Cincinnati, OH

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

Public Safety & Quality of Life

Youth & Human Services

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda includes a mayoral motion to have the City Manager begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency, separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Council is also set to vote on emergency ordinances authorizing payments, grant applications and acceptances, and several changes to the municipal code covering tall grass, litter, junk vehicles, and parking garages and lots. Several appointments, liquor permit reports, and special event permit reports are filed without objections noted.

• Motion (202602809) by Mayor Aftab Pureval to have the City Manager start actions to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works
• Emergency ordinance (202602815) authorizing a $12,725.19 payment to AssetWorks, Inc. and a $12,500 payment to the Ohio Mayors Alliance for 2026 membership dues
• Ordinance (202602777) accepting up to $200,000 in Hamilton County Municipal Road Fund grant resources for Ridge Avenue rehabilitation in Oakley and Pleasant Ridge, and up to $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue in Madisonville
• Ordinance (202602780) accepting up to $1,066,148.80 from the Federal Highway Administration via ODOT for the HAM-SR 125-1.85 Urban Paving Project on Beechmont Avenue in Mt. Washington
• Ordinance (202602779) authorizing a $76,261.80 payment to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in FY 2026

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda lists two items: a presentation from Transportation & Engineering Director Greg Long and Assistant City Manager William "Billy" Weber on the Cincy on Track FY25 & FY26 update, and a report from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects. No ordinances, contracts, or votes appear on this agenda.

• Presentation on Cincy on Track: FY25 & FY26 Update by Greg Long, Director of Transportation & Engineering, and William "Billy" Weber, Assistant City Manager
• Report dated 9/23/2026 from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects (Reference Document #202600893)
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee met on September 29, 2026, and received a presentation on Cincy On Track: FY25 & FY26 Update from Transportation & Engineering Director Greg Long and Assistant City Manager William "Billy" Weber. A related report dated 9/23/2026 on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects was also filed. Both items were filed rather than voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 11:21 A.M. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials are recorded in these minutes.

• Filed presentation on Cincy On Track: FY25 & FY26 Update
• Filed report on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects (Reference Document #202600893)

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. Members will receive presentations on the Neighborhood Planning Cycle and the Uptown Gateway Project, and a report from the City Manager on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform. The agenda also includes an emergency ordinance to give Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown the honorary secondary name "Gus Miller Way."

• Emergency ordinance (202602785) to name Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown "Gus Miller Way" in honor of Gus Miller and Batsakes Hat Shop
• Report (202602771) from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform
• Presentation (202602820) on the Neighborhood Plan Cycle by City Planning and Engagement staff
• Report (202602709) on the neighborhood planning cycle
• Presentation (202602819) on the Uptown Gateway Project, with The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority

The Housing & Growth committee met on September 29, 2026, and heard presentations on the Neighborhood Planning Cycle and the Uptown Gateway Project; both presentations and a related report were filed. The committee recommended emergency passage of an ordinance giving Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown the honorary secondary name "Gus Miller Way." A report on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform was held. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance naming Sixth Street at Vine Street "Gus Miller Way" (honorary, secondary name)
• Filed presentation on the Neighborhood Plan Cycle (Ref. Doc. #202602331)
• Filed report on the neighborhood planning cycle (Ref. Doc. #202600231)
• Filed presentation on the Uptown Gateway Project
• Held report on impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform (Ref. Doc. #202601442)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to take up motions, ordinances, and reports. The most consequential item is a motion by Mayor Aftab Pureval directing the City Manager to begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The committee will also hear a Litter Working Group presentation and consider grant-funded paving projects, code changes on tall grass and junk vehicles, and parking lot regulations.

• Motion by Mayor Pureval to establish a standalone Stormwater Management Utility separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works
• Motion by Councilmember Jeffreys asking the administration to report within 30 days on the cost to pave 120 lane miles of road, above the 70 miles planned in FY '28
• Ordinance authorizing a grant of up to $199,987 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the PIVOT Unit's violent crime reduction work
• Ordinances accepting Hamilton County Municipal Road Fund grants of up to $200,000 for Ridge Avenue and up to $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue pavement rehabilitation
• Ordinance authorizing a $1,066,148.80 Federal Highway Administration grant, administered by ODOT, for Beechmont Avenue (State Route 125) paving in Mt. Washington

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is meeting to consider a motion by Mayor Aftab Pureval to establish the Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency, separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The agenda also includes several ordinances and resolutions, including recognitions, appointments, and various infrastructure and grant items. Most items are routine or procedural, but the stormwater utility motion is the most consequential decision.

• Motion to establish Stormwater Management Utility as standalone agency
• Ordinance to allow more flexibility in correcting tall grass, litter, and vegetation obstructions in right of way
• Ordinance to allow more flexibility in removing derelict vehicles from public right of way
• Ordinance accepting up to $200,000 for Ridge Avenue and $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue pavement rehabilitation grants
• Ordinance authorizing $76,261.80 payment to University of Cincinnati Physicians for paramedic training

Cincinnati City Council referred a mayoral motion directing the City Manager to begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Most other items were referred to committees, including ordinances on tall grass and litter rules, junk motor vehicle removal, and several grant acceptances. Two resolutions passed: recognizing September 25 as "9 to 5 Day" honoring Dolly Parton, and recognizing Union Baptist Church. Several ordinances passed with suspension of the three readings, including a $300,000 World Wildlife Fund food-waste grant application and water system bond refunding authority.

• Referred mayoral motion to establish Stormwater Management Utility as standalone agency to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Passed resolution recognizing September 25 as "9 to 5 Day" honoring Dolly Parton (Enactment No. 0035-2026)
• Passed resolution recognizing Union Baptist Church (Enactment No. 0036-2026)
• Referred ordinance giving Sixth Street at Vine Street the honorary name "Gus Miller Way" to Housing & Growth Committee
• Referred ordinance modifying tall grass, litter, and vegetation rules to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred ordinance modifying junk motor vehicle removal rules to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Adopted motion for administration to recommend additional funding for employee organ and tissue donors
• Passed ordinance authorizing application for up to $300,000 World Wildlife Fund grant to prevent household food waste, with suspension of three readings

Youth & Human Services

The Youth & Human Services Committee is receiving a presentation on the City of Cincinnati's Human Services Fund from United Way and city staff. The agenda contains only this presentation item and adjournment, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation on the Human Services Fund by United Way Chief Impact Officer Amy Weber and Director of Impact Operations Emily Goddard
• Presentation by Deanna White, Deputy Director, Dept. of Opportunity and Resident Services
• Item 202602759 submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long

The committee received and filed a presentation from the City Manager regarding the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund. No substantive decisions were made; the item was filed without a vote or further action.

• Filed Human Services Fund presentation (no vote recorded)

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee will hear a presentation on safety in the Clifton area from police chiefs, then consider a motion to have the City Administration report on concerns about a proposed amendment to the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. The main item is a proposed ordinance that would modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises code to add new tools for abating crime at commercial properties, allow enforcement against businesses, and add protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

• Presentation: Clifton Area Safety Report by Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie and UC Police Chief Eliot Isaac
• Motion 202602655: City Administration to prepare a report within 4 months on concerns about the proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment
• Ordinance 202602543: Modifies Chapter 76I 'Chronic Nuisance Premises' to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties
• Ordinance 202602543: Allows enforcement against businesses in addition to property owners
• Ordinance 202602543: Adds protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking

The committee held both agenda items without action. A motion to require a report on the proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment was held, and the ordinance itself, which would modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises code to add tools for abating crime at commercial properties and protections for domestic violence victims, was also held. No final decisions were made.

• Motion for report on Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment held
• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment held

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity Committee is meeting to receive three presentations: one from the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, one from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and one on the 'Buy the Building' small business commercial ownership program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of presentations and adjournment.

• Presentation on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio by Executive Director Beth Yoke
• Presentation on Over-the-Rhine: Legacy and Impact by Art Academy of Cincinnati President & CEO Joe Girandola
• Presentation on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership by Tiffany Brown, Deputy Director, Department of Opportunity & Resident Services

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee met on September 21, 2026, but did not take any formal votes. All three agenda items, including presentations on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and the Buy the Building program, were held until the next meeting due to a lack of quorum.

• Held presentation on Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio
• Held presentation on Art Academy of Cincinnati
• Held presentation on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider several ordinances and a motion. Key items include authorizing the City Manager to apply for a $300,000 World Wildlife Fund grant to prevent household food waste, and a major update to the commercial waste franchise program's municipal code. The committee will also review two utility easement acceptances and an emergency ordinance to amend water system revenue bond refunding authority.

• Ordinance to apply for up to $300,000 Innovator Grant from World Wildlife Fund for household food waste prevention
• Ordinance modifying Chapters 729 and 730 of the municipal code to update the commercial waste franchise program
• Emergency ordinance amending Ordinance No. 236-2026 to authorize loans for refunding water system revenue bonds
• Acceptance of public utility easement for water mains at Schumacher Park Drive, West Chester Township
• Acceptance of public utility easement for water mains at 5709 Harrison Avenue, Green Township

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including appointments to city boards, resolutions, and ordinances. Key decisions include authorizing grant applications for police hiring, bridge repairs, and transit planning, as well as reallocating funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization. The agenda also includes routine reports and liquor permit notifications.

• Apply for $6,250,000 COPS Hiring Program grant to hire up to 50 entry-level police officers
• Reallocate $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization
• Apply for $2,500,000 ODOT Municipal Bridge Program grant for Monastery Street Bridge rehabilitation
• Apply for $1,825,000 FTA Transit-Oriented Development Planning grant for Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor study
• Sell 1.5345 acres near Glenview Golf Course to Great Parks for trail development

Cincinnati City Council passed a series of ordinances and emergency ordinances, including authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a $6,250,000 U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program grant to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers. Council also approved reallocating $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in existing FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funding for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, and approved a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline Global Operations) for at least 54 new jobs at 312 Elm Street. Several items were referred to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee, including a parking garage and lot ordinance and a commercial waste franchise ordinance. Council also confirmed numerous mayoral appointments and passed resolutions and honorary street-naming ordinances.

• Confirmed Reginald Harris to Cincinnati Planning Commission (5-year term)
• Confirmed Dr. Corinn Taylor, Hailey Barr-King, Sandra Perry to Human Services Advisory Committee (3-year terms)
• Confirmed/reappointed Mark Alexander, George Lee, Matthew Lizik, Gregory D. Johnson, John Walter, Meeka Owens to FC Cincinnati Community Coalition
• Passed resolution recognizing Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's 'Don't Dump the 'Nati!' program (Enactment No. 0033-2026)
• Passed resolution recognizing Christie Brown (Enactment No. 0034-2026)
• Referred motion on paving 120 lane miles to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred motion on additional funding for organ/tissue donor employees to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred parking garage/lot ordinance (Chapter 413) to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation on building energy benchmarking and consider an emergency ordinance creating a new Chapter 1051 of the Municipal Code to require annual energy benchmarking and reporting for certain large public and private buildings. The committee will also consider an ordinance authorizing cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation for bridge maintenance on US Route 127 over I-75, and a motion requesting an after-action analysis of the 2026 flash floods.

• Ordinance (emergency) to add Chapter 1051, 'Building Energy Benchmarking,' requiring annual reporting for large buildings
• Ordinance authorizing cooperation with ODOT for bridge maintenance on US 127 over I-75, railroads, and Mill Creek
• Motion for a 2026 flash flood after-action analysis report within 30 days
• Presentation on Building Energy Benchmarking Overview by Office of Environment & Sustainability

The committee recommended passage of an ordinance to facilitate US Route 127 bridge maintenance and passed a motion for a flash flood analysis. An ordinance regarding building energy benchmarking was held, and one presentation was filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance for US Route 127 bridge maintenance
• Adopted motion for administration to report on 2026 flash flood analysis
• Held ordinance for Building Energy Benchmarking
• Filed Building Energy Benchmarking Overview presentation

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth Committee is holding a public hearing and considering an emergency ordinance to rezone 2323 Ferguson Road in Westwood from CG-A-MH to Planned Development District No. 106, 'Westline Flats.' The committee will also discuss a motion for a neighborhood investment strategy around a proposed LDG development, receive a report on the neighborhood planning cycle, and vote on several honorary street name designations and a job creation tax credit agreement.

• Zone change for 2323 Ferguson Road, Westwood, to Planned Development District No. 106 'Westline Flats'
• Motion to develop a neighborhood investment strategy for Westwood/West Price Hill around proposed LDG development
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline Global Operations) for 54 new jobs at 312 Elm Street, 40% income tax credit
• Honorary street names: 'Bettye T. Oldham Way' (East Mitchell Ave), 'Arzell "Papazell" Nelson Way' (Reading Rd), 'Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond Way' (Hamilton Ave), 'Cathy B. Bailey Way' (Clifton Ave)
• Report on neighborhood planning cycle

The committee recommended passage of several ordinances for honorary street names and a job creation tax credit. A motion was adopted requiring a neighborhood investment strategy report for the Westline Flats development within 30 days.

• Recommended passage of rezoning for 2323 Ferguson Road to Planned Development District No. 106
• Adopted motion for a neighborhood investment strategy report due in 30 days
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond Way' at Hamilton & Belmont
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Cathy B. Bailey Way' at Clifton & Spring Grove
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Arzell “Papazell” Nelson Way' at Reading & Barry Lane
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Bettye T. Oldham Way' (B Version) at East Mitchell & Clinton Springs
• Recommended passage of job creation tax credit for Valvoline Global Operations
• Indefinitely postponed honorary name ordinance for East Mitchell & Clinton Springs (A Version)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will review monthly finance reports, several emergency ordinances reallocating Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, a property sale to Great Parks for a trail, multiple grant applications, and various payments, transfers, easements, and code changes. The agenda includes both routine financial items and substantive policy actions.

• Reallocate $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, including $50,000 to Freestore Foodbank
• Sell ~1.5345 acres near Glenview Golf Course to Great Parks of Hamilton County for the Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail
• Apply for up to $6,250,000 COPS Hiring grant to hire up to 50 police officers and $250,000 for police mental health and wellness
• Apply for $2,500,000 ODOT Municipal Bridge Program grant for Monastery Street Bridge rehabilitation and $1,825,000 FTA grant for Reading Road BRT study
• Modify municipal code Chapters 729 and 730 to update commercial waste franchise program terms

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council meeting includes several mayoral appointments to various commissions and boards. The agenda also features resolutions for sewer service charges, grant applications for bridge rehabilitation and police hiring, and multiple ordinances for honorary street names.

• Grant application for up to $6,250,000 to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers
• Grant application for up to $2,500,000 for Monastery Street Bridge rehabilitation
• Honorary street name designations for East Mitchell Avenue, Reading Road, and Hamilton Avenue
• Authorization to accept $1,463,385.98 from the sale of renewable energy certificates
• Grant application for up to $250,000 for police mental health and wellness efforts

Cincinnati City Council confirmed several mayoral appointments, including Brian Muething to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and two Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District Board seats, while holding a Planning Commission and several other appointments one week. Council adopted motions redirecting unspent FY 2024 Human Services Fund Impact Award money previously allocated to Strategies to End Homelessness, and passed multiple emergency ordinances accepting grants and authorizing payments. Most manager-submitted ordinances and reports were referred to committee rather than decided.

• Confirmed Brian Muething to Cincinnati Recreation Commission (5-year term)
• Confirmed Jacquelynn Nzingha Byrd and Gus Ricksecker to Over-the-Rhine South SID Board (4-year terms)
• Held Reginald Harris (Planning Commission) and other appointments one week
• Adopted motion redirecting $840,000 of unspent FY2024 Human Services Fund Impact Award from Strategies to End Homelessness to listed organizations (7 yes, 2 no)
• Adopted motion moving $300,000 of FY2024 Impact Award to Leveraged Support Supplement (7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain)
• Adopted motion using $50,000 for Freestore Foodbank food access and homelessness prevention (7 yes, 1 no)
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting up to $6,250,000 COPS grant to hire up to 50 police officers
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing $244,773.29 payment to Digitech Computer LLC for Fire Department billing services

Youth & Human Services

The committee will review presentations regarding Library Services & Partnerships and a follow-up on Summer in Cincy youth programming. These items are scheduled for discussion by the Youth & Human Services committee.

• Library Services & Partnerships presentation
• Summer in Cincy Follow-Up: Youth Programming presentation

The Youth & Human Services committee met and received two presentations: one on Library Services & Partnerships and one on Summer in Cincy youth programming. Both presentations were filed with no substantive decisions, votes, or resolutions taken. The meeting was procedural in nature.

• Filed Library Services & Partnerships presentation
• Filed Summer in Cincy Follow-Up: Youth Programming presentation

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee will receive presentations regarding Clifton and UC safety measures and an update on Second Avenue litigation in Price Hill. The agenda also includes a motion for the City Administration to prepare a policy based on a previous report.

• Presentation on Clifton and UC Safety Measures by Cincinnati Police Department
• Update on Second Avenue Litigation in Price Hill by Law Department
• Motion to prepare a policy reflecting recommendations from report #202501372 Proposal #1

The Public Safety & Quality of Life committee met on September 9, 2026, with all eight members recorded present. It received presentations on Clifton and UC safety measures from the Cincinnati Police Department and on Second Avenue litigation in Price Hill from the Law Department. A Price Hill update presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long was filed. The committee adopted a motion by Councilmember Owens directing the City Administration to prepare a policy reflecting the recommendations of report #202501372 Proposal #1 and directing the Human Resources Director, as Civil Service Commission secretary, to notify the Commission upon passage.

• Filed City Manager's Price Hill update presentation (9/9/2026)
• Adopted motion by Councilmember Owens to have City Administration prepare a policy reflecting report #202501372 Proposal #1 recommendations
• Motion further directs HR Director/Civil Service Commission secretary to notify the Commission upon passage

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider an ordinance updating parking garage and lot regulations, several motions directing the administration to report on surveillance technology and city-owned leases, and a series of funding allocations and transfers, including $1.3 million in leveraged support. The agenda also includes reports on the retirement system and workforce composition, plus multiple grant acceptances and a payment authorization.

• Ordinance to amend parking garage/lot regulations (CMC Chapter 413) and related civil offense classes
• Motion to move $300,000 from FY2024 Impact Award to Leveraged Support Supplement
• Motion to require a report and ordinance on surveillance technology use (cameras, drones, license plate readers)
• Ordinance to transfer $1,644,420 and allocate $1,305,000 in leveraged support resources
• Emergency ordinance to accept $146,371 federal Port Security Grant for police and fire equipment

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee will hear presentations on access to capital and the Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub. The committee will also review a report from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long regarding workforce development and talent readiness.

• Presentation on Access to Capital by Angelica Johnson of First Financial Bank
• Presentation on Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub by Donna Zaring
• Report on workforce development programs and future talent readiness

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee held one presentation and filed three items, taking no substantive votes. Item #1, a presentation on Access to Capital by First Financial Bank, was held. Items #2, #3, and #4—covering Flywheel Social Enterprises, a workforce composition update, and a workforce development report—were filed without discussion or action.

• Held presentation on Access to Capital by First Financial Bank
• Filed presentation on Flywheel Social Enterprises
• Filed update on composition of workforce engaged in city projects
• Filed workforce development programs report (Ref. #202601062)

Cincinnati City Council

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

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

Cincinnati City Council approved a $1.5 million disbursement for capital and operations improvements at three public pools, and passed numerous ordinances including several tax exemption agreements for housing and commercial developments. The council also adopted motions to create a restricted fund for future cannabis funds and to study combining the Parks Department and Recreation Commission. A chronic nuisance premises ordinance failed to pass due to a failed suspension of readings.

• Approved $1.5M for Dunham, Hanna, and Hirsch pool improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to create restricted fund for future cannabis funds (8-1, Cramerding no)
• Adopted motion to study combining Parks Department and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance designating North Avondale Historic District (unanimous)
• Passed emergency ordinance for $4.9M North Vine Streetscape improvements (unanimous)
• Passed emergency ordinance for $2.9M 1700 Vine LLC mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Passed emergency ordinance for $2.9M 1800 Vine LLC mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Failed to suspend readings for chronic nuisance premises ordinance (unanimous no)

Youth & Human Services

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

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

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

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

Housing & Growth

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

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

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

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

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

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

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

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

Public Safety & Quality of Life

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

• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance Amendments
• Emergency Ordinance 202602543

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

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

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

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

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

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

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

Youth & Human Services

Public Safety & Quality of Life

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

La reunión programada para el lunes, 29 de junio de 2026, ha sido cancelada.

Cincinnati City Council