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Meeting Name: City Council Workshop Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/10/2026 7:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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26-0016 1A. Staff ReportPolice Department Overview Brief Description: Chief Perry Tabak is scheduled to update the Council on the Police Department’s 2026 operational status and respond to formal inquiries regarding department performance.   Not available Video Video
26-0017 1B. DiscussionAdopt-a-Spot in Downtown Hudson Brief Description: Community development seeks support on an “Adopt-a-Spot” program to beautify Downtown Hudson in a creative and engaging way.   Not available Video Video
TMP-8528 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.   Not available Video Video
TMP-8554 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 Video Video
TMP-8522 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 Video Video
TMP-8524 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 Video Video
TMP-8513 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 Video Video
TMP-8511 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 Video Video
TMP-8512 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 Video Video
TMP-8550 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 Video Video
TMP-8548 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 Video Video
TMP-8549 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 Video Video
TMP-8489 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 Video Video
TMP-8526 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 Video Video
TMP-8523 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 Video Video
TMP-8527 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 Video Video
TMP-8516 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 Video Video
TMP-8502 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 Video Video
TMP-8503 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 Video Video
TMP-8504 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 Video Video
TMP-8529 1R. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT SITE PLAN. 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 Video Video
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 Video Video
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 Video Video
TMP-8518 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1446, STREET BANNERS. Brief Description: Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners.   Not available Video Video
TMP-8528 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.   Not available Video Video
TMP-8525 1E. 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 Video Video