meets the requirements as to form provided by the Charter. 202401656 Filed
20. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James T. Benedict, Government Strategies Group, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. 3CDC) 202401658 Filed
21. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt, III, Government Strategies Group, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. 3CDC) 202401659 Filed
22. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James T. Benedict, Government Strategies Group, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (ALTAFIBER) 202401660 Filed
23. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt, III, Government Strategies Group, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (ALTAFIBER) 202401661 Filed
24. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James T. Benedict, Government Strategies Group, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (BEST POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) 202401662 Filed
25. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt, III, Government Strategies Group, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (BEST POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) 202401663 Filed
26. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent James T. Benedict, Government Strategies Group, Vice President, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (Center for Addiction Treatment) 202401664 Filed
27. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Charles H. Gerhardt, III, Government Strategies Group, President & CEO, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (Center for Addiction Treatment) 202401665 Filed
28. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Alana M. Tucker, Government Strategies Group, Senior Director of Government Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (Center for Addiction Treatment) 202401666 Filed
45 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
29. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures from the General Fund 050 of $525,680,090 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $3,519,480 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Bond Retirement Fund 151 to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund debt service obligations related to the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund of $2,337,710 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program (“ERIP”) of $1,181,770; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $21,344,750 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to provide for the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget portion of the expenses of the Cincinnati Health Department; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,035,380 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizens Job Fund 308 to provide resources for the Career Pathways Initiative; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $18,430 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Enterprise Technology Solutions Fund 702 to provide resources for debt service for the ERIP; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Emergency Remediation of Defects in Rental Housing Fund 346 to provide resources for the Special Code Enforcement Program; AMENDING the Sections of Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding the compensation schedules of employees in Divisions 0, 5, 7 (LAW), 8, and 9 by applying a three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees to constitute the new Classification and Salary Range Schedule for these classifications and to provide for wage adjustments effective June 23, 2024; and REVISING the Department of Buildings and Inspections fee schedule to reflect the annual consumer price index adjustment of 4.1 percent applied to fees charged for services related to property permitting and maintenance. 202401540 Passed Emergency Pass
30. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures of $350,000 from General Fund 050 as leveraged support for the African American Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, Schedule 1, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401512 Passed Emergency Pass
31. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation for the current expenses and other expenditures of the Restricted Revenue Funds of the City of Cincinnati in the total amount of $502,945,670, specifically from the Water Works Fund; the Parking System Facilities Fund; the Convention Center Fund; the General Aviation Fund; the Municipal Golf Fund; the Stormwater Management Fund; the Bond Retirement Fund; the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund; the Parking Meter Fund; the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; the Sawyer Point Fund; the Recreation Special Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Riverfront Park Fund; the Hazard Abatement Fund; the 9-1-1 Cell Phone Fees Fund; the Safe and Clean Fund; the Community Health Center Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Health District Fund; the Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS) Fund; the Streetcar Operations Fund; and the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund for operating requirements, capital outlay, and debt service for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, according to the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $12,330 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $840 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Aviation Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $107,980 from the unappropriated surplus of the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $60,430 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $47,550; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $798,680 from the unappropriated surplus of the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $610,600 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $188,080; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $38,480 from the unappropriated surplus of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $3,620 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $34,860; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $19,440 from the unappropriated surplus of the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program; AUTHORIZING transfers from the unappropriated surplus of the Parking System Facilities Fund of $50,000 to reserve account no. 102x3441, “U-Square Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” and $20,000 to reserve account no. 102x3442, “VP3 Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” all within the Parking System Facilities Fund, to make contractually obligated payments for repairs for each identified garage; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $275,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown South/Riverfront Equivalent Fund 481 to the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 to provide resources to facilitate Whex Garage LLC’s financing to acquire certain real property located at 212 W. Fourth Street in the Central Business District, upon which is located a 780-space parking garage commonly known as the Whex Garage; DECLARING that expenditures from the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 are for 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 2-Downtown South/Riverfront District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $650,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to reserve account no. 103x3481 “Convention Center,” to make resources available to secure repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $650,000 from reserve account 103x3481, “Convention Center,” to the Convention Center Fund debt service operating budget account no. 103x243x7700 for repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project as necessary during FY 2025; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate formula grant resources of $13,747 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025 in accordance with the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a formula grant of up to $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the Federal Transit Administration formula grant funds into Streetcar Operations Fund 455x8554. 202401543 Passed Emergency Pass
32. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund in accordance with attached Schedule of Transfer Part A; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to preserve resources for commitments made during FY 2024; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 from balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund effective July 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to various operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer Part B, effective July 1, 2024, to provide resources for a public safety facilities master plan, the Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program, violence prevention initiatives, the City’s fleet electrification plan, WarmUp Cincy, recycling consulting services and energy management software, the Neighborhood Catalytic Capital Improvement Program, the Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program, a tax abatement study, the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses program, Shilito building operating expenses, King Records building restoration pre-development activities, and the Homesafe Tax Relief Program, all of which were previously approved by Council in FY 2024. 202401522 Passed Emergency Pass
49 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures from the General Fund 050 of $525,680,090 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $3,519,480 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Bond Retirement Fund 151 to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund debt service obligations related to the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund of $2,337,710 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program (“ERIP”) of $1,181,770; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $21,344,750 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to provide for the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget portion of the expenses of the Cincinnati Health Department; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,035,380 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizens Job Fund 308 to provide resources for the Career Pathways Initiative; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $18,430 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Enterprise Technology Solutions Fund 702 to provide resources for debt service for the ERIP; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Emergency Remediation of Defects in Rental Housing Fund 346 to provide resources for the Special Code Enforcement Program; AMENDING the Sections of Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding the compensation schedules of employees in Divisions 0, 5, 7 (LAW), 8, and 9 by applying a three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees to constitute the new Classification and Salary Range Schedule for these classifications and to provide for wage adjustments effective June 23, 2024; and REVISING the Department of Buildings and Inspections fee schedule to reflect the annual consumer price index adjustment of 4.1 percent applied to fees charged for services related to property permitting and maintenance. 202401540 Emergency clause to remain Pass
33. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating taxes and other revenue and existing funds to carry out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program and to provide for the transfer and appropriation of proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway to other parts of said Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to establish Fund No. 712, “Railway Trust Infrastructure,” to receive revenue from the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees and to make expenditures for the rehabilitation, modernization, or replacement of existing infrastructure improvements; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401542 Passed Emergency Pass
50 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures from the General Fund 050 of $525,680,090 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $3,519,480 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Bond Retirement Fund 151 to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund debt service obligations related to the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund of $2,337,710 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program (“ERIP”) of $1,181,770; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $21,344,750 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to provide for the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget portion of the expenses of the Cincinnati Health Department; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,035,380 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizens Job Fund 308 to provide resources for the Career Pathways Initiative; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $18,430 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Enterprise Technology Solutions Fund 702 to provide resources for debt service for the ERIP; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Emergency Remediation of Defects in Rental Housing Fund 346 to provide resources for the Special Code Enforcement Program; AMENDING the Sections of Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding the compensation schedules of employees in Divisions 0, 5, 7 (LAW), 8, and 9 by applying a three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees to constitute the new Classification and Salary Range Schedule for these classifications and to provide for wage adjustments effective June 23, 2024; and REVISING the Department of Buildings and Inspections fee schedule to reflect the annual consumer price index adjustment of 4.1 percent applied to fees charged for services related to property permitting and maintenance. 202401540 Suspension of the three readings Pass
34. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating revenue and existing funds for the purpose of carrying out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $969,000 from various restricted and special revenue funds to various capital improvement project accounts in Capital Projects Fund 980 according to Schedule A attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to continue and complete certain capital improvement projects listed in Schedule A; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $25,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756 to continue funding for the current Capital Improvement Program, which includes new water mains, water main replacements, treatment plant improvements, system development, tanks, pumping stations, and private development; AUTHORIZING the use and expenditure of $73,935,000 for Greater Cincinnati Water Works Capital Improvements; and further DECLARING capital improvement program project Strategic Housing Initiatives Program (SHPIF) to be for a public purpose 202401544 Passed Emergency Pass
35. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to Community Economic Advancement Initiatives (“CEAI”) for economic development initiatives; ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (“ADDI”) program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 050 of $4,040,000 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies non-departmental non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x990x7200; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to CEAI for economic development initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the ADDI program; Authorizing the transfer and appropriation of $3,290,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 050 to various operating budget accounts within the General Fund according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer, to implement the Mayor’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update; and APPROVING the recommendation of the Mayor for a five percent merit increase in compensation for City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long retroactive to September 1, 2023. 202401535 Passed Emergency Pass
52 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures of $350,000 from General Fund 050 as leveraged support for the African American Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, Schedule 1, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401512 Emergency clause to remain Pass
36. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $13,820,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS. 202401545 Passed Emergency Pass
53 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures of $350,000 from General Fund 050 as leveraged support for the African American Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $526,030,090, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, Schedule 1, to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401512 Suspension of the three readings Pass
37. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,400,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS. 202401546 Passed Emergency Pass
38. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,120,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS. 202401548 Indefinitely Postponed Pass
55 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation for the current expenses and other expenditures of the Restricted Revenue Funds of the City of Cincinnati in the total amount of $502,945,670, specifically from the Water Works Fund; the Parking System Facilities Fund; the Convention Center Fund; the General Aviation Fund; the Municipal Golf Fund; the Stormwater Management Fund; the Bond Retirement Fund; the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund; the Parking Meter Fund; the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; the Sawyer Point Fund; the Recreation Special Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Riverfront Park Fund; the Hazard Abatement Fund; the 9-1-1 Cell Phone Fees Fund; the Safe and Clean Fund; the Community Health Center Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Health District Fund; the Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS) Fund; the Streetcar Operations Fund; and the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund for operating requirements, capital outlay, and debt service for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, according to the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $12,330 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $840 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Aviation Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $107,980 from the unappropriated surplus of the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $60,430 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $47,550; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $798,680 from the unappropriated surplus of the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $610,600 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $188,080; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $38,480 from the unappropriated surplus of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $3,620 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $34,860; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $19,440 from the unappropriated surplus of the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program; AUTHORIZING transfers from the unappropriated surplus of the Parking System Facilities Fund of $50,000 to reserve account no. 102x3441, “U-Square Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” and $20,000 to reserve account no. 102x3442, “VP3 Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” all within the Parking System Facilities Fund, to make contractually obligated payments for repairs for each identified garage; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $275,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown South/Riverfront Equivalent Fund 481 to the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 to provide resources to facilitate Whex Garage LLC’s financing to acquire certain real property located at 212 W. Fourth Street in the Central Business District, upon which is located a 780-space parking garage commonly known as the Whex Garage; DECLARING that expenditures from the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 are for 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 2-Downtown South/Riverfront District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $650,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to reserve account no. 103x3481 “Convention Center,” to make resources available to secure repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $650,000 from reserve account 103x3481, “Convention Center,” to the Convention Center Fund debt service operating budget account no. 103x243x7700 for repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project as necessary during FY 2025; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate formula grant resources of $13,747 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025 in accordance with the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a formula grant of up to $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the Federal Transit Administration formula grant funds into Streetcar Operations Fund 455x8554. 202401543 Emergency clause to remain Pass
39. ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,620,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS. 202401668 Passed Emergency Pass
56 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING for the appropriation for the current expenses and other expenditures of the Restricted Revenue Funds of the City of Cincinnati in the total amount of $502,945,670, specifically from the Water Works Fund; the Parking System Facilities Fund; the Convention Center Fund; the General Aviation Fund; the Municipal Golf Fund; the Stormwater Management Fund; the Bond Retirement Fund; the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund; the Parking Meter Fund; the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; the Sawyer Point Fund; the Recreation Special Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Riverfront Park Fund; the Hazard Abatement Fund; the 9-1-1 Cell Phone Fees Fund; the Safe and Clean Fund; the Community Health Center Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Health District Fund; the Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS) Fund; the Streetcar Operations Fund; and the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund for operating requirements, capital outlay, and debt service for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, according to the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $12,330 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $840 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Aviation Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $107,980 from the unappropriated surplus of the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $60,430 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $47,550; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $798,680 from the unappropriated surplus of the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $610,600 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $188,080; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $38,480 from the unappropriated surplus of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund Public Building Improvement Bonds for energy improvements in the amount of $3,620 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program in the amount of $34,860; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $19,440 from the unappropriated surplus of the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund to pay the City’s FY 2025 General Fund Debt Service obligations related to bonds issued to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program; AUTHORIZING transfers from the unappropriated surplus of the Parking System Facilities Fund of $50,000 to reserve account no. 102x3441, “U-Square Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” and $20,000 to reserve account no. 102x3442, “VP3 Garage - Reserve for Capital Projects,” all within the Parking System Facilities Fund, to make contractually obligated payments for repairs for each identified garage; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $275,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown South/Riverfront Equivalent Fund 481 to the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 to provide resources to facilitate Whex Garage LLC’s financing to acquire certain real property located at 212 W. Fourth Street in the Central Business District, upon which is located a 780-space parking garage commonly known as the Whex Garage; DECLARING that expenditures from the Department of Finance non-personnel operating budget account no. 481x133x7200 are for 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 2-Downtown South/Riverfront District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $650,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the Convention Center Fund to reserve account no. 103x3481 “Convention Center,” to make resources available to secure repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $650,000 from reserve account 103x3481, “Convention Center,” to the Convention Center Fund debt service operating budget account no. 103x243x7700 for repayment of transient occupancy tax bonds related to the Convention Center Project as necessary during FY 2025; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate formula grant resources of $13,747 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025 in accordance with the attached Schedules of Appropriation; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a formula grant of up to $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (ALN 20.507), to provide funding for streetcar operations in FY 2025; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the Federal Transit Administration formula grant funds into Streetcar Operations Fund 455x8554. 202401543 Suspension of the three readings Pass
40. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,910,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. 202401547 Indefinitely Postponed Pass
41. ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. 202401667 Passed Emergency Pass
58 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund in accordance with attached Schedule of Transfer Part A; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to preserve resources for commitments made during FY 2024; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 from balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund effective July 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to various operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer Part B, effective July 1, 2024, to provide resources for a public safety facilities master plan, the Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program, violence prevention initiatives, the City’s fleet electrification plan, WarmUp Cincy, recycling consulting services and energy management software, the Neighborhood Catalytic Capital Improvement Program, the Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program, a tax abatement study, the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses program, Shilito building operating expenses, King Records building restoration pre-development activities, and the Homesafe Tax Relief Program, all of which were previously approved by Council in FY 2024. 202401522 Emergency clause to remain Pass
42. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023 TO ALLOW THE USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY GENERATED FROM TAX CREDIT AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE LEASSEE OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY FOR THE PAYMENT OF NOTES AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023. 202401549 Passed Emergency Pass
59 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund in accordance with attached Schedule of Transfer Part A; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to preserve resources for commitments made during FY 2024; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,150,982 from balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3422, “Deferred Appropriations,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund effective July 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $6,150,982 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to various operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer Part B, effective July 1, 2024, to provide resources for a public safety facilities master plan, the Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program, violence prevention initiatives, the City’s fleet electrification plan, WarmUp Cincy, recycling consulting services and energy management software, the Neighborhood Catalytic Capital Improvement Program, the Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program, a tax abatement study, the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses program, Shilito building operating expenses, King Records building restoration pre-development activities, and the Homesafe Tax Relief Program, all of which were previously approved by Council in FY 2024. 202401522 Suspension of the three readings Pass
43. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A, AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401550 Passed Emergency Pass
44. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR (I) THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUD BONDS, SERIES 2024A (THE “2024 BONDS”) OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $198,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR (II) THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY; (III) AUTHORIZING A PLEDGE OF AND LIEN ON WATER SYSTEM REVENUES TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; (IV) AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT; AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; AND (V) AUTHORIZING ANY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE ANY DEFEASANCE. 202401551 Passed Emergency Pass
61 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating taxes and other revenue and existing funds to carry out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program and to provide for the transfer and appropriation of proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway to other parts of said Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to establish Fund No. 712, “Railway Trust Infrastructure,” to receive revenue from the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees and to make expenditures for the rehabilitation, modernization, or replacement of existing infrastructure improvements; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401542 Emergency clause to remain Pass
45. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR A REFUNDING SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401552 Passed Emergency Pass
62 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating taxes and other revenue and existing funds to carry out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program and to provide for the transfer and appropriation of proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway to other parts of said Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to establish Fund No. 712, “Railway Trust Infrastructure,” to receive revenue from the Cincinnati Southern Railway Board of Trustees and to make expenditures for the rehabilitation, modernization, or replacement of existing infrastructure improvements; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401542 Suspension of the three readings Pass
46. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, MODIFYING Chapters 1201, “Administration,” 1213, “Fireworks,” 1231, “General Fire Laws,” and 1247, “Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Right to Know,” by AMENDING Sections 1201-55, “Posting of Occupancy Signs; Fees,” 1201-65, “Permit Fees,” 1201-67, “Permit Fees for Flammable and Combustible Storage Tank Installation,” 1213-11, “Application for Permit,” 1231-29, “Fees for Certain Non-Emergency Services,” and 1247-99, “Penalties,” to adjust fees charged for services provided by the Cincinnati Fire Department (“Fire Department”) to allow the Fire Department to recover the true cost of the services provided and to adjust certain penalties for violations of the Fire Prevention Code. 202401521 Passed Emergency Pass
47. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,971 within the General Fund from and to various City Council operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer to realign the office budgets of various City Councilmembers; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the Law Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x111x7200 to provide resources for continuing legal education; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $32,600 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $32,600 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to Parks Department capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x242000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” to provide resources for accessible equipment and infrastructure improvements in west side parks; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $10,000 from Councilmember Johnson’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x023x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission (“CRC”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 323x199x7200 to provide resources for CRC summer memberships and for CRC senior programming; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to Cincinnati Health Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 416x266x7200 to provide resources for the children’s dental program; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Affordable Housing Trust Fund 439 to provide resources for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $4,835 from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x025x7100 to City Manager’s Office non-personnel services operating budget account no. 050x101x7200 to provide resources for Access to Counsel; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $8,400 from Vice Mayor Kearney’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x029x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer of $8,400 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizen Jobs Fund 308 to provide resources for the Police and Fire Cadet Programs. 202401520 Passed Emergency Pass
64 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating revenue and existing funds for the purpose of carrying out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $969,000 from various restricted and special revenue funds to various capital improvement project accounts in Capital Projects Fund 980 according to Schedule A attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to continue and complete certain capital improvement projects listed in Schedule A; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $25,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756 to continue funding for the current Capital Improvement Program, which includes new water mains, water main replacements, treatment plant improvements, system development, tanks, pumping stations, and private development; AUTHORIZING the use and expenditure of $73,935,000 for Greater Cincinnati Water Works Capital Improvements; and further DECLARING capital improvement program project Strategic Housing Initiatives Program (SHPIF) to be for a public purpose 202401544 Emergency clause to remain Pass
48. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $198,380 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the Central Business District (“CBD”); AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $91,610 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $10,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; DECLARING that expenditures from Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED)” non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for 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 4-Downtown/OTR East District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; and DECLARING that expenditures from DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in R.C. Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 3-Downtown/OTR West District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401516 Passed Emergency Pass
65 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, transferring and appropriating revenue and existing funds for the purpose of carrying out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $969,000 from various restricted and special revenue funds to various capital improvement project accounts in Capital Projects Fund 980 according to Schedule A attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to continue and complete certain capital improvement projects listed in Schedule A; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $25,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756 to continue funding for the current Capital Improvement Program, which includes new water mains, water main replacements, treatment plant improvements, system development, tanks, pumping stations, and private development; AUTHORIZING the use and expenditure of $73,935,000 for Greater Cincinnati Water Works Capital Improvements; and further DECLARING capital improvement program project Strategic Housing Initiatives Program (SHPIF) to be for a public purpose 202401544 Suspension of the three readings Pass
49. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of the sum of $50,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231617, “OTR Outdoor Improvements - GF CO,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $50,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Department of Community and Economic Development General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no.050x164x7200 for the purpose of providing resources for a Main Street Small Business Support program in Over-the-Rhine led by 3CDC. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401575 Passed Emergency Pass
50. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of Unclassified Receipts Fund 604 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to reconcile the False Alarm Settlement resources to the appropriate account; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to non-departmental Judgments Against the City non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x951x7400 to comply with the terms of the judgment in White v. City of Cincinnati. (COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401524 Passed Emergency Pass
67 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to Community Economic Advancement Initiatives (“CEAI”) for economic development initiatives; ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (“ADDI”) program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 050 of $4,040,000 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies non-departmental non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x990x7200; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to CEAI for economic development initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the ADDI program; Authorizing the transfer and appropriation of $3,290,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 050 to various operating budget accounts within the General Fund according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer, to implement the Mayor’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update; and APPROVING the recommendation of the Mayor for a five percent merit increase in compensation for City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long retroactive to September 1, 2023. 202401535 Emergency clause to remain Pass
51. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $216,915 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Permanent Improvement Fund 751 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x199x241903, “Athletics Facilities Renovation,” to provide resources for restoration of a baseball field in the California neighborhood. 202401511 Passed Emergency Pass
68 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to Community Economic Advancement Initiatives (“CEAI”) for economic development initiatives; ESTABLISHING capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (“ADDI”) program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 050 of $4,040,000 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies non-departmental non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x990x7200; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x251622, “Community Economic Advancement Initiatives - GF,” to make resources available to CEAI for economic development initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x162x251606, “American Dream Down Payment Initiative - GF,” to make resources available to the ADDI program; Authorizing the transfer and appropriation of $3,290,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 050 to various operating budget accounts within the General Fund according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer, to implement the Mayor’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update; and APPROVING the recommendation of the Mayor for a five percent merit increase in compensation for City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long retroactive to September 1, 2023. 202401535 Suspension of the three readings Pass
52. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant, effective FY 2025, of up to $67,041 from the Hamilton County Digital Divide Public Wi-Fi grant program (ALN 21.027) to install public Wi-Fi infrastructure at various service locations operated by the Cincinnati Health Department; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8556. 202401514 Passed Emergency Pass
53. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, FY 2024 Ohio Law Enforcement Pilot Program: In Canal Hearing Protection Product, to support hearing protection of Cincinnati Police Department officers; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept up to 94 hearing protection units, valued at up to $37,506, pursuant to the grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. 202401510 Passed Emergency Pass
70 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $13,820,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS. 202401545 Emergency clause to remain Pass
54. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $13,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Development’s TechCred Credential Reimbursement Program to Cincinnati Police Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x227x7200 for eligible costs incurred by the Cincinnati Police Department in providing its employees with technology-focused credentials; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8533. 202401513 Passed Pass
71 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $13,820,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS. 202401545 Suspension of the three readings Pass
55. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $275,000, effective in FY 2025, through a Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant (ALN 97.067) from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, administered by the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, to enhance and sustain the Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24SHSP. 202401515 Passed Pass
56. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,500,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through the Technology and Equipment Program for Congressionally Directed Spending (ALN 16.710), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s camera technology and the Emergency Communications Center’s Alternative Response to Crisis program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25CDS. 202401517 Passed Pass
73 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,400,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS. 202401546 Emergency clause to remain Pass
57. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $6,250,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY 2024 COPS Hiring Program (ALN 16.710) to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24COPS. 202401518 Passed Pass
74 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,400,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS. 202401546 Suspension of the three readings Pass
58. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant in an amount up to $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (ALN 16.835), to assist with expansion of the Cincinnati Police Department’s existing Body-Worn Camera Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24BWC. 202401528 Passed Pass
59. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,000,000, effective FY 2025, in Federal FY 2024 Preventing School Violence: STOP School Violence Program (SSVP) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (ALN 16.839) to develop and operate school safety strategies to improve school safety; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24SSVP. 202401530 Passed Pass
60. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $2,000,000, effective FY 2025, in FY 2024 Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Site-Based Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (ALN 16.045), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s comprehensive, evidence-based, community-based violence intervention and prevention programs; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24CVIPI. 202401531 Passed Pass
77 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,620,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS. 202401668 Emergency clause to remain Pass
61. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative (ALN 97.067) that will assist the City in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept the transfer of equipment and supplies valued at up to $447,500 from the Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, which acts as the regional fiscal agent for the UASI Grant. 202401533 Passed Pass
78 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,620,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS. 202401668 Suspension of the three readings Pass
62. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $400,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY 2024 Promoting Access to Crisis Teams - Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant Program (ALN 16.710) to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Veterans Response Team expansion; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24PACT. 202401536 Passed Pass
63. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program (ALN 97.056) of up to $185,000, effective FY 2025, to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Marine Unit Dive Trailer Project and the Port of Cincinnati Ohio River Surveillance Camera Network; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, Project Account No. 24PORT. 202401537 Passed Pass
64. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,767,701, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Program Community Project Funding (ALN 16.710), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s camera technology and the Emergency Communications Center’s Alternative Response to Crisis program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25CPF. 202401538 Passed Pass
81 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. 202401667 Emergency clause to remain Pass
65. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $685,000, effective FY 2025, from Arnold Ventures, FY 2024 Causal Research on Community Safety and the Criminal Justice System, to support development of a differential response drone pilot program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8571, project account no. 24AV. 202401539 Passed Pass
82 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. 202401667 Suspension of the three readings Pass
66. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,250,000, effective FY 2025, from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law FY 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant (“BIL AIG”) program (ALN 20.106) to aid in the development of the Lunken Airport drainage infrastructure plan; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant funds into General Government Grants Fund revenue account no. 404x8554, Department of Transportation and Engineering project account no. 25DRN1; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $125,000, effective FY 2025, from the reserve for capital projects account no. 104x3444, “FAA/ODOT Local Match - Reserve for Capital Projects,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $125,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104 to Department of Transportation and Engineering General Aviation non-personnel operating budget account no. 104x234x7200, effective FY 2025, to provide the local match required for the BIL AIG grant. 202401532 Passed Emergency Pass
67. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of $1,200,000 from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioners’ Fund to provide resources for horticultural supplies, maintenance contracts, salary reimbursements, Krohn Conservatory’s gift shop inventory, and other vital costs associated with running the City’s parks; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the funds into Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430. 202401519 Passed Emergency Pass
84 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023 TO ALLOW THE USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY GENERATED FROM TAX CREDIT AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE LEASSEE OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY FOR THE PAYMENT OF NOTES AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023. 202401549 Emergency clause to remain Pass
68. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and services valued at up to $13,140 from the Clifton Heights Urban Redevelopment Corporation for the painting of a mural at the Corryville Recreation Center; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain the mural at the Corryville Recreation Center, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the mural. 202401553 Passed Emergency Pass
85 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023 TO ALLOW THE USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY GENERATED FROM TAX CREDIT AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE LEASSEE OF THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY FOR THE PAYMENT OF NOTES AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 212-2023. 202401549 Suspension of the three readings Pass
69. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,668.47 to PowerDMS from the Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4000x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to a digital records management software subscription. 202401523 Passed Emergency Pass
70. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of $25,345 from the Department of Transportation and Engineering capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x5000x7655x222399, “Western Hills Viaduct,” as a moral obligation to Transystems Real Estate Consulting for relocation services provided related to the Western Hills Viaduct project. 202401526 Passed Emergency Pass
87 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A, AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401550 Emergency clause to remain Pass
71. RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING the petition for the 2025-2028 Services Plan that was submitted by property owners within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District; APPROVING the 2025-2028 Services Plan adopted by Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District, Inc.; and DECLARING the necessity of assessing the real property within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District in order to raise funds for the implementation of the 2025-2028 Services Plan in accordance with Chapters 727 and 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code. 202401529 Passed Pass
88 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A, AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401550 Suspension of the three readings Pass
72. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROPRIATING to public use certain real property interests necessary to construct, install, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair, replace, modify, and remove water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances to provide for and protect the supply of water as part of the Budd Street Transmission Main Project. 202401525 Passed Emergency Pass
73. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Property Sale Agreement with Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., pursuant to which the City will vacate and convey approximately (i) 0.2290 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Steet, to Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., and (ii) 0.0919 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Street, to CSX Transportation, Inc., all in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. 202401527 Passed Emergency Pass
90 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR (I) THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUD BONDS, SERIES 2024A (THE “2024 BONDS”) OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $198,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR (II) THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY; (III) AUTHORIZING A PLEDGE OF AND LIEN ON WATER SYSTEM REVENUES TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; (IV) AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT; AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; AND (V) AUTHORIZING ANY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE ANY DEFEASANCE. 202401551 Emergency clause to remain Pass
74. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance Reports for the Month Ended March 31, 2024. 202401563 Approved & Filed
91 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR (I) THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUD BONDS, SERIES 2024A (THE “2024 BONDS”) OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $198,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR (II) THE CASH DEFEASANCE (WITH MONIES AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE), OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY; (III) AUTHORIZING A PLEDGE OF AND LIEN ON WATER SYSTEM REVENUES TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; (IV) AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT; AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SECURE ANY 2024A BONDS; AND (V) AUTHORIZING ANY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE ANY DEFEASANCE. 202401551 Suspension of the three readings Pass
75. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance Reports for the Month Ended April 30, 2024. 202401564 Approved & Filed
76. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Walsh, WE MOVE that the Administration adjust the QUICK STRIKE ACQUISITION FUND (“QSAF”) to better prepare our neighborhoods and community development corporations for long term success. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401579 Adopted Pass
93 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR A REFUNDING SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401552 Emergency clause to remain Pass
77. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Walsh, Albi, Owens, Parks, Johnson and Cramerding, To address concerns of Mill Creek Corridor neighborhoods about the impact of the Bomb Squad at the Fire Training Center, WE MOVE that the Administration report back to Council within sixty (60) days on: Plans to relocate the Bomb Squad’s storage and detonation operation to a facility outside of a residential area and school zones. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401577 Adopted Pass
94 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR A REFUNDING SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 202401552 Suspension of the three readings Pass
78. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Walsh, Albi, Owens, and Harris, WE MOVE that the Administration report back to Council within sixty (60) days with recommendations for requiring organizations that receive funds from the City to allow the City the option of appointing a representative to those organizations’ board of directors. The report should consider a funding threshold for the requirement, term length, voting abilities, and the process for appointment. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401578 Adopted Pass
79. MOTION, dated 06/05/2024, submitted by Councilmember Walsh, To study the Feasibility of Implementing Electronic Voting Following the Passage of Issue 23. WE MOVE that the Administration prepare report within 90 days on the possible use of electronic voting for City Council meetings and committee meetings this report should include possible methods, cost to implement, and new council rules that would be required for implementation. 202401604 Adopted Pass
96 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, MODIFYING Chapters 1201, “Administration,” 1213, “Fireworks,” 1231, “General Fire Laws,” and 1247, “Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Right to Know,” by AMENDING Sections 1201-55, “Posting of Occupancy Signs; Fees,” 1201-65, “Permit Fees,” 1201-67, “Permit Fees for Flammable and Combustible Storage Tank Installation,” 1213-11, “Application for Permit,” 1231-29, “Fees for Certain Non-Emergency Services,” and 1247-99, “Penalties,” to adjust fees charged for services provided by the Cincinnati Fire Department (“Fire Department”) to allow the Fire Department to recover the true cost of the services provided and to adjust certain penalties for violations of the Fire Prevention Code. 202401521 Emergency clause to remain Pass
80. MOTION, dated 06/07/2024, submitted by Councilmember Owens, Human Service Funding Realignment for FY2025. WE MOVE that the administration realigned Human Service Funding in the following ways: increase the funding to housing programs by $34,426 on top of the current projected overage. Withhold allocation of $2,244,884.02 and have those funds remain in the City Manager’s office Non-Personnel operating budget, to ensure that these funds are not encumbered, until further guidance from the council is provided. 202401609 Adopted Pass
97 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, MODIFYING Chapters 1201, “Administration,” 1213, “Fireworks,” 1231, “General Fire Laws,” and 1247, “Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Right to Know,” by AMENDING Sections 1201-55, “Posting of Occupancy Signs; Fees,” 1201-65, “Permit Fees,” 1201-67, “Permit Fees for Flammable and Combustible Storage Tank Installation,” 1213-11, “Application for Permit,” 1231-29, “Fees for Certain Non-Emergency Services,” and 1247-99, “Penalties,” to adjust fees charged for services provided by the Cincinnati Fire Department (“Fire Department”) to allow the Fire Department to recover the true cost of the services provided and to adjust certain penalties for violations of the Fire Prevention Code. 202401521 Suspension of the three readings Pass
81. MOTION (AMENDED), dated 06/10/2024, submitted by Councilmembers Walsh, Harris, Owens and Jeffreys, Council Budget Adjustment Motion for the FY2025 Recommended Budget. WE MOVE that the Administration prepare an ordinance that removes the following items from FY2025 Budget (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERKS OFFICE). 202401652 Adopted Pass
82. MOTION, dated 06/10/2024, submitted by Councilmember Walsh, Council Budget Adjustment Motion for the FY 2025 Recommended Budget. WE MOVE that the administration prepare an ordinance that removes the following items from FY2025 Budget: (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERKS OFFICE) (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401657 Adopted Pass
99 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,971 within the General Fund from and to various City Council operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer to realign the office budgets of various City Councilmembers; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the Law Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x111x7200 to provide resources for continuing legal education; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $32,600 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $32,600 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to Parks Department capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x242000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” to provide resources for accessible equipment and infrastructure improvements in west side parks; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $10,000 from Councilmember Johnson’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x023x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission (“CRC”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 323x199x7200 to provide resources for CRC summer memberships and for CRC senior programming; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to Cincinnati Health Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 416x266x7200 to provide resources for the children’s dental program; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Affordable Housing Trust Fund 439 to provide resources for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $4,835 from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x025x7100 to City Manager’s Office non-personnel services operating budget account no. 050x101x7200 to provide resources for Access to Counsel; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $8,400 from Vice Mayor Kearney’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x029x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer of $8,400 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizen Jobs Fund 308 to provide resources for the Police and Fire Cadet Programs. 202401520 Emergency clause to remain Pass
83. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, DECLARING improvements to certain real property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, to be constructed pursuant to a Development Agreement between the City of Cincinnati and 616 Race LLC, to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation for a period of thirty years pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 413-2002, passed on December 18, 2002, as amended, to remove such real property from the operation of that ordinance. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401507 Passed Emergency Pass
100 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,971 within the General Fund from and to various City Council operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer to realign the office budgets of various City Councilmembers; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the Law Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x111x7200 to provide resources for continuing legal education; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $32,600 from Councilmember Cramerding’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x018x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $32,600 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to Parks Department capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x242000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” to provide resources for accessible equipment and infrastructure improvements in west side parks; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $10,000 from Councilmember Johnson’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x023x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Special Activities Fund 323 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission (“CRC”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 323x199x7200 to provide resources for CRC summer memberships and for CRC senior programming; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of Cincinnati Health District Fund 416 to Cincinnati Health Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 416x266x7200 to provide resources for the children’s dental program; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,500 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Affordable Housing Trust Fund 439 to provide resources for affordable housing initiatives; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $4,835 from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x025x7100 to City Manager’s Office non-personnel services operating budget account no. 050x101x7200 to provide resources for Access to Counsel; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $8,400 from Vice Mayor Kearney’s General Fund personnel services operating budget account no. 050x029x7100 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer of $8,400 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Citizen Jobs Fund 308 to provide resources for the Police and Fire Cadet Programs. 202401520 Suspension of the three readings Pass
101 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
102 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
102 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $198,380 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the Central Business District (“CBD”); AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $91,610 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $10,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; DECLARING that expenditures from Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED)” non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for 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 4-Downtown/OTR East District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; and DECLARING that expenditures from DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in R.C. Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 3-Downtown/OTR West District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401516 Emergency clause to remain Pass
84. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $100,000 from Department of Transportation and Engineering General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x231x7200 to City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide one-time leveraged support resources for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, effective July 1, 2024. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401669 Passed Emergency Pass
103 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $198,380 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the Central Business District (“CBD”); AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $91,610 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $10,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown/OTR West Equivalent Fund 482 to personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD; DECLARING that expenditures from Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED)” non-personnel operating budget account no. 483x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 483x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for 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 4-Downtown/OTR East District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43; and DECLARING that expenditures from DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 482x164x7200 and from DCED personnel operating account no. 482x164x7100 to provide resources for design, survey, and engineering services for pedestrian safety and streetscape beautification projects located in the CBD are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in R.C. Section 5709.40(A)(8)) that will benefit and/or serve the District 3-Downtown/OTR West District Incentive District, subject to compliance with R.C. Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401516 Suspension of the three readings Pass
85. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING an increase in funding to the Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations human services priority for FY 2025, bringing the total allocation to $1,391,803.20, notwithstanding Section 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years; and AUTHORIZING that $2,244,884.02, currently in the City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 for human services funding, shall remain unencumbered to provide additional resources for the human services priority of Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations until further guidance is provided by Council, notwithstanding Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years. 202401670 Passed Emergency Pass
86. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the establishment of certain capital improvement program project accounts for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to be financed in the amounts and from the sources set forth in Schedule C and Schedule D of the attached Schedules of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $3,250,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $1,000,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule B of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,610,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to new or existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule C of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule D of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $150,000 of existing funds within capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x252000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” from the Washington Park Masonry and Concrete Repairs sub-project to a new sub-project for Glenway Park Accessible Playground Equipment; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $60,000 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,080,000 within the General Fund, from and to various operating accounts and the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund according to Schedule E of the attached Schedule of Transfer to implement Council’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update to provide funding as follows: one-time Major Events funding - $850,000; one-time Place-Based Initiatives funding - $160,000; one-time Housing Stability and Tenant Protection funding - $440,000; and one-time leveraged support funding for various organizations - $630,000; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $75,000 of existing funds within the General Fund for the Neighborhood Support Program to Invest in Neighborhoods for leveraged support funding; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401671 Passed Emergency Pass
105 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of the sum of $50,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231617, “OTR Outdoor Improvements - GF CO,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $50,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Department of Community and Economic Development General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no.050x164x7200 for the purpose of providing resources for a Main Street Small Business Support program in Over-the-Rhine led by 3CDC. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401575 Emergency clause to remain Pass
106 PUBLIC SAFETY & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
106 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of the sum of $50,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231617, “OTR Outdoor Improvements - GF CO,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $50,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Department of Community and Economic Development General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no.050x164x7200 for the purpose of providing resources for a Main Street Small Business Support program in Over-the-Rhine led by 3CDC. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401575 Suspension of the three readings Pass
87. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, MODIFYING Chapter 413, “Parking Garages and Parking Lots,” and Title XV, Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Sections 413-1-D, “Director,”, 413-5, “Application for License,” 413-9, “License Fees,” 413-11, “Issuance of License,” 413-13, “Renewal of License,” 413-15, “Changes After Issue of License,” 413-21, “Parking Tickets,” 413-31, “Inspections by Department of Public Utilities,” 413-33, “Liability Insurance,” 413-37, “Bond in Lieu of Insurance,” 413-45, “Revocation or Suspension Procedure,” 413-99, “Penalties,” and 1501-14, “Class E1 Civil Offenses,” and REPEALING Section 413-35, “Extent of Insurance Coverage,” to establish a clear and effective framework for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of persons using parking lots and parking garages so as to prevent fraud and neglect and further authorize the City Manager to establish fees to recoup costs associated with licenses issued for the operation of parking lots and garages. 202401487 Passed Emergency Pass
88. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Program Manager; and ORDAINING Section 820 of Division 8, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to reflect this new employment classification. 202401492 Passed Emergency Pass
108 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of Unclassified Receipts Fund 604 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to reconcile the False Alarm Settlement resources to the appropriate account; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to non-departmental Judgments Against the City non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x951x7400 to comply with the terms of the judgment in White v. City of Cincinnati. (COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401524 Emergency clause to remain Pass
89. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Community Service Officer; and ORDAINING Section 819 of Division 0, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. 202401493 Passed Emergency Pass
109 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of Unclassified Receipts Fund 604 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to reconcile the False Alarm Settlement resources to the appropriate account; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $239,874.85 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to non-departmental Judgments Against the City non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x951x7400 to comply with the terms of the judgment in White v. City of Cincinnati. (COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401524 Suspension of the three readings Pass
90. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Supervising Crime Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Budget Analyst and Senior Budget Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Environmental Program Specialist and Sustainability Program Specialist; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range for the new employment classification of Natural Resource Specialist; ORDAINING Section 513 of Division 8, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; ORDAINING Sections 452, 453, 454, and 455 of Division 0, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; and ORDAINING Section 598 of Division 1, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, all to reflect these new employment classifications and schedules. 202401506 Passed Emergency Pass
111 No announcements at this time.
111 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $216,915 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Permanent Improvement Fund 751 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x199x241903, “Athletics Facilities Renovation,” to provide resources for restoration of a baseball field in the California neighborhood. 202401511 Emergency clause to remain Pass
112 Council adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
112 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $216,915 from the unappropriated surplus of Recreation Permanent Improvement Fund 751 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x199x241903, “Athletics Facilities Renovation,” to provide resources for restoration of a baseball field in the California neighborhood. 202401511 Suspension of the three readings Pass
114 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant, effective FY 2025, of up to $67,041 from the Hamilton County Digital Divide Public Wi-Fi grant program (ALN 21.027) to install public Wi-Fi infrastructure at various service locations operated by the Cincinnati Health Department; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8556. 202401514 Emergency clause to remain Pass
115 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant, effective FY 2025, of up to $67,041 from the Hamilton County Digital Divide Public Wi-Fi grant program (ALN 21.027) to install public Wi-Fi infrastructure at various service locations operated by the Cincinnati Health Department; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8556. 202401514 Suspension of the three readings Pass
117 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, FY 2024 Ohio Law Enforcement Pilot Program: In Canal Hearing Protection Product, to support hearing protection of Cincinnati Police Department officers; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept up to 94 hearing protection units, valued at up to $37,506, pursuant to the grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. 202401510 Emergency clause to remain Pass
118 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, FY 2024 Ohio Law Enforcement Pilot Program: In Canal Hearing Protection Product, to support hearing protection of Cincinnati Police Department officers; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept up to 94 hearing protection units, valued at up to $37,506, pursuant to the grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. 202401510 Suspension of the three readings Pass
120 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $13,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Development’s TechCred Credential Reimbursement Program to Cincinnati Police Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x227x7200 for eligible costs incurred by the Cincinnati Police Department in providing its employees with technology-focused credentials; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8533. 202401513 Suspension of the three readings Pass
122 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $275,000, effective in FY 2025, through a Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant (ALN 97.067) from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, administered by the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, to enhance and sustain the Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24SHSP. 202401515 Suspension of the three readings Pass
124 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,500,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through the Technology and Equipment Program for Congressionally Directed Spending (ALN 16.710), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s camera technology and the Emergency Communications Center’s Alternative Response to Crisis program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25CDS. 202401517 Suspension of the three readings Pass
126 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $6,250,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY 2024 COPS Hiring Program (ALN 16.710) to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24COPS. 202401518 Suspension of the three readings Pass
128 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant in an amount up to $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (ALN 16.835), to assist with expansion of the Cincinnati Police Department’s existing Body-Worn Camera Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24BWC. 202401528 Suspension of the three readings Pass
130 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,000,000, effective FY 2025, in Federal FY 2024 Preventing School Violence: STOP School Violence Program (SSVP) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (ALN 16.839) to develop and operate school safety strategies to improve school safety; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24SSVP. 202401530 Suspension of the three readings Pass
132 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $2,000,000, effective FY 2025, in FY 2024 Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Site-Based Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (ALN 16.045), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s comprehensive, evidence-based, community-based violence intervention and prevention programs; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24CVIPI. 202401531 Suspension of the three readings Pass
134 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative (ALN 97.067) that will assist the City in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept the transfer of equipment and supplies valued at up to $447,500 from the Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, which acts as the regional fiscal agent for the UASI Grant. 202401533 Suspension of the three readings Pass
136 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $400,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY 2024 Promoting Access to Crisis Teams - Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant Program (ALN 16.710) to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Veterans Response Team expansion; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24PACT. 202401536 Suspension of the three readings Pass
138 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program (ALN 97.056) of up to $185,000, effective FY 2025, to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Marine Unit Dive Trailer Project and the Port of Cincinnati Ohio River Surveillance Camera Network; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, Project Account No. 24PORT. 202401537 Suspension of the three readings Pass
140 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,767,701, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Program Community Project Funding (ALN 16.710), to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s camera technology and the Emergency Communications Center’s Alternative Response to Crisis program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25CPF. 202401538 Suspension of the three readings Pass
142 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $685,000, effective FY 2025, from Arnold Ventures, FY 2024 Causal Research on Community Safety and the Criminal Justice System, to support development of a differential response drone pilot program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8571, project account no. 24AV. 202401539 Suspension of the three readings Pass
144 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,250,000, effective FY 2025, from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law FY 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant (“BIL AIG”) program (ALN 20.106) to aid in the development of the Lunken Airport drainage infrastructure plan; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant funds into General Government Grants Fund revenue account no. 404x8554, Department of Transportation and Engineering project account no. 25DRN1; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $125,000, effective FY 2025, from the reserve for capital projects account no. 104x3444, “FAA/ODOT Local Match - Reserve for Capital Projects,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $125,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104 to Department of Transportation and Engineering General Aviation non-personnel operating budget account no. 104x234x7200, effective FY 2025, to provide the local match required for the BIL AIG grant. 202401532 Emergency clause to remain Pass
145 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $1,250,000, effective FY 2025, from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law FY 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant (“BIL AIG”) program (ALN 20.106) to aid in the development of the Lunken Airport drainage infrastructure plan; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant funds into General Government Grants Fund revenue account no. 404x8554, Department of Transportation and Engineering project account no. 25DRN1; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $125,000, effective FY 2025, from the reserve for capital projects account no. 104x3444, “FAA/ODOT Local Match - Reserve for Capital Projects,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $125,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104 to Department of Transportation and Engineering General Aviation non-personnel operating budget account no. 104x234x7200, effective FY 2025, to provide the local match required for the BIL AIG grant. 202401532 Suspension of the three readings Pass
147 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of $1,200,000 from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioners’ Fund to provide resources for horticultural supplies, maintenance contracts, salary reimbursements, Krohn Conservatory’s gift shop inventory, and other vital costs associated with running the City’s parks; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the funds into Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430. 202401519 Emergency clause to remain Pass
148 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of $1,200,000 from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioners’ Fund to provide resources for horticultural supplies, maintenance contracts, salary reimbursements, Krohn Conservatory’s gift shop inventory, and other vital costs associated with running the City’s parks; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the funds into Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430. 202401519 Suspension of the three readings Pass
150 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and services valued at up to $13,140 from the Clifton Heights Urban Redevelopment Corporation for the painting of a mural at the Corryville Recreation Center; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain the mural at the Corryville Recreation Center, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the mural. 202401553 Emergency clause to remain Pass
151 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and services valued at up to $13,140 from the Clifton Heights Urban Redevelopment Corporation for the painting of a mural at the Corryville Recreation Center; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain the mural at the Corryville Recreation Center, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the mural. 202401553 Suspension of the three readings Pass
153 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,668.47 to PowerDMS from the Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4000x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to a digital records management software subscription. 202401523 Emergency clause to remain Pass
154 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,668.47 to PowerDMS from the Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4000x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to a digital records management software subscription. 202401523 Suspension of the three readings Pass
156 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of $25,345 from the Department of Transportation and Engineering capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x5000x7655x222399, “Western Hills Viaduct,” as a moral obligation to Transystems Real Estate Consulting for relocation services provided related to the Western Hills Viaduct project. 202401526 Emergency clause to remain Pass
157 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of $25,345 from the Department of Transportation and Engineering capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x5000x7655x222399, “Western Hills Viaduct,” as a moral obligation to Transystems Real Estate Consulting for relocation services provided related to the Western Hills Viaduct project. 202401526 Suspension of the three readings Pass
159 RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING the petition for the 2025-2028 Services Plan that was submitted by property owners within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District; APPROVING the 2025-2028 Services Plan adopted by Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District, Inc.; and DECLARING the necessity of assessing the real property within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District in order to raise funds for the implementation of the 2025-2028 Services Plan in accordance with Chapters 727 and 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code. 202401529 Emergency clause to remain Pass
160 RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROVING the petition for the 2025-2028 Services Plan that was submitted by property owners within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District; APPROVING the 2025-2028 Services Plan adopted by Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District, Inc.; and DECLARING the necessity of assessing the real property within the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District in order to raise funds for the implementation of the 2025-2028 Services Plan in accordance with Chapters 727 and 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code. 202401529 Suspension of the three readings Pass
162 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROPRIATING to public use certain real property interests necessary to construct, install, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair, replace, modify, and remove water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances to provide for and protect the supply of water as part of the Budd Street Transmission Main Project. 202401525 Emergency clause to remain Pass
163 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, APPROPRIATING to public use certain real property interests necessary to construct, install, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair, replace, modify, and remove water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances to provide for and protect the supply of water as part of the Budd Street Transmission Main Project. 202401525 Suspension of the three readings Pass
165 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Property Sale Agreement with Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., pursuant to which the City will vacate and convey approximately (i) 0.2290 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Steet, to Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., and (ii) 0.0919 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Street, to CSX Transportation, Inc., all in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. 202401527 Emergency clause to remain Pass
166 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Property Sale Agreement with Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., pursuant to which the City will vacate and convey approximately (i) 0.2290 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Steet, to Consolidated Metal Products, Inc., and (ii) 0.0919 acres of public right-of-way, being a portion of South Street, to CSX Transportation, Inc., all in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. 202401527 Suspension of the three readings Pass
177 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, DECLARING improvements to certain real property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, to be constructed pursuant to a Development Agreement between the City of Cincinnati and 616 Race LLC, to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation for a period of thirty years pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 413-2002, passed on December 18, 2002, as amended, to remove such real property from the operation of that ordinance. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401507 Emergency clause to remain Pass
178 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, DECLARING improvements to certain real property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, to be constructed pursuant to a Development Agreement between the City of Cincinnati and 616 Race LLC, to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation for a period of thirty years pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 413-2002, passed on December 18, 2002, as amended, to remove such real property from the operation of that ordinance. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401507 Suspension of the three readings Pass
182 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $100,000 from Department of Transportation and Engineering General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x231x7200 to City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide one-time leveraged support resources for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, effective July 1, 2024. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401669 Emergency clause to remain Pass
183 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $100,000 from Department of Transportation and Engineering General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x231x7200 to City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide one-time leveraged support resources for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, effective July 1, 2024. (VICE MAYOR KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM) 202401669 Suspension of the three readings Pass
185 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING an increase in funding to the Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations human services priority for FY 2025, bringing the total allocation to $1,391,803.20, notwithstanding Section 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years; and AUTHORIZING that $2,244,884.02, currently in the City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 for human services funding, shall remain unencumbered to provide additional resources for the human services priority of Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations until further guidance is provided by Council, notwithstanding Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years. 202401670 Emergency clause to remain Pass
186 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING an increase in funding to the Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations human services priority for FY 2025, bringing the total allocation to $1,391,803.20, notwithstanding Section 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years; and AUTHORIZING that $2,244,884.02, currently in the City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 for human services funding, shall remain unencumbered to provide additional resources for the human services priority of Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations until further guidance is provided by Council, notwithstanding Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 17-2023 which established the City of Cincinnati’s human services funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 and subsequent Fiscal Years. 202401670 Suspension of the three readings Pass
188 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the establishment of certain capital improvement program project accounts for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to be financed in the amounts and from the sources set forth in Schedule C and Schedule D of the attached Schedules of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $3,250,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $1,000,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule B of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,610,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to new or existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule C of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule D of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $150,000 of existing funds within capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x252000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” from the Washington Park Masonry and Concrete Repairs sub-project to a new sub-project for Glenway Park Accessible Playground Equipment; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $60,000 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,080,000 within the General Fund, from and to various operating accounts and the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund according to Schedule E of the attached Schedule of Transfer to implement Council’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update to provide funding as follows: one-time Major Events funding - $850,000; one-time Place-Based Initiatives funding - $160,000; one-time Housing Stability and Tenant Protection funding - $440,000; and one-time leveraged support funding for various organizations - $630,000; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $75,000 of existing funds within the General Fund for the Neighborhood Support Program to Invest in Neighborhoods for leveraged support funding; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401671 Emergency clause to remain Pass
189 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/12/2024, AUTHORIZING the establishment of certain capital improvement program project accounts for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to be financed in the amounts and from the sources set forth in Schedule C and Schedule D of the attached Schedules of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $3,250,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $1,000,000 from various General Capital Budget capital improvement program project accounts to close out or decrease certain existing capital improvement program project accounts according to Schedule B of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,610,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to new or existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule C of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of various General Capital Funds to existing capital improvement program project accounts to provide resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts, according to Schedule D of the attached Schedule of Transfer; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $150,000 of existing funds within capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x252000, “Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation,” from the Washington Park Masonry and Concrete Repairs sub-project to a new sub-project for Glenway Park Accessible Playground Equipment; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $60,000 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2535, “Reserve for Operating Budget Contingencies,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,080,000 within the General Fund, from and to various operating accounts and the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund according to Schedule E of the attached Schedule of Transfer to implement Council’s recommended changes to the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update to provide funding as follows: one-time Major Events funding - $850,000; one-time Place-Based Initiatives funding - $160,000; one-time Housing Stability and Tenant Protection funding - $440,000; and one-time leveraged support funding for various organizations - $630,000; AUTHORIZING the re-allocation of $75,000 of existing funds within the General Fund for the Neighborhood Support Program to Invest in Neighborhoods for leveraged support funding; and further DECLARING certain projects to be for a public purpose, all to carry out the Capital Improvement Program. 202401671 Suspension of the three readings Pass
192 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, MODIFYING Chapter 413, “Parking Garages and Parking Lots,” and Title XV, Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Sections 413-1-D, “Director,”, 413-5, “Application for License,” 413-9, “License Fees,” 413-11, “Issuance of License,” 413-13, “Renewal of License,” 413-15, “Changes After Issue of License,” 413-21, “Parking Tickets,” 413-31, “Inspections by Department of Public Utilities,” 413-33, “Liability Insurance,” 413-37, “Bond in Lieu of Insurance,” 413-45, “Revocation or Suspension Procedure,” 413-99, “Penalties,” and 1501-14, “Class E1 Civil Offenses,” and REPEALING Section 413-35, “Extent of Insurance Coverage,” to establish a clear and effective framework for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of persons using parking lots and parking garages so as to prevent fraud and neglect and further authorize the City Manager to establish fees to recoup costs associated with licenses issued for the operation of parking lots and garages. 202401487 Emergency clause to remain Pass
193 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, MODIFYING Chapter 413, “Parking Garages and Parking Lots,” and Title XV, Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Sections 413-1-D, “Director,”, 413-5, “Application for License,” 413-9, “License Fees,” 413-11, “Issuance of License,” 413-13, “Renewal of License,” 413-15, “Changes After Issue of License,” 413-21, “Parking Tickets,” 413-31, “Inspections by Department of Public Utilities,” 413-33, “Liability Insurance,” 413-37, “Bond in Lieu of Insurance,” 413-45, “Revocation or Suspension Procedure,” 413-99, “Penalties,” and 1501-14, “Class E1 Civil Offenses,” and REPEALING Section 413-35, “Extent of Insurance Coverage,” to establish a clear and effective framework for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of persons using parking lots and parking garages so as to prevent fraud and neglect and further authorize the City Manager to establish fees to recoup costs associated with licenses issued for the operation of parking lots and garages. 202401487 Suspension of the three readings Pass
195 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Program Manager; and ORDAINING Section 820 of Division 8, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to reflect this new employment classification. 202401492 Emergency clause to remain Pass
196 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Program Manager; and ORDAINING Section 820 of Division 8, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to reflect this new employment classification. 202401492 Suspension of the three readings Pass
198 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Community Service Officer; and ORDAINING Section 819 of Division 0, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. 202401493 Emergency clause to remain Pass
199 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Alternative Response Community Service Officer; and ORDAINING Section 819 of Division 0, Chapter 307, “Classified Compensation Schedules,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. 202401493 Suspension of the three readings Pass
201 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Supervising Crime Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Budget Analyst and Senior Budget Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Environmental Program Specialist and Sustainability Program Specialist; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range for the new employment classification of Natural Resource Specialist; ORDAINING Section 513 of Division 8, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; ORDAINING Sections 452, 453, 454, and 455 of Division 0, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; and ORDAINING Section 598 of Division 1, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, all to reflect these new employment classifications and schedules. 202401506 Emergency clause to remain Pass
202 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/5/2024, ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for the new employment classification of Supervising Crime Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Budget Analyst and Senior Budget Analyst; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range schedule for two new employment classifications of Environmental Program Specialist and Sustainability Program Specialist; ESTABLISHING the classification and salary range for the new employment classification of Natural Resource Specialist; ORDAINING Section 513 of Division 8, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; ORDAINING Sections 452, 453, 454, and 455 of Division 0, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code; and ORDAINING Section 598 of Division 1, Chapter 307, "Classified Compensation Schedules," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, all to reflect these new employment classifications and schedules. 202401506 Suspension of the three readings Pass
203 NEW BUSINESS
91. MOTION, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, Vice Mayor Kearney, and Councilmembers Harris, Albi, Cramerding and Walsh, WE MOVE that the Cincinnati City Council sessions scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 and Wednesday, June 26, 2024, be cancelled. 202401684 Adopted Pass
205 MOTION, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, Vice Mayor Kearney, and Councilmembers Harris, Albi, Cramerding and Walsh, WE MOVE that the Cincinnati City Council sessions scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 and Wednesday, June 26, 2024, be cancelled. 202401684 Immediate Consideration Pass