Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati City Council

Council will consider Mayor Pureval's emergency declaration for severe storms and flooding that began July 17, 2026. The declaration mobilizes city resources and coordinates recovery operations. Council also will vote on several motions, including a request for a post-flood after-action analysis and a $150,000 allocation to the Center for Addiction Treatment.

• Emergency declaration for July 17-21, 2026 flooding, effective through September 15, 2026
• Motion for a comprehensive after-action analysis of the 2026 flash floods
• Motion to allocate $150,000 to the Center for Addiction Treatment for FY'27
• Ordinance to modify parking garage and lot regulations for safety and security
• Appointments to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and Over-the-Rhine South SID Board

Youth & Human Services

The committee will hear a presentation on a Grocery Delivery Pilot Program Pulse Survey from Deputy Director Tiffany Brown. A motion by Councilmember Albi asks the administration to report within 30 days on the status of items from an April 2025 report on Hate Crime Incident Procedures.

• Grocery Delivery Pilot Program Pulse Survey presentation by Deputy Director Tiffany Brown
• Motion requesting 30-day update on Hate Crime Incident Procedures from April 2025 report

The committee received a presentation on the Grocery Delivery Pilot Program Pulse Survey. A motion requesting a 30-day update on Hate Crime Incident Procedures was referred to the Cincinnati City Council.

• Filed presentation on Grocery Delivery Program
• Referred motion for update on Hate Crime Incident Procedures to Cincinnati City Council

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee will hear a presentation on the July 2026 flooding impacts and discuss a proposed ordinance to require annual energy benchmarking for large buildings. Two motions seek reports on road resurfacing costs and a technical committee for future building energy policies.

• Emergency ordinance to create Chapter 1051, "Building Energy Benchmarking," requiring annual energy reporting for large buildings
• Motion to require Administration report on roadway resurfacing costs and timelines within 60 days
• Motion to establish a technical committee to identify components of future building energy policies
• Motion to evaluate feasibility of expanded green infrastructure to reduce stormwater runoff with MSD
• Presentation on July 2026 flooding impacts by Cincinnati Fire Department, Office of Environment & Sustainability, MSD, and Water Works

The committee passed three motions to the City Council Calendar for passage. These include requests for a roadway resurfacing report, the creation of a building energy policy technical committee, and a feasibility study on expanded green infrastructure for stormwater runoff.

• Passed motion for Administration report on roadway resurfacing costs and timelines to City Council
• Passed motion to establish a technical committee for building energy policies to City Council
• Passed amended motion to evaluate expanded green infrastructure for stormwater runoff to City Council
• Held Ordinance regarding new Chapter 1051, 'Building Energy Benchmarking'
• Held presentation regarding Building Energy Benchmarking Overview
• Filed presentation regarding July 2026 Flash Flood Response

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth committee is reviewing a proposal to designate the North Avondale Historic District and a rezoning for the Westline Flats project. The body is also considering several tax exemption agreements for residential and commercial developments across the city.

• Designation of the North Avondale Historic District containing 370 properties
• Rezoning of 2323 Ferguson Road to Planned Development District No. 106 'Westline Flats'
• 15-year tax exemption for Kettering Lofts at 3210-3232 Jefferson Avenue ($23,995,025 cost)
• 15-year tax exemption for Alms & Doepke Building at 222 E. Central Parkway ($41,774,076 cost)
• 12-year tax exemption for Cincy Club BRESSDG at 30 Garfield Place ($31,565,115 cost)

The committee recommended passage of several ordinances to the City Council, including the designation of the North Avondale Historic District and multiple tax exemption agreements for residential and commercial developments. Two items regarding the Westline Flats project in Westwood were held.

• Recommended passage of ordinance designating North Avondale Historic District (370 properties)
• Recommended emergency passage to reduce special assessments for Oakley Station development project
• Recommended emergency passage of 15-year tax exemption for Kettering Lofts Cincinnati LLC ($23,995,025 project)
• Recommended emergency passage of 15-year tax exemption for Alms & Doepke Building, LLC ($41,774,076 project)
• Recommended emergency passage of 12-year tax exemption for Cincy Club BRESSDG, LLC ($31,565,115 project)
• Recommended emergency passage of 15-year tax exemption and 10-year historic extension for 530 Walnut LLC ($14,436,431 project)
• Held presentation and ordinance for Westline Flats rezoning at 2323 Ferguson Road

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life committee is discussing and deciding on amendments to the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. The proposed changes aim to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties and provide protections for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. The City Manager has submitted an emergency ordinance to modify and amend various sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. The committee will also hear presentations from the Law Department, CPD Youth Services, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance Amendments
• Emergency Ordinance 202602543

The committee reviewed a presentation and an emergency ordinance to modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. The proposed changes aim to create tools to abate crime at commercial properties and provide protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The ordinance was recommended for emergency passage to the Cincinnati City Council.

• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance modifying Chapter 761 (Chronic Nuisance Premises) and Title XV (Code Compliance and Hearings)

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The committee will receive presentations from various business chambers and the organization MORTAR. These presentations focus on updates and the economic impact of diverse business communities in Cincinnati and the Tri-state region.

• Presentation from Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
• Presentation from Asia Chamber of Commerce regarding global manufacturing, investment, and innovation
• Presentation from European American Chamber of Commerce
• Presentation from African American Chamber of Commerce regarding Black-owned businesses in Southwest Ohio
• Presentation from Indian American Chamber of Commerce and MORTAR

The meeting consisted of presentations from six different chambers of commerce and business organizations. All agenda items were filed, and no votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will discuss several high-value grants for public safety and infrastructure, including funding for fire recruits and streetscapes. The body is also considering motions regarding a new cannabis fund and the potential merger of the Parks Department and Recreation Commission.

• Grant of up to $16,094,708 for salaries and benefits of 50 fire recruits
• Appropriation of $4,912,787 for North Vine Streetscape improvements in OTR
• Disbursement of $1.5 million for improvements at Dunham, Hanna, and Hirsch pools
• Appropriation of $2,300,000 for 1520 Madison Road Redevelopment
• Conversion of Charles Street (Central Parkway to Elm Street) from one-way to two-way

The committee recommended passage of multiple ordinances for mixed-use developments in Over-the-Rhine and various federal and state grants for fire and police services. It also adopted motions to create a cannabis fund and provide $1.5 million for pool improvements.

• Adopted motion to create a restricted fund for future state cannabis funds starting FY 2028
• Adopted motion to disburse $1.5 million for Dunham, Hanna, and Hirsch pool improvements
• Recommended passage of $5.8M in funding and tax exemptions for 1700 Vine and 1800 Vine mixed-use projects
• Recommended passage of $16.1M FEMA grant for 50 fire recruits
• Recommended passage of $2.9M DOJ grant for police mobile cameras and victim advocates
• Recommended passage of $4.9M for North Vine Streetscape improvements
• Recommended passage of $2.3M for 1520 Madison Road Redevelopment
• Recommended passage of $1M for supplemental emergency floor relief

Public Safety & Quality of Life

Youth & Human Services

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The meeting scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The scheduled meeting for June 23, 2026, has been officially cancelled.

Housing & Growth

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

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

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

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)

Cincinnati City Council

The Council is reviewing several personnel reappointments and honorary street name designations. Significant actions include approving large-scale federal grant appropriations for community development and various fund transfers to support local programs and park security.

• Honorary naming of Ninth Street at Central Avenue as 'James Johnson Way'
• Honorary naming of Washington Avenue at Greenwood Avenue as 'George and Ruby Malone Way'
• Acceptance of $10,925,956 HUD Community Development Block Grant
• Acceptance of $2,596,978.03 HOME Grant Program funds
• Transfer of $5,000 for the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Leadership Conference

The council held a procedural session, referring all proposed ordinances and reports to various committees for further review. No final votes or approvals were taken on substantive matters. The next actions will occur in committee meetings.

• Previous session minutes approved and filed
• Mayor's reappointments to Port Authority and Citizen Complaint Authority held one week per rules
• All ordinances and reports referred to standing committees

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The council is considering an emergency ordinance to create new laws targeting street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers. If passed, these activities would become first-degree misdemeanors and Class E civil offenses, granting police the authority to impound involved vehicles.

• Ordinance 202601706: Criminalizing street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers
• Proposed vehicle impoundment procedures for street racing and stunt driving offenses
• Presentation regarding CRC Summer In Cincy 2026

The committee voted to recommend emergency passage of a new ordinance criminalizing street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers as a first-degree misdemeanor and allowing vehicle impoundment. A presentation on the CRC Summer in Cincy 2026 program was filed without further action.

• Recommended emergency passage of street racing ordinance (no vote tally recorded)
• Filed CRC Summer in Cincy 2026 presentation

Youth & Human Services

This meeting of the Youth & Human Services committee features three presentations with no votes or decisions. The LGBTQIA+ Commission will present its work, UC Health Trauma Services will discuss trauma care, and Whitney/Strong will present on suicide prevention and safety initiatives.

• Presentation by the City of Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ Commission on its mission and activities
• Presentation by UC Health Trauma Services on trauma, burn, and acute care surgery programs
• Presentation by Whitney/Strong on 'Save A Life. Stronger Together. Safer Forever.' suicide prevention program

The committee received three presentations from the LGBTQIA+ Commission, UC Health Trauma Services, and Whitney/Strong (Save A Life). All presentations were filed with no discussion or action taken. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will hear a presentation on the City Manager’s recommended FY 2027 budget update. The session covers proposed revenues, spending priorities, and financial adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year. This agenda does not list specific dollar amounts or line-item details.

• Public hearing and presentation on the City Manager’s FY 2027 budget update

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

This meeting features a presentation from the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati on the state of real estate in the city and Westwood. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and informational only.

• Presentation on 'State of Real Estate in the City of Cincinnati & Westwood' by Heather Kopf and Maura Black

The committee heard a presentation from the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati on the state of real estate in Cincinnati and Westwood. No votes or substantive actions were taken; the presentation was simply filed.