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September 10, 2026 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 126 items

  1. 1 REVISED
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 2 Council convened at 2:06 P.M., Mayor Aftab Pureval, Presiding.
  4. 3 Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  5. 4 There being no objection, the Minutes of the previous session of council were Approved and Filed.
  6. 4 In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Long, City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner, and Clerk of Council Anthony Covington.
  7. 5 MAYOR AFTAB
  8. 6 Cincinnati Recreation Commission
  9. 1. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Brian Muething to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for a term of five years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202602521 Confirmed Pass
  10. 8 Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District Board
  11. 2. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jacquelynn Nzingha Byrd to the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District (SID) Board for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202602524 Confirmed Pass
  12. 3. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Gus Ricksecker to the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District (SID) Board for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202602527 Confirmed Pass
  13. 11 Cincinnati Planning Commission
  14. 4. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Reginald Harris to the Cincinnati Planning Commission for a term of 5 years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202602621 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  15. 13 Human Service Advisory Committee
  16. 5. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Dr. Corinn Taylor to the Human Service Advisory Committee for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202602622 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  17. 6. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Hailey Barr-King to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White) 202602623 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  18. 7. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Sandra Perry to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202602624 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  19. 17 FC Cincinnati Community Coalition
  20. 8. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Nick Johnson to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202602645 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  21. 9. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Mark Alexander to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202602661 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  22. 10. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint George Lee to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of two years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202602701 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  23. 11. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Matthew Lizik to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of two years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202602705 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  24. 12. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Gregory D. Johnson to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AA) 202602707 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  25. 13. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint John Walter to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202602721 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  26. 14. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Meeka Owens to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202602722 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  27. 25 MS. ALBI
  28. 26 MS. OWENS
  29. 15. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmembers Albi and Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Cardinal Land Conservancy and EXPRESSING the support of the Mayor and Council for the Cardinal Land Conservancy’s application for a grant from the 2026 NRAC District 2 Clean Ohio Greenspace Conservation Program to create a permanent greenspace within the City of Cincinnati. 202602741 Passed Pass
  30. 28 MR. JEFFREYS
  31. 29 MS. CRAMERDING
  32. 16. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys and Cramerding, WE MOVE that the Administration, in partnership with Homebase, Price Hill Will, Westwood Civic, and other stakeholders report back to City Council within 30 days with a proposed framework for developing a medium-to long-term neighborhood investment strategy centered around the proposed LDG development in Westwood on the border of West Price Hill. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202602595 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  33. 31 MS. KEARNEY
  34. 17. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that East Mitchell Avenue at Clinton Springs Avenue in the North Avondale neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Bettye T. Oldham Way” in honor of Bettye T. Oldham in recognition of her lifetime of service to education, civic engagement, the arts, culture, travel, and community building in Cincinnati. 202602518 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  35. 18. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) (B VERSION), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that East Mitchell Avenue at Clifton Springs Avenue in the North Avondale neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Bettye T. Oldham Way” in honor of Bettye T. Oldham in recognition of her lifetime of service to education, civic engagement, the arts, culture, travel, and community building in Cincinnati. 202602723 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  36. 19. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Reading Road at Barry Lane in the North Avondale neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Arzell “Papazell” Nelson Way” in honor of Arzell “Papazell” Nelson and in recognition of his lifetime of service to social justice, civil rights, the arts, culture, and community building in Cincinnati. 202602724 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  37. 20. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Hamilton Avenue at Belmont Avenue in the College Hill neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond Way” in honor of Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond and in recognition of her lifetime of service to social justice, civil rights, culture, and community building in Cincinnati. 202602733 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  38. 21. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Clifton Avenue at Spring Grove Avenue in the Spring Grove Village neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Cathy B. Bailey Way” in honor of Cathy Bernardino Bailey and in recognition of her more than three decades of distinguished public service, transformational leadership in water utility management, contributions to public health and infrastructure, and enduring service to Cincinnati and the broader community. 202602734 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  39. 37 CITY MANAGER
  40. 22. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for The Pitch Cincy Tailgate Party. 202602552 Filed
  41. 23. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for QUAN HAPA LLC, DBA QUAN HAPA 1133-1135 Vine, 1133-1135 Vine. ( #07130800-3, TRFL, D-1 D-2 D-3 D-3A) [ Objections: None] 202602583 Filed
  42. 24. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Jimmie Lou’s LLC, DBA Jimmie Lou’s, 1201 Broadway. (#10018413-1, TRFO, D-1 D-2 D-3 D-3A) [ Objections: None] 202602584 Filed
  43. 25. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 20th Annual Hats Off Luncheon. 202602585 Filed
  44. 26. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Coco Entertainment Group LLC, DBA Coco Moon, 316 Reading Rd.. ( #10018522-1, TFOL/New, D-1 D-2 D-3 D-3A) [ Objections:None] 202602586 Filed
  45. 27. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Bacchanalian Society Fall Wine Tasting. 202602588 Filed
  46. 28. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Futai Asian Foods Inc., DBA Nasu Japanese Steakhouse, 5555 Glenway Ave. ( #10017882-1, TFOL, D-1 D-2 D-3 D-3A) [ Objections: None] 202602598 Filed
  47. 29. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Fountain Square, 10 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (07635737-2,TRFL D-1, D-2, D-3) Objections: None] 202602599 Filed
  48. 30. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Blink 2026. 202602600 Filed
  49. 31. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2026. 202602601 Filed
  50. 32. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for. Straight Street Hill Climb 202602602 Filed
  51. 33. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Holy Name Eucharistic Procession - 2026. 202602603 Filed
  52. 34. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Department of Finance Reports for the Month Ended May 31, 2026. 202602604 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  53. 35. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Department of Finance Reports for the Month Ended April 30, 2026. 202602605 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  54. 36. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Jamale Freeman, DBA Uptop Lounge, 1669 California Ave. ( #10016256-1, TFOL, D1 D2 D3) [Objections: None] 202602606 Filed
  55. 37. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for LLS Light the Night. 202602608 Filed
  56. f38. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 2026 DAV 5K. 202602609 Filed
  57. 39. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Pink Ribbon - ICON Festival Stage. 202602610 Filed
  58. 40. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Reyes Promotions LLC, DBA Reyes Promotions, 2010 Elm. ( #10018796-1, TRFO, D-5J D-6) [ Objections: Yes] 202602611 Filed
  59. 41. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Pumpkin Chuck 2026. 202602626 Filed
  60. 42. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute any and all agreements and documents and take such other steps as may be necessary to sell approximately 1.5345 acres of land, and convey two permanent easements and two temporary easements, adjacent to the Glenview Golf Course, located between Sheffield Road, Sharon Road, and Springfield Pike, in Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio to Great Parks of Hamilton County in order to facilitate the development of the Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail, a shared-use trail for the recreational enjoyment of the public. 202602639 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  61. 43. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant of up to $2,500,000 from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Municipal Bridge Program (ALN 20.287) to provide resources for design and construction services associated with rehabilitation of the Monastery Street Bridge. 202602643 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  62. 44. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $7,151.51 from General Fund Enterprise Software and Licenses non-departmental non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x952x0000x7418 to Kronos SaaShr, Inc. for maintenance and support services for its Ready Workforce Management Software for the period of May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, pursuant to the attached then and now certificate from the Director of Finance. 202602644 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  63. 45. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant Program (ALN 16.070) to enhance the Cincinnati Police Department’s current law enforcement mental health and wellness efforts; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 26LEMH. 202602646 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  64. 46. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept proceeds of $1,463,385.98 from the FY 2027 sale of renewable energy certificates (“RECs”) as follows: $292,677.20 to General Fund 050, $541,452.81 to Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati Fund 701, and $629,255.97 to Water Works Fund 101; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the REC proceeds as follows: $292,677.20 into General Fund 050 revenue account no. 050x8962, $541,452.81 into Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati Fund revenue account no. 701x8962, and $629,255.97 into Water Works Fund revenue account no. 101x8962; and AUTHORIZING the transfer of $292,677.20 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Revolving Energy Loan Fund 883 so that the resources may be reinvested into other City energy projects. 202602647 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  65. 47. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $6,250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (“COPS”), FY 2026 COPS Hiring Program (ALN 16.068) to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368x8553, project account no. 26COPS. 202602648 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  66. 48. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $96,448.80 from the unappropriated surplus of Miscellaneous Permanent Improvement Fund 757 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x981x262534, “Fleet Replacements - Obsolete,” to acquire automotive and motorized equipment using proceeds from the sale and subrogation of obsolete automotive and motorized equipment. 202602665 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  67. 49. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $26,552.81 from General Fund Enterprise Software and Licenses Non-Departmental non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x952x0000x7418 as a moral obligation payment to CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CAD-to-CAD Unify cloud subscription services provided through February 28, 2025, and professional services related to completion of the CAD-to-CAD Unify implementation project. 202602669 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  68. 50. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a permanent easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for a sidewalk on behalf of the public through and across certain real property in the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the easement as recorded in Official Record 15666, Pages 2950, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office, in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati. 202602696 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  69. 51. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $8,996.54 from General Fund Enterprise Technology Solutions non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x091x4300x7259 to Buckeye Power Sales Co., Inc. as a moral obligation for emergency generator repair services provided for the Fort Thomas radio site generator. 202602706 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  70. 52. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant of up to $1,825,000 from the Federal Transit Administration Transit-Oriented Development Planning Pilot Program (ALN 20.541) to provide resources to study the planned Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor from Downtown to Roselawn and to provide recommendations for transit-oriented development, including evaluating multimodal connections, analyzing station areas, conducting market feasibility studies, and engaging in extensive community and stakeholder engagement. 202602708 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  71. 53. REPORT, dated 9/10/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding neighborhood planning cycle. (Reference Document #202600231) 202602709 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  72. 54. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, MODIFYING the provisions of the Administrative Code of the City of Cincinnati by AMENDING Article XXVI, "Financial Disclosure Requirements," to align the filing deadline for annual City financial disclosure statements with the deadline for annual financial disclosure statements required under state law. 202602710 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  73. 55. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a public utility easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances through certain real property in the City of Forest Park, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the plat entitled GCWW Easement Plat Jon Charles Estates WSL No. 3697 - Jon Charles Estates - E1136, as recorded in Plat Book 502, Page 3, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3e).> 202602711 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  74. 56. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a public utility easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances through certain real property in the Village of Fairfax, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the plat entitled E-1175 The Townhomes at Birkdale WSL 3671, as recorded in Plat Book 512, Page 36, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3e).> 202602712 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  75. 57. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a public utility easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances through certain real property in the Village of Fairfax, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the plat entitled E-1082 The Townhomes at Birkdale WSL 3671, as recorded in Plat Book 490, Page 10, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3e).> 202602713 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  76. 58. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a public utility easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances through certain real property in Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the plat entitled WSL 3708 Janson Woods Easement No. E-1146, as recorded in Plat Book 503, Page 97, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3e).> 202602715 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  77. 59. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING the grant of a public utility easement in favor of the City of Cincinnati for water mains and related fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances through certain real property in the City of Blue Ash, Sycamore Township, Hamilton County, Ohio in accordance with the plat entitled Water Easement Plat E-1147, WSL 3709 Arabella at Summit Park Phase 2, as recorded in Plat Book 504, Page 91, Hamilton County, Ohio Recorder’s Office. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business%3e).> 202602716 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  78. 60. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, ESTABLISHING new permanent improvement program project account no. 980x232x272317, “Tri-State Trails Development” to provide resources to Tri-State Trails to acquire or improve property for a trail that is accessible to the public; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $55,000 from existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x272371, “Wasson Way Trail Phase 8,” to the unappropriated surplus of Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758, to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $55,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to newly established permanent improvement program project account no. 980x232x272317, “Tri-State Trails Development,” to provide resources to Tri-State Trails to acquire or improve property for a trail that is accessible to the public; and DECLARING the expenditure to be a public purpose. 202602717 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  79. 61. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with VGP Holdings LLC, d/b/a Valvoline Global Operations, pursuant to which the company will agree to create a minimum of 54 new jobs at 312 Elm Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, and the City will agree to provide an income tax credit to the company equal to forty percent of City income tax revenue created by such new jobs. 202602718 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  80. 62. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, MODIFYING Chapters 729, “Waste Disposal,” and 730, “Commercial Waste Franchises” by ORDAINING new Sections 729-1-P2, “Person,” 730-1-C8, “Construction and Demolition Debris Facility,” 730-1-C9, “Construction and Demolition Debris Processing Facility,” 730-1-D2, “Disposal,” 730-1-S, “Solid Wastes,” 730-1-S1, “Solid Waste Landfill Facility,” 730-1-S2, “Solid Waste Transfer Facility,” and 730-18, “Permit Requirements”; MODIFYING Chapter 730, “Commercial Waste Franchises,” by AMENDING Sections 730-1, “Definitions,” 730-1-C4, “Commercial Waste Collection Service,” 730-1-C5, “Commercial Waste Collector,” 730-1-C7, “Container,” 730-1-F1, “Franchise Agreement,” 730-1-H, “Hazardous Waste,” 730-1-I, “Infectious Wastes,” 730-1-P, “Person,” 730-1-R1, “Recyclable Materials,” 730-1-R2, “Recycling,” 730-1-Y, “Yard Waste Materials,” 730-3, “Applicability; Requirement for Franchise; Term of Franchise,” 730-5, “General Provisions,” 730-7, “Award of Franchises,” 730-9, “Basis for Award of Franchise,” 730-11, “Denial of Franchise Application,” 730-13, “Suspension or Revocation of Franchise,” 730-15, “Right to Appeal the Denial, Suspension or Revocation of a Franchise,” 730-17, “Requirement to Execute a Franchise Agreement with the City; Payment of Franchise Fees,” 730-19, “Bond Requirements,” 730-23, “Books, Records, and Reporting Requirements,” 730-25, “Methods of Solid Waste Collection,” 730-27, “Program Rules and Regulations,” and 730-99, “Penalties”; MODIFYING Chapters 722, “Management and Control of the Use of the City Right-of-Way,” 729, “Waste Disposal,” 1101, “Administration,” and 1501, “Code Compliance and Hearings,” by AMENDING Sections 722-3, “Construction Permit,” 729-1-C1, “Commercial Waste,” 729-1-C2, “Commercial Waste Collector,” 729-1-D, “Disposal,” 729-1-P, “Private Waste Collector,” 729-1-R, “Recyclable Materials,” 729-59, “Commercial Waste,” 729-81, “Rules,” 1101-15, “Permits, Prior Approvals Required,” 1501-5, “Class B Civil Offenses,” 1501-9, “Class D Civil Offenses,” and 1501-11, “Class E Civil Offenses”; and REPEALING Sections 729-60, “Commercial Establishments to Maintain Commercial Waste Collection Service Contract,” 730-1-G, “Garbage,” 730-1-O, “ORC,” 730-1-R, “Rubbish,” 730-1-W, “Waste,” and 730-25, “Inspections” to update the terms of the City’s commercial waste franchise program. 202602719 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  81. 63. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/10/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to take all necessary and proper actions to cooperate with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate the performance of bridge maintenance activities for the bridge carrying United States Route 127 over Interstate 75, two railroads, and the Mill Creek, in connection with the Ohio Department of Transportation’s project in the City of Cincinnati. 202602720 Referred to Climate, City Service & Infrastructure Committee
  82. 80 CLERK OF COUNCIL
  83. 64. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent William Behrendt, Attorney,275 N Reminton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43209. (ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI) 202602596 Filed
  84. 65. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Alana Tucker, Government Strategies, Senior Director of Government Affairs, 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45202. (CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY) 202602612 Filed
  85. 66. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Macie Grisemer, Advocacy Manager, 2314 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219. (PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHWEST OHIO ACT). 202602614 Filed
  86. 84 PUBLIC SAFETY & QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
  87. 67. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 8/3/2026, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 76 I, "Chronic Nuisance Premises," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code ("CMC") by ORDAINING Sections 76l-l-C2, "Commercial premises," 761-1-0, "Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking," 761-1-M, "Multi-family premises," and 761-17, "Notice"; and AMENDING Sections 761-1-N, "Nuisance or Nuisance Activity," 761-3, "Notification That Premises May Be a Chronic Nuisance," 761-5, "Determination That Premises is a Chronic Nuisance," 761-7, "Citations For Multiple Nuisance Activities; Criminal And Civil Penalties," 761-9, "Appeals," 761-13, "Rules and Regulations," and 761-14, "Eviction or Retaliation Prohibited"; and MODIFYING the provisions of Title XV, "Code Compliance and Hearings," of the CMC by AMENDING Sections 1501-9, "Class D Civil Offenses," and 1501-11, "Class E Civil Offenses," all to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties; to allow enforcement against businesses in addition to property owners; to enshrine protections for the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and to achieve more efficient and streamlined administration of abatement of chronic nuisance premises. 202602543 Referred to Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee Pass
  88. 86 BUDGET, FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
  89. 68. MOTION submitted by Councilmembers Cramerding, James, Jeffreys, Johnson, Nolan, and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that $300,000 of the FY 2024 Impact Award (previously allocated to Strategies to End Homelessness) be moved to the Leveraged Support Supplement. WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Manager's Recommended Leveraged Support allocation of $66,667 to the Children's Choir of Greater Cincinnati be amended to $50,000 and the $16,667 remaining be moved to the Leveraged Support Supplement. WE FURTHER MOVE that the following allocations be made using the Leveraged Support Supplement. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE). 202602638 Adopted Pass
  90. 69. MOTION submitted by Councilmembers Albi, Walsh, and Cramerding, WE MOVE that the Administration present to Committee within 30 days an overview of the City's use of surveillance technology, including cameras, drones, and license plate readers, covering current deployment, data retention, and any data-sharing agreements. WE FURTHER MOVE that the administration draft an ordinance for Council's consideration, including limits on data sharing and storage; a state of surveillance annual impact report; surveillance use policy; and Council approval of related contracts. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202602632 Adopted Pass
  91. 70. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Albi, Walsh, Cramerding, Owens, and Nolan, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a report within 90 days regarding all City-owned buildings and properties currently subject to third-party lease agreements. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED). 202602495 Adopted Pass
  92. 71. MOTION (AMENDED), submitted by Councilmembers James, Cramerding, Jeffreys, Johnson, and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that $840,000 of the available unspent balance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Fund Impact Award previously allocated to Strategies to End Homelessness be redirected to support the following organizations, services, and initiatives: (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED). 202602742 Adopted Pass
  93. 72. MOTION submitted by Councilmember Albi, WE MOVE that $50,000 of the FY 2024 Impact Award (previously allocated to Strategies to End Homelessness) or an alternative source advised by the City Administration be used as a Leveraged Support Supplement to the Freestore Foodbank in support of food access and homelessness prevention. 202602668 Adopted Pass
  94. 73. MOTION submitted by Councilmembers James and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the administration identify a funding source for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful to ensure the continuation of their citywide programs for FY '27. WE FURTHER MOVE that the administration prepare a report to explore funding mechanisms outside of the Leverage Support process for this organization moving forward. (STATEMENT ATTACHED). 202602658 Adopted Pass
  95. 74. REPORT, dated 8/5/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Cincinnati Retirement System CY2025 Annual Report. 202602454 Approved & Filed
  96. 75. REPORT, dated 8/5/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding an update to report on the composition of the workforce engaged in City projects. (Reference Document # 202401327) 202602483 Approved & Filed
  97. 76. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of in-kind services from Public Allies AmeriCorps valued at up to $130,000 to provide two full-time contracted positions to carry out key portions of the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan. 202602633 Passed Emergency Pass
  98. 77. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 76-2026 to increase the grant amount from the Ohio Department of Health Get Vaccinated Ohio Public Health Initiative (ALN 93.268) to $315,000. 202602641 Passed Emergency Pass
  99. 78. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $225,406 from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Health Preparedness (ALN 93.069) to plan and implement emergency preparedness activities in response to public health threats such as bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and health-related emergencies at the county and regional public health level; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8556. 202602640 Passed Pass
  100. 79. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $51,840 from the Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation to administer an internship program for temporary placement of up to nine interns; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Citizens Jobs Fund revenue account No. 308x8571. 202602667 Passed Pass
  101. 98 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of in-kind services from Public Allies AmeriCorps valued at up to $130,000 to provide two full-time contracted positions to carry out key portions of the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan. 202602633 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  102. 80. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of up to $40,000 from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation to provide resources to purchase a 2021 Polaris Ranger 1000 firefighting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other necessary equipment and supplies; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donations into Fund 472, “Fire Grants and Donations,” revenue account no. 472x8571. 202602636 Passed Emergency Pass
  103. 99 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of in-kind services from Public Allies AmeriCorps valued at up to $130,000 to provide two full-time contracted positions to carry out key portions of the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan. 202602633 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  104. 81. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, 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 2026 Port Security Grant Program (ALN 97.056) of up to $146,371, consisting of $32,452 to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Port of Cincinnati Ohio River Surveillance Camera Network, and up to $113,919 to support the Cincinnati Fire Department’s night vision equipment and explosive ordnance disposal robot; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds for the Police Department into Law Enforcement Grant Fund revenue account no. 368x8553, project account no. 26PORT, and the grant funds for the Fire Department into Fire Grants and Donations Fund revenue account no. 472x8542. 202602635 Passed Emergency Pass
  105. 82. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $244,773.29 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to Digitech Computer LLC as a moral obligation for billing and collection services provided on behalf of the Cincinnati Fire Department in May and June 2026. 202602634 Passed Emergency Pass
  106. 101 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 76-2026 to increase the grant amount from the Ohio Department of Health Get Vaccinated Ohio Public Health Initiative (ALN 93.268) to $315,000. 202602641 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  107. 83. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,644,420 within General Fund 050, from and to various operating budget accounts in accordance with the attached Schedule of Transfer, to make resources available for use by the Office of Strategic Growth and the City Manager’s Office; and AUTHORIZING the allocation of $1,305,000 in existing leveraged support resources in accordance with the amounts and recipients set forth in the Attachment. 202602642 Passed Emergency Pass
  108. 102 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 76-2026 to increase the grant amount from the Ohio Department of Health Get Vaccinated Ohio Public Health Initiative (ALN 93.268) to $315,000. 202602641 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  109. 84. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the allocation of $370,000 in existing leveraged support resources to the African American Chamber of Commerce, including $300,000 for general operating support and $70,000 to support the City of Cincinnati Business Enterprise Expo. 202602536 Passed Emergency Pass
  110. 104 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  111. 104 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $225,406 from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Health Preparedness (ALN 93.069) to plan and implement emergency preparedness activities in response to public health threats such as bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and health-related emergencies at the county and regional public health level; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8556. 202602640 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  112. 105 PUBLIC SAFETY & QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
  113. 85. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare a policy that reflects the recommendations of report #202501372 Proposal #1. FURTHER WE MOVE that the Director of Human Resources, who serves as secretary of the Civil Service Commission, notify the Commission upon passage of this motion at the next meeting of the Commission. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) 202602498 Adopted Pass
  114. 106 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $51,840 from the Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation to administer an internship program for temporary placement of up to nine interns; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Citizens Jobs Fund revenue account No. 308x8571. 202602667 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  115. 107 No announcements at this time.
  116. 108 Council adjourned at 3:22 P.M.
  117. 108 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of up to $40,000 from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation to provide resources to purchase a 2021 Polaris Ranger 1000 firefighting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other necessary equipment and supplies; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donations into Fund 472, “Fire Grants and Donations,” revenue account no. 472x8571. 202602636 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  118. 109 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of up to $40,000 from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation to provide resources to purchase a 2021 Polaris Ranger 1000 firefighting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other necessary equipment and supplies; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donations into Fund 472, “Fire Grants and Donations,” revenue account no. 472x8571. 202602636 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  119. 111 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, 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 2026 Port Security Grant Program (ALN 97.056) of up to $146,371, consisting of $32,452 to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Port of Cincinnati Ohio River Surveillance Camera Network, and up to $113,919 to support the Cincinnati Fire Department’s night vision equipment and explosive ordnance disposal robot; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds for the Police Department into Law Enforcement Grant Fund revenue account no. 368x8553, project account no. 26PORT, and the grant funds for the Fire Department into Fire Grants and Donations Fund revenue account no. 472x8542. 202602635 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  120. 112 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, 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 2026 Port Security Grant Program (ALN 97.056) of up to $146,371, consisting of $32,452 to support the Cincinnati Police Department’s Port of Cincinnati Ohio River Surveillance Camera Network, and up to $113,919 to support the Cincinnati Fire Department’s night vision equipment and explosive ordnance disposal robot; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds for the Police Department into Law Enforcement Grant Fund revenue account no. 368x8553, project account no. 26PORT, and the grant funds for the Fire Department into Fire Grants and Donations Fund revenue account no. 472x8542. 202602635 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  121. 114 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $244,773.29 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to Digitech Computer LLC as a moral obligation for billing and collection services provided on behalf of the Cincinnati Fire Department in May and June 2026. 202602634 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  122. 115 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $244,773.29 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to Digitech Computer LLC as a moral obligation for billing and collection services provided on behalf of the Cincinnati Fire Department in May and June 2026. 202602634 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  123. 117 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,644,420 within General Fund 050, from and to various operating budget accounts in accordance with the attached Schedule of Transfer, to make resources available for use by the Office of Strategic Growth and the City Manager’s Office; and AUTHORIZING the allocation of $1,305,000 in existing leveraged support resources in accordance with the amounts and recipients set forth in the Attachment. 202602642 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  124. 118 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,644,420 within General Fund 050, from and to various operating budget accounts in accordance with the attached Schedule of Transfer, to make resources available for use by the Office of Strategic Growth and the City Manager’s Office; and AUTHORIZING the allocation of $1,305,000 in existing leveraged support resources in accordance with the amounts and recipients set forth in the Attachment. 202602642 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  125. 120 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the allocation of $370,000 in existing leveraged support resources to the African American Chamber of Commerce, including $300,000 for general operating support and $70,000 to support the City of Cincinnati Business Enterprise Expo. 202602536 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  126. E ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/8/2026, AUTHORIZING the allocation of $370,000 in existing leveraged support resources to the African American Chamber of Commerce, including $300,000 for general operating support and $70,000 to support the City of Cincinnati Business Enterprise Expo. 202602536 Suspension of the three readings Pass

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