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September 2, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final ·Executive session to begin at 7:00 p.m.; Regular Council meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 40 items

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  4. 4. Roll Call
  5. 5. Approval of the Minutes
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0102 approved as submitted Pass
  7. 6. Proclamation
  8. A. Special Recognition of Liz Murphy Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Liz Murphy on her leadership within the community and her retirement. 25-0103 presented
  9. 7. Public Comments
  10. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments
  11. 9. Report of Manager
  12. 10. Appointments
  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 July 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0104 approved on the consent agenda
  15. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This agreement is with the City of Hudson, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company for a Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Hines Hill Road Grade Separation Project. 25-120 approved on the consent agenda
  16. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SR 303 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63, PID#117269); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Due to the modification of the original design of the SR 303 Safety Project from Boston Mills Road to SR 91, the amount of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) safety grant funding was reduced from $330,000 to $100,000. 25-121 approved on the consent agenda
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  18. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PERK COMPANY FOR THE SR 303 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63, PID#117269); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project includes pavement striping, signage improvements, and curb ramps along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Blvd. The construction total cost is $162,971.56, with $100,000 funded by a safety grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). 25-122 approved on the consent agenda
  19. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.1705 ACRES OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL #30-01315; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in selling approximately .1705 acres of a parcel located at 5431 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3001315 for $10,416.36 to the Owner of a parcel located at 5411 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel 3001552. The land is currently owned by Jessi Brown. 25-123 approved on the consent agenda
  20. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND WATERFRONTS TO PURCHASE AN ADA ACCESSIBLE KAYAK RAMP WITH INSTALLATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded a State Capital Budget Grant in the amount of $62,700 to fund an ADA Accessible Kayak Ramp with no required match. Funding received should cover the project entirely. 25-124 approved on the consent agenda
  21. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTHSIDE SUBSTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: On August 13th, the City of Hudson experienced a substantial lightning storm in the area of our Southside Substation. The storm tripped one of our main transformers at the substation. The transformer has been out of service since August 13th. The transformer was tested after the storm, and it was determined that the transformer cannot be re-energized. The distribution circuit that this transformer served was transferred to another substation, and the system is still being supplied from that location, which reduces the reliability of our system. 25-125 approved on the consent agenda
  22. H. A RESOLUTION TO REFER THE PROPOSED INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT OAK GROVE PARK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. Brief Description: Per the terms of Section 9.02 of the Charter all park and playground construction shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. 25-126 approved on the consent agenda
  23. 22 page break
  24. 12. Legislation
  25. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT. Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City Hall. 25-113 second reading
  26. B. AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A LOW-SPEED, UNDER-SPEED, UTILITY VEHICLE, OR MINI-TRUCK IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: The City is interested in creating a regulatory scheme addressing vehicles, such as golf carts and UTVs, after recent changes to State Law. 25-119 second reading
  27. C. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project. 25-127 first reading
  28. D. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project. 25-128 first reading
  29. E. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,100,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility. 25-129 first reading
  30. F. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,295,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316 AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS 5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility. 25-130 first reading
  31. G. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE THEREOF Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the construction of the new Public Works facility. 25-131 first reading
  32. H. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing the new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated at $3.1 million. The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf course fund balance. 25-132 first reading
  33. I. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD BETWEEN OMNI LAKE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE AND WITHIN BOSTON MILLS PARK, RENOVATING AND IMPROVING PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AND CONSTRUCTING RELATED BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS OVER LAKE FOREST. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the multi-purpose trail along Boston Mills Road between Omni Lake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive. 25-133 first reading
  34. J. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE AND CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO PROSPECT ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan. 25-134 first reading
  35. K. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF REMODELING, RENOVATING, ENLARGING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE CITY’S FIRE/EMS FACILITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A NEW DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING ON, AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING, THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the remodeling/renovation of the Fire/EMS facility. 25-135 first reading
  36. L. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING AND EXPANDING THE CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND FIBEROPTIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes borrowing for the installation of the expanded residential broadband services. 25-136 first reading
  37. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
  38. 14. Adjournment adjourned
  39. 38 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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