File #: 202100850    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Adopted
File created: 2/26/2021 In control: Cincinnati City Council
On agenda: 3/3/2021 Final action: 3/3/2021
ORD/RES# date: ORD/RES#:
Title: MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Goodin, Vice Mayor Smitherman and Councilmembers Kearney, Sundermann, Landsman and Mann, On December 24, 2020, a BP gas station situated at the corner of West Eighth Street and Pedretti Avenue leaked an estimated 360 gallons of gasoline from one of its aging tanks. The gasoline penetrated sewer lines, affecting residents on Carnation Avenue, Cappel Drive and Hermosa Avenue. Dozens were forced to leave their homes or endure serious restrictions on their indoor activities due to the presence of gasoline fumes. We believe other aging gas stations- many in lower-income neighborhoods- may also have aging tanks which could put our citizens at risk. Accordingly, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a full report regarding the leak and all efforts to remediate it. This report should provide concise information for the affected residents regarding claims they may make to the Metropolitan Sewer District for compensation related to the leak, as well as an out...
Sponsors: Steve Goodin
Attachments: 1. MOTION 202100850
Related files: 202102142

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MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Goodin, Vice Mayor Smitherman and Councilmembers Kearney, Sundermann, Landsman and Mann, On December 24, 2020, a BP gas station situated at the corner of West Eighth Street and Pedretti Avenue leaked an estimated 360 gallons of gasoline from one of its aging tanks. The gasoline penetrated sewer lines, affecting residents on Carnation Avenue, Cappel Drive and Hermosa Avenue. Dozens were forced to leave their homes or endure serious restrictions on their indoor activities due to the presence of gasoline fumes. We believe other aging gas stations- many in lower-income neighborhoods- may also have aging tanks which could put our citizens at risk. Accordingly, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a full report regarding the leak and all efforts to remediate it. This report should provide concise information for the affected residents regarding claims they may make to the Metropolitan Sewer District for compensation related to the leak, as well as an outline of the various state and local agencies with jurisdiction over the matter and all efforts (civil, criminal and administrative) which are being undertaken to address the negligence which led to this incident. Moreover, WE MOVE that the Administration work with all applicable state, local and federal agencies to compile a list of other aging gas stations within the City limits which may reasonably present a similar risk to City residents.

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ADOPT