Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD.
Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the recommendations for authentication is to develop a site name and branding.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City Administration is seeking City Council input on branding preferences for the site at 996 Hines Hill Road as part of the SiteOhio Authentication process. If approved by City Council, the name and logo will be leveraged in marketing materials going forward.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
N/A Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to adopt the site name “Hudson Innovation Park” and recommending branding direction for the parcel at 996 Hines Hill Road.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Katie Behnke, Economic Development Manager