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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2026 6:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Executive Session to begin at 6:45 p.m.; City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop
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26-0018 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.   Not available Not available
25-185 2A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive.   Not available Not available
26-0019 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2026 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.   Not available Not available
26-35 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIUNI & PANICHI, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2025 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Brief Description: This is a contract with an accounting firm to assist staff in the preparation of the 2025 annual financial statements.   Not available Not available
26-36 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES. Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the City to receive tax advances for tax year 2025 (payable in 2026) from Summit County.   Not available Not available
26-37 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE VETERAN’S WAY RETAINING WALL PROJECT. Brief Description: This project includes the repair to an existing block retaining wall behind the sidewalk on Veteran’s Way near Milford Road.   Not available Not available
26-38 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF 48” STORM SEWER FROM THE NORTHSIDE OF STATE ROUTE 303 SOUTH TO AN EXISTING BOX CULVERT BESIDE ROSEWOOD GRILL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project includes the upsizing of an existing 48” storm pipe and box culvert to a new box culvert from the northside of SR 303, near College Street, south to an existing 4’x8’ box culvert east of Rosewood Grill.   Not available Not available
26-39 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HINES HILL RAIL GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT (SUM-GCEP-HUDSON HINES HILL ROAD, PID#121034). Brief Description: This agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is for the replacement of an at grade railroad crossing at Hines Hill Road with a grade separation bridge.   Not available Not available
26-40 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL 32-00750, FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCELS 32-01841 AND 32-01844. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in exchanging approximately 6,163 SF of parcel located along the south edge of 61 Milford Drive, identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcels 3201841 and 3201844 for approximately 1,169 SF from the Owner of a parcel located at 61 Milford Drive, identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel 3200750. The land is currently owned by Drensky Realty Investments LLC.   Not available Not available
26-41 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE THE LOT SPLIT AND CONSOLIDATION OF CITY POLICE AND FIRE/EMS STATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: As part of the Fire Departments new proposed outbuilding, the City needs to perform a lot split and consolidation of the parcels.   Not available Not available
26-42 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-40 TO CHANGE THE PURCHASE PRICE AND REAUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL STEIDL FOR THE PURCHASE OF 14.75 ACRES OF PARCEL #32-02675 LOCATED ON SOUTH MAIN STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in the purchase of approximately 14.75 acres of a 19.5-acre parcel located on South Main Street otherwise identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3202675. The land is currently owned by Mr. Daniel Steidl, a private resident located at 178 South Main Street, Hudson, Ohio. The City needs to amend the purchase price to Daniel Steidl.   Not available Not available
26-43 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City enters into an annual agreement with the Legal Defenders Office of Summit County for the defense of indigent defendants. This Resolution authorizes such an agreement during the year 2026.   Not available Not available
26-44 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVISE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VIRTUAL DATAWORKS FOR THE ANNUAL MICROSOFT GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CLOUD (GCC) SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR THE CITYWIDE USE OF MICROSOFT 365, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution is for approval to amend the service agreement with Virtual Dataworks to account for the annual renewal of the Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) subscription. This will be an amendment to the original contract with Virtual Dataworks but for the best pricing we intend to commit to a 1-year term. The total price for this renewal will be $94,593.11.   Not available Not available
26-45 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HALL PUBLIC SAFETY UPFITTERS FOR THE UPFITTING OF TWO (2) FLEET VEHICLES FOR POLICE OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves the Upfitting of Two (2) police fleet vehicles.   Not available Not available
26-46 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXON FOR AN INTEGRATED BODY WORN CAMERA AND IN-CAR CAMERA SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with AXON in the amount of $328,293.76 for an integrated body worn camera and in-car camera system for the police department.   Not available Not available
26-47 1N. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE CHAPTER 297, MILITARY AND VETERANS’ COMMISSION, TO COMPLY WITH THE NEWLY CREATED CHARTER SECTION 8.09; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the language in the Codified Ordinances regarding the Military and Veterans’ Commission to align with the voter-approved Charter amendment.   Not available Not available
26-48 1O. ResolutionA RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Resolution will allow Summit County to render certain services related to animal control matters.   Not available Not available
26-49 1P. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A REWORKS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RECYCLING GRANT (CRAG). Brief Description: Summit County Reworks awards annual Community Recycling Assistance Grant (CRAG) funding for the purpose of supporting residential infrastructure for recycling or organics diversion within Summit County communities.   Not available Not available
26-50 1Q. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT. Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) awards Safe Routes to School grant funding for the purpose of facilitating the development and implementation of projects and activities that enable and encourage children to walk or bike to school. The City could receive grant funding for the sidewalk connecting Franklin Street to the East Woods Intermediate School.   Not available Not available
26-32 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER(S) FOR THE GAZEBO LEGACY PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves renovation work to the gazebo in honor of Americans 250th including railing repair, concrete replacement, landscaping, utilities, ADA lift, and painting.   Not available Not available
26-33 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS. Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or task forces.   Not available Not available
26-51 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1446, STREET BANNERS. Brief Description: Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners.   Not available Not available
26-52 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CALIX, INC FOR CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT FOR VELOCITY BROADBAND SUBSCRIBERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Staff is seeking permission to purchase a larger volume of customer equipment (modems) with a purchase value of $266,000 from Calix to use for the delivery of Velocity Broadband services.   Not available Not available
26-53 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The concept plan will illustrate the community’s interests for the Clinton Crossing property and will be submitted for Concept Plan Review at Planning Commission as a City-led application, followed by future preliminary and final plan reviews that would be completed and submitted by a developer. See the attached staff memo for details.   Not available Not available
26-0020 1A. Staff ReportPlanning Commission Recommended Amendment to LDC regarding Comprehensive Plan Brief Description: Planning Commission Recommended Amendment to LDC regarding Comprehensive Plan   Not available Not available
26-0021 1B. Staff ReportHudson Public Power Overview   Not available Not available
TMP-8557 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE JESSE DRIVE STORM WATER POND MODIFICATIONS PROJECT. Brief Description: The scope includes upsizing an existing, private property storm water management pond located within a City of Hudson easement to increase capacity to aid in alleviating downstream flooding.   Not available Not available
TMP-8558 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF TWO (2) PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES WEST OF THE FIRE STATION AND REPLACEMENT OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE EAST OF BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER. Brief Description: This project includes the repair or replacement of existing pedestrian bridges located near Ravenna Street and the easterly pond at Barlow Community Center in the City’s open space.   Not available Not available
TMP-8541 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL PICKLEBALL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDING FROM THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Hudson Community Foundation has collected $155,357.00 from a resident lighting fundraising group. These funds will be used to purchase and install lighting for six pickleball courts in 2026.   Not available Not available
TMP-8544 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF BRIGHT MOUNTAIN SOLAR SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY    Not available Not available
TMP-8542 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF POTOMAC ENERGY SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY    Not available Not available
TMP-8546 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT BIDS AND AWARD THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY FENCING AROUND THE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER BUILDING. Brief Description: This project will add an enhanced layer of security at Hudson Public Power to safeguard utility inventory and protect critical assets.   Not available Not available
TMP-8563 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH MOODY’S OF DAYTON FOR WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: While performing routine preventive maintenance on one of the city’s water production wells, the contractor identified a need to perform emergency repair work to the well casing. This Resolution authorizes an emergency change order.   Not available Not available
TMP-8540 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IRON CLAW ENGINEERING LLC FOR ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND QUALITY CONTROL FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: This extension continues the City’s existing professional services agreement with Iron Claw Engineering LLC to provide engineering, design, and quality control support for all phases of the Velocity Broadband Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project. Iron Claw has delivered strong performance and completed the first year of work under budget, and this contract will ensure continuity of services and support for the remainder of the project and we can lock in the current rates.   Not available Not available
25-185 2A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive.   Not available Not available
26-51 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1446, STREET BANNERS. Brief Description: Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners.   Not available Not available
26-53 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The concept plan will illustrate the community’s interests for the Clinton Crossing property and will be submitted for Concept Plan Review at Planning Commission as a City-led application, followed by future preliminary and final plan reviews that would be completed and submitted by a developer. See the attached staff memo for details.   Not available Not available
TMP-8559 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS BY THE CLERK. Brief Description: The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes.   Not available Not available