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Name: Cincinnati Cincinnati City Council
Start: 2024-06-05
Location: Council Chambers, Room 300

June 5, 2024 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 155 items

1 ROLL CALL
1 Council convened at 2:50 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 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
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 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
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 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
11 MR. HARRIS
4. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Harris, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Cathy Allison as a 2024 Pride Month Honoree and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for her work to improve the lives of Cincinnatians, particularly through her advocacy for transgender and nonbinary people. 202401560 Passed Pass
13 MR. WALSH
5. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
15 MR. JEFFREYS
16 MR. WALSH
17 MS. ALBI
18 MS. OWENS
19 MS. PARKS
20 MR. JOHNSON
21 MR. CRAMERDING
6. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
23 MR. JEFFREYS
24 MR. WALSH
25 MS. ALBI
26 MS. OWENS
27 MR. HARRIS
7. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
29 CITY MANAGER
30 Environmental Advisory Board
8. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Sheryl. M.M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Tanner Yess to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of two years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (MALE, BIPOC) 202401366 Confirmed Pass
9. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Sheryl. M.M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Nathan Alley to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of three years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (MALE, WHITE) 202401374 Confirmed Pass
10. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Andrew Musgrave to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of three years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male, White) 202401377 Confirmed Pass
11. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Ashlee Dingler to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of three years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (FEMALE,BIPOC) 202401379 Confirmed Pass
12. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Ashlee Young to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of three years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (FEMALE,BIPOC) 202401380 Confirmed Pass
13. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Chad Day to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of one year from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/White) 202401381 Confirmed Pass
14. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Dave Schmitt to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of one year from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/White) 202401382 Confirmed Pass
15. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Dianna Hodge to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of two years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/BIPOC) 202401383 Confirmed Pass
16. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Ericka Copeland to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of one year from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/BIPOC) 202401403 Confirmed Pass
17. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Julie Shifman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of one year from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202401404 Confirmed Pass
18. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Kylie J. Johnson to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of two years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202401405 Confirmed Pass
19. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Rico Blackman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of two years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/BIPOC) 202401407 Confirmed Pass
20. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Savannah Sullivan to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of one year from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202401408 Confirmed Pass
21. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, recommending the appointment of Susan Sprigg to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of three years from January 1, 2024. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202401409 Confirmed Pass
22. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for ICON Festival Stage. 202401500 Filed
23. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction - ICON Festival Stage. 202401501 Filed
24. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024 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 Z Mart LLC, DBA Neighborhood Market, 5450 Glenway Avenue. (#9978231, TRFO, C1 C2) [Objections: None] 202401502 Filed
25. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024 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 Stonehenge F&B LLC, 2910 Disney Street. (#86086130040, New, D5A) [Objections: None] 202401503 Filed
26. REPORT, dated 6/5/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Cincy Soul: The Black Taste 2024. 202401504 Filed
27. 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 Referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee
28. 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 Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
29. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
30. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
31. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
32. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
33. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
34. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
35. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
36. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
37. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
38. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
39. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
40. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
41. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
42. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
43. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
44. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
45. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
46. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
47. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
48. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
49. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
50. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
51. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
52. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
53. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
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 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
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 $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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
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 $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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
57. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
58. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
59. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
60. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
61. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
62. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
63. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
64. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
65. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
66. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
67. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
68. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
69. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
70. 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 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
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71. COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, regarding the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2025-2028. 202401362 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
72. PETITION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, regarding the adoption of the 2025-2028 Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District of Cincinnati Services Plan and Budget. 202401363 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
73. 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 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
74. PETITION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Holland & Muirden Attorneys at Law, in regards to an initiative petition to submit to the voters of Cincinnati for their approval or rejection of the following proposed ordinances in their entirety, which would make certain revisions by amendment to the Codified Ordinances of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio Ordinance Nos. 708-26, 708-27, and 708-28. 202401582 Filed
75. STATEMENT, submitted by the Clerk of Council formally filing a copy of the Financial Disclosure Statement for Aftab Pureval/Mayor. (ETHICS) 202401583 Filed
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76. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $350,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions Program (ALN 16.825), to create a criminal case management screening program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into General Government Grants Fund 404x8544, Department of Law project account no. 25IPSP. 202401483 Passed Emergency Pass
77. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $65,000, effective FY 2025, from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office’s FY25 Impaired Driving Enforcement Program (ALN 20.608), to aid in reducing death and injuries resulting from vehicular accidents; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24IDEP. 202401481 Passed Pass
78. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) grant of up to $70,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (ALN 20.600), to aid in reducing deaths and injuries resulting from vehicular accidents; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the STEP grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24STEP. 202401482 Passed Pass
79. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $190,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, FY 2025 Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program (ALN 20.600), to provide resources for a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor to provide training, education, and technical support to traffic crimes prosecutors and law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Ohio and to develop a coordinated statewide, multidisciplinary planned approach to the prosecution of impaired driving and other traffic crimes in Ohio; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25TSRP. 202401474 Passed Pass
104 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $350,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions Program (ALN 16.825), to create a criminal case management screening program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into General Government Grants Fund 404x8544, Department of Law project account no. 25IPSP. 202401483 Emergency clause to remain Pass
80. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of up to $850,000 from CinciVTICA, LLC to support the operations and maintenance of the Cincinnati streetcar; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donation into Streetcar Operations Fund revenue account no. 455x8645. 202401479 Passed Emergency Pass
105 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $350,000, effective FY 2025, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions Program (ALN 16.825), to create a criminal case management screening program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into General Government Grants Fund 404x8544, Department of Law project account no. 25IPSP. 202401483 Suspension of the three readings Pass
81. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and professional services from the Cincinnati Police Athletic League valued at up to $95,000 associated with operating the Children in Trauma Intervention Camp (C.I.T.I. Camp). 202401509 Passed Emergency Pass
82. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of up to $25,000 from various Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund accounts, as provided in Attachment A, as a moral obligation to the Cintas Corporation for cleaning chemicals and chemical mixing station services previously provided. 202401478 Passed Emergency Pass
107 ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $65,000, effective FY 2025, from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office’s FY25 Impaired Driving Enforcement Program (ALN 20.608), to aid in reducing death and injuries resulting from vehicular accidents; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24IDEP. 202401481 Suspension of the three readings Pass
83. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024,. AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute an Operations Agreement with Build Cincinnati Development Fund LLC and Cincinnati Housing Development Fund LLC; ESTABLISHING a new Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing resources to provide a loan loss reserve for the Cincinnati Access to Capital program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to redirect and appropriate $3,000,000 from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund to the newly established Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund; and further DECLARING expenditures from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund and the Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund to be for a public purpose. 202401475 Passed Emergency Pass
84. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,281,534.68 from the unappropriated surplus of College Hill Equivalent Fund 527 to the Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 527x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $468,465.32 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Public Improvement Equivalent Fund 491 to the DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 491x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; and DECLARING that expenditures from the DCED non-personnel operating budget account nos. 527x164x7200 and 491x164x7200 for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 27-College Hill District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401480 Passed Emergency Pass
109 ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP”) grant of up to $70,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (ALN 20.600), to aid in reducing deaths and injuries resulting from vehicular accidents; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the STEP grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 24STEP. 202401482 Suspension of the three readings Pass
85. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/28/2024, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with Indybear, LLC, thereby authorizing a 15-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of improvements made to real property located at 604-608 Crown Street in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of an existing building to include approximately 3,304 square feet of residential space, consisting of five residential units, which remodeling shall be completed in compliance with Leadership Energy and Environmental Design Silver standards, at a total construction cost of approximately $926,954. 202401489 Passed Emergency Pass
86. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, DECLARING the intent of Council to waive the provisions of R.C. Section 4117.14(G)(11) during the current collective bargaining negotiations with Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local 48, and Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chiefs Union, IAFF Local 48, to allow increases in rates of compensation or any other issues with cost implications to be retroactive to January 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager and City Solicitor negotiating the collective bargaining agreements to negotiate retroactive provisions that involve compensation increases or have cost implications. 202401494 Passed Pass
111 ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $190,000, effective FY 2025, from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, FY 2025 Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program (ALN 20.600), to provide resources for a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor to provide training, education, and technical support to traffic crimes prosecutors and law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Ohio and to develop a coordinated statewide, multidisciplinary planned approach to the prosecution of impaired driving and other traffic crimes in Ohio; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 25TSRP. 202401474 Suspension of the three readings Pass
87. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, DECLARING the intent of Council to waive the provisions of R.C. Section 4117.14(G)(11) during the current collective bargaining negotiations with Queen City Lodge No. 69 Fraternal Order of Police and City of Cincinnati Non-Supervisors and Queen City Lodge No. 69 Fraternal Order of Police and City of Cincinnati Supervisors, to allow increases in rates of compensation or any other issues with cost implications to be retroactive to May 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager and City Solicitor negotiating the collective bargaining agreements to negotiate retroactive provisions that involve compensation increases or have cost implications. 202401495 Passed Pass
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113 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of up to $850,000 from CinciVTICA, LLC to support the operations and maintenance of the Cincinnati streetcar; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donation into Streetcar Operations Fund revenue account no. 455x8645. 202401479 Emergency clause to remain Pass
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114 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of up to $850,000 from CinciVTICA, LLC to support the operations and maintenance of the Cincinnati streetcar; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donation into Streetcar Operations Fund revenue account no. 455x8645. 202401479 Suspension of the three readings Pass
88. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, 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. 202401443 Passed Emergency Pass
89. RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, DECLARING the intent to appropriate 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. 202401444 Passed Emergency Pass
116 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and professional services from the Cincinnati Police Athletic League valued at up to $95,000 associated with operating the Children in Trauma Intervention Camp (C.I.T.I. Camp). 202401509 Emergency clause to remain Pass
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117 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of goods and professional services from the Cincinnati Police Athletic League valued at up to $95,000 associated with operating the Children in Trauma Intervention Camp (C.I.T.I. Camp). 202401509 Suspension of the three readings Pass
90. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/8/2024, AUTHORIZING the construction of an outdoor plaza and related improvements on the real property located at 150 W. 5th Street in the Central Business District NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions contained in Section 1411-15, “Minimum Façade Height,” and Section 1411-17, “Commercial Continuity,” of Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 1411, and any other applicable zoning regulations that would prevent the property’s redevelopment as an outdoor plaza. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401300 Passed Emergency Pass
91. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) (B VERSION) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, MODIFYING multiple Chapters of Title XIV, “Zoning Code of the City of Cincinnati,” and Title XVII, “Land Development Code,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by ORDAINING Sections 1401-01-F9-0, “Four-Family Dwelling,” 1401-01-T-0, “Projecting Bay,” 1401-01-T-0, “Three-Family Dwelling,” 1403-04, “Connected Communities,” 1405- 04, “Connected Communities,” 1407-04, “Connected Communities,” 1409-04, “Connected Communities,” 1410-04, “Connected Communities,” 1413-04, “Connected Communities,” 1415-04, “Connected Communities,” 1421-45, “Transit Stops,” 1421-47, “Density, Height, and Parking Modifications for Projects Utilizing Certain Financial Programs,” 1425-39, “Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment,” 1435-05-07, “Exceptions from Base Development Regulations,” by AMENDING Sections 1400-23, “Principal Structures,” 1401-01-A14, “Attached Single-Family Dwelling,” 1403-03, “Specific Purposes of the Single-Family Subdistricts,” 1403-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1403-07, “Development Regulations,” 1405-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1405-07, “Development Regulations,” 1409-09, “Development Regulations,” 1410-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1413-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1417-05, “Special Accessory Uses,” 1417-15, “Sign Standards for Uses in the I-R District,” 1419-21, “Limited or Full Service Restaurants and Drinking Establishments,” 1421-07, “Building Projections Into Yards,” 1421-19, “Exceptions to Height Limits,” 1425- 03, “Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading,” 1425-04, “Urban Parking Overlay Districts,” 1425-19, ”Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements,” 1425-23, “Reduced Parking,” 1425-29, “Parking Lot Landscaping,” 1429-05, “Basic Requirements,” 1429-17, “Appeals,” 1431-21, “Appeals,” 1435-05-01, “Applicability,” 1447-05, “Nonconforming Structures,” 1449-01, “Purpose and Authority,” 1449-13, “Procedures for Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Administrator, the Director of Buildings and Inspections or the City Planning Commission,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Sub-Zone(s),” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Parking; Required Spaces,” Section 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N.MF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N.SF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS SubZone(s),” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Building Placement; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Parking; Required Spaces;” 1703-2.120, ‘T6 Core (T6C); T6C Use Table; Retail,” Table 1703-3.30.A, “Building Types General,” 1703-3.100, “Multi-Plex: Small,” 1703-5.50, “Parking,” 1703-5.100, “Additional Standards for Specific Uses,” and by MODIFYING Title XV, “Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Section 1501-12, “Class F Civil Offenses;” and by REPEALING Sections 1403-11, “Purpose of Cluster Housing,” 1403-13, “Cluster Housing General Regulations,” 1403-15, “Covenants,” 1403-17, “Site Divided by Zoning Line,” 1403-19, “Application Procedures and Requirements,” to foster greater development that focuses on pedestrian and human-centered design, to increase housing options, and to strengthen neighborhood business districts throughout the City. 202401447 Passed Emergency Pass
119 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of up to $25,000 from various Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund accounts, as provided in Attachment A, as a moral obligation to the Cintas Corporation for cleaning chemicals and chemical mixing station services previously provided. 202401478 Emergency clause to remain Pass
92. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, APPROVING an application to expand an existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, established under Ordinance No. 183-2022, known as the “College Hill DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas”; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 183-2022 to modify the specific boundaries of the existing College Hill DORA. 202401476 Passed Emergency Pass
120 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the payment of up to $25,000 from various Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund accounts, as provided in Attachment A, as a moral obligation to the Cintas Corporation for cleaning chemicals and chemical mixing station services previously provided. 202401478 Suspension of the three readings Pass
93. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AMENDING Ordinance No. 184-2022 to modify the hours of operation of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati, known as the “Hyde Park DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202401477 Passed Emergency Pass
122 No announcements at this time.
122 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024,. AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute an Operations Agreement with Build Cincinnati Development Fund LLC and Cincinnati Housing Development Fund LLC; ESTABLISHING a new Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing resources to provide a loan loss reserve for the Cincinnati Access to Capital program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to redirect and appropriate $3,000,000 from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund to the newly established Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund; and further DECLARING expenditures from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund and the Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund to be for a public purpose. 202401475 Emergency clause to remain Pass
123 Council adjourned at 4:24 P.M.
123 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024,. AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute an Operations Agreement with Build Cincinnati Development Fund LLC and Cincinnati Housing Development Fund LLC; ESTABLISHING a new Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing resources to provide a loan loss reserve for the Cincinnati Access to Capital program; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to redirect and appropriate $3,000,000 from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund to the newly established Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund; and further DECLARING expenditures from the Build Cincinnati Development Fund and the Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund to be for a public purpose. 202401475 Suspension of the three readings Pass
125 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,281,534.68 from the unappropriated surplus of College Hill Equivalent Fund 527 to the Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 527x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $468,465.32 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Public Improvement Equivalent Fund 491 to the DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 491x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; and DECLARING that expenditures from the DCED non-personnel operating budget account nos. 527x164x7200 and 491x164x7200 for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 27-College Hill District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401480 Emergency clause to remain Pass
126 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,281,534.68 from the unappropriated surplus of College Hill Equivalent Fund 527 to the Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”) non-personnel operating budget account no. 527x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $468,465.32 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Public Improvement Equivalent Fund 491 to the DCED non-personnel operating budget account no. 491x164x7200 to provide resources for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue; and DECLARING that expenditures from the DCED non-personnel operating budget account nos. 527x164x7200 and 491x164x7200 for the acquisition of the improvements located at College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue are for a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 27-College Hill District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. 202401480 Suspension of the three readings Pass
128 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/28/2024, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with Indybear, LLC, thereby authorizing a 15-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of improvements made to real property located at 604-608 Crown Street in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of an existing building to include approximately 3,304 square feet of residential space, consisting of five residential units, which remodeling shall be completed in compliance with Leadership Energy and Environmental Design Silver standards, at a total construction cost of approximately $926,954. 202401489 Emergency clause to remain Pass
129 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/28/2024, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with Indybear, LLC, thereby authorizing a 15-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of improvements made to real property located at 604-608 Crown Street in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of an existing building to include approximately 3,304 square feet of residential space, consisting of five residential units, which remodeling shall be completed in compliance with Leadership Energy and Environmental Design Silver standards, at a total construction cost of approximately $926,954. 202401489 Suspension of the three readings Pass
131 ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, DECLARING the intent of Council to waive the provisions of R.C. Section 4117.14(G)(11) during the current collective bargaining negotiations with Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local 48, and Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chiefs Union, IAFF Local 48, to allow increases in rates of compensation or any other issues with cost implications to be retroactive to January 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager and City Solicitor negotiating the collective bargaining agreements to negotiate retroactive provisions that involve compensation increases or have cost implications. 202401494 Suspension of the three readings Pass
133 ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, DECLARING the intent of Council to waive the provisions of R.C. Section 4117.14(G)(11) during the current collective bargaining negotiations with Queen City Lodge No. 69 Fraternal Order of Police and City of Cincinnati Non-Supervisors and Queen City Lodge No. 69 Fraternal Order of Police and City of Cincinnati Supervisors, to allow increases in rates of compensation or any other issues with cost implications to be retroactive to May 1, 2024; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager and City Solicitor negotiating the collective bargaining agreements to negotiate retroactive provisions that involve compensation increases or have cost implications. 202401495 Suspension of the three readings Pass
137 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, 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. 202401443 Suspension of the three readings Pass
139 RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, DECLARING the intent to appropriate 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. 202401444 Emergency clause to remain Pass
140 RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, DECLARING the intent to appropriate 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. 202401444 Suspension of the three readings Pass
143 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/8/2024, AUTHORIZING the construction of an outdoor plaza and related improvements on the real property located at 150 W. 5th Street in the Central Business District NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions contained in Section 1411-15, “Minimum Façade Height,” and Section 1411-17, “Commercial Continuity,” of Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 1411, and any other applicable zoning regulations that would prevent the property’s redevelopment as an outdoor plaza. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401300 Emergency clause to remain Pass
144 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/8/2024, AUTHORIZING the construction of an outdoor plaza and related improvements on the real property located at 150 W. 5th Street in the Central Business District NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions contained in Section 1411-15, “Minimum Façade Height,” and Section 1411-17, “Commercial Continuity,” of Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 1411, and any other applicable zoning regulations that would prevent the property’s redevelopment as an outdoor plaza. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401300 Suspension of the three readings Pass
146 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) (B VERSION) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, MODIFYING multiple Chapters of Title XIV, “Zoning Code of the City of Cincinnati,” and Title XVII, “Land Development Code,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by ORDAINING Sections 1401-01-F9-0, “Four-Family Dwelling,” 1401-01-T-0, “Projecting Bay,” 1401-01-T-0, “Three-Family Dwelling,” 1403-04, “Connected Communities,” 1405- 04, “Connected Communities,” 1407-04, “Connected Communities,” 1409-04, “Connected Communities,” 1410-04, “Connected Communities,” 1413-04, “Connected Communities,” 1415-04, “Connected Communities,” 1421-45, “Transit Stops,” 1421-47, “Density, Height, and Parking Modifications for Projects Utilizing Certain Financial Programs,” 1425-39, “Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment,” 1435-05-07, “Exceptions from Base Development Regulations,” by AMENDING Sections 1400-23, “Principal Structures,” 1401-01-A14, “Attached Single-Family Dwelling,” 1403-03, “Specific Purposes of the Single-Family Subdistricts,” 1403-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1403-07, “Development Regulations,” 1405-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1405-07, “Development Regulations,” 1409-09, “Development Regulations,” 1410-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1413-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1417-05, “Special Accessory Uses,” 1417-15, “Sign Standards for Uses in the I-R District,” 1419-21, “Limited or Full Service Restaurants and Drinking Establishments,” 1421-07, “Building Projections Into Yards,” 1421-19, “Exceptions to Height Limits,” 1425- 03, “Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading,” 1425-04, “Urban Parking Overlay Districts,” 1425-19, ”Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements,” 1425-23, “Reduced Parking,” 1425-29, “Parking Lot Landscaping,” 1429-05, “Basic Requirements,” 1429-17, “Appeals,” 1431-21, “Appeals,” 1435-05-01, “Applicability,” 1447-05, “Nonconforming Structures,” 1449-01, “Purpose and Authority,” 1449-13, “Procedures for Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Administrator, the Director of Buildings and Inspections or the City Planning Commission,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Sub-Zone(s),” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Parking; Required Spaces,” Section 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N.MF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N.SF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS SubZone(s),” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Building Placement; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Parking; Required Spaces;” 1703-2.120, ‘T6 Core (T6C); T6C Use Table; Retail,” Table 1703-3.30.A, “Building Types General,” 1703-3.100, “Multi-Plex: Small,” 1703-5.50, “Parking,” 1703-5.100, “Additional Standards for Specific Uses,” and by MODIFYING Title XV, “Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Section 1501-12, “Class F Civil Offenses;” and by REPEALING Sections 1403-11, “Purpose of Cluster Housing,” 1403-13, “Cluster Housing General Regulations,” 1403-15, “Covenants,” 1403-17, “Site Divided by Zoning Line,” 1403-19, “Application Procedures and Requirements,” to foster greater development that focuses on pedestrian and human-centered design, to increase housing options, and to strengthen neighborhood business districts throughout the City. 202401447 Emergency clause to remain Pass
147 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) (B VERSION) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/22/2024, MODIFYING multiple Chapters of Title XIV, “Zoning Code of the City of Cincinnati,” and Title XVII, “Land Development Code,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by ORDAINING Sections 1401-01-F9-0, “Four-Family Dwelling,” 1401-01-T-0, “Projecting Bay,” 1401-01-T-0, “Three-Family Dwelling,” 1403-04, “Connected Communities,” 1405- 04, “Connected Communities,” 1407-04, “Connected Communities,” 1409-04, “Connected Communities,” 1410-04, “Connected Communities,” 1413-04, “Connected Communities,” 1415-04, “Connected Communities,” 1421-45, “Transit Stops,” 1421-47, “Density, Height, and Parking Modifications for Projects Utilizing Certain Financial Programs,” 1425-39, “Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment,” 1435-05-07, “Exceptions from Base Development Regulations,” by AMENDING Sections 1400-23, “Principal Structures,” 1401-01-A14, “Attached Single-Family Dwelling,” 1403-03, “Specific Purposes of the Single-Family Subdistricts,” 1403-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1403-07, “Development Regulations,” 1405-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1405-07, “Development Regulations,” 1409-09, “Development Regulations,” 1410-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1413-05, “Land Use Regulations,” 1417-05, “Special Accessory Uses,” 1417-15, “Sign Standards for Uses in the I-R District,” 1419-21, “Limited or Full Service Restaurants and Drinking Establishments,” 1421-07, “Building Projections Into Yards,” 1421-19, “Exceptions to Height Limits,” 1425- 03, “Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading,” 1425-04, “Urban Parking Overlay Districts,” 1425-19, ”Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements,” 1425-23, “Reduced Parking,” 1425-29, “Parking Lot Landscaping,” 1429-05, “Basic Requirements,” 1429-17, “Appeals,” 1431-21, “Appeals,” 1435-05-01, “Applicability,” 1447-05, “Nonconforming Structures,” 1449-01, “Purpose and Authority,” 1449-13, “Procedures for Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Administrator, the Director of Buildings and Inspections or the City Planning Commission,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” 1703-2.40, “T3 Estate (T3E); T3E Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Sub-Zone(s),” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Allowed Building Types; Building Type,” Section 1703-2.50, “T3 Neighborhood (T3N); T3N Parking; Required Spaces,” Section 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N.MF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.60, “T4 Neighborhood Medium Footprint (T4N.MF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N.SF SubZone(s),” 1703-2.70, “T4 Neighborhood Small Footprint (T4N.SF); T4N Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.80, “T5 Main Street (T5MS); T5MS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.90, “T5 Neighborhood Large Setback (T5N.LS); T5N.LS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS SubZone(s),” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Parking; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.100, “T5 Neighborhood Small Setback (T5N.SS); T5N.SS Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Building Placement; Required Spaces,” 1703-2.110, “T5 Flex (T5F); T5F Use Table; Retail,” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Sub-Zone(s),” 1703-2.120, “T6 Core (T6C); T6C Parking; Required Spaces;” 1703-2.120, ‘T6 Core (T6C); T6C Use Table; Retail,” Table 1703-3.30.A, “Building Types General,” 1703-3.100, “Multi-Plex: Small,” 1703-5.50, “Parking,” 1703-5.100, “Additional Standards for Specific Uses,” and by MODIFYING Title XV, “Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Section 1501-12, “Class F Civil Offenses;” and by REPEALING Sections 1403-11, “Purpose of Cluster Housing,” 1403-13, “Cluster Housing General Regulations,” 1403-15, “Covenants,” 1403-17, “Site Divided by Zoning Line,” 1403-19, “Application Procedures and Requirements,” to foster greater development that focuses on pedestrian and human-centered design, to increase housing options, and to strengthen neighborhood business districts throughout the City. 202401447 Suspension of the three readings Pass
149 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, APPROVING an application to expand an existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, established under Ordinance No. 183-2022, known as the “College Hill DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas”; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 183-2022 to modify the specific boundaries of the existing College Hill DORA. 202401476 Emergency clause to remain Pass
150 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, APPROVING an application to expand an existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, established under Ordinance No. 183-2022, known as the “College Hill DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas”; and AMENDING Ordinance No. 183-2022 to modify the specific boundaries of the existing College Hill DORA. 202401476 Suspension of the three readings Pass
152 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AMENDING Ordinance No. 184-2022 to modify the hours of operation of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati, known as the “Hyde Park DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202401477 Emergency clause to remain Pass
153 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/30/2024, AMENDING Ordinance No. 184-2022 to modify the hours of operation of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati, known as the “Hyde Park DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.” 202401477 Suspension of the three readings Pass