City Council

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

Agenda — 51 items

1. 1 Regular Council Meeting:
2. 1. Call to Order
3. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. 4. Roll Call
6. 5. Approval of the Minutes
7. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 26-0013 approved as submitted Pass
8. 6. Public Hearing
9. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor. 25-146 public hearing held
10. 7. Public Comments
11. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments
12. 9. Report of Manager
13. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
14. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the January 2026 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 26-0014 approved on the consent agenda
15. 10. Appointments
16. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO STORM WATER EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG BALDWIN STREET AND N. MAIN STREET. Brief Description: The resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into Storm Water Easement agreements with several property owners from Baldwin Street and College Street diagonally to N. Main Street, so that the existing storm system that runs through the properties, from Baldwin Street southwest to N. Main Street, can be accessed for inspection and repairs in the future. 26-22 approved on the consent agenda
17. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 STORM SEWER AND CULVERT LINING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE REPAIR OF A 78” STORM SEWER PIPE AT DARROW PARK WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: This project involves the lining of storm sewers and culverts in various areas in Hudson as well as the repair of a 78” storm sewer pipe at Darrow Park. These projects will be bid out separately. 26-23 approved on the consent agenda
18. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COGENT COMMUNICATION FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNET CIRCUIT FOR THE CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES. Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to add an additional dedicated internet circuit from Cogent Communications to provide a redundant upstream connection. 26-24 approved on the consent agenda
19. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE AERIAL FIBER CABLE FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM. Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor for labor and equipment to install and terminate aerial fiber cable. The contract’s purpose is to construct the connecting fiber lines for each neighborhood phase of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, with a total value not to exceed $500,000 for a one-year term. 26-25 approved on the consent agenda
20. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE UNDERGROUND FIBER CABLE AND CONDUIT FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM. Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor for labor and equipment to install and terminate underground fiber cable and conduit. The contract’s purpose is to construct the connecting fiber lines for each neighborhood phase of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, with a total value not to exceed $1,000,000 for a one-year term. 26-26 approved on the consent agenda
21. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT QUALIFIED BIDDERS AND ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH UP TO THREE FIRMS FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES, AT A TOTAL VALUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM. Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and enter into contracts with up to three qualified vendors for labor and equipment to install and terminate customer premise equipment. The purpose is to expand Velocity Broadband services for the Fiber to the Home (FttH) project, with a total contract value not exceeding $1,000,000 for one year. 26-27 approved on the consent agenda
22. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
23. H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THREE FIRMS FOR THE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE UNDERGROUND FIBER AND CONDUIT FOR CUSTOMER LATERALS FOR THE PROVISION OF VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES, AT A TOTAL VALUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM. Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and execute contracts with three qualified vendors for labor and equipment to install and terminate underground fiber and conduit for customer laterals. Each vendor will be responsible for completing all required work within the section of the city assigned to them. The city will be divided into three areas-north, central, and south-for this project. The purpose is to expand Velocity Broadband services as part of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FttH) initiative. The total value of the combined contracts will not exceed $1,000,000 for a one-year term. 26-28 approved on the consent agenda
24. I. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION FOR FY24 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDS ENCOMPASSING “MUNICIPAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS” PROVIDING BROADER BENEFITS TO THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE, WATERLINE AT CITY HALL, & NEW WELL AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Brief Description: Congresswoman Sykes Office would like City Council to formally support the technical correction on FY24 Community Project Funds from the Nicholson Water Line project to the Hudson Drive Waterline, Waterline at City Hall, & a new well at the Water Treatment Plant. 26-29 approved on the consent agenda
25. J. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES. Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2026. 26-30 approved on the consent agenda
26. K. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-54, A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: To approve an increase in the 2026 annual amount from $26,750 to $51,750. The additional $25,000 will be utilized in honor of the 250th anniversary. 26-31 approved on the consent agenda
27. L. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER(S) FOR THE GAZEBO LEGACY PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves renovation work to the gazebo in honor of Americans 250th including railing repair, concrete replacement, stone steps, landscaping, utilities, ADA lift, and painting. 26-32 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
28. 12. Legislation
29. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor. 25-146 postponed to a date certain Pass
30. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 672.02(i)(6) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CITY BUILDINGS. Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule allowing City elected officials to carry a concealed handgun in City buildings under certain circumstances. 26-13 adopted on third reading Pass
31. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE. Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction was last updated in 2019. Staff would like to update this section to reflect various changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last update. 26-21 second reading
32. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS. Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or task forces. 26-33 first reading
33. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
34. 14. Adjournment
35. 33 Removed from the Consent Agenda
36. 34 Regular Council Workshop:
37. 15. Call to Order
38. 35 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER(S) FOR THE GAZEBO LEGACY PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves renovation work to the gazebo in honor of Americans 250th including railing repair, concrete replacement, stone steps, landscaping, utilities, ADA lift, and painting. 26-32 postponed to a date certain Pass
39. 16. Correspondence and Council Comments
40. 17. Discussion Items
41. 18. Proposed Consent Agenda for March 3, 2026
42. A. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes revisions to Hudson’s Codified Ordinances to incorporate various ordinances and resolutions of a general and permanent nature that have been passed by Council. 26-34 item forwarded
43. 19. Proposed Legislation for March 3, 2026
44. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor. 25-146 item forwarded
45. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE. Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction was last updated in 2019. Staff would like to update this section to reflect various changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last update. 26-21 item forwarded
46. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS. Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or task forces. 26-33 item forwarded
47. 43 Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
48. 20. Items to be Added to Future Agendas
49. 21. Adjournment
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