City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Agenda - Final

City Council Workshop

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)

Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)

Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Correspondence and Council Comments

Discussion Items

25-0105

Discussion: Western Reserve Community Band City Hall Lease

Agreement

Brief Description: Representatives from the Western Reserve Community

Band will be present to discuss their City Hall Lease Agreement.

Attachments:

2022-104

Rental Agreement w Hudson Community Band_fully executed

25-0106

Discussion: Extension of Waterline along W. Streetsboro Street to Girl

Scouts of Northeast Ohio Camp.

Brief Description: Jane Christyson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast

Ohio, along with Girl Scout’s consultant Verdantas, will be in attendance to

discuss a proposed water service extension from the existing City of Hudson

waterline on W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) to their Camp Ledgewood, in the

Village of Boston Heights, utilizing an easement through Cuyahoga Valley

National Park.

Attachments:

GSNEO Water Connection Proposal - Presentation

Exhibit - Location Map of GSNEO Water Ext

TMP-8195

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

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 5, 2026 ballot.

Attachments:

Draft Resolution

25-0107

25-0108

Discussion: 2025 AMATS Funding Applications

Brief Description: The City Engineering Staff would like to discuss upcoming

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) funding

applications for various road and trail improvements throughout the City.

Attachments:

AMATS Project Evaluation-82725

996 Hines Hill Road Site Authentication Project Update

Brief Description: The Community Development Department will provide an

update on the JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill

Road with the goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Authentication Project Update

SiteOhio Authentication Project Timeline August 2025

996 Hines Hill Rd - Layout Exhibit - 8-2025

996 Hines Hill Rd - Lot Split Diagram

TMP-8154

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING

COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Planning Commission approved a motion to forward the

attached list of Land Development Code recommendations for review by City

Council. Along with the list, the Planning Commission requests City Council

enact a 90-day moratorium on all applications to the Planning Commission

that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Draft Resolution

25-0109

Temporary Construction Yard at Ohio Turnpike and Stow Road

Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current

construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement

established with the previous owner.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Turnpike construction yard 9.3.25

Stow Rd Executed Property Agreement

25-0110

2025/2026 Residential Driveway Plowing Program Update.

Brief Description: In June of 2025 staff provided a review of the 2024/2025

Residential Driveway Plowing Program along with metrics captured from the

first two seasons of the program. Council requested staff return once bids for

the program were received.

Proposed Consent Agenda for September 16, 2025, Council Meeting

TMP-8206

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the August 2025 Monthly

Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

August 2025 Financial Report

TMP-8161

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS

DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND

AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING

THEM TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Each year the City is required to pass a resolution accepting

the property tax amounts and rates as determined by the County Budget

Commission.

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Draft Resolution

TMP-8194

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY

FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT

PROGRAM FUNDS, RESURFACING PROGRAM FUNDS, AND

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET ASIDE FUNDING

PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA

TRANSPORTATION STUDY TO CONSTRUCT THE VARIOUS

PROJECTS LISTED HEREIN.

Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for

federal funds.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Project Map

Exhibit - Cost Summary

Draft Resolution

TMP-8187

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR

COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

AND INSPECTION FOR THE SEASONS ROAD CORRIDOR.

Brief Description: This project is for the installation of a new traffic signal at

the intersection of Seasons Road and Allen Road.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Seasons Rd Allen Rd Signal Location

Draft Resolution

TMP-8191

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD

GROUP FOR THE DESIGN OF BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER

UPPER LAKE DAM EMBANKMENT REPAIR PROJECT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: During a recent inspection of the upper dam at the Barlow

Community Center, a settlement was discovered. This request is for a

professional consultant to provide design, engineering, and surveying services

to repair the settled area in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural

Resources' Dam Safety requirements.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Barlow Comm Center Dam Repairs 2025

Draft Resolution

TMP-8193

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AT 5487 SULLIVAN ROAD AND

ASSOCIATED SITE RUBBISH REMOVAL WITH THE LOWEST

AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves the residential demolition and site

rubbish/debris removal of the fire damaged property at 5487 Sullivan Road.

Attachments:

5487 Sullivan Rd Code Enforcement timeline

Draft Resolution

TMP-8154

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING

COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Planning Commission approved a motion to forward the

attached list of Land Development Code recommendations for review by City

Council. Along with the list, the Planning Commission requests City Council

enact a 90-day moratorium on all applications to the Planning Commission

that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Draft Resolution

Proposed Legislation for September 16, 2025, Council Meeting

25-92

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205 AND 1206 OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO BOARDING KENNELS AND VETERINARY

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Ordinance to revise the districts which permit boarding

kennels and Veterinary facilities and to incorporate a 500 foot setback to

adjacent residential uses for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities.

Attachments:

Council Memo 8.15.25 LDC Amendment Vet Clinic and Boarding Kennels

Existing Vet Clinics and Boarding Kennels

PC Decision 25-755 - LDC amendment - Boarding Kennels and Vet Clinics

Draft Ordinance (7.17.25) with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-92 (9.9.25) Sutton Proposed Changes

Ordinance No. 25-92

Ordinance No. 25-92 is scheduled for a public hearing and third reading on September 16,

2025.

Legislative History

5/27/25

6/3/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading & referral to the Planning

Commission

7/22/25

8/5/25

8/19/25

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

public hearing held

second reading

item forwarded to the City Council

third reading

postponed to a date certain to the City Council

25-110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED

LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND

INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN

THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and

Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused

districts.

Attachments:

Exhibit A and B

Map of Existing Facilities

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

Ordinance No. 25-110

Ordinance No. 25-110 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Staff requests a motion to extend an additional 60 days, to a date certain of November 18,

2025, to allow Planning Commission additional time to review.

Legislative History

7/8/25

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

7/15/25

first reading & referral to the Planning

Commission

25-113

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION

PROJECT.

Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution

network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from

Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The

project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City

Hall.

Attachments:

Financial Breakdown 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline Alternates Eval 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline and City Hall Water Service

Hudson Dr Waterline Memo 2025.09.02

Hudson Dr WL Alternates Eval 2025.09.02

Resolution No. 25-113

Resolution No. 25-113 is scheduled for a third reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/5/25

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

8/19/25

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council

postponed to a date certain to the City Council

discussed

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

second reading

25-119

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A

LOW-SPEED, UNDER-SPEED, UTILITY VEHICLE, OR

MINI-TRUCK IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: The City is interested in creating a regulatory scheme

addressing vehicles, such as golf carts and UTVs, after recent changes to State

Law.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-119

Ordinance No. 25-119 is scheduled for a third reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/5/25

8/19/25

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

City Council

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

second reading

25-127

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds

used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street,

purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-127

Ordinance No. 25-127 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-128

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former

Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the

Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-128

Ordinance No. 25-128 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-129

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,100,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF

IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810

HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING EQUIPPING

AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE

FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE

SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the

cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-129

Ordinance No. 25-129 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-130

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,295,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL

PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL

OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316

AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS

5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF

PROVIDING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING,

FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING,

EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of

the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility

as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-130

Ordinance No. 25-130 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-131

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A

FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT

OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND

IMPROVING THAT SITE THEREOF

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the construction

of the new Public Works facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-131

Ordinance No. 25-131 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-132

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING,

FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE

CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING,

IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing the new clubhouse

at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated at $3.1 million.

The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf course fund balance.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-132

Ordinance No. 25-132 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-133

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE

CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND

IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS

ROAD BETWEEN OMNI LAKE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST

DRIVE AND WITHIN BOSTON MILLS PARK, RENOVATING AND

IMPROVING PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AND

CONSTRUCTING RELATED BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS OVER

LAKE FOREST.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the multi-purpose trail along

Boston Mills Road between Omni Lake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-133

Ordinance No. 25-133 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-134

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE

CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND

IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW

ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW

DRIVE AND CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO

PROSPECT ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting

Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-134

Ordinance No. 25-134 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-135

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF

REMODELING, RENOVATING, ENLARGING, FURNISHING,

EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE CITY’S

FIRE/EMS FACILITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A NEW

DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING ON, AND CLEARING,

IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING, THE SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the

remodeling/renovation of the Fire/EMS facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-135

Ordinance No. 25-135 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

25-136

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF

IMPROVING AND EXPANDING THE CITY’S VELOCITY

BROADBAND FIBEROPTIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND

INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE

PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE.

Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes borrowing for the installation of

the expanded residential broadband services.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-136

Ordinance No. 25-136 is scheduled for a second reading on September 16, 2025.

Legislative History

8/26/25

9/2/25

City Council Workshop

City Council

item forwarded to the City Council

first reading

TMP-8126

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

RECORD PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE CITY-OWNED

PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of

generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the requirements for

a site to become authenticated in the program is to record protective covenants.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft

Draft Resolution

This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on September 16, 2025.

TMP-8177

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP

SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES

HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road with the

goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the

recommendations for authentication is to develop a site name and branding.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Branding

Draft Resolution

This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on September 16, 2025.

TMP-8189

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT

MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER

1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: District 11 Regulations Draft 9.2.25

Zoning Dsitrict 11 Boundary Map

South Darrow Subcommittee District 8 to Proposed District 11 Matrix

7.21.2025

City Council Memo - Subcommittee Research Summary

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline 08.29.2025

Draft Ordinance

This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading and referral to Planning Commission on

September 16, 2025.

TMP-8195

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

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 5, 2026 ballot.

Attachments:

Draft Resolution

This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on September 16, 2025.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

The following item will appear on the September 16, 2025, Council Meeting agenda:

- Proclamations: Mighty Vincent Day, Constitution Week, and Stillbirth Awareness and

Prevention Day

- Honorary Resolution for Mr. Clark Rumiser's Retirement