City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised  
City Council  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)  
Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)  
Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)  
Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)  
Scott Ruffer, Council Member (Ward 4)  
Katherine R. Schlademan, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
John Kolesar, City Solicitor  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, November 14, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Regular Workshop  
Regular Council Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
4.  
23-0113  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes - Draft  
October 24, 2023 Workshop Minutes - Draft  
November 1, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Proclamations  
5.  
23-0114  
A.  
Special Recognition of America Recycles Day - Wednesday, November 15,  
2023  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Hudson’s recycling efforts  
and encourage increased participation in recycling programs among residents  
and businesses. A representative from the Environmental Awareness  
Committee will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation.  
Attachments:  
America Recycles Day 2023  
23-0115  
B.  
Special Recognition of Red Kettle Day - Sunday, December 3, 2023  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim December 3, 2023 as “Red  
Kettle Day” in Hudson, recognizing the contributions and services of the  
Salvation Army. Major Watson and Captain Albert-Watson from the  
Salvation Army will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation.  
Attachments:  
Red Kettle Day 2023  
Public Comments  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Report of Manager  
Appointments  
Upcoming Vacancies:  
Planning Commission: 1 new term (1/2/24 - 1/1/28) Applications due November 17, 2023.  
Community TV Advisory Committee: 2 new terms (1/25/24 - 1/24/28) Applications due  
December 15, 2023.  
Consent Agenda  
10.  
A.  
23-135  
A 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 DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY  
(PID#120285).  
Brief Description: When accepting State or Federal transportation  
improvements funding, cities, or Local Public Agencies (LPAs), are required  
to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation. The  
agreement outlines the terms of the use of the funding and requires the LPA to  
follow the State process for any project contracts. This LPA Agreement is for  
Phase 2 of the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements which will be  
partially funded through ODOT Safety Funds and includes design and  
construction of various pedestrian signal, sidewalk and crosswalk  
improvements along Aurora Street, Main Street, Streetsboro Street, and First  
Street in the City of Hudson. Phase 1 has commenced with design and  
construction utilizing 100% City funds.  
Attachments:  
Downtown Ped Improvements Overall Map  
Downtown Ped Summary Table  
Downtown Ped Imp Prelim Layout Samples  
Resolution No. 23-135  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-136  
B.  
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE STEERING  
COMMITTEE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
Brief Description: The comprehensive plan steering committee was  
established by City Council and authorized to prepare recommendation within  
twelve months of their initial meeting (January 11, 2023). The Committee has  
completed significant work to date; however, a draft plan is not anticipated for  
a few additional months.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-136  
Legislative History  
10/24/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-137  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT.  
Brief Description: This project is a 2023 budgeted item. The project involves  
the repair/modification of the roof venting system at the top of the parapet  
walls on the City Hall building.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
Resolution No. 23-137  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-138  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE  
FOUR - TAXATION, CHAPTER 891 - EARNED INCOME TAX  
REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY  
OF HUDSON.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance amends various sections of Section 891 of  
the City’s codified ordinances to include changes required by Ohio House Bill  
33, the state’s biennium budget bill. These changes are required to be adopted  
and in effect on January 1, 2024.  
Attachments:  
RITA H.B. 33 Model Language - Applicable Sections Only  
RITA H.B. 33 Model Language - Finance Director notes in Blue  
Ordinance No. 23-138  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-139  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE HUDSON  
ROTARY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR LEASE OF THE GROUNDS  
BENEATH THE BOY SCOUT CABIN AND AMENDING  
RESOLUTION NO. 98-2.  
Brief Description: The Hudson Rotary Foundation, Inc. has requested a  
housekeeping amendment to the current Boy Scout cabin ground lease  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
1998-002 - Scout Cabin Lease  
Resolution No. 23-139  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-140  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF OHIO CAPITAL  
BUDGET GRANT PROCESS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS TO  
ACCOMMODATE AN INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT MIDDLETON  
PARK.  
Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding  
to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher  
education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and  
sports facilities. The inclusive playground proposal at Middleton Road Park  
would be a strong submittal as a local community group anticipates raising  
private funding for playground equipment, specialized turf and fencing on site,  
with the City responsible for infrastructure and site improvement costs.  
Through the State Capital Budget, the City could receive up to two thirds of  
the total infrastructure cost through reimbursement with a one-third local  
match requirement. Detailed engineering costs included in Attachment A.  
Attachments:  
Attachment A -Inclusive Playground Middleton Park Engineers Estimate  
Attachment B - Commitment Letter  
Staff Report - Inclusive Playground Grant Funding Opportunity  
Preliminary Designs - Middleton Inclusive Playground  
Resolution No. 23-140  
Legislative History  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-141  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH VISUAL EDGE  
IT FOR MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS.  
Brief Description: Staff is requesting to enter into a 5-year lease agreement  
with Visual Edge IT for the lease of new multifunction equipment in the  
amount of $43,669.20 over the 5-year period and a 5-year Service Agreement  
on a per-copy basis. The contract would commence upon the delivery of the  
new equipment.  
Attachments:  
MFP Lease and Service Agreement Comparisons  
Per Copy Cost Analysis  
Resolution No. 23-141  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
11.  
A.  
23-127  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH  
ARLINGTON VALLEY FARMS, LLC, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, FOR THE  
LLC’S LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED  
AT 5369 HUDSON DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO.  
Brief Description: A Second Amendment to the Land Installment Contract  
has been requested by the Buyer to change the Closing Date from February 1,  
2024 to July 1, 2024 to align with the anticipated closing of a USDA loan  
financing the purchase. Additionally, monthly installment payments of ten  
thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) would be continued from February  
1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Land Installment Contract - 5369 Hudson Drive - Execution Version (FINAL)  
Arlington Valley Farms First Amendment to Land Installment Contract  
executed 01.2020  
City of Hudson Building Purchase Extension Request Sept 2023  
Second Amendment to Land Installment Contract (Arlington Valley Farms)  
amend 09152023  
Ordinance No. 23-127  
Third Reading; staff requests that Council postpone action on Ordinance No. 23-127 until  
December 5, 2023.  
Legislative History  
9/26/23  
10/3/23  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-132  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS  
TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND  
PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL.  
Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new  
development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric  
service unless Council votes to exempt that development  
Attachments:  
Electric Service Area  
1048.141 - draft code section  
Ordinance No. 23-132  
Electric Ownership with Parcels 11x17  
Electric Ownership with Primary 11x17  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-133  
C.  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON  
FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2024-2028.  
Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year  
Plan.  
Attachments:  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 9-26-23  
Resolution No. 23-133  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Final Draft 11-21-23  
Changes to 2024-2028 Five Year Plan 11-14-23  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-134  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE  
CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY  
OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING  
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING  
DECEMBER 31, 2024.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2024.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-134  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-142  
E.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S  
RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH  
MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION  
SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024.  
Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management  
Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the  
system would not be implemented for 2024.  
Attachments:  
GMA report memo to Council for YR2024  
Notice of Public Hearing (11-21-2023)  
Resolution No. 23-142  
First Reading; Public Hearing scheduled on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-143  
F.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 295.01 OF THE  
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND  
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH  
BOARD.  
Brief Description: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified  
Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-143  
First Reading  
Legislative History  
10/24/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Executive Session  
12.  
13.  
1.) To consider matters concerning collective bargaining; to prepare for, conduct, or review  
a collective bargaining strategy.  
2.) To discuss with legal counsel imminent litigation and matters required to be confidential  
by law.  
Adjournment  
Regular Council Workshop:  
Call to Order  
14.  
15.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
16.  
A.  
23-0116  
Solar Eclipse 2024  
Brief Description: Staff will update City Council on the upcoming Solar  
Eclipse on April 8, 2024, including a discussion on whether or not to hold a  
community special event that day and our emergency preparedness for any  
potential impacts the increased number of visitors could have on Hudson  
before, during, and after the eclipse.  
Attachments:  
Solar Eclipse Letter from Tabak and Varnes  
Memo - Solar Eclipse Planning Final  
23-0058  
B.  
Economic Development Boards and Commission Structure  
Brief Description: Discussion of the structure of the Boards and Commissions  
that support the Economic Development function as requested by Council in  
the January 2023 Council Retreat.  
Attachments:  
Council Memo - Economic Development Boards and Councils 11.14.23  
Workshop  
Council Memo - Economic Development Boards and Councils 10.24.23  
Workshop  
Council Memo - Economic Development Boards and Councils 6.20.23  
Workshop  
Legislative History  
6/20/23  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
discussed  
10/24/23  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant  
Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the  
program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased  
year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable  
components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the  
Environmental Awareness Committee.  
TMP-6820  
C.  
Attachments:  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 10.24.2023  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 11.14.2023  
Exhibit A: Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed Edits  
13-122 Ordinance Amending Job Creation Grant Program  
05-39 Ordinance Adopting a Job Creation Grant Program  
JCG - Eligible Sustainable Projects Project Cost Estimates  
Draft Ordinance  
Legislative History  
9/12/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
discussed  
10/24/23  
TMP-6920  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE  
TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, AND  
TATTOO PARLORS.  
Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative  
to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, and Tattoo Parlors.  
Attachments:  
City Council Memo - LDC Update Vape, Pawn, and Tatoo Shops (discussed at  
9-26-23 workshop)  
Draft Ordinance  
23-0118  
23-0119  
E.  
F.  
Summit County Land Bank application for Boston Park Subdivision  
Brief Description: Discussion regarding intention to apply to the Summit  
County Land Bank for city acquisition of tax delinquent parcels within the  
Boston Park Subdivision.  
Attachments:  
Map of Parcels in City Application for Acquisition  
Land Bank Side Lot Application DRAFT  
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Policy Review  
Brief Description: This is a follow-up discussion from the August 15, 2023,  
Council Workshop. Staff will discuss the City’s “Special Traffic Signage at  
Unsignalized Crossing Guidelines” document that includes use of Rectangular  
Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).  
Attachments:  
Special Traffic Control Sign Policy (Update 8-11-21)  
23-0074  
G.  
Discussion of a new City Flag  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino and City Council requested a discussion  
of potentially reinstating a new City of Hudson flag.  
Attachments:  
Flag Vote Report 2023.10.31  
Flag Options  
City Flags Research  
Flag History  
Flag Design History  
17-46 Ordinance repealing CO 204.01 City Flag (02299419x9EF3B)  
Legislative History  
8/15/23 City Council  
discussed  
Proposed Consent Agenda Items for November 21, 2023, Council Meeting  
17.  
A.  
TMP-6980  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2023  
Monthly Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
October 2023 Financial Report  
TMP-6982  
TMP-6984  
B.  
C.  
A Motion Approving Expenditure of Funds for Retention of Special  
Counsel.  
Brief Description: A formal, on-record vote is requested relating to the  
approval of expenditure of funds necessary to retain outside counsel for a  
special investigation.  
A Motion to Amend Motion No. 22-0105 as amended by Motion No.  
23-045, the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023.  
Brief Description: Council is introducing a motion to combine Council  
meetings and workshops for December 2023.  
Attachments:  
Meeting Schedule for December 2023 (proposed amendment for 11-14-23)  
Council Calendar Overview for December 2023 (proposed amendment for  
11-14-23)  
TMP-6987  
TMP-6956  
D.  
E.  
A Motion to appoint Councilmembers Foster and Sutton to serve as  
Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board  
for the 2024 Term.  
Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its  
members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board  
(VFFDFB), and Councilmen Foster and Sutton have expressed interest in  
serving.  
A 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 from Summit County for 2024.  
Attachments:  
Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34 Advance Payment to Local Authorities  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6964  
F.  
A 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 DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE  
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (119823).  
Brief Description: This agreement with the Ohio Department of  
Transportation is for the replacement of the Dillman Drive bridge over Wagar  
Ditch in the Dillman Estates Subdivision. Work will include new bridge  
structure, guardrail replacement and bridge roadway replacement.  
Attachments:  
Dillman Drive Bridge Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6957  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DLZ OHIO,  
INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE  
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PID 119823).  
Brief Description: Staff requested proposals and has selected a consultant  
for the design of the Project. The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP)  
was to solicit proposals from ODOT, pre-qualified professional design,  
engineering and surveying consultants (Consultant) for the analysis,  
engineering, and design of the Dillman Drive Bridge Replacement Project  
(PID 119823) and other miscellaneous design items as described in the RFP.  
Attachments:  
Dillman Drive Bridge Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6961  
H.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE VALLEY VIEW RESURFACING PROJECT  
(PID# 116932)  
Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Valley View Road  
from the North Corporate Line southeast to SR 91.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit Valley View Rd Resurfacing Nov 2023  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6962  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE  
2024 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF  
HUDSON.  
Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,  
receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will  
comprise the 2024 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program  
includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Catch Basin  
Repairs, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program. Award of these  
projects will be based upon the approved 2024 capital budget.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6945  
J.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PREVIOUSLY  
AUTHORIZED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT  
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY;  
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The current “E” electric rate agreement with the Allstate  
Insurance Company expires on November 30, 2023. Staff requests Council  
amended the current agreement to temporarily extend the term of Allstate’s  
current electric rate agreement for a period up to February 29, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6970  
K.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE  
FORMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER BROWNFIELD  
REMEDIATION.  
Brief Description: This project will include the removal of stream pipes,  
concrete pads and other misc. site materials at the former Youth Development  
Center (YDC) site. The base bid for the project will include the removal of  
buried stream lines that have asbestos insulation and are part of the old thermal  
system. The building pads were found to have only trace amounts of asbestos  
and will be bid as alternate items for the project.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit YDC Brownfield Nov 2023  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6988  
L.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE FOR  
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The purchase of one (1) Ford Expedition Max - SSV at  
Montrose Ford in Fairlawn that is for the Fire/EMS Department. This is part  
of the 2024 budgeted vehicles for Fire/EMS. This vehicle is being purchased  
under the State Bid List items.  
Attachments:  
11-8-2023 Montrose Ford Expedition  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-6990  
M.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO (MMO)  
FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits  
(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.  
The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to  
enter into a contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) for health benefit  
plan services for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.  
Attachments:  
TMP-6990 Res Auth CM To Enter Into Contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio  
for Health Benefit Plan Services and declaring an Emergency  
TMP-6951  
N.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE V(I)  
OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE N.O.R.M.A. SELF-INSURANCE POOL,  
INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City is a member of the Northern Ohio Risk  
Management Agency (NORMA), a self-insurance pool for property and  
liability insurance. This amendment will allow board members to remotely  
participate in the board meetings.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A - NORMA remote meeting resolution - signed 9-20-2023  
NORMA - Sample Resolution for Members to Approve ByLaw Amendment  
(01637490xBFD00)  
NORMA By-Laws  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for November 21, 2023, Council Meeting  
18.  
A.  
23-132  
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS  
TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND  
PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL.  
Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new  
development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric  
service unless Council votes to exempt that development  
Attachments:  
Electric Service Area  
1048.141 - draft code section  
Ordinance No. 23-132  
Electric Ownership with Parcels 11x17  
Electric Ownership with Primary 11x17  
Ordinance No. 23-132 is scheduled for a third reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-133  
B.  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON  
FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2024-2028.  
Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year  
Plan.  
Attachments:  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 9-26-23  
Resolution No. 23-133  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Final Draft 11-21-23  
Changes to 2024-2028 Five Year Plan 11-14-23  
Resolution No. 23-133 is scheduled for a third reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-134  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE  
CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY  
OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING  
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING  
DECEMBER 31, 2024.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2024.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-134  
Ordinance No. 23-134 is scheduled for a third reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-142  
D.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S  
RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH  
MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION  
SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024.  
Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management  
Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the  
system would not be implemented for 2024.  
Attachments:  
GMA report memo to Council for YR2024  
Notice of Public Hearing (11-21-2023)  
Resolution No. 23-142  
This Resolution is scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-143  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 295.01 OF THE  
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND  
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH  
BOARD.  
Brief Description: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified  
Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-143  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a second reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/24/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant  
Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the  
program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased  
year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable  
components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the  
Environmental Awareness Committee.  
TMP-6820  
F.  
Attachments:  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 10.24.2023  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 11.14.2023  
Exhibit A: Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed Edits  
13-122 Ordinance Amending Job Creation Grant Program  
05-39 Ordinance Adopting a Job Creation Grant Program  
JCG - Eligible Sustainable Projects Project Cost Estimates  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on November 21, 2023.  
Legislative History  
9/12/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
discussed  
10/24/23  
TMP-6920  
G.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE  
TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, AND  
TATTOO PARLORS.  
Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative  
to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, and Tattoo Parlors.  
Attachments:  
City Council Memo - LDC Update Vape, Pawn, and Tatoo Shops (discussed at  
9-26-23 workshop)  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading & referral to Planning Commission on  
November 21, 2023.  
TMP-6960  
H.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE  
TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY USES - CONTRACTORS  
OFFICE/TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES.  
Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative  
to the regulation of temporary contractor offices and temporary construction  
sites.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
City Council memo temp use regulations 10.13.23  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading & referral to Planning Commission on  
November 21, 2023.  
TMP-6930  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2023  
MEMBER POWER POOL SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN  
MUNICIPAL POWER INC (“AMP”).  
Brief Description: The Northern Power Pool (“NPP”) is an AMP resource  
that is utilized to purchase and sell power for each participating AMP member  
community based on short-term need. AMP has updated the pool agreement  
to align with the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) regional  
transmission organization (RTO) rules and requirements. AMP is asking that  
all participating member communities pass Resolution for updates and  
continued program participation.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit 1 - Update 10.4.2023  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on November 21, 2023.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
19.  
20.  
Adjournment  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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