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Meeting Name: City Council Workshop Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2023 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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23-129 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPENSATE THE HUDSON VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) PERSONNEL FOR THE END OF THE YEAR RETENTION STIPEND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: In order to thank the City’s unpaid EMS volunteers for their service and in gratitude for their dedication and commitment to our community, this Resolution provides retention stipends for unpaid EMS volunteers, who are currently not compensated for their annual volunteer hours.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0088 2B. Staff ReportSafe Haven Baby Box Brief Description: The City Communication and Fire Staff will present research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. At Council’s request, staff has provided the attached updated research.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-131 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE TERMS LISTED WITHIN THE TERM-SHEET FOR THE BROADBAND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUDSON AND LIT FIBER HUDSON, LLC AND MOVE TO THE AGREEMENT PHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City staff has been working with the Council Ad-Hoc Committee and Lit Fiber Hudson to determine agreeable terms for the Fiber to the Residents project for several months. In addition to an in-person meeting with Lit Fiber representatives and several versions of the terms being exchanged, the attached term sheet represents a document that all parties have approved.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0100 2D. Staff ReportSenior Snowplow Program Proposal Brief Description: At the request of Mayor Anzevino, City staff researched nearby municipal senior snowplow programs (Exhibit A) and assembled a proposal (Exhibit B) for City Council consideration with the purpose of providing senior citizens (65+) and disabled adults emergency snow removal services.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-132 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL. Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric service unless Council votes to exempt that developmentdiscussed  Action details Video Video
23-84 2F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed density for residential development adjacent to existing development.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0101 1G. Staff ReportAn Update on the Purchase or Lease of the Norfolk Southern Abandoned Railroad Right-of-Way in Hudson, Ohio from the Intersection of W. Barlow Road to Veteran’s Way. Brief Description: After meeting with Norfolk Southern staff this spring, and a follow up discussion with Hudson City Council this summer, staff has continued discussions with Railroad staff on the potential purchase or lease of the Norfolk Southern property from the intersection of W. Barlow Road to Veteran’s Way. Staff will provide an update on the status of the process of the purchase of the railroad property from W. Barlow Road to Veterans Way.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0102 1H. Staff ReportProposed Improvements to the Downtown Green South of Park Lane Brief Description: Representatives of Peg’s Foundation and city staff will present a proposed improvement plan for the downtown green adjacent to the Baldwin-Buss house project currently under construction.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0103 1I. Staff ReportBoston Mills Road Trail Funding Brief Description: The Park Board has requested that Council consider funding the Boston Mills Road Trail Project out of the General Fund to free up funds in parks for current projects.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0104 1J. Staff ReportPreliminary 2024 - 2028 Five-Year Plan Review Brief Description: Staff will present 2024-2028 Five Year Plan Capital for Water, Electric, Storm Water, Golf, Velocity, and Fleet.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0108 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2023 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-128 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2023. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-130 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: This project involves hazardous materials mitigation and the demolition of the former Windstream building located at 94 Owen Brown Street.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-129 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPENSATE THE HUDSON VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) PERSONNEL FOR THE END OF THE YEAR RETENTION STIPEND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: In order to thank the City’s unpaid EMS volunteers for their service and in gratitude for their dedication and commitment to our community, this Resolution provides retention stipends for unpaid EMS volunteers, who are currently not compensated for their annual volunteer hours.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-131 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE TERMS LISTED WITHIN THE TERM-SHEET FOR THE BROADBAND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUDSON AND LIT FIBER HUDSON, LLC AND MOVE TO THE AGREEMENT PHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City staff has been working with the Council Ad-Hoc Committee and Lit Fiber Hudson to determine agreeable terms for the Fiber to the Residents project for several months. In addition to an in-person meeting with Lit Fiber representatives and several versions of the terms being exchanged, the attached term sheet represents a document that all parties have approved.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-102 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE FOUR - UTILITIES, CHAPTER 1040 - WATER, SECTION 1040.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “WATER WELLS PROHIBITED WHERE MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE AVAILABLE; EXCEPTIONS” Brief Description: This amendment will clarify that where City of Hudson water is or becomes available property owner will be required to use City water exclusively for potable water supply, unless a well is already in use. Exceptions for other (non-potable uses) will be permitted with conditions.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-111 2B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF A WATER LINE ALONG CHITTENDEN ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS. Brief Description: The City of Hudson and the City of Cleveland wish to enter into an agreement in order for the City of Hudson to supply a specified portion of Chittenden Road with Hudson water as shown on the attached map. 6231 Chittenden Road will become the City of Hudson’s customer and the City of Hudson will read, bill, and maintain the waterline along this specified portion of Chittenden Road.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-112 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-113 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-114 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,400,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing a portion of the new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated at $2 million. The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf course fund balance.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-115 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-116 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,900,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316 AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS 5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-117 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,750,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD BETWEEN TIMBERLINE TRAIL AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along Boston Mills Road from Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks) to Lake Forest Drive as part of the connectivity plan.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-118 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE AND CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO PROSPECT ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-127 1J. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARLINGTON VALLEY FARMS, LLC, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, FOR THE LLC’S LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5369 HUDSON DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO. Brief Description: A Second Amendment to the Land Installment Contract has been requested by the Buyer to change the Closing Date from February 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024 to align with the anticipated closing of a USDA loan financing the purchase. Additionally, monthly installment payments of ten thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) would be continued from February 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-132 1K. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL. Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric service unless Council votes to exempt that developmentitem forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-133 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2024-2028. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-134 1M. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2024.item forwarded  Action details Video Video