Cincinnati public meetings in 2024

Housing & Growth

The City of Cincinnati’s Equitable Growth & Housing Committee meeting scheduled for December 31, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The City of Cincinnati's Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for December 31, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 30, 2024, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Thursday, December 26, 2024. No items were discussed or decided as a result of this cancellation.

• Session cancelled; no substantive items on the agenda

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati’s Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2024 was cancelled. The notice also indicates that the meeting set for December 30, 2024 is cancelled as well. No agenda items were considered.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $10.1 million federal grant for landslide mitigation, $1.56 million for demolition of the West Fork Incinerator, and a $5 million grant to replace aging recycling carts. Also on the agenda are appointments to city boards and a resolution to restructure Yoast Avenue and Saffer Street to address flooding and erosion.

• Landslide Mitigation PROTECT Grant of up to $10,079,824 from U.S. DOT
• West Fork Incinerator Demolition project with $1,562,000 transfer
• Up to $5,000,000 EPA grant to replace recycling cart fleet
• Yoast Avenue and Saffer Street restructuring for flooding and erosion control
• Appointment of Darrick Dansby to Cincinnati Planning Commission and Liz Keating to Cincinnati Southern Railway Board

Cincinnati City Council approved a $10,079,824 federal grant for landslide mitigation, a $2.9M funding agreement for a 116-unit mixed-use development in Over-the-Rhine, and a 15-year tax exemption for the same project. It also passed a rezoning in Madisonville, several smaller appropriations, and adopted motions on bridge traffic and housing. Several items were referred to committee or held.

• Approved $10,079,824 PROTECT grant for landslide mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved $2.9M funding agreement for Grammers Place/Urban Sites OTR development (8-0, Nolan excused)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 1422-1450 Walnut St. OTR project (8-0, Nolan excused)
• Approved rezoning at 4710-4722 Madison Rd. to CG-A-T (unanimous)
• Adopted motion for report on Queensgate-Downtown reconnection (7-1, Parks no)
• Adopted motion for temporary measures on Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (7-1, Johnson no)
• Adopted motion for RFP on modular housing pilot in Downtown (unanimous)
• Referred Bomb Squad relocation report to Budget & Finance Committee

Housing & Growth

The City Council will consider an ordinance to rezone a Madison Road property for commercial use and discuss modular housing pilots and homeless encampment reports.

• Ordinance to rezone 4710-4722 Madison Road to allow childcare, retail, and restaurant uses
• Motion to issue an RFP for modular housing on a Downtown city-owned parking lot
• Motion to review zoning diagnostics for Camp Washington
• Motion to request a report on homeless encampments
• Presentation on modular and manufactured housing construction

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee recommended passage of a zoning change for 4710-4722 Madison Road in Madisonville, from MG-T to CG-A-T, to allow construction of a day care, retail, and restaurant. The committee also adopted three motions: to issue an RFP for modular housing on a downtown city-owned lot, to review a zoning diagnostic report for Camp Washington, and to provide a report on homeless encampments. Two presentations were filed without action.

• Recommended passage of Madison Road rezoning (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to issue RFP for modular housing pilot on downtown city-owned lot
• Adopted motion to review Camp Washington zoning diagnostic report
• Adopted motion to report on homeless encampments
• Filed presentation on Madison Road zone change
• Filed presentation on modular and manufactured housing

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee is discussing two motions. One requests a report within 60 days on reconnecting Queensgate to Downtown during the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor design-build, comparing a proposed one-way street system with a Signature Street Concept. The other asks administration to work with agencies to implement temporary measures to ease traffic delays from the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure.

• Motion to prepare report on Queensgate-Downtown connectivity during Brent Spence Bridge project
• Motion to mitigate traffic delays from Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure
• Comparison of proposed one-way street system with Signature Street Concept

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee adopted two motions, both of which will be sent to the full Cincinnati City Council for consideration. The first motion directs the administration to prepare a report within 60 days on reconnecting Queensgate to Downtown during the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor design-build process, including a comparison of the proposed one-way street system with the attached Signature Street Concept. The second motion, as amended, directs the administration to work with relevant agencies to identify and implement temporary measures to mitigate traffic delays caused by the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure.

• Adopted motion to prepare a 60-day report on reconnecting Queensgate to Downtown during Brent Spence Bridge Corridor design-build
• Adopted amended motion to identify and implement temporary measures to mitigate traffic delays from Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider several financial actions, including the acceptance of a $10,079,824 federal PROTECT grant for landslide mitigation and the creation of a $26,000,000 tax‑exempt mixed‑use development at 1422‑1450 Walnut Street. It will also vote on transfers of funds between city accounts, apply for environmental recycling grants, and approve a water service agreement with the Village of Cleves. Additional items include fee adjustments for planning services and donations to the Parks and Fire departments.

• Accept up to $10,079,824 PROTECT grant for landslide mitigation (CIP account 980x233x252346)
• Approve 15‑year tax exemption for $26,000,000 Walnut Street mixed‑use project (1422‑1450 Walnut St)
• Transfer $150,000 from MLK Jr. Park CIP to General Fund and allocate $150,000 to Price Hill Landing planning budget
• Apply for up to $5,000,000 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure grant to replace recycling cart fleet
• Execute water service agreement with Village of Cleves for standby emergency water through 2050

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances to the full City Council, including a $10,079,824 federal grant for landslide mitigation, a $2.9 million development agreement for a mixed-use project in Over-the-Rhine, and a 15-year tax exemption for the same project. The committee also recommended a $5 million grant application for recycling carts and a $200,000 grant for recycling bins. All votes were unanimous except for the fee adjustment ordinance, which passed 8-1, and the tax exemption, which passed 8-0 with one recusal.

• Recommended passage of $10,079,824 PROTECT grant for landslide mitigation (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of $2.9M development agreement for Grammers Place LLC at 1422-1450 Walnut St (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of 15-year tax exemption for Grammers Place LLC at 1422-1450 Walnut St (8-0, Nolan recused)
• Recommended passage of $200,000 grant application for recycling bins (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of $5,000,000 grant application for recycling carts (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of fee adjustments for planning services (8-1, Walsh no)
• Recommended passage of $150,000 transfer for Price Hill Landing engagement (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of water service agreement with Village of Cleves (unanimous)

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is considering several appointments to local boards and various funding ordinances. Discussions include requests for reports on homeless encampments, traffic mitigation for the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, and urban redevelopment in Camp Washington.

• Transfer of $150,000 from MLK Jr. Park to Price Hill Landing engagement process
• Motion for a report on homeless encampments in Cincinnati
• Motion regarding traffic delays caused by the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure
• Request for a report on funding for businesses impacted by city construction
• Application for up to $10,079,824 for landslide mitigation via a PROTECT grant

Cincinnati City Council adopted the calendar year 2026 operating budget and authorized the City Manager to apply for a $10,079,824 federal PROTECT grant for landslide mitigation. Council also approved a $250,000 transfer for mental health services for transgender and gender non-binary youth, a 15-year tax exemption for a mixed-use development at 36 E. Seventh Street, and several other ordinances and motions. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Parks absent.

• Adopted 2026 operating budget (emergency, unanimous)
• Authorized application for $10,079,824 PROTECT landslide mitigation grant
• Approved $250,000 for transgender and gender non-binary youth mental health services
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 36 E. Seventh Street mixed-use development
• Confirmed Lann Field to CMHA Board of Commissioners
• Confirmed Vanessa Daniel as Deputy Clerk
• Adopted motion for report on homeless encampments
• Adopted motion for report on hate crime strategy

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The council will consider five ordinances that modify classified compensation schedules for engineering, plumbing, and horticulture positions and that revise the city’s public assembly permit regulations. It will also hear motions requesting traffic‑citation data, a hate‑crime strategy study, and an appointment to the Budget and Finance Committee vice‑chair, plus a presentation on pedestrian safety at Western Hills University High School.

• Ordinance 202402368 – amend salary ranges for Engineering Technical Supervisor, Engineer Intern, Supervising Engineer, Principal Engineer, Water Works Chief Engineer, and Sewer Chief Engineer
• Ordinance 202402449 – amend salary ranges for the same engineering positions and add City Stormwater Management Engineer
• Ordinance 202402492 – adjust salary schedules for Plumbing Inspector 1, 2, and 3
• Ordinance 202402400 – adopt new sections 883‑1‑E/F/F1/P1 and amend public assembly permit rules
• Motion 202402419 – request a traffic‑citation report for 2024 and the previous four years

The Public Safety & Governance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances adjusting city employee compensation, including salary increases for engineering positions and plumbing inspectors, and a title change for florist to horticulturist. It also recommended passage of a new public assembly safety framework, and adopted motions for reports on traffic citations and hate crime strategy. A prior version of the engineering pay ordinance was indefinitely postponed.

• Indefinitely postponed original engineering salary ordinance
• Recommended passage of revised engineering salary ordinance
• Recommended emergency passage of plumbing inspector salary ordinance
• Recommended emergency passage of florist-to-horticulturist title change
• Recommended passage of public assembly safety ordinance
• Adopted motion for traffic citation report (60 days)
• Adopted motion for hate crime strategy feasibility report (90 days)
• Adopted motion to appoint Johnson as vice-chair of Budget and Finance

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee met to receive three formal presentations. These include information on Just Choice programs, the Access to Capital Boot Camp for Women of Color, and an update to the City of Cincinnati community engagement policy.

• Just Choice programs presentation
• Access to Capital Boot Camp for Women of Color presentation by Urban League and Me
• City of Cincinnati community engagement policy update presentation

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee met on December 10, 2024, and received three presentations: one from Just Choice on its programs, one on the Access to Capital Boot Camp for Women of Color, and one from the City Manager's office on the community engagement policy update. All three presentations were filed with no votes or decisions taken. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive actions.

• Filed presentation on Just Choice programs
• Filed presentation on Access to Capital Boot Camp for Women of Color
• Filed presentation on community engagement policy update

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will adopt the calendar year budget for current operating expenses of Cincinnati for 2026 and forward it to the County Auditor. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2026 tentative tax budget and consideration of several emergency ordinances that move funds, approve grants, and authorize contracts. Additional items cover a property dedication, a development agreement, a water‑area contract amendment, and a tax‑exemption agreement for a major mixed‑use project.

• Resolution 202402463 (emergency) adopts the 2026 operating budget for the city.
• Ordinance 202402452 transfers $250,000 to fund mental‑health services for transgender and gender non‑binary youth (FY 2025).
• Ordinance 202402470 approves a 15‑year tax exemption for a $50,653,948 mixed‑use redevelopment at 36 E. Seventh Street.
• Ordinance 202402460 moves $79,268.41 from the Miscellaneous Permanent Improvement Fund to a fleet‑replacement capital project.
• Ordinance 202402468 authorizes a Seventh Amendment to the Warren County Water Area Contract.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of the 2026 operating budget resolution and filed the tentative tax budget presentation. It also recommended passage of several ordinances, including a $250,000 transfer for mental health services for transgender youth, a development agreement in Pleasant Ridge, and a 15-year tax exemption for a mixed-use project on E. Seventh Street. A motion was adopted to prepare a report on the Sawyer Point playground fire and I-471 bridge closure. All actions were recommendations to the full council, not final approvals.

• Recommended passage of 2026 operating budget resolution (emergency)
• Filed 2026 Tentative Tax Budget presentation
• Adopted motion for report on Sawyer Point playground fire and I-471 bridge closure
• Approved and filed Finance and Budget Monitoring Report for period ending Sept 30, 2024
• Recommended passage of $250,000 transfer for transgender youth mental health services
• Recommended passage of $79,268.41 transfer for fleet replacements
• Recommended passage of development agreement with Pleasant Ridge Development Corp and 6100 Montgomery, LLC
• Recommended passage of 15-year tax exemption for 36 E. Seventh Street mixed-use project

Cincinnati City Council

The Council will consider a 15-year tax exemption for a $50.65 million redevelopment at 36 E. Seventh Street into 162 residential units and commercial space. Other items include a $250,000 transfer for transgender youth mental health services, a report on the Sawyer Point playground fire, and a CMHA board appointment. Several budget appropriations and grants are also on the agenda.

• 15-year tax exemption for $50.65M redevelopment at 36 E. Seventh Street (162 residential units, commercial space)
• $250,000 transfer from Cincinnati Health District Fund for transgender and gender non-binary youth mental health services
• Appointment of Lann Field to Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Motion for a report on fire damage at 1,000 Hands Playground at Sawyer Point and closure of I-471 bridge
• $79,268 transfer from sale proceeds for fleet replacements

Cincinnati City Council approved several ordinances, including a major amendment to the University Station planned development to allow construction of Xavier University's new College of Osteopathic Medicine at 1720 Dana Avenue, and passed multiple Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption extensions for properties in Over-the-Rhine, Pendleton, and Walnut Hills. The council also approved grants for health programs, a lease at Lunken Airport, and a motion to report on lactation rooms in city properties. Many other items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved University Station plan amendment for Xavier osteopathic med school (Enactment 0404-2024)
• Approved 10-year CRA tax exemption extensions for Model Group properties in OTR, Pendleton, Walnut Hills (Enactments 0400-0403-2024)
• Approved $199,691.96 grant for infection prevention tools (Enactment 0394-2024)
• Approved $25,569 grant for Queen City SWISH program (Enactment 0395-2024)
• Approved $10,000 FC Cincinnati Foundation grant for Rec@Nite (Enactment 0396-2024)
• Approved $6.6M OKI grant for traffic control system (Enactment 0397-2024)
• Approved $30,000 FC Cincinnati donation for Hartwell Field turf (Enactment 0398-2024)
• Approved 20-year lease at Lunken Airport with 39th Parallel Leasing (Enactment 0399-2024)

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee recommended passage to Cincinnati City Council of an emergency ordinance approving a major amendment to Planned Development No. 67, 'University Station,' to allow construction of a new College of Osteopathic Medicine at Xavier University at 1720 Dana Avenue in Evanston. The committee also filed a related presentation from the City Manager on the same topic. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance approving PD-67 amendment for Xavier osteopathic medicine college (committee vote not recorded)
• Filed City Manager presentation on the PD-67 amendment

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee is meeting to receive presentations. The session includes updates from the Environmental Advisory Board, Metro, and Red Bike.

• Environmental Advisory Board update from Van Sullivan
• December 2024 Metro update from CEO Darryl Haley and staff
• Red Bike update from Executive Director Doug McClintock

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee received presentations from Metro, Red Bike, and the Environmental Advisory Board but took no formal votes or decisions. The Metro and Red Bike presentations were filed, and the meeting adjourned after the updates.

• Filed Metro December 2024 update presentation
• Filed Red Bike update presentation

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several grant appropriations and tax exemption extensions. The body will also consider a motion to allocate funds from the Hamilton County Auditor and a new lease for Lunken Airport.

• Motion to direct $1,782,421 from the Real Estate Assessment Fund to the Capital Project Reserve
• Increase of a fiber optic traffic control system grant in Over-the-Rhine to $6,600,000
• 20-year lease agreement with 39th Parallel Leasing, LLC for Lunken Airport areas 11, 28, and 29
• Ten-year tax exemption extensions for properties in Over-the-Rhine, Pendleton, and Walnut Hills
• Appropriation of grants including $199,691.96 for infection prevention and $30,000 for Hartwell Recreation Complex turf

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several grant applications, infrastructure projects, and tax exemption extensions for property developments. The committee also adopted a motion requiring a report on city lactation rooms and indefinitely postponed a motion regarding the Real Estate Assessment Fund.

• Adopted motion for report on city lactation rooms
• Indefinitely postponed motion on Real Estate Assessment Fund
• Recommended passage of $199,691 health grant
• Recommended passage of $25,569 police grant for SWISH program
• Recommended passage of $10,000 FC Cincinnati grant for Rec@Nite
• Recommended passage of $6.6M traffic control system grant increase
• Recommended passage of $30,000 donation for Hartwell turf field
• Recommended passage of four 10-year tax exemption extensions

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Cincinnati City Council's Public Safety & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting cancelled; notice issued

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati's Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Residents should await a rescheduled meeting notice for any future budget or finance matters.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider the appointment of a transit board member and multiple ordinances authorizing grants for public health, police education, and recreation programs. The body will also vote on zoning changes and street rehabilitation projects.

• Appoint Tianay Amat to Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
• Authorize $199,691.96 grant for infection prevention tools
• Authorize $25,569 grant for Cincinnati Police Department community program
• Authorize $30,000 donation for turf field at Hartwell Recreation Complex
• Rezone 4710-4722 Madison Road from MG-T to CG-A-T zoning

The Cincinnati City Council confirmed the appointment of Tianay Amat to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board, passed numerous emergency ordinances for street and infrastructure improvements, and authorized municipal code changes related to vehicle equipment and traffic rules. Council also adopted funding for mental health and safety services and approved a development agreement amendment for Oakley Yards.

• Confirmed Tianay Amat to Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
• Passed emergency ordinance for Harrison Avenue stabilization and roadway repairs (Enactment 0075-2024 & 0373-2024)
• Passed ordinance renaming Deferred Appropriations to Discretionary Reserve and transferring $1,782,421 (Enactment 0374-2024)
• Passed ordinance accepting $25,000 from Norwood for Edwards Road rehabilitation (Enactment 0375-2024)
• Passed ordinance accepting $180,000 from Hamilton County for West Galbraith Road rehabilitation (Enactment 0376-2024)
• Passed emergency ordinance for $854,547 federal grant for public access EV charging ports (Enactment 0382-2024)
• Adopted motion allocating $500,000 for mental health and safety services for transgender and gender nonbinary youth
• Approved creation of Sayler Park Community Entertainment District (Enactment 0393-2024)

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee will hold a special meeting featuring several presentations. Discussions include the Center Hill Landfill Solar Project and the City's Emergency Communications Center 311 system.

• Presentation on the Center Hill Landfill Solar Project by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Presentation on 311 Emergency Communications Center by Bill Vendra
• CPD safety update from Officer Shawn Dent
• Updates from CMHA
• Presentation by Savings Our Kings and Queens

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee held a special meeting with presentations from CPD, CMHA, and community groups. Two presentations were formally filed: the Center Hill Landfill Solar Project and the 311 Emergency Communications Center update. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Filed Center Hill Landfill Solar Project presentation
• Filed 311 Emergency Communications Center presentation

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee will vote on an emergency ordinance to create a community entertainment district in Sayler Park. The committee will also hear a report on increasing accessibility at public events and review a dashboard tracking neighborhood development.

• Ordinance (emergency) to approve Sayler Park Community Entertainment District application
• Communication from Brad Thomas regarding CED application
• Report on increasing accessibility at public events
• Report on dashboard to track neighborhood development following Connected Communities

The Equitable Growth & Housing committee reviewed and referred an ordinance to establish the Sayler Park Community Entertainment District to the full City Council. The committee also received and filed reports regarding neighborhood development tracking, event accessibility, and the entertainment district application.

• Referred Sayler Park Community Entertainment District ordinance to City Council
• Filed communication regarding Sayler Park CED application
• Filed report on increasing accessibility at public events
• Filed report on neighborhood development dashboard
• Filed presentation on Sayler Park Entertainment District

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Cincinnati City Council will receive reports on the 2022-2023 condition of city infrastructure and an update regarding the HAM-471 bridge fire. The agenda includes a motion to investigate street-calming measures for a specific section of West North Bend Road in Mt. Airy.

• Motion to study street-calming measures on West North Bend Road (2200-2400 blocks)
• Presentation on 2022-2023 Department of Transportation and Engineering infrastructure reports
• Update on the HAM-471 Bridge Fire
• Review of 2022 and 2023 pavement and retaining wall condition reports

The committee adopted a motion directing the Department of Transportation and Engineering to study street-calming measures on West North Bend Road in Mt. Airy (blocks 2200-2400) and report back within 60 days. It also filed the city manager's 2022-2023 infrastructure condition reports and presentations on infrastructure and the HAM-471 bridge fire. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted motion for DOTE street-calming study on West North Bend Road, Mt. Airy (blocks 2200-2400), report due in 60 days
• Filed 2022-2023 infrastructure condition reports
• Filed presentation on 2022-2023 DOTE infrastructure reports
• Filed presentation on HAM-471 bridge fire update

Public Safety & Quality of Life

This special meeting of the Public Safety & Governance committee features a report and presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on her administrative year in review for 2023-2024. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.

• Report on City Manager's Administrative Year in Review 2023-2024
• Presentation on City Manager's Administrative Year in Review 2023-2024

The Public Safety & Governance Committee held a special meeting to receive the City Manager's Administrative Year in Review for 2023-2024. The report and accompanying presentation were filed with no substantive decisions or votes taken. The meeting was procedural in nature.

• Filed City Manager's Year in Review report (unanimous)
• Filed City Manager's Year in Review presentation (unanimous)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider accepting over $2.4 million in Ohio Public Works Commission grants for landslide stabilization on Columbia Parkway and rehabilitation of Warsaw Avenue. Other items include a $1.78 million transfer to a new discretionary reserve, acceptance of federal funds for EV charging infrastructure, and several moral obligation payments for parks. The committee also reviews updates on the city's investment policy and sidewalk repair assistance.

• Accept up to $2,438,518 from Ohio Public Works Commission for Columbia Parkway landslide stabilization and Warsaw Avenue rehabilitation
• Accept up to $854,547 federal grant for public EV charging ports at City-owned properties
• Transfer $1,782,421 from General Fund surplus to new 'Discretionary Reserve' for FY2026 priorities
• Declare intent to appropriate property on Harrison Avenue for roadway, sidewalk, and retaining wall repairs
• Accept $25,000 from Norwood and $180,000 from Hamilton County for street rehabilitation on Edwards Road and West Galbraith Road

The Budget and Finance Committee voted unanimously to allocate $250,000 in FY 2025 and another $250,000 in FY 2026 from the Cincinnati Health Department for mental health and safety services for transgender and gender nonbinary youth. The committee also recommended passage of numerous ordinances, including emergency appropriations for Harrison Avenue repairs, several moral obligation payments, and multiple grant acceptances for infrastructure projects. A motion to have the administration report on using $1,782,421 for delinquent property tax relief was referred to the city manager for a report.

• Adopted motion allocating $250,000 in FY 2025 and $250,000 in FY 2026 for transgender and gender nonbinary youth mental health services (9-0)
• Referred motion to city manager for report on leveraging $1,782,421 for delinquent property tax relief
• Recommended passage of emergency resolution declaring intent to appropriate Harrison Avenue roadway and sidewalk interests
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance appropriating Harrison Avenue real property interests
• Recommended passage of ordinance renaming General Fund reserve to 'Discretionary Reserve' and transferring $1,782,421
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $25,000 from Norwood for Edwards Road rehabilitation
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $180,000 from Hamilton County for West Galbraith Road rehabilitation
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $854,547 federal grant for EV charging infrastructure

Cincinnati City Council

The council will consider an ordinance to rename a General Fund reserve account and transfer $1,782,421 from the unappropriated surplus into it for FY 2026 priorities. Other items include canceling the Nov 27 council session, appointing a transit board member, several emergency ordinances for small payments and grant authorizations, and a large set of capital‑improvement fund transfers and account creations.

• Ordinance 202402371: rename reserve account and transfer $1,782,421 to the new Discretionary Reserve
• Motion 202402378: cancel the council session scheduled for November 27, 2024
• Appointment 202402379: appoint Tianay Amat to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
• Emergency ordinance 202402365: authorize application for up to $76,265 Ohio Airport Improvement grant for Lunken Airport runway decommissioning
• Ordinance 202402370: multiple capital‑improvement fund transfers totaling over $15 million and creation of new project accounts

The Cincinnati City Council met on November 14, 2024, to address various administrative and legislative items. The council officially voted to cancel its upcoming session scheduled for November 27, 2024. All other legislative proposals, including budget adjustments and municipal code modifications, were referred to committees or held for further review.

• Cancelled November 27, 2024, council session (Adopted)
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Held appointment of Tianay Amat to transit board for one week

Youth & Human Services

This is a joint special meeting of the Youth and Human Services committee with Cincinnati Public Schools board members. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on youth employment initiatives, after-school care through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, a transit center violence reduction update, the CPS growth plan and public safety academy, and school crossing guard operations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Youth Employment Opportunities: Career Pathways Initiative and Youth to Work program presentations
• Cincinnati Recreation Commission: After School Care and opportunities for collaboration with CPS
• Transit Centers Update: Violence Reduction Program from City Manager's Office
• CPS Growth Plan Update: Public Safety Academy and community engagement sessions
• CPS School Crossing Guards: Presentation by Chief Operations Officer

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee held a joint special meeting with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) board members, hearing presentations on youth employment, recreation, transit centers, the CPS Growth Plan, and school crossing guards. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance Committee will discuss three ordinances. An emergency ordinance would allow the City Manager to designate lanes on two-way streets for specific vehicles to implement Complete Streets. Another ordinance would create permit requirements for private street construction and maintenance. A third aligns city license plate rules with state law removing front plate requirements and updates a street usage restriction.

• Emergency ordinance to create new Section 507-4 allowing contra-flow and limited access lanes for Complete Streets (Ord. 202402286)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 721 to establish permit requirements for private streets and drives (Ord. 202402285)
• Ordinance removing front license plate requirement to match state law and updating I-75 entrance ramp reference (Ord. 202402344)

The Public Safety & Governance Committee recommended passage of three ordinances to the full Cincinnati City Council. The first establishes permit requirements for construction and maintenance of private streets and drives. The second, an emergency ordinance, allows the City Manager to designate contra-flow and limited access lanes on two-way streets. The third aligns license plate rules with state law and updates vehicle restrictions for the Central Parkway ramp to I-75.

• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing permits for private street construction and maintenance
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance allowing contra-flow and limited access lanes
• Recommended passage of ordinance aligning front license plate rules with state law and updating I-75 ramp restrictions

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will review several funding requests for infrastructure, including EV charging ports and road repairs. The body is also considering a major amendment to the University Station development plan for a new Xavier University medical college.

• Motion to direct $1,782,421 from the Hamilton County Auditor to delinquent property tax relief
• Grant of up to $854,547 for public-facing EV charging infrastructure
• OPWC grants totaling up to $2,438,518 for Columbia Parkway and Warsaw Avenue projects
• Amendment to Planned Development No. 67 for a College of Osteopathic Medicine at 1720 Dana Avenue
• Appropriation of real property interests for repairs to Harrison Avenue roadway and sidewalk

The Cincinnati City Council approved a $13.5 million transfer from the Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve to fund various one-time infrastructure and capital projects, including the Sundance Film Festival, Green Project Home Repairs, MORTAR, and Country Meat Market Place. The council also passed several other ordinances, including tax exemptions for residential developments at 9 Garfield Place and 607 Main Street, and a $7 million transfer for Bond Hill neighborhood projects. All votes were unanimous except for one, where Councilmember Cramerding voted no on the Advance Peace gun violence prevention funding.

• Approved $13.5M transfer for capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved 12-year tax exemption for ACG Garfield LLC residential conversion (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 607 Main Holdings LLC residential conversion (unanimous)
• Approved $7,037,174 transfer for Bond Hill neighborhood projects (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 transfer for Advance Peace and Government Square safety (8-1, Cramerding no)
• Approved $65,000 for West End Sports Bar and Grill completion (unanimous)
• Approved $1 sale of South Cumminsville property to Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corp (unanimous)
• Referred $1,782,421 delinquent property tax relief motion to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The City Council's Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation notice was printed on October 24, 2024.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding tax exemptions for residential developments and various fund transfers. The body is discussing the allocation of millions of dollars for neighborhood safety, infrastructure, and community grants.

• 12-year tax exemption for 52 residential units at 9 Garfield Place ($5.4 million cost)
• 15-year tax exemption for 13 residential units at 607 Main Street ($3.09 million cost)
• Transfer of $13.5 million for urgent infrastructure projects including Sundance Film Festival and MORTAR
• Appropriation of $500,000 for the Madisonville Pedestrian Safety - TIF project
• Sale of 1.05 acres in South Cumminsville to Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation for $1.00

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of 11 ordinances, including tax exemptions for residential developments, grant acceptances, and various capital project appropriations. The committee authorized funding for neighborhood traffic calming, gun violence prevention, and several infrastructure and capital improvement projects. All items were recommended for passage, with several designated as emergency measures.

• Recommended tax exemption for 9 Garfield Place residential project
• Recommended tax exemption for 607 Main Street mixed-use project
• Recommended $46,080 grant for internship program
• Recommended acceptance of $169,363.43 in park-related in-kind donations
• Recommended $500,000 for Madisonville traffic calming infrastructure
• Recommended $7,037,174 reserve for Bond Hill neighborhood projects
• Recommended $325,000 for gun violence prevention and safety initiatives
• Recommended $13.5M for various capital and infrastructure projects

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions. The body is also considering tax exemptions for residential developments and funding for neighborhood safety and arts initiatives.

• Proposed $2,500,000 appropriation in FY26 budget if Sundance Film Festival relocates to Cincinnati
• 12-year tax exemption for 52 residential units at 9 Garfield Place ($5,400,000 construction cost)
• 15-year tax exemption for 13 residential units at 607 Main Street ($3,098,578 construction cost)
• Appropriation of $500,000 for the Madisonville Pedestrian Safety - TIF traffic calming project
• Transfer of $7,037,174 to support projects in the Bond Hill neighborhood

Cincinnati City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including a $2.275 million federal grant for the Westwood Northern Blvd corridor project and a $16.9 million tax exemption for a 102-unit residential development at 139-151 W. Fourth Street. Council also passed resolutions supporting the Sundance Film Festival relocation and recognizing Pete Rose, and adopted motions allocating funds for Advance Peace, Government Square safety, and the West End Sports Bar and Grill.

• Approved $2.275M RAISE grant for Westwood Northern Blvd corridor (emergency, unanimous)
• Approved 15-year, 100% CRA tax exemption for Hooper Cincy LLC at 139-151 W. Fourth St. (emergency, unanimous)
• Approved $7.037M transfer to preserve Bon Secours Mercy Health funds for Bond Hill (referred to committee)
• Approved $500,000 for Madisonville Traffic Calming Project (referred to committee)
• Adopted motion prioritizing $14.86M Capital Project Reserve allocation (unanimous)
• Adopted motion allocating $275k for Advance Peace and $50k for Government Square safety (8-1)
• Adopted motion allocating $65,000 to BOC Development LLC for West End Sports Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Passed resolution supporting Sundance Film Festival relocation with intent to appropriate $2.5M (unanimous)

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee recommended passage of two emergency ordinances that amend the city code to vest administrative authority for the Stormwater Management Utility in the Deputy Director. The committee also adopted two motions: one requesting a list of revoked or denied liquor licenses in the Central Business District, and another appointing Councilmember Victoria Parks as vice-chair of the Equitable Growth & Housing Committee.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending Stormwater Management Utility sections
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending Division of Stormwater Management Utility
• Adopted motion requesting list of revoked/denied liquor licenses in 45202 zip code
• Adopted motion appointing Councilmember Victoria Parks as vice-chair of Equitable Growth & Housing Committee

Youth & Human Services

The Youth & Human Services Council will hear a presentation from City Gospel Mission‑JobsPlus about job readiness programs. The council will also consider an ordinance to give Linn Street at Betton Street in the West End an honorary secondary name, "Domonic Davis Way." Both items are sponsored by Vice Mayor Jan‑Michele Kearney.

• Presentation by City Gospel Mission‑JobsPlus (Justus Stroud, Abe Woolfolk) on job readiness programs
• Ordinance to rename Linn Street at Betton Street in the West End to "Domonic Davis Way"

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee heard a presentation from City Gospel Mission-JobsPlus and recommended passage of an ordinance to give Linn Street at Betton Street in the West End the honorary secondary name 'Domonic Davis Way' in honor of Domonic Davis. The ordinance was recommended to the full Cincinnati City Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance to name Linn Street at Betton Street 'Domonic Davis Way'
• Filed presentation from City Gospel Mission-JobsPlus

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing a 15-year tax exemption for a residential and commercial remodel at 139 and 151 W. Fourth Street. The body is also considering several grant appropriations for transportation and parks, as well as various fund transfers for city services.

• 15-year tax exemption for 102 residential units and commercial space at 139 and 151 W. Fourth Street ($16,877,500 remodeling cost)
• Acceptance of a $2,275,000 DOT grant for the Westwood Northern Blvd Corridor project
• Application for a $500,000 grant for improvements at Owl’s Nest Park
• Special assessment for an air quality facility at 118 W. 9th Street
• Transfer of $1,251,000 for Cincinnati Recreation Commission minibuses, fitness equipment, and utilities

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance granting a 15-year, 100% property tax exemption for a mixed-use redevelopment at 139 and 151 W. Fourth Street, converting an existing building into 102 residential units and commercial space. The committee also recommended passage of several grant acceptances, fund transfers, and special assessment items, and adopted motions allocating closeout funds, including $65,000 for the West End Sports Bar and Grill and $275,000 for Advance Peace. Two motions were indefinitely postponed, and one was referred for a report.

• Recommended passage of CRA tax exemption for Hooper Cincy, LLC (15-year, 100% improvement value)
• Recommended passage of $2,275,000 Westwood Northern Blvd Corridor Grant acceptance
• Recommended passage of $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Owl's Nest Park
• Recommended passage of fund transfers totaling $1,991,000 for various purposes
• Recommended passage of special assessment project at 118 W. 9th Street
• Adopted motion prioritizing Capital Project Reserve allocations ($14,859,008)
• Adopted motion allocating $275k for Advance Peace and $50k for Government Square safety
• Adopted motion allocating $65,000 to BOC Development, LLC for West End Sports Bar and Grill

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider reappointments to various boards and vote on emergency ordinances allocating $300,000 to the Advance Peace gun violence prevention program and $29,000 to Black Arts Speaks for the BLINK festival.

• Reappointments to Economic Inclusion Advocacy & Accountability Board
• Reappointments to Board of Health and Cincinnati Retirement System
• Emergency ordinance allocating $300,000 to Advance Peace
• Emergency ordinance allocating $29,000 to Black Arts Speaks for BLINK
• Motion to modify the 'Waterfall Ordinance' regarding deferred maintenance

At its October 23, 2024 meeting, the Cincinnati City Council passed several emergency ordinances and resolutions, including funding for East Price Hill residential renovations, a Roselawn streetscape project, a property tax task force recommendation, and a 15-year tax exemption for a residential project on Glendora Avenue. Council also approved changes to parking regulations and established an office budget for newly appointed Councilmember Evan Nolan, while referring numerous other motions and items to committees.

• Approved resolution urging tax authorities to accept Property Tax Task Force recommendations (9-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing 2024 University of Cincinnati Portman Fellows (9-0)
• Approved $350,000 for East Price Hill residential renovations at 3104 Warsaw Ave (9-0)
• Approved $45,000 for Roselawn streetscape rehabilitation on Reading Road (9-0)
• Approved transfer of $3.6M and funding for energy and sustainability programs (9-0)
• Approved establishment of office budget for Councilmember Evan Nolan (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 for a Nutcracker-themed activation in Washington Park (7-3)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for residential project at 2901 Glendora Ave (8-0, 1 excused)

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth Council will consider an ordinance approving a major amendment to the concept plan and development program for Planned Development District No. 88, “Three Oaks,” in Oakley to allow car condominiums. It will also consider repealing Ordinance No. 362‑2022 and No. 381‑2020 and designating a Special Parking Permit Area in the Over‑The‑Rhine neighborhood with annual residential permit fees. Presentations on the Three Oaks amendment and the OTR North Special Permit Parking Area will be heard before the votes.

• Ordinance approving major amendment to the concept plan for Planned Development District No. 88 “Three Oaks” (car condominiums) in Oakley
• Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 362‑2022 and No. 381‑2020 and creating a Special Parking Permit Area in Over‑The‑Rhine (bounded by Central Parkway, Liberty Street, Mohawk Place, Vine Street, East Clifton Avenue, Main Street, West McMicken Avenue)
• Presentation on Planned Development #88, Three Oaks by City Planner Emily Burns
• Presentation on OTR North Special Permit Parking Area by DCED representative Dan Bower
• B‑version ordinance to repeal the same parking ordinances and designate the SPPA in Over‑The‑Rhine

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee recommended passage of an ordinance approving a major amendment to Planned Development District No. 88, 'Three Oaks,' in Oakley, to allow car condominiums in an area bounded by a railroad right-of-way, 34th Avenue, 32nd Avenue, and Iron Oak Avenue. The committee also recommended passage of a B-version ordinance designating an Over-the-Rhine area as a Special Parking Permit Area with annual and discounted permit fees. A separate ordinance on the same OTR parking area was indefinitely postponed. Two presentations on these items were filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance approving major amendment to PD #88 'Three Oaks' for car condominiums
• Recommended passage of B-version ordinance designating OTR North Special Parking Permit Area
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance on OTR North Special Parking Permit Area
• Filed presentation on Three Oaks PD #88 amendment
• Filed presentation on OTR North Special Parking Permit Area

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee will hear presentations on the Eviction Prevention Ecosystem and the Strategies to End Homelessness Impact Award. Members will also consider a motion regarding dedicated sites for youth football leagues.

• Motion for Cincinnati Recreation Commission to identify 2-3 sites for Youth Football Leagues practices and games
• Presentation on the Eviction Prevention Ecosystem Access to Council Project
• Impact Award update from Strategies to End Homelessness

The committee filed two informational presentations: one from Strategies to End Homelessness on its Impact Award update, and one from the City Manager on the Eviction Prevention Ecosystem Access to Counsel project. It also adopted a motion directing the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to identify 2-3 sites for youth football leagues within 90 days, including potential funding needs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Filed presentation on Strategies to End Homelessness Impact Award update
• Filed presentation on Eviction Prevention Ecosystem Access to Counsel project
• Adopted motion for CRC to identify 2-3 youth football sites within 90 days

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider transferring $3.6 million from a capital project account to the General Fund to support the Green Cincinnati Plan, along with funding for housing, infrastructure, and various grant applications.

• Transfer of $3.6M to Green Cincinnati Plan
• Housing renovation at 3104 Warsaw Avenue ($375,000)
• Harrison Avenue safety improvements ($3.76M)
• Nutcracker activation in Washington Park ($75,000)
• Apply for $10M energy building codes grant

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of all agenda items, including a $350,000 transfer for renovating residential units at 3104 Warsaw Avenue in East Price Hill. It also approved funding for a Roselawn streetscape project, a $75,000 contribution to the Cincinnati Ballet for a Nutcracker-themed event, and a 15-year tax exemption for an 11-unit residential project in Corryville. All items were recommended for passage, with one item (the Reds Community Fund turf infield donation) indefinitely postponed and replaced by a new version.

• Approved $350K transfer for East Price Hill housing renovation (emergency)
• Approved $45K for Roselawn streetscape project (emergency)
• Approved $75K to Cincinnati Ballet for Washington Park Nutcracker activation (emergency)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 2901 Glendora Ave residential project (emergency)
• Approved application for $1.4M HUD eviction protection grant
• Approved $3.6M transfer for Green Cincinnati Plan initiatives
• Approved $97,375 transfer to establish office budget for Councilmember Nolan (emergency)
• Indefinitely postponed Reds Community Fund turf infield donation; new version introduced

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to swear in Councilmember Appointee Evan Nolan. The body will consider appointing Nolan to the Budget and Finance and Equitable Growth and Housing committees.

• Swearing-in of Councilmember Appointee Evan Nolan
• Proposed appointment of Evan Nolan to Budget and Finance Committee
• Proposed appointment of Evan Nolan to Equitable Growth and Housing Committee
• Receipt of Successor Designation Certificate for Councilmember Evan Nolan

At a special session, Cincinnati City Council swore in Evan Nolan as a councilmember and approved his appointment to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Equitable Growth and Housing Committee. The appointment was adopted by a voice vote with three members absent. The council also filed a successor designation certificate for Nolan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councilmember Evan Nolan to Budget and Finance Committee and Equitable Growth and Housing Committee (adopted)
• Filed Successor Designation Certificate for Councilmember Evan Nolan

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant appropriations for energy, housing, and bridge projects. The body is also considering appointments to committee chairs and a council vacancy, as well as special event permits for New Year's Eve.

• Grant of up to $10,000,000 for the Ohio High Performance Building Hub and building energy codes
• Grant of up to $3,756,135 for safety improvements to right-size Harrison Avenue
• Grant of up to $500,000 for the Brighton Approach Bridge Replacement Project
• Grant application of up to $1,400,000 for legal representation of tenants in eviction proceedings
• 15-year tax exemption for residential construction at 2901 Glendora Avenue totaling approximately $3,148,356

The Cincinnati City Council met on October 16, 2024, and adopted a motion directing the administration to prepare a report on the cost, feasibility, and implementation recommendations for measures to enhance firefighter health and wellness, with involvement from the firefighters' union. The council also filed several appointments and reports, and referred numerous ordinances to committees for further review. No final votes were taken on the ordinances, as they were all referred to committees.

• Adopted motion to study firefighter health and wellness measures (unanimous, with two absent)
• Filed appointment of Evan Nolan as councilmember for unexpired term ending January 6, 2026
• Filed appointment of committee chairs for Budget and Finance and Equitable Growth and Housing
• Referred motion to identify youth football league sites to Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance for ODOT bridge grant (up to $500,000) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance for resilience hub grant ($30,000) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance for Harrison Avenue safety improvements (up to $9.9M) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred ordinance for eviction protection grant (up to $1.4M) to Budget & Finance Committee

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Cincinnati City Council will consider two ordinances: one amending firefighter retirement board terms and another prohibiting parking in permit zones. The council will also request a report on firefighter health and wellness measures.

• Ordinance to modify firefighter retirement board member terms
• Ordinance to ban parking in permit zones
• Motion to study firefighter health and wellness measures
• Presentation by Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 President Joe Elliott

The Public Safety & Governance committee recommended passage of an ordinance regarding parking prohibitions in special and residential permit zones, and unanimously adopted a motion requesting a report on firefighter health and wellness measures. An ordinance regarding retirement system board terms was postponed indefinitely, and a presentation on occupational cancer risk for firefighters was filed.

• Ordinance modifying Chapter 508 on parking prohibitions recommended for passage
• Motion for administration to prepare report on firefighter health and wellness adopted by unanimous vote
• Ordinance modifying Administrative Code Article XV on retirement system board terms indefinitely postponed
• Presentation regarding occupational cancer risk for firefighters filed

Youth & Human Services

The committee will receive presentations from two organizations. Sasha Naiman of the Children's Law Center and Katie Nzekwu of Found Village: Journey2Independence are scheduled to speak.

• Presentation from Children's Law Center Executive Director Sasha Naiman
• Presentation from Found Village: Journey2Independence representative Katie Nzekwu

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee meeting on October 15, 2024, consisted solely of two presentations from the Children's Law Center and Found Village: Journey2Independence. Both presentations were filed with no votes or substantive decisions taken. The meeting was procedural in nature.

• Filed presentation from Children's Law Center
• Filed presentation from Found Village: Journey2Independence

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati's Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this meeting.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is considering a series of financial transfers from the General Fund to support public safety pay, affordable housing, and emergency reserves. The meeting also includes votes on event funding, grant appropriations, and a liquor permit application.

• Transfer of $5,000,000 for Cincinnati Development Fund affordable housing initiatives
• Transfer of $6,000,000 for retroactive pay for the Cincinnati Fire Department
• Transfer of $3,600,000 for retroactive pay for the Cincinnati Police Department
• Disbursement of $200,000 for the River Roots event
• Acceptance of an in-kind donation up to $150,000 from Reds Community Fund for Madisonville Recreation Area turf

Cincinnati City Council passed a major emergency ordinance transferring $25.9M to a reserve for weather events and one-time needs, $5M to the Cincinnati Development Fund for affordable housing, and other allocations including $6M for firefighter retroactive pay and $3.6M for police retroactive pay. The council also passed several smaller emergency ordinances, including donating the Fort Washington Flag to the Cincinnati Museum Center and accepting a $120,000 AmeriCorps grant for the Green Cincinnati Plan. A resolution urging state action on property tax increases was held, and a resolution honoring Laura Moese passed.

• Passed emergency ordinance transferring $25.9M to reserve for weather events and one-time needs (8-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance allocating $5M to Cincinnati Development Fund for affordable housing (8-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance providing $6M for firefighter retroactive pay and $3.6M for police retroactive pay (8-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance donating Fort Washington Flag to Cincinnati Museum Center (8-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting $120,000 AmeriCorps grant for Green Cincinnati Plan (8-0)
• Passed resolution recognizing Laura Moese as 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month honoree (8-0)
• Held resolution urging state to accept property tax task force recommendations
• Referred $200,000 River Roots event funding to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The council will consider two presentations submitted by Councilmember Meeka Owens. The first presents recommendations from the Natural Resources Defense Council on reducing food waste in Cincinnati. The second discusses social determinants of health from Queens Village. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Presentation 202402137: Food Waste Reduction Recommendations (NRDC) – submitted by Councilmember Owens
• Presentation 202402159: Social Determinants of Health (Queens Village) – submitted by Councilmember Owens

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee met and received two presentations, one from the Natural Resources Defense Council on food waste reduction recommendations and one from Queens Village on social determinants of health. Both presentations were filed with no formal action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Filed NRDC food waste reduction presentation
• Filed Queens Village social determinants of health presentation

Housing & Growth

The Cincinnati City Council will receive a presentation titled "West End Renewed Development" from Alexis Kidd Zaffer, Executive Director of SHNH. The presentation was submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on October 8, 2024 and concerns the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses project in the West End. No decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Presentation on Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses renewed development in the West End

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee met on October 8, 2024, with eight members present and one absent. The only substantive item was a presentation by Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses on renewed development in the West End, which was filed. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Filed West End Renewed Development presentation (no vote)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will review and likely approve an emergency ordinance authorizing $75.6 million in transfers from the General Fund’s unappropriated surplus to various reserves and departments. The City Manager also seeks approval to donate a historic flag, accept a $120,000 AmeriCorps grant, and pay $28,773.48 in outstanding vendor invoices.

• Transfer $3,591,406 to Working Capital Reserve Fund 754
• Transfer $5,000,000 to Cincinnati Development Fund for affordable housing initiatives
• Transfer $6,000,000 to Cincinnati Fire Department for retroactive pay under new bargaining agreement
• Donate historic Fort Washington Flag to Cincinnati Museum Center
• Accept $120,000 AmeriCorps grant for Green Cincinnati Plan positions

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the City Manager's FY 2024 carryover recommendations and recommended passage of an emergency ordinance moving roughly $90 million within the General Fund, including reserve increases, affordable housing funding, pension and public safety payments, and capital projects. The committee also recommended passage of emergency ordinances for a museum donation, several outstanding payments, and a grant application. All items were recommended for passage as emergencies; the minutes do not record individual vote tallies.

• Recommended passage (emergency) of carryover ordinance transferring $3,591,406 to Working Capital Reserve Fund 754
• Recommended passage of $1,128,610 transfer to Economic Downturn Reserve and $25,931,295 to Weather/Emergency/One-Time Needs Reserve
• Recommended passage of $5,000,000 for Cincinnati Development Fund affordable housing initiatives
• Recommended passage of $2,000,000 one-time pension contribution to Cincinnati Retirement System
• Recommended passage of $6,000,000 for Cincinnati Fire Department retroactive pay and lump sums under new IAFF agreement
• Recommended passage of $3,600,000 for Cincinnati Police Department retroactive pay under new FOP agreement
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance donating historic Fort Washington Flag to Cincinnati Museum Center
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinances for outstanding payments totaling $28,773.48 and a Public Allies AmeriCorps in-kind grant up to $120,000

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding city payments, labor agreements, and property acquisitions. The meeting includes the resignation of Councilmember Harris and a proposal to modify parking permit prohibitions.

• Application for a State of Ohio Capital Budget grant of up to $46,000,000 for Convention Center District redevelopment
• Appropriation of $1,598,598 for the acquisition of 3924 Cherry Street and 1670 Cooper Street in Northside
• Appropriation of $235,000 for the construction of four single-family homes in the West End via Habitat for Humanity
• Labor management agreements between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police, Local 69
• Resignation of Councilmember Harris effective October 3, 2024

The Cincinnati City Council approved several emergency ordinances and motions, including accepting up to $46 million in state capital budget grants for the Convention Center District redevelopment. It also passed funding for housing projects in West End and Northside, approved police labor agreements, and accepted Councilmember Reggie Harris's resignation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $46M state grant application for Convention Center District redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved $235,000 for Habitat for Humanity West End housing project (unanimous)
• Approved $1.6M for Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority property acquisition in Northside (unanimous)
• Approved police labor agreements with FOP Local 69 (unanimous)
• Approved $197,650 transfer for Urban League's Building Futures Program (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to study integrating art into City Hall (unanimous)
• Adopted motion for monthly report on NBDIP and Leveraged Support contracts (unanimous)
• Accepted Councilmember Harris's resignation effective Oct 3, 2024

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled.

Youth & Human Services

The body is holding a special meeting featuring speakers from the Sayler Park Village Council, the Sayler Park Business District, and the Fern Bank Garden Club. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Tricia Jelinek, President of Sayler Park Village Council
• Presentation by Holly Maloney, Chairwoman of Sayler Park Business Association
• Presentation by Renee Cipriani, President of Fern Bank Garden Club

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee held a special meeting on October 1, 2024, at Sayler Park Recreation Center. The minutes list roll call and speakers from local organizations but record no motions, votes, or decisions. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive actions taken.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several funding transfers for housing and property acquisition. The body will also consider payments for city obligations and a labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Local 69.

• Application for up to $46,000,000 State of Ohio Capital Budget grant for Convention Center District redevelopment
• Funding agreement for $1,598,598 to acquire property at 3924 Cherry Street and 1670 Cooper Street
• Appropriation of $375,000 for residential unit renovations at 3104 Warsaw Avenue
• Appropriation of $255,000 for four new single-family homes in the West End via Habitat for Humanity
• Payment of $158,120.61 to The Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several emergency ordinances, including a $1.6M transfer for property acquisition in Northside, a $350K housing renovation in East Price Hill, and a $235K Habitat for Humanity project in the West End. It also recommended a $46M state grant application for the Convention Center District and a police labor agreement. One ordinance regarding East Price Hill housing was held, and two motions were adopted.

• Recommended passage of $1,598,598 transfer for Northside property acquisition (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $350,000 transfer for East Price Hill housing renovation (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $235,000 transfer for West End Habitat for Humanity project (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $24,707.83 payment to Big Ticket Sports, LLC (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $158,120.61 payment to Center for Closing the Health Gap (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $46,000,000 state grant application for Convention Center District (emergency)
• Recommended passage of police labor agreement with FOP Local 69 (emergency)
• Adopted motion to study art integration at City Hall

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding requests for housing and infrastructure, including property acquisitions in Northside and renovations in East Price Hill. The body is also considering liquor permit applications and labor agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Appropriation of $1,598,598 for the acquisition of 3924 Cherry Street and 1670 Cooper Street in Northside
• Appropriation of $375,000 for residential unit renovations at 3104 Warsaw Avenue in East Price Hill
• Appropriation of $255,000 for four new single-family homes in the West End via Habitat for Humanity
• Payment of $24,707.83 to Big Ticket Sports, LLC for the Queen City Slam basketball tournament
• Grant application of up to $300,000 for the Mt. Adams Greenspace Land Acquisition Project

Cincinnati City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including up to $30 million in state loans for water main and service line replacement and up to $15 million (with $7.95 million in principal forgiveness) for lead service line replacement. Council also passed the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District assessments for 2025-2028 and adopted a consolidated statement of economic development objectives. Several other items were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee, including funding for the Urban League's Building Futures Program and housing renovation projects in East Price Hill and the West End.

• Approved up to $30M Ohio EPA water loan for water main replacement (9-0)
• Approved up to $15M loan for lead service line replacement, $7.95M forgiven (9-0)
• Approved OTR South Special Improvement District assessments for 2025-2028 (9-0)
• Adopted consolidated economic development strategic objectives (9-0)
• Approved $331,050.79 payment to Kronos for Telestaff maintenance (9-0)
• Approved $9,158 payment to Bound Tree Medical for fire dept. fees (9-0)
• Approved $300K grant application for Mt. Adams Greenspace acquisition (9-0)
• Referred $197,650 transfer for Urban League Building Futures to committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee is meeting to hear presentations from Cincinnati immigrant resources. The agenda specifically lists a presentation from Santa Maria Community Services regarding health and wellness services.

• Presentation from Santa Maria Community Services regarding Health and Wellness Services (202402095)

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 24, 2024, was procedural only. The sole agenda item was a presentation from Santa Maria Community Services and other immigrant resource organizations, submitted by Councilmember Owens, regarding health and wellness services. No substantive decisions, motions, or votes were recorded.

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee is discussing the designation of a Special Parking Permit Area (SPPA) in the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. The body is also considering a consolidated statement of strategic objectives for economic development.

• Ordinance 202402016 to designate a Special Parking Permit Area in Over-The-Rhine bounded by Central Parkway, Mohawk Place, Vine Street, East Clifton Avenue, Main Street, and Liberty Street
• Motion 202402025 to adopt a consolidated written statement of City Council’s strategic objectives for economic development
• Presentation by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long regarding the OTR North Special Permit Parking Area

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee held the ordinance designating an Over-the-Rhine North Special Permit Parking Area for four weeks, requesting additional information on parking arrangements for Findlay Market and other North OTR business employees, and a community stakeholder meeting. The committee also adopted a motion endorsing a consolidated statement of City Council's strategic objectives for economic development. A presentation and two communications regarding the parking plan were filed.

• Held OTR North Special Permit Parking Area ordinance for 4 weeks (6-2)
• Adopted motion on strategic objectives for economic development (8-0)
• Filed DCED presentation on OTR North Special Permit Parking Area
• Filed communication from Councilmember Cramerding on NOTR Parking Plan
• Filed communication from Councilmember Cramerding on Proposed SPPA Parking Plan

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding city loans, grants, and payments. The body will also discuss property assessments for the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District.

• Loan of up to $30,000,000 for Greater Cincinnati Water Works to replace water mains and service lines
• Loan of up to $15,000,000 to replace public and private lead service lines
• Payment of $331,050.79 to Kronos (US) Inc. for Telestaff maintenance and support
• Grant application of up to $300,000 for the Mt. Adams Greenspace Land Acquisition Project
• Special assessments for the Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District 2025-2028 services plan

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several emergency ordinances, including a $30 million Water Supply Revolving Loan for water main replacement and a $15 million loan for lead service line replacement. It also recommended passage of ordinances for a $300,000 grant for Mt. Adams Greenspace, donations for the Large Cities Executive Forum, a $10,000 fire safety donation, payments to Kronos and Bound Tree Medical, and Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District assessments. A report on workforce composition was approved and filed. All recommendations are subject to full Council approval.

• Recommended passage of $30M water main replacement loan (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $15M lead service line replacement loan (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $300K Mt. Adams Greenspace grant application (emergency)
• Recommended passage of donation acceptance for Large Cities Executive Forum (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $10K fire safety donation from Cincinnati Fire Foundation (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $331,050.79 payment to Kronos for Telestaff services (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $9,158 payment to Bound Tree Medical (emergency)
• Approved and filed workforce composition report

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council met on September 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on emergency ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key decisions included authorizing a $30 million loan for water-main replacement, approving a $450,000 property purchase in Avondale, and recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month. The council also addressed special event permits, donations, and labor agreements.

• $9,158 payment to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for Cincinnati Fire Department licensing fees and training
• $10,000 in-kind donation from Cincinnati Fire Foundation for fire safety education supplies
• $300,000 grant application for Mt. Adams Greenspace Land Acquisition Project
• $331,050.79 payment to Kronos (US) Inc. for Telestaff maintenance and support services
• $450,000 allocated for acquisition of 803 Windham Avenue in Avondale

Cincinnati City Council approved a $400,000 disbursement of Major Events Funding for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. The council also adopted a motion to redirect potential tax credit refunds from the Mercy Health Bon Secours building to housing and economic development projects, prioritizing Bond Hill, Mt Airy, and Westwood. Multiple emergency ordinances were passed, including new firefighter labor agreements and funding for water main replacements.

• Approved $400,000 Major Events Funding for Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit (9-0)
• Adopted motion to redirect Mercy Health tax credit refunds to housing/economic development, prioritizing Bond Hill, Mt Airy, Westwood (9-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance for new Fire Fighters and Assistant Chiefs labor agreements (9-0)
• Approved $30M loan application for aging water main replacements (referred to committee)
• Approved $15M loan application for lead service line replacement (referred to committee)
• Passed ordinance modernizing lobbyist registration process (9-0)
• Established new Plumbing Inspector 1-3 classifications and salary ranges (9-0)
• Approved $450,000 for property acquisition at 803 Windham Avenue, Avondale (9-0)

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Cincinnati City Council is scheduled to discuss the City Mediation Program and vote on ordinances that would modify the city's lobbying registration process and establish salary ranges for new city positions.

• Ordinance to modify Article XV of the Administrative Code regarding the Board of Trustees
• Ordinance to modify Chapter 112 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding Council Lobbying
• Emergency ordinance establishing salary ranges for new Plumbing Inspector classifications
• Emergency ordinance modifying the salary schedule for the Director of Communications
• Emergency ordinance establishing a salary schedule for the Director of Grant Administration and Government Affairs

The Public Safety & Governance Committee held an ordinance that would remove term limits for the retirement system Board of Trustees, and recommended passage of a major update to the city's lobbyist registration rules. It also recommended passage of three emergency ordinances creating or adjusting city employee salary classifications. A presentation on the City Mediation Program was filed.

• Held ordinance to remove term limits for Retirement System Board of Trustees (202401852)
• Recommended passage of ordinance modernizing Council Lobbying regulations (202401951)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Plumbing Inspector 1-3 classifications (202401939)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance modifying Director of Communications salary (202401942)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Director of Grant Administration classification (202401945)
• Filed presentation on City Mediation Program (202402035)

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will hear presentations from three youth-focused organizations: Lighthouse GROW, Audio Youth Camp (AYC), and Price Hill Will: My Cincinnati. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 12:30 PM in Council Chambers.

• Presentation: Lighthouse GROW Program
• Presentation: Audio Youth Camp (AYC)
• Presentation: Price Hill Will: My Cincinnati
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, Room 300
• Meeting time: 12:30 PM

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee heard presentations from three youth-focused programs: Lighthouse GROW, Audio Youth Camp, and Price Hill Will: My Cincinnati. All three presentations were filed with the committee, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Filed Lighthouse GROW Program presentation
• Filed Audio Youth Camp (AYC) presentation
• Filed Price Hill Will: My Cincinnati presentation

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several funding disbursements, property acquisitions, and labor agreements. Key items include funding for a summit, a property purchase in Avondale, and a lease for a public parking lot.

• Disbursement of $400,000 for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit
• Appropriation of $475,000 for the acquisition of 803 Windham Avenue in Avondale
• Lease agreement with The East Walnut Hills Assembly, Inc. for a public parking lot
• Transfer of $15,000 to provide matching resources to Co-op Cincy for a federal grant
• Execution of labor management agreements with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 48

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding requests, including event grants and the redirection of tax credit refunds. The body is also considering new parking permit areas in Over-The-Rhine and various liquor permit applications.

• Ordinance to disburse $400,000 for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit
• Motion to redirect Mercy Health Bon Secours office building tax credit refunds to housing and economic development
• Ordinance to designate a Special Parking Permit Area in Over-The-Rhine
• Grant applications for 1721 Linn Street greenspace ($150,000) and food waste reduction ($400,000)
• Liquor permit applications for 1906 Losantiville Avenue, 2606 Jefferson Avenue, 3337 Clifton Avenue, and 310 Straight Street

Council passed an emergency ordinance transferring $1.125M from the Avondale Equivalent Fund to support construction of affordable housing at 548-588 Blair Avenue, plus $40,000 for staffing. It also approved a 15-year tax exemption for a $102M hotel/residential project at 105 E. 4th Street and a major amendment to Planned Development No. 38 for a multi-family development in Bond Hill. Several other ordinances were passed, including grants for greenspace, composting, and police programs. Items referred to committees included $400,000 for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit and a motion to redirect Mercy Health tax credit refunds to housing and capital projects.

• Approved $1.125M transfer for Avondale affordable housing construction (8-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for $102M hotel/residential project at 105 E. 4th St (8-0)
• Approved major amendment to Planned Development No. 38 for Bond Hill multi-family development (6-1, 1 excused)
• Approved $400,000 USDA Compost & Food Waste Reduction grant application (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 ODNR NatureWorks grant application for Linn Street greenspace (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 DOJ grant for GRASP program expansion (8-0)
• Approved $125,000 for city website redesign (8-0)
• Adopted motion for report on small business support during road closures (8-0)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The council will hear a presentation updating the Green Cincinnati Plan. It will also consider a report on a partnership with METRO for discounted monthly passes for city employees, a report from the Litter Operations Working Group, a presentation on improving health outcomes through legal advocacy, and a presentation on social determinants of health in Cincinnati.

• Report on partnering with METRO for discounted monthly passes for City of Cincinnati employees (Report 202401871)
• Report from the Litter Operations Working Group (Report 202401707)
• Presentation updating the Green Cincinnati Plan (Presentation 202401993)
• Presentation on improving health outcomes and equity using legal advocacy (Presentation 202401987)
• Presentation on social determinants of health in Cincinnati (Presentation 202401991)

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee met and filed all agenda items, including reports on discounted METRO passes for city employees and the Litter Operations Working Group, plus presentations on the Green Cincinnati Plan update and health equity. No substantive decisions were made; all items were filed as informational.

• Filed report on METRO discounted monthly passes for city employees
• Filed report on Litter Operations Working Group
• Filed presentation on Green Cincinnati Plan update
• Filed presentation on health outcomes and legal advocacy
• Filed presentation on social determinants of health in Cincinnati

Housing & Growth

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend the concept plan for Planned Development No. 38, which would allow a new multi-family residential development at 1931 E. Seymour Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on the amendment and a report regarding the Cincinnati Futures Commission.

• Vote on ordinance to amend Planned Development No. 38 for 1931 E. Seymour Avenue
• Presentation on major amendment to Planned Development No. 38
• Report on Cincinnati Futures Commission response and next steps
• Report on DCED Contract Timelines
• Communication regarding Bond Hill Community Council rescinding support for the project

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will hear a presentation on the Cincinnati Property Tax Task Force and consider several grant applications. The body is also reviewing fund transfers for affordable housing in Avondale and a website redesign.

• 15-year tax exemption for a $102,000,000 hotel and residential project at 105 E. 4th Street
• $1,165,000 for affordable housing construction and staffing at 548-588 Blair Avenue
• Grant applications: $400,000 for food waste reduction and $150,000 for 1721 Linn Street greenspace
• $150,000 DOJ grant to expand the Cincinnati Police Department’s GRASP program
• $125,000 transfer for the redesign of the City’s official website

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including emergency funding for affordable housing construction at 548-588 Blair Avenue in Avondale, a tax exemption for a major hotel/residential project downtown, and multiple grant applications. A motion to prepare a report on supporting small businesses during road closures was adopted. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Parks absent.

• Recommended passage of $1.165M transfer for affordable housing at 548-588 Blair Ave, Avondale (8-0)
• Recommended passage of 15-year, 100% tax exemption for Supreme Bright Cincinnati LLC hotel/residential project at 105 E. 4th St (8-0)
• Recommended passage of $150,000 NatureWorks grant application for Linn Street greenspace
• Recommended passage of $400,000 USDA Compost & Food Waste Reduction grant application
• Recommended passage of $30,000 Urban Sustainability Directors Network grant application for resilience hub assessment
• Recommended passage of $150,000 DOJ Kevin and Avonte Program grant application for GRASP expansion
• Recommended passage of $125,000 transfer for city website redesign
• Adopted motion for report on small business support during road closures

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will advise and consent on a series of board reappointments and new appointments, including members of the Economic Inclusion Advocacy Board and the Human Service Advisory Committee. Council members will also vote on two resolutions: one honoring Cincinnati athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics and another supporting a grant to purchase approximately 10.7 acres of land for permanent greenspace in the Wooden Shoe Hollow area. Additional agenda items include reports on liquor‑license applications and special‑event permits.

• Reappoint Eric Kearney (Male/African American) to the Economic Inclusion Advocacy & Accountability Board for three years (Item 202401785)
• Appoint Tammy West‑Gilmore (Female/African American) to the Human Service Advisory Committee for three years (Item 202401798)
• Resolution supporting a grant from the 2024 Clean Ohio Conservation Fund to purchase ~10.7 acres in Wooden Shoe Hollow (Item 202401972)
• Resolution recognizing Cincinnati athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics (Item 202401965)
• Report on liquor‑license application for Duplexx Coffee and Cocktails LLC, 5560 Montgomery Road (Item 202401746)

Council confirmed 21 board appointments and passed several ordinances, including funding for golf facility improvements and a new sidewalk vending district in Over-the-Rhine. A $4.2M bond for recreational facilities was approved as an emergency measure. Several items were referred to committees for further review.

• Confirmed 21 appointments to boards including Economic Inclusion, Human Services, and Citizen Complaint Authority (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance authorizing $4.2M bond for recreational facilities (emergency, unanimous)
• Passed ordinance establishing $4.2M for Neumann Clubhouse replacement and $1.565M for golf improvements (emergency, unanimous)
• Passed ordinance creating new sidewalk vending district in Over-the-Rhine (emergency, unanimous)
• Passed ordinance authorizing $425,000 for Oakley pedestrian safety improvements (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance accepting $4,000 donation from Huntington Bank for Business Financial Open House (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance modifying littering and weed control fines to deposit into Stormwater Management Fund (unanimous)
• Referred ordinance for $102M tax exemption for 105 E. 4th Street hotel project to Budget & Finance Committee

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee will hear presentations on community initiatives and resident communication. Members are considering a motion to waive penalties and fees for unpaid parking tickets during September 2024.

• Motion to create a parking amnesty period from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, for tickets incurred through July 31, 2024
• Presentation on the Healing Cities Initiative by Pastor Ennis Tait
• Presentation by Santa Maria Community Services regarding Promoting our Preschoolers (POP)
• Presentation by Vickie Jackson, Bond Hill Advocate, regarding Unbreakable Bond
• Report from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on using text messaging for resident communication

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee heard presentations on the Healing Cities Initiative, Santa Maria Community Services' preschool program, and the Unbreakable Bond program, all of which were filed. The committee referred a motion to the City Manager for a report that would create a parking ticket amnesty period in September 2024, waiving penalties for unpaid tickets incurred through July 31, 2024. A report on using text messaging to improve resident communication was also filed.

• Filed presentation on Healing Cities Initiative
• Filed presentation on Santa Maria Community Services' Promoting our Preschoolers program
• Filed presentation on Unbreakable Bond program
• Referred parking amnesty motion to City Manager for a report
• Filed report on leveraging text messaging for resident communication

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance committee is reviewing proposed changes to the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding council lobbying. The body will also consider a report on the legal and financial implications of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Ordinance 202401808 to modify Chapter 112 of the Municipal Code to update lobbyist registration
• Ordinance 202401951 (B Version) to modify Chapter 112 of the Municipal Code to update lobbyist registration
• Report 202401753 regarding Metropolitan Planning Organization Legal/Financial Implications

The Public Safety & Governance Committee filed a City Manager report on Metropolitan Planning Organization legal/financial implications and held a revised ordinance to modernize lobbyist registration. The original lobbyist ordinance was indefinitely postponed. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Filed City Manager report on MPO legal/financial implications (202401753)
• Indefinitely postponed original lobbyist registration ordinance (202401808)
• Held revised lobbyist registration ordinance (202401951)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider authorizing $5.6 million in funding for golf facility upgrades and pedestrian safety improvements along Madison Road, as well as accepting a $4,000 donation from Huntington Bank for a business financial open house.

• Authorize $425,000 for Oakley Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Madison Road/Brotherton Road)
• Authorize $5.765M for Golf Facilities Improvements and Neumann Clubhouse Replacement
• Authorize $11,552.32 payment to Vigilant Solutions for camera services
• Accept $4,000 donation from Huntington Bank for Fiscal Year 2025 Business Financial Open House
• Establish new vending district in Over-the-Rhine neighborhood

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including emergency measures to fund golf facility improvements and a $4.2M bond for recreational facilities. It also recommended accepting a $4,000 donation from Huntington Bank and approving a $11,552.32 payment to Vigilant Solutions for police camera services. The committee filed the CRS 2023 annual report and a report on Project Labor Agreements, and recommended code changes on surety bonds, litter/weed fines, and sidewalk vending in Over-the-Rhine.

• Recommended passage of $4.2M bond issuance for recreational facilities (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $1.065M transfer for golf facilities improvements (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $500K transfer for golf equipment (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $4.2M transfer for Neumann Clubhouse replacement (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $11,552.32 payment to Vigilant Solutions for police camera services (emergency)
• Recommended passage of $425K transfer for Oakley pedestrian safety improvements
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $4,000 donation from Huntington Bank
• Approved and filed CRS CY2023 annual report and Project Labor Agreements report

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will consider 13 reappointments to various boards and committees, including the Economic Inclusion Advocacy & Accountability Board and the Cincinnati Art Museum Board of Trustees. Council will also vote on a motion to create a parking amnesty period in September 2024, waiving penalties on unpaid parking tickets from before August 1.

• 13 reappointments to Economic Inclusion Advocacy & Accountability Board (3-year terms)
• Reappointment of Eric Kearney to Cincinnati Art Museum Board of Trustees (6-year term)
• Motion for parking amnesty period September 1–30, 2024 (waiving penalties on unpaid tickets through July 31)
• Appointment of Tammy West-Gilmore to Human Service Advisory Committee (3-year term)
• Appointment of Sonya Morris to Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees (4-year term)

The council approved multiple ordinances, including accepting up to $6,756,136 in Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund grants for Gilbert and Harrison avenue improvements, and a $2M transfer for West End community development. It also passed a resolution recognizing Mamie Leslie Truesdale and adopted a motion to track neighborhood development activity via CincyInsights.

• Approved $6,756,136 in transit grants for Gilbert and Harrison avenues (unanimous)
• Approved $2M transfer for West End community development initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved $335,005 ODOT grant for UC Area pedestrian safety (unanimous)
• Approved $196,000 grant for EV charging infrastructure in Mt. Washington (unanimous)
• Approved $1M grant application for Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit study (unanimous)
• Approved $1,524,000 grant application for streetcar technology upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $298,014 grant for police bulletproof vests (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to track development activity via CincyInsights (unanimous)

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance committee will receive a presentation regarding a Mid Summer Safety Update. The report is submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long and will be presented by Chief Theetge of the Cincinnati Police Department.

• Mid Summer Safety Update presentation

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee received a mid-summer safety update presentation from Cincinnati Police Chief Theetge. The presentation was filed with no formal action taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Filed mid-summer safety update presentation (202401873)

Youth & Human Services

The committee is reviewing presentations from three local organizations. No votes or official decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation on Healing Cities Initiative by Bishop Ennis Trait
• Presentation on Leaders of Tomorrow After School Program by Cincinnati Urban Promise
• Presentation on Victory Over Violence by Families Forward

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee met and received three presentations: the Healing Cities Initiative, Cincinnati Urban Promise's after-school program, and Families Forward's Victory Over Violence program. The first presentation was held, while the other two were filed. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

• Presentation on Healing Cities Initiative held
• Presentation on Cincinnati Urban Promise after-school program filed
• Presentation on Families Forward Victory Over Violence filed

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, has been cancelled.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati and CPS School Board members are meeting to discuss student services and neighborhood initiatives. The session includes presentations on literacy, homelessness, and immigration. Discussions will also cover transportation and crossing guards.

• Cincy Reads Literacy Initiative presentation by Kristy High
• Keep Cincinnati Beautiful Adopt-A-Spot presentation by Jonathan Adee
• Project Connect update on homeless students by Rebeka Beach
• Discussion on immigration families and increasing ESL population by Bryan Wright
• Review of transportation and crossing guards with Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee held a joint special meeting with Cincinnati Public Schools board members on August 6, 2024. No actions were taken on the agenda; the meeting consisted of presentations and public speaking. Three presentations were filed: Cincy Reads, Adopt-A-Spot, and Project Connect update.

• Filed presentation: Cincy Reads literacy initiative
• Filed presentation: Adopt-A-Spot program
• Filed presentation: Project Connect update for homeless students

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee is holding a meeting to receive presentations. The session focuses on youth empowerment, park board events, and recreation commission activities.

• Presentation from Cincinnati Youth Collaborative regarding empowering young people
• Presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long regarding Cincinnati Park Board’s 2024 Events
• Presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long regarding Cincinnati Recreation Commissions Summer 2024

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee met and received three presentations, which were filed: one from the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative on empowering young people, and two from the City Manager on the Park Board's 2024 events and the Recreation Commission's Summer 2024 programs. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Filed Cincinnati Youth Collaborative presentation on youth empowerment
• Filed Park Board 2024 events presentation
• Filed Recreation Commission Summer 2024 presentation

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will decide on multiple grants and transfers, including a $2 million transfer to fund West End community development initiatives and a $335,005 state grant for pedestrian safety measures around the University of Cincinnati campus. The meeting will also consider several other grants for transit, EV charging, and public safety, along with minor appropriations for consulting and software services.

• $2M transfer from General Fund reserve to West End community development initiatives
• $335,005 ODOT grant for UC Area Pedestrian Safety Grant (Clifton Ave, Jefferson Ave, MLK Drive)
• $196,000 grant for EV charging infrastructure in Mt. Washington
• $6,756,136 grant for Gilbert Avenue and Harrison Avenue transit improvements
• $1M federal grant application for Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor study

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed 25 items, recommending passage for all, including emergency ordinances. Key actions include a $2 million transfer for West End community development, acceptance of multiple state and federal grants for transit, pedestrian safety, EV charging, and police equipment, and establishment of human services funding priorities. All items were recommended for passage to the full council.

• Recommended passage of $2M transfer for West End community development initiatives (Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $335,005 ODOT grant for UC Area Pedestrian Safety (Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $196,000 grant for EV charging infrastructure in Mt. Washington
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $6,756,136 in Metro transit grants for Gilbert and Harrison Avenues
• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing human services funding priorities for FY 2025-2026 (Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance amending survivor benefits in Employees' Retirement System (Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance reducing Oakley Station special assessments for 2025 (Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $298,014 grant for police bulletproof vests

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been canceled.

Youth & Human Services

The Cincinnati City Council’s Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been canceled.

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Cincinnati City Council's Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing & Growth

The committee will hear a status update on the Futures Commission Review. Members are considering motions regarding a task force for the Connected Communities Ordinance and the use of CincyInsights to track neighborhood development activity.

• Status Update on the Futures Commission Review
• Motion to support a short-term task force for the Connected Communities Ordinance
• Motion to utilize CincyInsights to track development activity at the neighborhood level

The committee adopted a motion to use CincyInsights to track development activity at the neighborhood level to monitor the impacts of the Connected Communities Zoning reform. A separate motion regarding a task force for the Connected Communities Ordinance was referred to the City Manager for a report.

• Adopted motion to use CincyInsights to track neighborhood-level development activity
• Referred motion for a Connected Communities Ordinance task force to City Manager for a report

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing a major budget update for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes several municipal appointments, liquor permit reports, and motions regarding housing and electronic voting.

• $526,030,090 FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update
• Appointment of Louis Arnold to the Citizen Complaint Authority
• Appointment of George Lee to the FC Cincinnati Community Coalition
• Appointment of Kala Gibson to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
• Sidewalk Safety Program emergency repair assessments

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding fund transfers. These include adjustments to human services for high-risk populations, park infrastructure reallocations, and various capital improvement program updates for Fiscal Year 2025.

• $100,000 transfer to support the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
• Increase in funding for Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations to $1,391,803.20
• $150,000 reallocation from Washington Park Masonry and Concrete Repairs to Glenway Park Accessible Playground Equipment
• Transfer of $3,250,000 and $1,000,000 from various General Capital Budget accounts to close or decrease project accounts
• Appropriation of $1,610,000 and $1,000,000 from unappropriated surplus to capital improvement program project accounts

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage for three emergency ordinances. These include funding for high-risk population housing, capital improvement project accounts, and support for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.

• Recommended passage of $100,000 transfer to City Manager’s Office for Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (8-0, 1 recused)
• Recommended passage of funding increase to $1,391,803.20 for Supporting, Securing, and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations (9-0)
• Recommended passage of capital improvement program project account establishments and various fund transfers (9-0)

Youth & Human Services

The committee will hear a presentation from the Martin Luther King Coalition. The agenda includes a motion to maintain the Office of Human Relations with its current two-person staff.

• Presentation by Raffel Prophett, President of Martin Luther King Coalition
• Motion to maintain the Office of Human Relations and its two-person staff

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee met on June 11, 2024, and heard a presentation from the Martin Luther King Coalition, given by President Raffel Prophett. A motion submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney to have the Administration maintain the Office of Human Relations with its current two-person staff was held, meaning no vote or final action was taken. The motion referenced prior Motion #202302162, passed by Council on November 1, 2023, which had directed renaming the Office of Human Relations to The Office of Equity and refocusing its mission toward closing the racial wealth gap. The meeting ran from 12:31 p.m. to 12:52 p.m.

• Motion to maintain the Office of Human Relations with two-person staff (Motion 202401265) — held, no vote taken

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance committee is reviewing several emergency ordinances. These include changes to the municipal code regarding parking lot and garage safety, as well as establishing salary schedules for various new city job classifications.

• Presentation on Cultural Assessment Results by Chief Theetge
• Remarks on speeding data in school zones by Director John Brazina
• Ordinance to modify parking garage and lot regulations and authorize fee establishment
• Ordinance establishing salary schedules for Alternative Response Program Manager
• Ordinance establishing salary schedules for Alternative Response Community Service Officer

The committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to update the framework for parking lot and garage safety and licensing. It also recommended the creation of several new employment classifications and salary schedules, including roles for alternative response and budget analysis.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to modify parking garage and lot licensing and safety rules (202401487)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Alternative Response Program Manager classification (202401492)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Alternative Response Community Service Officer classification (202401493)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Supervising Crime Analyst, Budget Analyst, Senior Budget Analyst, Environmental Program Specialist, Sustainability Program Specialist, and Natural Resource Specialist classifications (202401506)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several emergency ordinances related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These items include appropriations for the General Fund, various restricted revenue funds, and the Capital Improvement Program.

• Appropriation of $525,680,090 from the General Fund for FY 2025 operating expenses
• Transfer of $21,344,750 to the Cincinnati Health District Fund 416
• Appropriation of $350,000 for the African American Chamber of Commerce
• Transfer of $25,000,000 from Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756
• Three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees in specific divisions

The committee recommended passage for the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Update of $526,030,090 and several bond issuances for infrastructure. It also adopted multiple motions requesting administrative reports on the Bomb Squad's location and electronic voting feasibility.

• Recommended passage of $525,680,090 General Fund appropriation for FY 2025
• Recommended passage of $13.82M in bonds for street improvements
• Recommended passage of $2.4M in bonds for parks and recreation improvements
• Recommended passage of $11.12M in bonds for equipment improvements
• Recommended passage of $5.91M in bonds for public building improvements
• Recommended passage of $200M in bonds for refunding general obligation bonds
• Adopted motion for report on relocating Bomb Squad storage and detonation operations
• Adopted motion for report on feasibility of electronic voting for Council meetings

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is considering several motions, including a request for a report on relocating the Bomb Squad's storage and detonation operations. The agenda also includes multiple board appointments and various emergency ordinances regarding city staffing, property tax exemptions, and fund transfers.

• Motion to report on relocating Bomb Squad storage and detonation away from residential/school zones
• Emergency ordinance for new employment classifications and salary schedules
• Tax exemption for property improvements at 614-616 Race Street
• Grant authorization for $37,506 in hearing protection for police officers
• Transfer of $216,915 for baseball field restoration in California neighborhood

Cincinnati City Council passed an emergency ordinance (B Version) modifying large portions of the Zoning Code and Land Development Code to increase housing options and strengthen neighborhood business districts, on a 6-3 vote. Council also passed emergency ordinances authorizing a 15-year tax exemption for a Walnut Hills residential remodeling at 604-608 Crown Street, redirecting $3,000,000 to a new Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund, and appropriating $1,281,534.68 plus $468,465.32 toward acquiring College Hill Plaza. Several items were referred to committee, including the FY 2025 General Fund operating budget appropriation and multiple grant applications, and three mayoral appointments were held one week. Most other items passed unanimously by voice vote as recorded.

• Passed emergency zoning/land development code overhaul (B Version) to increase housing options (6-3; Parks, Johnson, Kearney no)
• Passed emergency 15-year, 100% tax exemption for 604-608 Crown Street, Walnut Hills (5 residential units, ~$926,954 construction)
• Passed emergency redirecting $3,000,000 to new Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund for a loan loss reserve
• Passed emergency appropriating $1,281,534.68 and $468,465.32 to acquire College Hill Plaza improvements (5819-5851 Hamilton Ave, 1613-1617 Cedar Ave)
• Passed emergency approving expansion of College Hill DORA and amending its boundaries
• Passed emergency modifying hours of the Hyde Park DORA
• Passed emergency authorizing construction of an outdoor plaza at 150 W. 5th Street, notwithstanding certain zoning rules
• Referred FY 2025 General Fund operating budget appropriation ($525,680,090) and numerous grant ordinances to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The committee is considering an ordinance and resolution regarding the Budd Street Transmission Main Project. The meeting also includes presentations on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and METRO.

• Ordinance 202401443: Appropriating real property for the Budd Street Transmission Main Project
• Resolution 202401444: Declaring intent to appropriate property for the Budd Street Transmission Main Project
• Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Update presentation
• METRO Update presentation

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee recommended passage of emergency ordinances and resolutions to appropriate real property interests for the Budd Street Transmission Main Project. It also filed presentations updating the committee on the METRO transit system and the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for Budd Street Transmission Main Project property interests
• Recommended passage of emergency legislative resolution for Budd Street Transmission Main Project property interests
• Filed Brent Spence Bridge Corridor presentation
• Filed METRO update presentation

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing committee is reviewing several ordinances related to city zoning and outdoor refreshment areas. Discussions include a proposal for an outdoor plaza at 150 W. 5th Street and modifications to DORA boundaries and hours in College Hill and Hyde Park.

• Ordinance to authorize construction of Elm Street Plaza at 150 W. 5th Street
• Zoning code amendments regarding density, height, parking, and housing options
• Ordinance to expand the College Hill DORA boundaries
• Ordinance to modify operation hours for the Hyde Park DORA

The committee recommended passage of ordinances to modify the zoning code for pedestrian-centered design and to adjust outdoor refreshment areas (DORA) in College Hill and Hyde Park. One ordinance regarding zoning and land development was indefinitely postponed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance for outdoor plaza at 150 W. 5th Street
• Recommended passage of zoning and land development code modifications (6-3)
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance modifying zoning and land development code submitted by Mayor Pureval
• Recommended passage of College Hill DORA boundary expansion
• Recommended passage of Hyde Park DORA hours of operation modification

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a presentation regarding the City Manager’s Recommended FY 2025 Budget Update. The presentation is provided by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long and Budget Director Dr. Andrew Dudas.

• City Manager's Recommended FY 2025 Budget Update presentation

The committee received a presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long and Budget Director Dr. Andrew Dudas regarding the Recommended FY 2025 Budget Update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding grant applications for public safety and traffic enforcement. The agenda also includes discussions on streetcar maintenance donations, property acquisitions in College Hill, and labor negotiation waivers.

• $350,000 DOJ grant for a criminal case management screening program
• $850,000 donation from CinciVTICA, LLC for Cincinnati streetcar operations
• $3,000,000 transfer to establish the Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund
• Acquisition of College Hill Plaza at 5819-5851 Hamilton Avenue and 1613-1617 Cedar Avenue
• 15-year tax exemption for residential remodeling at 604-608 Crown Street

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed twelve ordinances submitted by the City Manager and Mayor. The committee recommended passage for eleven items, including grants for law enforcement, a donation for streetcar operations, and budget transfers for economic development. One ordinance regarding a five percent merit increase for the City Manager was held for further review.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $350,000 DOJ grant for criminal case management
• Recommended passage of ordinance for $65,000 Ohio grant for impaired driving enforcement
• Recommended passage of ordinance for $70,000 STEP grant for traffic safety
• Recommended passage of ordinance for $190,000 Ohio grant for Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $850,000 CinciVTICA, LLC donation for streetcar operations
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $95,000 in-kind donation from Cincinnati Police Athletic League
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $25,000 payment to Cintas Corporation
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund with $3,000,000 transfer

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances including a $850,000 donation for streetcar operations and boundary changes for outdoor refreshment areas. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to the Environmental Advisory Board and various special event permit reports.

• Acceptance of up to $850,000 donation from CinciVTICA, LLC for Cincinnati streetcar operations
• Expansion of College Hill DORA boundaries and modification of Hyde Park DORA hours
• Grant of up to $190,000 from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety for traffic safety prosecution
• Transfer of $3,000,000 to establish the Cincinnati Access to Capital Fund
• Transfer of $1,281,534.68 for improvements at College Hill Plaza

Council approved several large HUD grants for community development, housing for persons with AIDS, and emergency shelters. The body also authorized payments for traffic signals and waste consultation services and named a portion of Seventh Street 'Stanley J. Aronoff Way'.

• Approved $11,172,581 HUD Community Development Block Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,436,819.50 HUD HOME Investment Partnerships grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,916,748 HUD HOPWA grant for housing for persons with AIDS (Unanimous)
• Approved $989,627 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $113,509.61 payment to Capital Electric for traffic signals (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,663.65 payment to Atlas Technical Consultants LLC (Unanimous)
• Named Seventh Street between Walnut and Main 'Stanley J. Aronoff Way' (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Jeanne Golliher to the Woodward Trust (Unanimous)

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Council will receive a presentation regarding the Collaborative Summer in Cincy Safety Plan. Additionally, a motion was submitted to require an administration report on the legal and financial implications of a proposed Charter amendment related to the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Presentation: Collaborative Summer in Cincy Safety Plan
• Motion: Report on legal and financial implications of a Charter amendment regarding the Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Public Safety & Governance Committee adopted a motion requiring the Administration to report back in 60 days on the legal and financial implications of a proposed Charter amendment regarding Cincinnati's participation in its Metropolitan Planning Organization. The committee also filed a presentation regarding the Summer in Cincy Safety Plan.

• Adopted motion for 60-day report on Charter amendment re: MPO participation
• Filed presentation on Summer in Cincy Safety Plan

Youth & Human Services

The committee will hear presentations regarding the Adopt-A-Spot program, the Roselawn Community Safety Program, and a campaign for the Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center. Additionally, an emergency ordinance is proposed to name a portion of Seventh Street as 'Stanley J. Aronoff Way'.

• Emergency ordinance to name Seventh Street between Walnut Street and Main Street as 'Stanley J. Aronoff Way'
• Presentation: Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Adopt-A-Spot Program
• Presentation: Roselawn Community Safety Program
• Presentation: Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center Campaign Overview

The committee reviewed three presentations on community programs and an arts center campaign. They recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to give Seventh Street an honorary secondary name. No final votes on the ordinance or presentations were recorded in these minutes.

• Presentation on Adopt-A-Spot program filed
• Presentation on Roselawn Neighborhood Safety Program filed
• Presentation on ROMAC campaign overview filed
• Emergency ordinance for honorary street name recommended for passage

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will review the City Manager's recommended FY 2025 budget update and several presentations. The agenda includes multiple ordinances for grant acceptances, infrastructure payments, and special street lighting assessments.

• FY 2025 Budget Update presentation by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Grant of up to $120,000 from the State of Ohio Department of Health for Healthy Communities
• Grant of up to $225,406 from the Ohio Department of Health for emergency preparedness
• Payment of $113,509.61 to Capital Electric for traffic signals infrastructure
• Acceptance of $11,172,581 from HUD for Community Development Block Grant projects

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of a series of ordinances accepting and appropriating federal grants, including $11,172,581 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $1,916,748 for HOPWA, $2,436,819.50 for the HOME program, and $989,627 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds. It also recommended emergency ordinances for smaller state and EPA grants, payments to contractors, and special street lighting assessments. A motion was adopted asking the City Administration to report within 90 days on the feasibility of a fund for residential sidewalk repair. Two presentations on the City Manager's recommended FY 2025 budget and Cincy on Track were filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $11,172,581 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds (emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $1,916,748 in HOPWA funds (emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $2,436,819.50 in HOME program funds (emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $989,627 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds (emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $120,000 from Ohio Department of Health for Healthy Communities program
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $225,406 from Ohio Department of Health for emergency preparedness
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting up to $47,288 EPA grant through Green Umbrella
• Adopted motion for 90-day report on feasibility of a residential sidewalk repair fund

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is considering several large federal grant appropriations for community development and housing programs. Additionally, members are requesting reports on the financial implications of a Charter amendment and the feasibility of a residential sidewalk repair fund.

• $11,172,581 HUD Community Development Block Grant appropriation
• $2,436,819.50 HOME Investment Partnerships Program appropriation
• $1,916,748 HUD Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) appropriation
• $989,627 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program appropriation
• Report on feasibility of a residential sidewalk repair fund

Cincinnati City Council passed an ordinance repealing Chapter 745, 'Abortion,' of the Cincinnati Municipal Code in its entirety to conform with Ohio Constitution Article I, Section 22. Council also passed emergency ordinances vacating public right-of-way for the Duke Energy Convention Center renovation, funding removal of the Walnut Street skywalk bridge ($1,753,337), and authorizing a property sale agreement with 101 West Fifth LLC. Several items were held or referred to committee, including a motion on a residential sidewalk repair fund and a charter amendment report on the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Councilmember Owens was absent.

• Passed ordinance repealing Chapter 745, 'Abortion,' of the Cincinnati Municipal Code (Enactment No. 0171-2024)
• Passed emergency ordinance vacating public right-of-way and releasing easements for Duke Energy Convention Center renovation (Enactment No. 0164-2024)
• Passed emergency ordinance funding $1,753,337 for removal of Walnut Street skywalk bridge and façade restoration (Enactment No. 0165-2024)
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing property sale agreement with 101 West Fifth LLC for right-of-way vacation and easement (Enactment No. 0170-2024)
• Passed ordinance accepting $89,000 donation from Reds Community Fund and in-kind donation for turf infield at Bond Hill Recreation Center (Enactment No. 0169-2024)
• Passed ordinance accepting in-kind donation valued up to $35,000 for public technology lab at Hartwell Recreation Center (Enactment No. 0168-2024)
• Adopted motion for administration report within 60 days on increasing access to accessible toilets at public events
• Referred motion to Budget & Finance Committee for report on feasibility of a residential sidewalk repair fund

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Cincinnati City Council’s Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing & Growth

The committee will consider an ordinance to repeal Chapter 745, "Abortion," from the municipal code to align with the Ohio Constitution. It will also review a motion regarding accessible toilets at public events and presentations on vacant property strategies.

• Motion for a report on increasing access to accessible toilets at large public events
• Ordinance repealing Chapter 745, "Abortion," of the Cincinnati Municipal Code
• Presentation on the strategic alliance between the City and Land Bank
• Presentation on leveraging partnerships to address vacant property

The committee recommended passage of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 745 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding abortion to align with the Ohio Constitution. A motion was also adopted requesting a report on increasing accessible toilets at public events.

• Recommended passage of ordinance repealing Chapter 745 (Abortion) of the Municipal Code
• Adopted motion for administration to report within 60 days on increasing accessible toilets at public events

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding land rights, building restorations, and donations. Key items include a project to facilitate the Duke Energy Convention Center renovation and funding for the removal of a pedestrian skywalk above Walnut Street.

• Vacating public right-of-way on Elm Street, Convention Way, Opera Alley, Hatters Alley, Thorp Alley, and Sixth Street for the Duke Energy Convention Center project
• Grant of $1,753,337 to fund the removal of a skywalk bridge above Walnut Street and building façade restoration
• Payment of $37,336.16 to Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. for network connectivity services
• Acceptance of an in-kind donation up to $35,000 for a technology lab at Hartwell Recreation Center
• Acceptance of a $89,000 donation from the Reds Community Fund and in-kind donations for a turf infield at Bond Hill Recreation Area

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed eight items, recommending passage for seven emergency and regular ordinances. These actions authorize right-of-way changes for the Duke Energy Convention Center renovation, a $1.75 million grant for skywalk removal, and various payments and donations. One ordinance regarding a Playground Equipment Services donation was postponed indefinitely.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to vacate rights-of-way for Convention Center renovation
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $1,753,337 grant to The Model Group, Inc.
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $37,336.16 payment to Zayo Group
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $2,325.05 payment to General Factory Supply
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $35,000 in-kind donation from Activities Beyond the Classroom
• Postponed indefinitely ordinance accepting $150,000 in-kind donation from Playground Equipment Services
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $89,000 donation from Reds Community Fund for Bond Hill Recreation Center
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing property sale and easement with 101 West Fifth LLC

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a proposal to vacate public rights-of-way for the Duke Energy Convention Center renovation. Other items include funding for building facade restorations near Walnut Street and various special event permits.

• Vacating portions of Elm Street, Convention Way, Opera Alley, Hatters Alley, Thorp Alley, and Sixth Street for the Duke Energy Convention Center project
• Funding $1,753,337 for the removal of a pedestrian skywalk bridge above Walnut Street and building facade restoration
• Accepting an in-kind donation up to $150,000 for a turf infield at Bond Hill Recreation Area
• Accepting an in-kind donation up to $35,000 for a technology lab at Hartwell Recreation Center
• A motion to report on increasing access to accessible toilets at public events

Council approved several large budget realignments, including $15.17M in the General Fund and $8.79M in Restricted Funds. The body also passed new municipal code regulations for skating and coasting devices and updated the city's graffiti abatement program.

• Approved $15,169,563 in General Fund transfers for department needs and the MLK Jr. Monument
• Approved $8,793,088 in Restricted Fund transfers for department needs
• Passed new municipal code regulations for skating and coasting devices
• Passed updated Graffiti Abatement program (Chapter 751)
• Approved 2025 special assessment for the Urban Forestry Program
• Approved $25,000 grant for historic brewery resources documentation
• Approved funding and donation solicitation for MINDING Your Business Mental Health Summit
• Adopted motion for administration to report on city project workforce payroll data

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, has been canceled.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. Members will also consider an ordinance to update the City's Graffiti Abatement program and a resolution objecting to a liquor permit renewal for Drip Coffee Lounge.

• Presentation on Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program
• Ordinance to update Chapter 751, 'Graffiti Abatement,' regarding notice and cost recovery
• Resolution objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Midwest Textiles Warehouse, LLC d/b/a Drip Coffee Lounge

The committee recommended passage of an ordinance to update Cincinnati's graffiti abatement rules, including new notice requirements for property owners. A resolution objecting to a liquor permit renewal for Drip Coffee Lounge was indefinitely postponed. A presentation on a hospital-based violence intervention program was filed for the record.

• Recommended passage of Ordinance 202401298 (Graffiti Abatement update)
• Indefinitely postponed Resolution 202400936 (liquor permit objection)
• Filed Presentation 202401364 (Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Committee is reviewing ordinances to modify municipal code regarding skating devices and establish a new General Government Grants Fund. The agenda includes significant budget transfers within the General Fund, including funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument and Summer in Cincy programming. Members will also discuss assessments for sidewalk repairs and urban forestry maintenance.

• Transfer of $15,169,563 within the General Fund to realign department needs
• Grant application for up to $25,000 for Cincinnati brewery historic designation
• Transfer of $410,000 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument project
• Ordinance modifying municipal code regulations for skateboards and coasting devices
• Resolution regarding assessments for sidewalk, curb, and gutter repairs

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed 14 items, recommending passage for ordinances establishing new funds, authorizing grants, and transferring budget resources. The committee also approved a report on urban forestry assessments and adopted a motion requiring a report on certified payroll data within 60 days. No final votes were recorded in these minutes; items were recommended for passage to the full Council.

• Recommended passage of ordinance modifying street/sidewalk regulations for skating devices
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance establishing Fund 404 for General Government Grants
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing $25,000 historic preservation grant
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance authorizing donations for Mental Health Summit
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance transferring $500 within Councilmember Albi's budget
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance transferring $20,000 for Mental Health Summit
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance transferring $15.1M within General Fund
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance transferring $8.7M within Restricted Funds

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several financial realignments involving the General Fund and restricted funds. The agenda includes various board appointments, updates to city ordinances regarding skateboards and graffiti abatement, and a request for workforce data on city projects.

• Transfer of $15,169,563 within the General Fund to realign department resources
• Transfer of $1,000,000 for the Homecare Tax Relief Program to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners
• Grant application for up to $25,000 for Cincinnati brewery historic designation documentation
• Appointment of Ken Patel and Kiana R. Trabue to the Cincinnati Board of Health
• Ordinance to update the City's Graffiti Abatement program

City Council approved $1 million to help low-to-moderate income homeowners pay delinquent property taxes. The council also authorized several grants for energy efficiency, transportation, and historic preservation, and approved a 30-year tax exemption for a Madisonville redevelopment project.

• Approved $1M for Homecare Tax Relief Program (Yes)
• Approved 30-year property tax exemption for Madisonville redevelopment (Yes)
• Approved $490,930 Energy Futures Grant (Yes)
• Approved $250,000 Spinney Field Energy Efficiency Grant (Yes)
• Approved up to $8M in federal and regional transportation grants (Yes)
• Confirmed Ken Patel and Kiana R. Trabue to Board of Health (Yes)
• Adopted motion to provide City employees discounted METRO passes (Yes)
• Modified procurement rules for supplies and services (Yes)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The committee will review several reports regarding city property use and environmental standards. Members are also considering a motion to partner with METRO for discounted employee transit passes.

• Motion to provide City employees with discounted monthly METRO passes
• Report on Hillside Overlay District issue spotting
• Report on Energy Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards
• Presentation on high-potential city-owned properties along major transit corridors
• Presentation regarding the Green City Plan 2023

The committee adopted a motion to partner with METRO to offer discounted monthly passes to City of Cincinnati employees. Several reports and presentations regarding city-owned properties and the Green Cincinnati Plan were filed.

• Adopted motion to partner with METRO for discounted employee monthly passes
• Held report regarding Hillside Overlay District issue spotting
• Filed ordinance regarding Energy Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards
• Filed report regarding High Potential City-Owned Properties Along Major Transit Corridor
• Filed presentation regarding high-potential city-owned properties along major transit corridors
• Filed presentation regarding the Green Cincinnati Plan

Housing & Growth

The committee is reviewing the Community Investment Trust Program and fee waivers for community organization zoning amendments. Members also requested reports regarding the Limited Representation Pilot Program and Cincinnati Futures Commission recommendations.

• Review of Community Investment Trust (CIT) Program recommendations
• Request for a report on the Limited Representation Pilot Program
• Report regarding fee waivers for community organization zoning amendments
• Request for a report on Cincinnati Futures Commission recommendations

The Equitable Growth & Housing committee met on May 7, 2024, with Councilmember Victoria Parks absent. The committee filed two reports from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long — one on the Community Investment Trust (CIT) Program and one on fee waivers for community organizations applying for zoning map amendments. It adopted two motions to send to the full Cincinnati City Council: one from Councilmember Owens requesting a report within 30 days on the Limited Representation Pilot Program with the University of Cincinnati and the Hamilton County Help Center, and one from Mayor Aftab Pureval requesting a report in 60 days on the 'Cincinnati Futures Commission, A Vision for the Future Cincinnati' recommendations. Both motions were due back to Council on 5/8/2024.

• Filed City Manager report on Community Investment Trust (CIT) Program review and recommendations
• Filed City Manager report on fee waivers for community organizations applying for zoning map amendments (Ref. Doc. #202301902)
• Adopted motion by Councilmember Owens for a 30-day report on the Limited Representation Pilot Program with the University of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Help Center
• Adopted motion by Mayor Aftab Pureval for a 60-day report on 'Cincinnati Futures Commission, A Vision for the Future Cincinnati' recommendations

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several funding actions, including a $1,000,000 transfer to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners with delinquent property taxes. The agenda also includes multiple grant applications for energy efficiency, trails, and transportation projects, as well as redevelopment agreements in Madisonville.

• $1,000,000 transfer for the Homecare Tax Relief Program
• Grant of up to $490,930 from the Energy Futures Grant program
• Grant of up to $250,000 for energy efficiency upgrades at Spinney Field Police Training Academy
• Grant of up to $500,000 for the Little Miami Scenic Trail, Elstun to Ranchvale
• Grants of up to $8,000,000 and $1,000,000 for various transportation projects

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several emergency ordinances, including funding for the Homecare Tax Relief Program and various energy and transportation grants. The committee also recommended a 30-year property tax exemption for a redevelopment project in Madisonville and updates to convention center funding.

• Recommended passage of $1M transfer for Homecare Tax Relief Program
• Recommended passage of $2 transfer for Councilmember Meeka Owens' office budget
• Recommended passage of $490,930 Energy Futures Grant
• Recommended passage of $250,000 grant for Spinney Field energy upgrades
• Recommended passage of up to $500,000 grant for Little Miami Scenic Trail
• Recommended passage of various transportation grants up to $8M
• Recommended passage of 30-year tax exemption for RBM Development Company, LLC
• Indefinite postponement of Ordinance 202401277 regarding Madisonville property

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is considering several financial transfers and grant applications. Key items include funding for homecare tax relief, energy efficiency upgrades at Spinney Field, and property redevelopment in Madisonville.

• $1,000,000 transfer for the Homecare Tax Relief Program
• $490,930 grant application for the Environment and Sustainability Fund
• $250,000 grant for energy efficiency upgrades at Spinney Field
• $500,000 grant application for the Little Miami Scenic Trail
• Redevelopment agreement with RBM Development Company, LLC in Madisonville

City Council approved the authorization of tax levies for 2025 and passed several emergency ordinances regarding city contracts and property disposal. The council also designated an honorary street name in the West End and adopted motions for feasibility reports on a gun violence memorial and resident text messaging.

• Authorized tax levies for calendar year 2025 (Passed Emergency)
• Approved honorary secondary name 'Robert O’Neal Way' for Linn Street at Clark Street (Passed Emergency)
• Approved 6th Amendment to Warren County Water Area Contract (Passed Emergency)
• Authorized disposal of personal property from Duke Energy Convention Center (Passed Emergency)
• Approved $25,000 and in-kind bicycle helmet donation for Fire Dept EMS Mountain Bike Unit (Passed Emergency)
• Authorized solicitation of donations for 2024 Business Enterprise Expo (Passed)
• Adopted motion for feasibility report on permanent gun violence victims memorial
• Adopted motion for feasibility report on opt-in text messaging for residents

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Council will hear a presentation regarding food insecurity and firearm violence. Additionally, members are considering a motion for the administration to report on the feasibility of creating a permanent memorial for victims of gun violence in Cincinnati.

• Motion for a report on the feasibility of a permanent memorial for victims of gun violence
• Presentation by Dr. Sharven Taghavi regarding food insecurity and firearm violence

The committee adopted a motion requiring the administration to report on the feasibility of creating a permanent memorial for victims of gun violence in Cincinnati. A presentation on food insecurity and firearm violence was filed.

• Adopted motion for administration to prepare feasibility report on permanent gun violence memorial within 30 days

Youth & Human Services

The Youth & Human Services Committee will consider an ordinance granting an honorary secondary street name to Linn Street at Clark Street in the West End for local activist Robert O’Neal. The committee will also review a motion directing city administration to evaluate opt-in text messaging as a tool for resident communications within 60 days, which could change how alerts and updates are delivered.

• Ordinance 202401131: Honorary secondary name “Robert O’Neal Way” for Linn Street at Clark Street in the West End neighborhood
• Motion 202401245: City administration to assess opt-in text messaging feasibility within 60 days

The committee approved an emergency ordinance to give Linn Street at Clark Street the honorary secondary name 'Robert O’Neal Way.' They also adopted a motion requiring the City Administration to prepare a 60-day report on using opt-in text messaging to communicate with residents.

• Approved emergency ordinance naming Linn Street at Clark Street 'Robert O’Neal Way'
• Adopted motion for 60-day report on opt-in text messaging feasibility

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city funds, donations, and property disposal. Key items include accepting donations for the EMS Mountain Bike Unit and amending municipal procurement codes. The committee will also address tax levies for 2025 and water contract amendments.

• Accepting $25,000 donation and $9,300 in bicycle helmets for the EMS Mountain Bike Unit
• Amending Chapter 321 of the Municipal Code regarding procurement and disposal
• Authorizing the disposal of personal property from the Duke Energy Convention Center
• Sixth Amendment to the Warren County Water Area Contract to modify service areas
• Authorizing tax levies for the 2025 calendar year

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed eight items, including ordinances authorizing donations for a business expo and fire department equipment, modifications to procurement rules, a water contract amendment, and tax levy certifications. The committee recommended passage for all legislative items and approved the filing of a finance monitoring report and a presentation on funding recommendations.

• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing donations for 2024 Business Enterprise Expo
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance accepting $25,000 donation for Fire Department EMS Mountain Bike Unit
• Recommended passage of ordinance modifying Municipal Code procurement provisions
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance authorizing Sixth Amendment to Warren County Water Area Contract
• Recommended emergency passage of legislative resolution certifying 2025 tax levies
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance authorizing disposal of Convention Center property
• Approved and filed Finance and Budget Monitoring Report for period ending Jan 31, 2024
• Filed presentation on Quick Strike Funding Recommendations

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing various municipal actions including a commercial and hotel development at 614-616 Race Street. The agenda also includes numerous liquor permit applications, special event requests, and several motions for administrative reports.

• Development agreement for 84,281 square feet of commercial space and 109 hotel rooms at 614-616 Race Street
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation and $9,300 in bicycle helmets for the Fire Department Mountain Bike Unit
• Transfer of $500,000 from Urban Tree Canopy to Biochar Replication Facility accounts
• Liquor permit applications for various businesses including Urban Air Adventure Park and Safi Wine Bar LLC
• Motion for a report on the feasibility of a permanent memorial for victims of gun violence

Cincinnati City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing a development agreement with 616 Race LLC for about 84,281 square feet of commercial space, including approximately 109 hotel rooms, at 614-616 Race Street, with City assistance in the form of a rebate of a portion of service payments in lieu of taxes tied to a proposed 30-year property tax exemption. Council also passed emergency ordinances moving $1.35 million to a biochar production facility and accepting donations for the Fire Department's EMS Mountain Bike Unit, and it indefinitely postponed a separate version of the 616 Race Street development agreement. Several resolutions, grants, and motions were also passed or referred to committee.

• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing development agreement with 616 Race LLC for ~109 hotel rooms at 614-616 Race Street (9-0)
• Indefinitely postponed a separate ordinance (202401207) for the same 616 Race LLC development agreement (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance transferring $500,000 from Urban Tree Canopy and $850,000 from Revolving Energy Loan Fund to Biochar Replication Facility (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance accepting $9,300 in children's bicycle helmets and $25,000 for Fire Department EMS Mountain Bike Unit (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved ordinance accepting up to $400,000 Ohio Department of Health grant to expand school-based health center at Roberts Academy (9-0)
• Approved ordinance accepting up to $2,000 American Heart Association grant for Health Department program (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance accepting up to $50,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund grant (9-0)
• Adopted motion for 90-day report on Project Labor Agreements (9-0)

Housing & Growth

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zone change to Planned Development District No. 99 for the Peoples Church at 220 William Howard Taft Road. Additionally, a presentation will cover the current status of the Connected Communities initiative and draft ordinance changes to the Cincinnati Zoning Code.

• Public hearing for rezoning 220 William Howard Taft Road to Planned Development District No. 99
• Presentation on the status of 'Connected Communities' zoning code changes

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing a development agreement for a new hotel and commercial project at 614-616 Race Street. Members are also considering fund transfers to support a biochar replication facility. Additionally, the agenda includes several grant acceptances and requests for reports on labor agreements and tree maintenance.

• Development agreement for 84,281 square feet of commercial space and 109 hotel rooms at 614-616 Race Street
• Transfer of $500,000 and $850,000 to the Biochar Replication Facility
• Grant of up to $400,000 from the Ohio Department of Health for Roberts Academy health centers
• Grant of up to $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies for a Youth Climate Action Program
• Request for a 90-day report on the impacts of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)