Meeting Name: Cincinnati City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/15/2022 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, Room 300
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202201347 11.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Jennifer McEvilley to the Community Development Advisory Board for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice and consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White).ConfirmedPass Action details Not available
202201443 12.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Ashley Bryant-Bailey to the Convention Facilities Authority for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice and consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/African American).Held one week pursuant to rule of council  Action details Not available
202201445 13.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Nidhi Bambino Bedi to the Convention Facilities Authority for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice and consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/Asian American).Held one week pursuant to rule of council  Action details Not available
202201386 14.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469 of the sum of $2,550,000 from American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP050, “FY 2021 COVID Expenses,” for the purpose of realigning sources with actual uses; ESTABLISHING new Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469 American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP206, “PLAP,” for the purpose of providing funds to enhance the Private Lot Abatement Program overseen by the Department of Buildings and Inspections; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $300,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469 to newly established American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP206, “PLAP,” for the purpose of providing funds to enhance the Private Lot Abatement Program through the targeting of nuisance dump sites by providing funding for secure vinyl-coated fencing, site clean-up, signage, and a surveillance camera pilot program which will rotate among targetReferred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201385 15.ResolutionRESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Harris, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Key Beck as a 2022 City of Cincinnati Pride Month honoree and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for their continuous leadership and work to advance LGBTQIA+ justice in Cincinnati and across the region, as well as for their dedication to promoting justice, equality for all persons, and the protection of our sacred democracy.Held  Action details Not available
202201337 16.ResolutionRESOLUTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney and Councilmembers Harris and Owens, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Chris Seelbach as a 2022 City of Cincinnati Pride Month honoree and expressing the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for his visionary leadership, his tireless advocacy for advancing LGBTQIA+ justice, and for his ongoing dedication to striving toward equality for all persons.Held  Action details Not available
202201379 17.ResolutionRESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmembers Harris and Parks, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING June 21, 2022 as “Make Music Cincinnati Day” in Cincinnati.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201372 18.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Jeffreys, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, AMENDING Ordinance No. 507-2021 to allow for the use of allocated funds for the expansion of the Red Bike program into various City neighborhoods including Avondale, Evanston, Roselawn, and Bond Hill.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201428 19.MotionMOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys and Parks, WE MOVE that the Administration reports back to council within ninety (90) days with a policy framework that requires entities performing public roadway improvements and private development projects to maintain existing or improved levels of pedestrian access during construction. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Administration prioritize pedestrian access when evaluating constructions plans and permit applications to ensure that, unless there are extreme spatial limitations (i.e. the maintenance of pedestrian access would result in the complete loss of automobile access), pedestrian access is maintained by: 1) incentivizing/ mandating the use of scaffolding that allows pedestrian access, 2) removing parking lanes to maintain temporary pedestrian access, or 3) removing traffic lanes to maintain temporary pedestrian access. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Referred to Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee  Action details Not available
202201338 110.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a plat entitled E-0036-Q Vacation Plat to release and quitclaim a portion of a public utility easement held by the City of Cincinnati for the use and benefit of Greater Cincinnati Water Works for a water main and associated appurtenances located in and upon certain real property located in the Saunders Subdivision in Hyde Park.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201339 111.ReportREPORT, dated 6/15/2022 submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Fountain Square Management Group LLC, 520 Vine Street from Vine-Walnut & Vine Street 5th to south of 6th Street garage. (#28434220010, F8, Temporary) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201343 112.ReportREPORT, dated 6/15/2022 submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Downtown Cincinnati LLC, East Court Street between Vine & Walnut Streets. (#2292156, F8, Temporary) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201348 113.ReportREPORT, dated 6/15/2022 submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Ziegler Park LLC, 1322 Sycamore Street. (#9932398, F8, Temporary) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201349 114.ReportREPORT, dated 6/15/2022 submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Washington Park Management Group LLC, 1230 Elm Street. (#9416563, F8, Temporary) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201351 115.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain artwork on various traffic control boxes located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and the Central Business District, notwithstanding any conflicting Department of Transportation and Engineering rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the artwork.Referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee  Action details Not available
202201352 116.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $15,300,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201353 117.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $15,937,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201354 118.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,091,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201355 119.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,745,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201357 120.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $198,000,000 OF WATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2022A OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING A PLEDGE OF AND LIEN ON WATER SYSTEM REVENUES TO SECURE SUCH BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO SECURE SUCH BONDS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201358 121.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR A REFUNDING SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201359 122.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR A REFUNDING SAVINGS THRESHOLD IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201360 123.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $615,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201361 124.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS, BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,635,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201364 125.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures from General Fund 050 in the amount of $350,000 as leveraged support for the African American Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2023 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $470,382,850, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, Schedule 1, in order to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati. (MS. KEARNEY IS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM)Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201365 126.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, APPROVING AND ADOPTING a Capital Improvement Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, transferring and appropriating taxes and other revenue and existing funds for the purpose of carrying out certain parts of the Capital Improvement Program, and providing for the transfer and appropriation of proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway to other parts of said Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 the sum of $100,000 from existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x103x221027, “NICE System Replacement & Upgrade,” for the purpose of providing resources for the FY 2023 Capital Improvement Program; AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to Reserve for TOT Distribution Shortfall reserve account 758x3445 for the purpose of holding in reserve resources for potential contractually obligated debt service payments; and further DECReferred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201366 127.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,827,000 BY THE CITY OF CINCINNATI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201367 128.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING for the appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditures from General Fund 050 in the amount of $470,032,850 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, reflecting a portion of the Recommended FY 2023 General Fund Operating Budget Update totaling $470,382,850, per the attached Schedule of Appropriation, in order to provide for the current expenses and other expenses of the City of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $3,523,650 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of the Bond Retirement Fund 151 for the purpose of paying the City’s FY 2023 General Fund debt service obligations related to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund in the amount of $2,339,730 and the Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) in the amount of $1,183,920; AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $18,949,410 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of the Cincinnati Health District Fund 4Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201368 129.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, APPROVING an application for the creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, to be known as the “College Hill DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to take all necessary and proper actions to provide for the operation and maintenance of the designated outdoor refreshment area.Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee  Action details Not available
202201369 130.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, APPROVING an application for the creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati to be known as “Hyde Park DORA” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas” and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to make all necessary and proper actions to provide for the operation and maintenance of the designated outdoor refreshment area.Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee  Action details Not available
202201370 131.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $183,500, effective FY 2023, from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Department of Public Safety, Office of First Responder Wellness, FY 2022 American Rescue Plan Act First Responder Wellness, Recruitment, Retention and Resiliency Program (ALN 21.027), for the purpose of funding an assistant to the Wellness Coordinator, wellness training, and equipment for officers; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, Project Account No. 22WELL, effective FY 2023.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201371 132.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AMENDING Ordinance No. 486-2021 to make modifications to the hours of operation of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, known as the “Westwood DORA,” pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.”Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee  Action details Not available
202201374 133.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $4,611,000 from various restricted and special revenue funds to various capital improvement project accounts in Capital Projects Fund 980 according to Schedule A attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, for the purpose of continuing and completing certain capital improvement projects listed in Schedule A; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $30,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756, for the purpose of continuing funding for the current Capital Improvement Program, which includes new water mains, water main replacements, treatment plant improvements, system development, tanks, pumping stations, and private development; AUTHORIZING the use and expenditure of $75,000,000 for Greater Cincinnati Water Works Capital Improvements; and further DECLARING the capital improvement program project Strategic Housing Initiatives Program to be for a pubReferred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201387 134.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, PROVIDING for the appropriation for the current expenses and other expenditures of the Restricted Revenue Funds of the City of Cincinnati in the total amount of $466,546,070, specifically from the Water Works Fund; the Parking System Facilities Fund; the Convention Center Fund; the General Aviation Fund; the Municipal Golf Fund; the Stormwater Management Fund; the Bond Retirement Fund; the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; the Income Tax-Infrastructure Fund; the Parking Meter Fund; the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; the Sawyer Point Fund; the Recreation Special Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Riverfront Park Fund; the Hazard Abatement Fund; the 9-1-1 Cell Phone Fees Fund; the Safe and Clean Fund; the Community Health Center Activities Fund; the Cincinnati Health District Fund; the Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS) Fund; the Streetcar Operations Fund; and the County Law Enforcement Applied Regionally (CLEAR) Fund, for operating requirements, capiReferred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201388 135.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement in favor of Fountain Place, LLC, pursuant to which the City of Cincinnati will grant an easement for an outdoor patio and dining area and associated amenities upon a portion of Vine Street in the Central Business District.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201389 136.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $793,110.64 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to various operating budget accounts according to the attached Schedule of Transfer effective July 1, 2022, for the purpose of providing resources for leveraged support commitments, the Black Lives Matter mural refresh, 311 service line technology purchases and advertisements, and the Cities for Financial Empowerment grant and matching resources that were previously approved by the City Council in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201390 137.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the establishment of American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP300, “Fiscal Stability,” for the purpose of providing fiscal stability for the City’s operating budgets in Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025; AUTHORIZING the appropriation of the sum of $139,795,061.50 from the unappropriated surplus of Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469 to newly established American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP300, “Fiscal Stability,” effective July 1, 2022, to provide resources for the fiscal stability of the City’s operating budgets in Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025; and DECLARING expenditures from American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP300, “Fiscal Stability,” to be for a public purpose.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201391 138.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation in an amount up to $1,000 from the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for the purpose of paying for pool memberships for community members at the Pleasant Ridge pool; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the donated resources into Contributions for Recreation Purposes Fund 319 revenue account no. 319x8571.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201392 139.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of a Chevy 5500 Super VAC Ventilation Unit originally valued at approximately $194,710 from the Point Pleasant Fire Protection District to be used by the Cincinnati Fire Department.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201395 140.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 411, “Home Investment Trust,” of the sum of $3,000,000 from Home Investment Trust Fund 411 project account no. 411x162x4112132, “Non-Congregate Shelter Development”; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 411, “Home Investment Trust,” to existing Home Investment Trust Fund 411 project account no. 411x162x4112136, “Affordable Housing Trust Fund,” for the purpose of appropriating resources to projects consistent with guidance issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201396 141.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Bond Hill Community Council to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for the purpose of funding upgrades and improvements to the weight and fitness room at the Bond Hill Recreation Center; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated resources into “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” Fund 319 revenue account no. 319x8571.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201397 142.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x199x221919, “Mt. Auburn Recreation Improvements,” for the purpose of providing resources to improve recreation infrastructure in the Mt. Auburn neighborhood; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Park and Recreation Improvement Bond Fund 860 of the sum of $250,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222008, “Mt. Airy Trails Expansion,” for the purpose of realigning resources with program needs; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Park and Recreation Improvement Bond Fund 860 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x199x221919, “Mt. Auburn Recreation Improvements,” for the purpose of providing resources to improve recreation infrastructure in the Mt. Auburn neighborhood; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Park Board Permanent ImprovementReferred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201398 143.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation from Hamilton County Public Health in the amount of up to $100,000 and deposit it into General Fund 050, effective in fiscal year 2022; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $100,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Cincinnati Fire Department’s General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7300, effective in fiscal year 2023, for the purpose of funding a multidisciplinary social services outreach pilot program.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201400 144.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation in an amount of up to $13,572.25 for the purpose of providing resources for the purchase of a fire extinguisher simulator; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated funds into General Fund 050x8571 effective for FY 2023; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $13,572.25 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Cincinnati Fire Department’s General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7300, effective for FY 2023, for the purchase of a fire extinguisher simulator.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201401 145.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Surface Transportation Block Grant program in an amount of up to $8,000,000 and to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Grant from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments in an amount of up to $1,000,000, for the timely completion of two transportation projects managed by the City’s Department of Transportation & Engineering.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201402 146.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING an appropriation reduction in the amount of $4,816,763 from American Rescue Plan grant project account no. 469x101xARP052, “FY 2021 Restricted Funds Revenue Replacement,” for the purpose of reducing the appropriation by the amount to be allocated as revenue replacement to Convention Center Fund 103.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201403 147.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation from Hamilton County Public Health in the amount of up to $100,000 and deposit it into General Fund revenue account 050x8571, effective in fiscal year 2022; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of up to $100,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the Cincinnati Fire Department, effective FY 2023, of which up to $85,000 will be transferred to General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7100 for the purpose of staffing events, and up to $15,000 will be transferred to General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7300 for the purpose of increasing the membership of the EMS Mountain Bike Unit and funding training, equipment, pop-up harm reduction stands, leave-behind opioid overdose kits, and other educational materials.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201404 148.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation in the amount of $150 from Cornerstone Renter Equity to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for the purpose of reducing out of pocket costs for summer field trips for youth participants of the Over-the-Rhine summer program; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation in the amount of $2,213 from the Over-the-Rhine Community Council to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for the purpose of reducing out of pocket costs for summer field trips for youth participants of the Over-the-Rhine summer program; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit $2,363 in donated resources into Contributions for Recreation Purposes Fund 319 revenue account no. 319x8571.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201406 149.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement with the Cincinnati Museum Association, an Ohio nonprofit corporation doing business as the Cincinnati Art Museum, for the long-term use and maintenance of a portion of Eden Park in the Walnut Hills and Mt. Adams neighborhoods.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201407 150.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, MODIFYING the classification titles for the current employment classification of Sanitarian-in-Training, Sanitarian, Senior Sanitarian, and Supervising Sanitarian by amending existing Sections 456, 457, and 459 of Division 1, and Section 458 of Division D0C, of Chapter 307 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to establish the new classification titles for these classifications.Referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee  Action details Not available
202201409 151.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with OTR Holdings, Inc., or affiliate acceptable to the City, thereby authorizing a 12-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of improvements made to real property located at 1701-1705 Race Street and 1338 and 1401 Main Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of five vacant buildings into a mixed-use development containing approximately 6,583 square feet of ground floor commercial retail space and approximately 24,271 square feet of residential space consisting of approximately 38 residential rental units, at a total construction cost of approximately $8,595,106. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201410 152.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, MODIFYING the provisions of Title V, “Traffic Code,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by ORDAINING new Section 501-1-P11, “Person in Control;” AMENDING Section 511-31, “Storage of Unlicensed or Inoperable Vehicles in Residence or Commercial Districts,” to provide that both the owner of a vehicle and the person in control of the property where an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle is illegally stored are liable for violations; AMENDING Section 512-26, “Penalty for Violation of Section 511-31; Impoundment,” to clarify the available penalties; and MODIFYING Title XV, “ Code Compliance and Hearings,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Section 1501-5, “Class B Civil Offenses,” to remove the violation of Section 511-31 as a Class B Civil Offense; and AMEMDNG Section 1501-8, “Class C1 Civil Offenses,” to include the violation of Section 511-31 as a Class C1 Civil Offense.Referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee  Action details Not available
202201411 153.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement (LEED or Living Building Challenge) with Fountain Residential Partners, LLC, or an affiliate acceptable to the City, thereby authorizing a 13-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of improvement made to the real property located at 2701 W. McMicken Avenue, 2746 Central Parkway, 2743 Central Parkway, 2721 Central Parkway, 1009 Marshall Avenue, and adjacent property in the Camp Washington and CUF neighborhoods of Cincinnati, in connection with the construction of 3 new residential buildings into approximately 134,620 square feet of residential rental space, consisting of approximately 136 residential rental units, and a clubhouse and leasing facility, which construction shall be completed in compliance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver, Gold or Platinum standards or Living Building challenge standards, at a total construction cost of approximately $25,000,000. (Subject Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201423 154.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/15/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement in favor of the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and 601 Pete Rose Way, LLC, pursuant to which the City will grant an easement for a private stormwater pipe and associated appurtenances upon a portion of Yeatman's Cove in the Central Business District.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201315 155.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and deposit a donation in an amount up to $105,000 from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation into Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $105,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x192009, “Tom Jones Commons,” for the purpose of providing additional resources for improvements to Tom Jones Commons in Eden Park.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201315 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and deposit a donation in an amount up to $105,000 from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation into Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $105,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Parks Private Endowment and Donations Fund 430 to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x192009, “Tom Jones Commons,” for the purpose of providing additional resources for improvements to Tom Jones Commons in Eden Park.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201316 156.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for grant resources in an amount of up to $200,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (ALN 20.934) and the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (ALN 20.937) discretionary grant programs for the construction of the Western Hills Viaduct.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201316 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for grant resources in an amount of up to $200,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (ALN 20.934) and the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (ALN 20.937) discretionary grant programs for the construction of the Western Hills Viaduct.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201317 157.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $113,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050, of which $75,000 is transferred to Enterprise Technology Solutions General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x091x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for a security audit, $15,000 is transferred to the Department of City Planning and Engagement General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x171x7200 for the purpose of providing funding for the Cincinnati Housing Solutions Summit, and $23,000 is transferred to the Department of Economic Inclusion General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x281x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for relocation expenses of new employees; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $148,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Golf Fund 105 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission Municipal Golf Fund debt service operating budget account no. 105x195x7700 for the purpose of paying dPassed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201317 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $113,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050, of which $75,000 is transferred to Enterprise Technology Solutions General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x091x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for a security audit, $15,000 is transferred to the Department of City Planning and Engagement General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x171x7200 for the purpose of providing funding for the Cincinnati Housing Solutions Summit, and $23,000 is transferred to the Department of Economic Inclusion General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x281x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for relocation expenses of new employees; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $148,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Golf Fund 105 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission Municipal Golf Fund debt service operating budget account no. 105x195x7700 for the purpose of paying dEmergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201317 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $113,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050, of which $75,000 is transferred to Enterprise Technology Solutions General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x091x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for a security audit, $15,000 is transferred to the Department of City Planning and Engagement General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x171x7200 for the purpose of providing funding for the Cincinnati Housing Solutions Summit, and $23,000 is transferred to the Department of Economic Inclusion General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x281x7200 for the purpose of providing funds for relocation expenses of new employees; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $148,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Municipal Golf Fund 105 to Cincinnati Recreation Commission Municipal Golf Fund debt service operating budget account no. 105x195x7700 for the purpose of paying dSuspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201318 158.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements,” for the purpose of improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the Victory Parkway Corridor between Martin Drive and McMillan Avenue, improving the condition and safety of the Park Avenue Bridge over Kemper Lane, and installing a sidewalk along the west side of Eden Park Drive from St. Paul Drive to Krohn Conservatory; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (ALN 20.205) in an amount up to $6,000,000, awarded by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, to new capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements”; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements,” for the purpose of improving pedestrian and PassedPass Action details Not available
202201318 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements,” for the purpose of improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the Victory Parkway Corridor between Martin Drive and McMillan Avenue, improving the condition and safety of the Park Avenue Bridge over Kemper Lane, and installing a sidewalk along the west side of Eden Park Drive from St. Paul Drive to Krohn Conservatory; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (ALN 20.205) in an amount up to $6,000,000, awarded by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, to new capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements”; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222359, “Victory Pkwy - Eden Park Safety Improvements,” for the purpose of improving pedestrian and Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201322 159.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of Cincinnati Recreation Commission to solicit and accept donations of money, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, team registration fees, vendor fees, and other things of value from the Cincinnati business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources for the purpose of providing resources to support the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the resources donated to or generated by the event into Fund No. 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes.”Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201322 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of Cincinnati Recreation Commission to solicit and accept donations of money, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, team registration fees, vendor fees, and other things of value from the Cincinnati business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources for the purpose of providing resources to support the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the resources donated to or generated by the event into Fund No. 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes.”Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201322 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of Cincinnati Recreation Commission to solicit and accept donations of money, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, team registration fees, vendor fees, and other things of value from the Cincinnati business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources for the purpose of providing resources to support the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the resources donated to or generated by the event into Fund No. 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes.”Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201324 160.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, LEVYING assessments for unpaid costs incurred by the City in making emergency repairs to sidewalks, sidewalk areas, curbs, and gutters at various locations in the City through the City of Cincinnati’s Sidewalk Safety Program, in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 721-149 through 721-169.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201324 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by John P. Curp, Interim City Manager, on 6/8/2022, LEVYING assessments for unpaid costs incurred by the City in making emergency repairs to sidewalks, sidewalk areas, curbs, and gutters at various locations in the City through the City of Cincinnati’s Sidewalk Safety Program, in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 721-149 through 721-169.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201408 161.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $650 within the General Fund, from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7200 to Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7100, for the purpose of realigning the office budget.Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201408 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $650 within the General Fund, from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7200 to Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7100, for the purpose of realigning the office budget.Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201408 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $650 within the General Fund, from Councilmember Owens’ General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7200 to Councilmember Owens’ General Fund personnel operating budget account no. 050x025x7100, for the purpose of realigning the office budget.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201350 162.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and Councilmembers Parks and Landsman, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AMENDING Section 308-9 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Holidays for City Employees,” for the purpose of adding Juneteenth as an official holiday for City of Cincinnati employees, commencing with the Juneteenth holiday to be commemorated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and to be observed by the City workforce on Monday, June 20, 2022, and which City holiday shall be observed by represented City employees upon mutual agreement on this subject between the City and each impacted bargaining unit following good faith bargaining.Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201350 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and Councilmembers Parks and Landsman, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AMENDING Section 308-9 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Holidays for City Employees,” for the purpose of adding Juneteenth as an official holiday for City of Cincinnati employees, commencing with the Juneteenth holiday to be commemorated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and to be observed by the City workforce on Monday, June 20, 2022, and which City holiday shall be observed by represented City employees upon mutual agreement on this subject between the City and each impacted bargaining unit following good faith bargaining.Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201350 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and Councilmembers Parks and Landsman, from Andrew W. Garth, City Solicitor, AMENDING Section 308-9 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Holidays for City Employees,” for the purpose of adding Juneteenth as an official holiday for City of Cincinnati employees, commencing with the Juneteenth holiday to be commemorated on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and to be observed by the City workforce on Monday, June 20, 2022, and which City holiday shall be observed by represented City employees upon mutual agreement on this subject between the City and each impacted bargaining unit following good faith bargaining.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available