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Public Safety & Quality of Life
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
Economic and Cultural Opportunity
The meeting scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, has been cancelled.
Cincinnati City Council
Housing & Growth
Climate, City Services & Infrastructure
The scheduled meeting for June 23, 2026, has been officially cancelled.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is considering a comprehensive FY 2027 budget update. The main item is a large omnibus ordinance that authorizes multiple fund transfers and appropriations totaling over $2.7 million. It establishes new capital project accounts for a gun violence memorial, sports commission facility improvements, a track and field, and the Wasson Way Trail Phase 8. It also reallocates $855,070 in Human Services funds to waive summer camp fees and support anti-violence organizations.
- Gun Violence Memorial design and installation funded
- Wasson Way Trail Phase 8 construction authorized
- $450,000 to waive Cincinnati Recreation Commission summer camp fees
- Purple People Bridge engineering study funded ($300,000)
- Funds for Covedale Performing Arts Center and Union Baptist Cemetery mausoleum stabilization
The committee recommended two emergency ordinances to the City Council. These include funding for a community summer event and a comprehensive budget update establishing several new capital improvement projects and fund transfers.
- Recommended passage of $10,000 transfer for 'Trigger Free Fridays' event
- Recommended establishment of Gun Violence Memorial project account
- Recommended establishment of Sports Commission Facility Improvements account
- Recommended establishment of Artsville Improvements account
- Recommended establishment of Covedale Performing Arts Center improvements account
- Recommended establishment of Union Baptist Cemetery Mausoleum stabilization account
- Recommended establishment of Track and Multi-Use Field Improvements account
- Recommended establishment of Wasson Way Trail Phase 8 account
Cincinnati City Council
City Council will vote on motions to cancel the June 24 session, recognize the Human Rights Campaign and Better Business Bureau, study merging the Parks Department and Recreation Commission, and create a restricted fund for future cannabis revenue. They will also consider an ordinance to convert part of Charles Street from one-way to two-way. Many financial disclosure statements will be filed.
- Cancel council session on June 24, 2026
- Recognize Human Rights Campaign as 2026 Pride Month honoree
- Study merging Parks Department and Recreation Commission
- Create restricted fund for future cannabis tax revenue starting FY 2028
- Convert Charles Street between Central Parkway and Elm Street to two-way
Youth & Human Services
This special joint meeting with CPS focuses on public safety initiatives. Officials will present updates on school zone traffic calming, the Safe Routes to School plan, and an assessment of lighting and camera needs in parks.
- Hamilton County Juvenile Court presentation on community safety
- Traffic Calming Near Schools presentation
- Cincinnati Safe Routes to School Plan update
- Assessment of need for park lighting and camera infrastructure
The committee approved and filed to Cincinnati City Council two reports assessing the need for additional lighting and camera infrastructure in parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas. Three presentations were filed without action.
- Approved Report Part I on lighting/camera infrastructure assessment (filed to council)
- Approved Report Part II on lighting/camera infrastructure assessment (filed to council)
Public Safety & Quality of Life
The committee will discuss a motion to create a Graffiti Victim Amnesty Program for property owners whose buildings are tagged with graffiti, similar to an existing illegal dumping amnesty program. The motion also requires the administration to report back within 60 days on alternative solutions that do not penalize victims. Additionally, the committee will receive a report from the City Manager on school zone crashes and speeding.
- Motion to establish Graffiti Victim Amnesty Program in Department of Buildings & Inspections
- Request for report within 60 days on alternative solutions
- City Manager report on school zone crashes and speeding (Reference #202601370)
The committee voted to adopt a motion establishing a Graffiti Victim Amnesty Program for property owners. The motion requires the Administration to create the program and report back within 60 days on alternative solutions. A report on school zone crashes and speeding was filed without action.
- Adopted motion to establish Graffiti Victim Amnesty Program (unanimous? no tally recorded)
- Filed report on school zone crashes and speeding
Economic and Cultural Opportunity
The Economic and Cultural Opportunity Committee will receive a presentation from 3CDC, the city's development corporation, on public space management. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Presentation from 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation) on public space management
The committee received a presentation from 3CDC on public space management. The presentation was filed without any action or vote. No substantive decisions were made.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
The committee is reviewing several major budget updates for the upcoming fiscal year. This includes a $593 million General Fund update, large-scale water works capital improvements, and various fund transfers to cover debt service and employee wage adjustments.
- FY 2027 General Fund Operating Budget Update of $593,289,560
- Three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees
- Transfer of $22,868,310 to the Cincinnati Health District
- Greater Cincinnati Water Works capital improvements of $80,503,000
- $20,000,000 for private lead service line replacements
The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended passage of the FY 2027 General Fund Operating Budget Update of $593,289,560, along with numerous other budget and appropriation ordinances. Actions included wage adjustments, fee updates, capital improvement programs, and transfers. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Recommended FY 2027 General Fund Operating Budget Update ($593,289,560)
- Recommended FY 2027 Restricted Revenue Funds budget ($469,348,050)
- Recommended FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program and Budget
- Recommended Water Works capital improvements and lead service line replacement funding
- Recommended salary schedule update for Deputy Clerk and non-represented employee wage adjustment (3%)
- Recommended Mayor's budget amendments including Fountain Square safety improvements
- Recommended eviction prevention housing stabilization funding ($1.66M)
- Recommended FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program for water works ($100.5M)
Cincinnati City Council
City Council considers multiple ordinances and motions including a major budget transfer of $2.3 million from the General Fund surplus to implement Mayor's FY 2027 budget updates, with additional transfers for the Farmer Music Center and Fountain Square safety improvements. Council also votes on reappointments to the Port Authority and Citizen Complaint Authority, and several smaller funding allocations for events, grants, and donations.
- $2.3M transfer for FY 2027 General Fund operating budget update
- $500,000 for Fountain Square safety improvements
- $1M donation from CinciVTICA, LLC for streetcar operations
- Establishment of Convention Center Naming Rights Fund
- $20,000 for West End 'Stop the Violence' Festival
Council confirmed the reappointment of Amy Spiller to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and Dr. Randi Burlew to the Citizen Complaint Authority. All other legislative items, including a $2.3M budget transfer and a $1M streetcar donation, were referred to committees without a vote. No substantive ordinances were approved or denied during the session.
- Confirmed Amy Spiller reappointment to Port Authority (unanimous)
- Confirmed Dr. Randi Burlew reappointment to Citizen Complaint Authority (unanimous)
- Approved and filed minutes of previous session
- Filed liquor permit report for Bristol Draw LLC
- Filed special event permit report
Housing & Growth
The Housing & Growth Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on a major amendment to Planned Development No. 43, expanding The Banks development boundary in the Central Business District. The committee will also approve the updated Urban Design Plan to guide future construction and zoning within the area. Additionally, members will review a report on city encampment resources and consider emergency ordinances to rename two streets in honor of local community leaders.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 202601640 to expand The Banks (PD-43) boundary and update development parameters
- Resolution 202601638 approving the new The Banks Urban Design Plan for the Central Business District
- Report on supplemental homeless encampment resources and outreach updates
- Emergency Ordinance naming Ninth Street at Central Avenue "James Johnson Way"
- Emergency Ordinance naming Washington Avenue at Greenwood Avenue "George and Ruby Malone Way"
The Housing & Growth Committee recommended passage of a major amendment to Planned Development District No. 43 (The Banks) to expand its boundary and align with an updated design plan. It also recommended approving The Banks Urban Design Plan Update as the planning guide. Two emergency ordinances for honorary street naming were recommended to City Council. Several presentations and a report were filed without vote.
- Recommended passage of ordinance to expand PD-43 boundary (no vote recorded)
- Recommended passage of resolution adopting Banks Urban Design Plan Update
- Recommended passage (emergency) of honorary street name 'James Johnson Way'
- Recommended passage (emergency) of honorary street name 'George and Ruby Malone Way'
- Filed presentations and supplemental encampment report
Climate, City Services & Infrastructure
The committee will hear presentations on the Brent Spence Bridge corridor update and on building energy performance standards. A motion proposes temporary measures to reduce traffic delays from bridge construction, with regular updates. Reports on community feedback about energy performance and on parking payment infrastructure will also be discussed.
- Motion to implement temporary traffic mitigation measures for Brent Spence Bridge construction
- Presentation on Brent Spence Bridge corridor update
- Presentation on Building Energy Policy stakeholder working group results
- Report on community feedback for energy performance in large buildings
- Report on Parking Payment Infrastructure
The committee passed a motion directing the administration to work with agencies on temporary measures to ease Brent Spence Bridge construction traffic. The motion, sponsored by Councilmembers Cramerding, Jeffreys and Albi, now goes to the full City Council. Two presentations and two reports were filed without further action.
- Adopted to City Council: Motion for Brent Spence Bridge traffic mitigation measures
- Filed: Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Update presentation
- Filed: Building Energy Policy stakeholder presentation
- Filed: Community feedback report on large-building energy performance
- Filed: Parking Payment Infrastructure report
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will vote on accepting over $16.5 million in federal HUD grants for community development, housing, homelessness services, and HIV/AIDS housing programs. The committee will also consider appropriating up to $3.7 million in interest earnings for Convention Center District redevelopment, hear a presentation on debt capacity, and act on numerous smaller transfers and grants for parks, recreation, and youth programs.
- $10.9M CDBG grant, $2.6M HOME grant, $972K Emergency Solutions Grant, and $2.0M HOPWA grant from HUD for the 2026 Annual Action Plan
- Up to $3.7M in interest earnings directed to Convention Center District Development Grant project
- $116,627 for fleet replacements using proceeds from sale of obsolete equipment
- Councilmember Owens communication on Ohio's pause on data center tax exemption requests
- Parks Foundation grants totaling ~$105K for Krohn Conservatory butterfly display, Riverfront Park security, and Explore Nature! scholarships
The committee recommended passage of 18 ordinances to City Council, including accepting over $16 million in HUD entitlement grants (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA), approving $3.7 million for Convention Center District development, authorizing fleet replacements, and accepting various grants for parks and security.
- Recommended passage of $10,925,956 CDBG grant acceptance (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $2,596,978 HOME grant acceptance (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $972,328 ESG grant acceptance (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $2,043,145 HOPWA grant acceptance (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $3,700,000 for Convention Center District development (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $116,627 for fleet replacements (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $24,620 Krohn Conservatory butterfly display grant (emergency)
- Recommended passage of $56,151 Riverfront Park security reimbursement grant (emergency)