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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2020 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Via Video-Conference & Live-Stream
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20-0109 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Not available
20-0110 1A. ProclamationSpecial Recognition of the Hudson Community Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Brief Description: This Proclamation celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Hudson Community Foundation and recognizes its important contributions and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in Hudson by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs and leading on community issues.   Action details Video Video
20-0113 1A. PresentationFinancial Update Brief Description: Staff will present updated financial information to City Council, with a focus on the income tax revenue and other key revenue areas that have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus.presented  Action details Video Video
20-0111 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the July 2020 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-93 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL SERVICES. Brief Description: The Public Works Department contracts for snow and ice control services on City-maintained areas. A two-year contract with an option to renew for two years is offered to a qualified bidder. Per City Charter this contract was put out to public bid in July 2020. Staff wishes to award the contract for the next two-year contract term.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-94 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CITY CUL-DE-SAC SNOW PLOWING SERVICES. Brief Description: The Public Works Department employees plow snow on city roadways, while contracting for snow plowing for the City’s 219 cul-de-sacs. The last contract expired on May 31, 2020. Per City Charter, the contract was put out to public bid this past July. The new contract is for a two (2) term with two-year contract renewal option based on renewal pricing and contract performance.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-96 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS FOR AN OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 319 GRANT FOR THE BRANDYWINE CREEK TRIBUTARY & STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS FOR THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATION THERFOR. Brief Description: Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP) has secured a grant through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 319 grant programs to partially fund the “Brandywine Creek Tributary, Stream Restoration Project”. The total project cost is estimated at $231,493 and is being split 80%-Grant/20%-City. Any costs over the grant amount will be the responsibility of the City.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-97 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A $2,000 RACIAL AND DIVERSITY AWARENESS GRANT FROM THE BURTON D. MORGAN FOUNDATION FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING. Brief Description: The City of Hudson has received a $2,000 Racial and Diversity Awareness Grant for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation to help fund city-wide DEI programming. No matching funds are required of the City.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-98 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH IVIDEO FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with iVideo for the needed audio equipment for the Council Chambers room at Town Hall, 27 E. Main Street. This audio equipment will benefit all public meetings in the Council Chambers room.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-95 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH EUTHENICS, INC. FOR AN ALIGNMENT STUDY FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT. Brief Description: Council previously authorized a contract with DLZ to perform an alignment study for the Boston Mills Road Trail Project. Due to a clerical error with DLZ’s cost proposal, they would not execute the contract and chose to increase their fee. Since DLZ’s increased fee was now the second highest fee received, City staff contacted the consultant with the second lowest fee for an interview. Based on this interview and their proposal staff unanimously changed the selection to Euthenics, Inc.first reading  Action details Video Video
20-95 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH EUTHENICS, INC. FOR AN ALIGNMENT STUDY FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT. Brief Description: Council previously authorized a contract with DLZ to perform an alignment study for the Boston Mills Road Trail Project. Due to a clerical error with DLZ’s cost proposal, they would not execute the contract and chose to increase their fee. Since DLZ’s increased fee was now the second highest fee received, City staff contacted the consultant with the second lowest fee for an interview. Based on this interview and their proposal staff unanimously changed the selection to Euthenics, Inc.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
20-95 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH EUTHENICS, INC. FOR AN ALIGNMENT STUDY FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT. Brief Description: Council previously authorized a contract with DLZ to perform an alignment study for the Boston Mills Road Trail Project. Due to a clerical error with DLZ’s cost proposal, they would not execute the contract and chose to increase their fee. Since DLZ’s increased fee was now the second highest fee received, City staff contacted the consultant with the second lowest fee for an interview. Based on this interview and their proposal staff unanimously changed the selection to Euthenics, Inc.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
20-99 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ONSOLVE, LLC FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; APPROVING A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution affirms the current agreement for emergency communications services, which includes our Reverse 9-1-1 calling and text messages service (CodeRED).first reading  Action details Video Video
20-99 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ONSOLVE, LLC FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; APPROVING A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution affirms the current agreement for emergency communications services, which includes our Reverse 9-1-1 calling and text messages service (CodeRED).to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
20-99 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ONSOLVE, LLC FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; APPROVING A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution affirms the current agreement for emergency communications services, which includes our Reverse 9-1-1 calling and text messages service (CodeRED).postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
20-37 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE FLEET VEHICLES FOR HUDSON PUBLIC POWER AND SERVICE/STREETS OPERATIONS AND TO OUTFIT ALL OF SAID VEHICLES WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Staff wishes to proceed with the replacement purchase of three existing vehicles as detailed in the 2020 fleet capital replacement plan. The Public Works Department has obtained pricing for the purchase of these three (3) replacement vehicles. They include two (2) Freightliner Cab and Chassis vehicles and one (1) Ford F550.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-65 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION FOR A COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF LOAN PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. Brief Description: This Ordinance will authorize the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan Program through the Hudson Community Improvement Corporation (HCIC).withdrawn from further considerationPass Action details Video Video
20-85 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.05, 3.08, 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.13, 4.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04 (FORMER 5.03), 5.05 (FORMER 5.04), 5.06 (FORMER 5.05 RE-NUMBERED), 6.04, 7.01, 7.04, 8.03, 8.04, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.02, 9.04, 9.05, 9.06, 10.01, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, 12.03 AND 13.02 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of the 2020 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City’s Charter for consideration by electors at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as four separate Ballot Issues.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-85 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.05, 3.08, 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.13, 4.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04 (FORMER 5.03), 5.05 (FORMER 5.04), 5.06 (FORMER 5.05 RE-NUMBERED), 6.04, 7.01, 7.04, 8.03, 8.04, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.02, 9.04, 9.05, 9.06, 10.01, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, 12.03 AND 13.02 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of the 2020 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City’s Charter for consideration by electors at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as four separate Ballot Issues.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-91 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 1047, “ILLICIT DISCHARGE & ILLEGAL CONNECTION CONTROL”, OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE. Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was developed to address the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for storm water quality regulations. In order to comply with current Ohio EPA requirements, the City must amend its Codified Ordinances to adopt regulations for illicit discharge detection and elimination which prohibits non-storm water discharges and illegal connections to the storm water system and establishes legal authority to carry out inspections, monitoring procedures, and enforcement actions necessary to ensure compliance with the regulation.second reading  Action details Video Video
20-92 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FLEETHQ PARTNERS, LLC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: FleetHQ Partners, LLC is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years with a year three benchmark of $11.3M in payroll. (Note: Given uncertainties around the pandemic and the ongoing potential for work from home, this figure (and the application figures) are based on 60% of the company’s actual current and projected payrolls.)second reading  Action details Video Video
20-92 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FLEETHQ PARTNERS, LLC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: FleetHQ Partners, LLC is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years with a year three benchmark of $11.3M in payroll. (Note: Given uncertainties around the pandemic and the ongoing potential for work from home, this figure (and the application figures) are based on 60% of the company’s actual current and projected payrolls.)to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
20-92 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FLEETHQ PARTNERS, LLC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: FleetHQ Partners, LLC is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years with a year three benchmark of $11.3M in payroll. (Note: Given uncertainties around the pandemic and the ongoing potential for work from home, this figure (and the application figures) are based on 60% of the company’s actual current and projected payrolls.)adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
20-100 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-69 TO MODIFY THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE CITY’S DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Authorization to extend the hours of operations of the DORA from noon until 9:00 p.m. daily to noon until 10:00 p.m. daily to benefit restaurants and provide patrons additional time to consume beverages.first reading  Action details Video Video
20-101 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW THE EXISTING 2.9-MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AND REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY. Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow the Library levy to be placed on the May 4, 2021 ballot.first reading  Action details Video Video
20-102 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.09, SCHEDULE IX, OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF STREETS DESIGNATED AS PARKING TIME LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This is an Amendment to Section 410.09, Schedule IX, of the Traffic Code to Amend the list of streets to include NO PARKING 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., school days, on N. Oviatt St. between Aurora St. and the existing Middle School Driveway, along the east side of N. Oviatt St. (See the attached Exhibit)first reading  Action details Video Video