City Council

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

Agenda — 29 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. 24-0066 approved as submitted Pass
7. 6. Proclamation
8. A. Special Recognition of Together Women Rise Day Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino proclaimed July 12, 2024 as “Together Women Rise Day” in Hudson. 24-0067 presented
9. 7. Public Comments
10. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments
11. 9. Report of Manager
12. 10. Appointments appointed Pass
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 June 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 24-0068 approved on the consent agenda
15. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BRANDSTETTER CARROLL INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & HUDSON PUBLIC POWER FACILITY AND SITE DESIGN PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves the design and professional services for the new Public Works and Hudson Public Power Facility, including but not limited to: Site design, structural, mechanicals, traffic, surveying, civil engineering, interior, environmental, sound/audio, wetland, fire suppression, landscaping, and architecture design. The consultant will also review solar, geothermal, bio retention swales, brush facilities, electric charging stations and other environmental opportunities prior to the 30% design completion. 24-80 approved on the consent agenda
16. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-134, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2024 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. 24-81 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 APPLY FOR AND, IF AWARDED, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO RAIL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THROUGH THE OHIO GRADE CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM. Brief Description: The City is partnering with the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) for a grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Grade Crossing Elimination Program. If awarded, the ORDC will contribute $8,580,000 towards the total estimated project of $14,300,000. 24-82 approved on the consent agenda
19. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT. Brief Description: Due to the future installation of the new trail along Boston Mills Road, permanent right-of-way acquisition is required for the project. The property to be acquired is adjacent to the Summit County Bridge, west of Lake Forest Drive, currently owned by Lake Forest Country Club. 24-83 approved on the consent agenda
20. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY PLOWING PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves a residential driveway plowing program for eligible residents during the 2024/2025 snow season. 24-84 approved on the consent agenda
21. G. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF FOUR BASEBALL SCORE BOARDS AT BARLOW FARM PARK FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HUDSON AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Hudson Kiwanis Baseball has been facilitating baseball for Hudson youth for 47 years. The Kiwanis Club of Hudson has been instrumental with the league and the park facilities. The Kiwanis Club of Hudson wishes to supply four scoreboards, materials and installation to be located at Barlow Farm Park under the supervision of the Parks Department. 24-85 approved on the consent agenda
22. 12. Legislation
23. 22 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals. 24-86 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
24. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
25. 14. Adjournment
26. 25 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
27. A. AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals. 24-86 first reading
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29. 27 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals. 24-86 postponed to a date certain Pass

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