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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/18/2018 6:15 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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18-0117 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Executive Summary: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Not available
18-0118 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2018 Monthly Financial Report Executive Summary: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
18-190 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) to periodically review each Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each said agreement. The duly appointed TIRC met on November 27, 2018, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
18-191 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SKATEPARK RENOVATIONS PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Parks Department budget includes the replacement of the existing skate park located on Veterans Way. This resolution seeks authorization for the City Manager to enter into contract with Grindline Skateparks Inc. for professional design services for the park.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
18-192 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AKRON FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING OF MIDDLETON ROAD. Executive Summary: This project is for the resurfacing of Middleton Road from SR 91 to Stow Road after Akron’s water main rehabilitation project is completed.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
18-188 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2019, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER TO BE DETERMINED BY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This annual Resolution allows the Public Works Department to advertise for bids, obtain competitive pricing, and recommend contract awards for those items, contracts and projects that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2019 approved budget.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
18-188 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2019, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER TO BE DETERMINED BY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This annual Resolution allows the Public Works Department to advertise for bids, obtain competitive pricing, and recommend contract awards for those items, contracts and projects that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2019 approved budget.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
18-189 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE YEAR 2019; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials, supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2019 approved budget.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
18-189 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE YEAR 2019; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials, supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2019 approved budget.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
18-129 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH M. CAMPBELL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project will involve the installation of a new 12” watermain to provide drinking water and fire suppression to properties along Hudson Drive near the Hudson Gate Drive intersection.adoptedFail Action details Video Video
18-130 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOCKHART CONCRETE COMPANY FOR THE HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project will involve the installation of a new 12” watermain to provide drinking water and fire suppression to properties along Hudson Drive near the Hudson Gate Drive intersection.adoptedFail Action details Video Video
18-178 2C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ADDENDA TO LEASES FOR SPACE AT 1769 AND 1566 GEORGETOWN ROAD FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2023; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Department of Public Works currently leases space at 1769 and 1566 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH for use as administrative office and operational space. The annual cost of these two leased spaces is $269,654.64. It is necessary to continue to lease these spaces to ensure the minimal office and operational space required to carry out the responsibilities and services of the Public Works Department.third reading  Action details Video Video
18-178 2  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ADDENDA TO LEASES FOR SPACE AT 1769 AND 1566 GEORGETOWN ROAD FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2023; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Department of Public Works currently leases space at 1769 and 1566 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH for use as administrative office and operational space. The annual cost of these two leased spaces is $269,654.64. It is necessary to continue to lease these spaces to ensure the minimal office and operational space required to carry out the responsibilities and services of the Public Works Department.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
18-187 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO BOTH A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RELATED DONATION AGREEMENT WITH AN ANONYMOUS DONOR TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET (PERMANENT TAX PARCEL NO. 32-00118) IN THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (as amended 12/18/2018) Executive Summary: The School District currently owns the land on which the old elementary school once stood. A local benefactor has indicated a desire to move this property into permanent open space with passive recreational upgrades and landscaping improvements. Due to legal restrictions that the School District must comply with when looking at the disposition of property, this donor transaction cannot be made directly from the Schools and the donor. Therefore, both parties have requested the third-party involvement of the City. The proposed outcome of tsecond reading  Action details Video Video
18-187 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO BOTH A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RELATED DONATION AGREEMENT WITH AN ANONYMOUS DONOR TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET (PERMANENT TAX PARCEL NO. 32-00118) IN THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (as amended 12/18/2018) Executive Summary: The School District currently owns the land on which the old elementary school once stood. A local benefactor has indicated a desire to move this property into permanent open space with passive recreational upgrades and landscaping improvements. Due to legal restrictions that the School District must comply with when looking at the disposition of property, this donor transaction cannot be made directly from the Schools and the donor. Therefore, both parties have requested the third-party involvement of the City. The proposed outcome of tto suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
18-187 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO BOTH A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RELATED DONATION AGREEMENT WITH AN ANONYMOUS DONOR TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET (PERMANENT TAX PARCEL NO. 32-00118) IN THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (as amended 12/18/2018) Executive Summary: The School District currently owns the land on which the old elementary school once stood. A local benefactor has indicated a desire to move this property into permanent open space with passive recreational upgrades and landscaping improvements. Due to legal restrictions that the School District must comply with when looking at the disposition of property, this donor transaction cannot be made directly from the Schools and the donor. Therefore, both parties have requested the third-party involvement of the City. The proposed outcome of tadopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
18-193 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE UPGRADED UTILITY BILLING AND FINANCIAL ANALYTICS SOFTWARE FROM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City staff is requesting approval to purchase upgraded Utility Billing Software, which will allow the City to have Utility Billing on the same platform as the Accounting and Payroll functions. Staff is also requesting permission to purchase an Analytics Suite which will allow the budget process to be completed within the software, as opposed to the current method of using Excel spreadsheets.first reading  Action details Video Video
18-194 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF HUDSON TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO REZONE SUMMIT COUNTY TAX PARCELS 3001071, 3001072, AND 3001155, LOCATED BETWEEN TEREX ROAD AND MARTIN DRIVE, FROM DISTRICT 6, WESTERN HUDSON GATEWAY ZONE TO DISTRICT 1, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE. Brief Description: Applicant John Carse is seeking to rezone the subject parcels from D6 Western Hudson Gateway to D1 Suburban Residential Neighborhood to develop them for three single family residential homes.first reading & referral to the Planning Commission  Action details Not available
18-195 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FRONTING MORSE ROAD AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FRONTING A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Staff is requesting a right-of-way dedication and vacation to accommodate the expansion of the Laura Yeager Smith Home and Design.first reading  Action details Video Video
18-196 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PLACING AN ISSUE FOR ADVISORY ELECTION ON THE BALLOT AT THE MAY 7, 2019 ELECTION SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF HUDSON TO CONTINUE WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN PHASE TWO AREA AS A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The proposed legislation provides ballot language which would be presented to the voters of Hudson as follows: Should the City of Hudson continue with the redevelopment of the Downtown Phase Two area as a public and private development subject to final approval by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review and City Council? YES NOfirst reading  Action details Video Video