City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council Workshop  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Michael W. Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)  
Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (At-Large)  
Samantha D'Eramo, Council Member (At-Large)  
Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Amanda Weinstein, Council Member (At-Large)  
Dan White, Council Member (Ward 2)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, March 10, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
3.  
26-0016  
A.  
Police 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.  
Attachments:  
HUDSON POLICE - 2026 Overview  
26-0017  
B.  
Adopt-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.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Adopt-a-Spot - February 2026  
Attachment A -Flowerbed “Adopt a Spot” Program Proposed Locations  
Program Example  
TMP-8528  
C.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26  
Chapter 876  
Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map  
STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities  
Draft Ordinance  
Proposed Consent Agenda for March 17, 2026, Council Meeting  
4.  
TMP-8554  
A.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
February 2026 Financial Report  
TMP-8522  
B.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Engagement Ltr 2025 (Hudson GAAP) - CP SIGNED  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8524  
TMP-8513  
C.  
D.  
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 for tax year 2025 (payable in 2026) from Summit  
County.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8511  
E.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Location Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8512  
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 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8550  
G.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A -Veterans Way-Milford Dr Land Swap  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8548  
H.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8549  
I.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8489  
J.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8526  
K.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8523  
L.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Police Vehicle Upfitting Memo 2026  
Hall Public Safety Quote 2026  
Fallsway Quote 2026  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8527  
M.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
HPD Body Worn Camera Memo 2026  
State Contract  
State Contract  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8516  
N.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-8502  
O.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8503  
P.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Reworks - 2026  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8504  
Q.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Safe Routes to Schools - 2026  
ODOT Infrastructure Ordinance Example  
Certified Engineer Cost Estimate  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8529  
R.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL  
ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT  
SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Council Memo - CC Design Firm Selection - 3.10.26 Workshop  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for March 17, 2026, Council Meeting  
5.  
26-32  
A.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Gazebo Comments AHBR Meeting 2-25-26  
Memo - Gazebo Follow Up 2.27.26  
Resolution No. 26-32  
Resolution No. 26-32 (3-3-26)  
Resolution No. 26-32 is scheduled for a third reading on March 17, 2026.  
Legislative History  
2/10/26  
2/17/26  
2/17/26  
3/3/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
discussed  
City Council  
City Council  
3/3/26  
City Council  
second reading  
26-33  
B.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
Draft Ordinance (2-10-26)  
Ordinance No. 26-33  
Ordinance No. 26-33 is scheduled for a third reading on March 17, 2026.  
Legislative History  
1/27/26  
1/27/26  
2/10/26  
2/10/26  
2/17/26  
2/17/26  
3/3/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
postponed  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
TMP-8518  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER  
1446, STREET BANNERS.  
Brief Description: Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Ch 1446 Street Banner Redline  
Banner Guidelines - Draft  
Banner Locations  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on March 17, 2026.  
TMP-8528  
D.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26  
Chapter 876  
Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map  
STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on March 17, 2026.  
TMP-8525  
E.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on March 17, 2026. Staff requests suspension  
of the rules and passage.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Adjournment  
6.  
7.  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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