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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/6/2024 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Regular Workshop
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24-0073 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submittedPass Action details Not available
24-87 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION THANKING MR. THOMAS VINCE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Mr. Thomas Vince for his dedicated service as a distinguished historian and archivist at the Western Reserve Academy.adoptedPass Action details Not available
24-88 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION THANKING MR. THOMAS KING FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Mr. King for his dedicated service as a member of the Park Board.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
24-89 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (“ODOT”) RESURFACING OF STOW ROAD UNDER THE I-480 BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON (PID 111186). Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation requires local consent legislation allowing them to perform work within City corporation limits. ODOT will be replacing the bridge deck on I-480 over Stow Road. Due to this work and likely damage to the road surface on Stow Road in this area, ODOT will be resurfacing Stow Road underneath the I-480 bridges within Hudson. The State will assume and bear 100% of all the costs of the improvements.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
24-90 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE COLLEGE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: In March, City workers investigated a sink hole on College Street. An inspection of the utility infrastructure under the road identified that the storm water “box culvert” was deteriorating and starting to fail. Consequently, staff temporarily closed College Street until temporary steel plates were set to allow for the partial opening of a portion of the roadway. Staff evaluated alternative solutions to repair the culvert and identified that full removal and replacement of the culvert within the City’s right-of-way is the best long-term solution for this repair.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
24-91 2C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A STREET SWEEPER FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: At the July 23, 2024, Council Meeting staff and Council discussed the purchase and/or lease to own of three pieces of equipment for Public Works operations. The City Manager recommended that the purchases be funded utilizing a portion of excess carryover balance in the general fund. The Council allocated $560,000 of the extra funds towards these equipment purchases. The staff has located the pieces of equipment and discussed the funding with the Finance Department and has recommendations for moving forward.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
24-92 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City’s current natural gas Agreement with Constellation New Energy expires on October 31, 2024. Following review and discussion of the forecast gas rates with the Buckeye Energy Brokers, it was advised that the City should enter into a 1-year Agreement with Eastern Power and Gas.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
24-93 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE SEWER CLEANING COMBO TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: At the July 23, 2024, Council Meeting staff and members of Council discussed the purchase and/or lease to own of three pieces of equipment for Public Works operations. The City Manager recommended that the purchases be funded utilizing a portion of the general fund’s excess carryover balance. The Council indicated that they would allocate $560,000 of the excess funds towards the equipment purchases. Staff has located the pieces of equipment and discussed the funding options with the Finance Department and has recommendations for moving forward.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
24-63 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY. Brief Description: The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.second reading  Action details Video Video
24-63 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY. Brief Description: The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
24-63 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY. Brief Description: The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
24-0074 1A. Staff ReportPark Board Goals and Objectives Brief Description: City Council has requested a list of goals and objectives from the Park Board for discussion in preparation for upcoming budget meetings.discussed  Action details Video Video
TMP-7410 1B. Staff ReportAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 AND 1206 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL USES. Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to Chapter 1205.9 and 1205.11 setbacks and 1206.03 Non-conforming uses relevant to regulations applicable to existing non-conforming residential uses.discussed  Action details Video Video
24-0078 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the July 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.forwarded   Action details Video Video
24-94 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE HERRICK PARK DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: Residents between Benjamin Circle and Herrick Park Drive, within the Woods of the Western Reserve Subdivision, have notified the City that during heavy rains, flows from Benjamin Circle drainage system bypass the pipe network at the rear of the properties and cause overland flooding near their homes. Work along the existing storm sewer system will help to reduce flooding, with an estimated project cost of $134,000 including a 10% contingency. The 2022 Policy for work on private property has been reviewed and found to apply to this project.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-95 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-58 TO INCREASE THE PROJECT COST FOR THE RESURFACING OF RAVENNA ROAD BETWEEN OLD MILL ROAD AND THE PORTAGE COUNTY LINE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City’s initial project cost was $90,750, however due to increased construction costs the City’s portion has increased to $313,252.21. The increase in cost from 2019 is due to inflation since the Covid pandemic. This project is for the resurfacing of Ravenna Road from Old Mill Road to the Portage County Line. Approximately 0.75 miles of this stretch of roadway is within the City of Hudson.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-96 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF COURSE - HOLE 17 RETAINING WALL INSTALLATION. Brief Description: Hole 17 at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course has a long pond that due to wave action, is experiencing significant erosion along the fairway and green. This project will install a 3’ tall wall along 600’ of the area along said fairway and green.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-97 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PUBLICLY BID AND ENTER IN TO A CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The project will include the replacement of the operating components of the existing passenger elevator at Hudson City Hall. These components include the car controllers, car switches and panels, door interlocks, emergency systems, and the communication systems.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-98 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval required for: Norfolk Southern Corporation, E. Barlow Sidewalk/Trail Engineering Service, $3,133.98item forwarded  Action details Video Video