Cincinnati, OH

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity Committee meeting scheduled for November 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council session scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several grant applications, property leases, and fund allocations. The meeting includes decisions on public safety equipment, neighborhood redevelopment, and the establishment of new employment classifications for elevator inspectors.

• Proposed $2,000,000 grant for the Midpointe Crossing Development in Bond Hill
• Proposed $402,500 for property acquisition at 5911 Hamilton Avenue in College Hill
• Payment of $47,985.18 to Galls, LLC for Fire Department wearing apparel
• Lease of City property at 719 State Avenue to Bloc Ministries, Inc.
• Grant of up to $95,504 for cleanup of open-dumping sites

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth committee will discuss a zone change for a development called Veterans Village and the approval of the Clifton Neighborhood Plan. The body is also considering tax credits for job creation and a property tax exemption for a development in Winton Hills.

• Rezoning of 5707 and 5711 Madison Road to Planned Development District No. 107 (Veterans Village)
• Resolution to approve the Clifton Neighborhood Plan
• Appropriation of $1,000,000 for pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Pleasant Ridge
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with AMEND Consulting, LLC for 80 new jobs at 312 Plum Street
• 30-year real property tax exemption for improvements at 5051 Estecreek Road

The committee recommended passage of several ordinances to the Cincinnati City Council, including a rezoning for Veterans Village and a tax credit for job creation. The committee also recommended approval of the Clifton Neighborhood Plan and a $1 million pedestrian safety project in Pleasant Ridge.

• Recommended passage of rezoning 5707 and 5711 Madison Road to Planned Development District No. 107 (Veterans Village)
• Recommended passage of the Clifton Neighborhood Plan
• Recommended passage of a 30-year real property tax exemption for 5051 Estecreek Road
• Recommended passage of $1,000,000 appropriation for Pleasant Ridge Pedestrian Safety - TIF
• Recommended passage of a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with AMEND Consulting, LLC for 80 new jobs

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The committee will receive an update on MetroRapid. Members will also consider a motion to proceed with the city acquisition and restoration of the Paul Clock Bell Tower.

• MetroRapid update presentation
• Motion to proceed with Option 2 for the acquisition and restoration of the Paul Clock Bell Tower

The committee recorded no substantive decisions. One presentation was filed and one motion regarding the Paul Clock Bell Tower was held.

• MetroRapid update presentation filed
• Motion to proceed with Option 2 for Paul Clock Bell Tower acquisition held

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several fund transfers, including support for housing and special events. The body will also discuss motions regarding community grant processes, cannabis revenue allocations, and a new Vibrancy Art Fund.

• Transfer of $1,500,000 for the CMHA City West Housing Development Rehabilitation Project
• Transfer of $200,000 for special events, including $100,000 for Black Family Reunion and $50,000 each for Asianati and Cincinnati Art Week 2027
• Application for a grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Midpointe Crossing Development in Bond Hill
• Proposed allocation of Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund for home repair, home ownership, lead paint poisoning, child savings, and youth to work
• Sale of 0.1544 acres of City-owned property along Ridge Avenue in Oakley to East Main Design, LLC

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee advanced several motions to City Council regarding grant administration, human service funding priorities, and the creation of a Vibrancy Art Fund. Two ordinances regarding housing and event funding were held, while the committee recommended passage for a $2 million grant for the Midpointe Crossing development and a property sale in Oakley.

• Recommended passage of $2M Midpointe Crossing grant ordinance
• Recommended passage of $359.37 payment to Amazon Web Services
• Recommended passage of Ridge Avenue property sale to East Main Design, LLC
• Adopted motion to reconstitute Leveraged Support grant process (5-4)
• Adopted motion on FY 2028-2029 Human Service Fund priorities (6-3)
• Adopted motion to codify Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund allocations (8-1)
• Held ordinances for CMHA City West project and special events support

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will vote on several capital improvement projects, including pedestrian safety in Pleasant Ridge and the replacement of the Neumann Clubhouse. The body is also reviewing a job creation tax credit for AMEND Consulting, LLC and a property sale for a new manufacturing facility at 800 Evans Street.

• Appropriation of $1,000,000 for pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Pleasant Ridge
• Appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Neumann Clubhouse Replacement
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with AMEND Consulting, LLC for 80 new jobs at 312 Plum Street
• Property Sale and Development Agreement with Nehemiah Manufacturing Company LLC for 800 Evans Street
• Request for a presentation on a spike in reported rapes and strangulations in STARS crime reporting

The Cincinnati City Council confirmed an appointment to the Human Services Advisory Committee and approved several emergency ordinances regarding city reserves, affordable housing, capital projects, and property development agreements. Council also referred multiple motions and ordinances regarding pedestrian safety, crime reporting, and neighborhood plans to various committees.

• Confirmed Florence Malone to the Human Services Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Approved $2.9M transfer to weather and emergency reserve and $5M for affordable housing (9-0, Enactment 0358-2026)
• Approved capital project account adjustments and transfers totaling $268,282 (9-0, Enactment 0359-2026)
• Approved $5M for Neumann Clubhouse Replacement project account (9-0, Enactment 0360-2026)
• Approved grant application of up to $274,735 for Justice Assistance Grant Fund (9-0, Enactment 0361-2026)
• Approved energy audit technical assistance grant of up to $21,000 (9-0, Enactment 0362-2026)
• Approved in-kind donation of up to $178,293 from FC Cincinnati Foundation for Lincoln Recreation Center (9-0, Enactment 0363-2026)
• Approved property sale and development agreement and 15-year tax exemption for Nehemiah Manufacturing Company at 800 Evans Street (9-0, Enactments 0365-2026 & 0366-2026)

Youth & Human Services

The committee will receive a presentation regarding the Hamilton County Domestic Violence Task Force. The presentation is submitted by Councilmember Anna Albi.

• Presentation by Hamilton County Domestic Task Force featuring representatives from the Court of Domestic Relations, Sheriff's Office, Tri-Health, City Prosecutor, and Women Helping Women

The committee held a meeting on October 20, 2026, to receive presentations regarding the Hamilton County Domestic Violence Task Force and a Cincinnati Police Department STARS review. No legislative actions were taken during the session beyond the filing of these documents.

• Filed presentation on Hamilton County Domestic Violence Task Force
• Filed communication regarding Cincinnati Police Department STARS review

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee will consider an ordinance to modify the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding chronic nuisance premises. The proposal aims to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties and provide protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

• Ordinance 202602543 to modify Chapter 76 I and Title XV of the Cincinnati Municipal Code
• Proposed enforcement against businesses in addition to property owners
• Proposed updates to notifications, citations, and appeals for chronic nuisance premises
• Presentation on Summer Safety Numbers by Iris Roley

The Public Safety & Quality of Life committee held an ordinance proposing updates to the Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding chronic nuisance premises. The committee also filed a communication from the Cincinnati Collaborative Foundation concerning summer safety statistics.

• Held ordinance modifying Chapter 761 regarding chronic nuisance premises
• Filed communication regarding summer safety numbers

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will review FY 2026 carryover reports and several emergency ordinances for fund transfers. The body is also considering a property sale and tax exemption for a new manufacturing facility at 800 Evans Street.

• Proposed transfer of $5,000,000 for affordable housing initiatives and $2,000,000 for pension obligations
• Proposed $5,000,000 appropriation for the Neumann Clubhouse Replacement
• Property sale and 15-year tax exemption for Nehemiah Manufacturing Company LLC at 800 Evans Street
• Proposed $225,000 allocation for Cincinnati Fire Department thermal imaging equipment
• Grant of up to $274,735 from the U.S. Department of Justice for police overtime and sexual assault advocacy

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended emergency passage of several ordinances, including $5 million for affordable housing initiatives and $2.9 million for emergency reserves. The committee also advanced plans for the Neumann Clubhouse replacement and a property development agreement with Nehemiah Manufacturing Company LLC. A motion to allocate $225,000 for fire department thermal imaging equipment was held.

• Recommended passage of $13.3M in General Fund transfers
• Recommended passage of $5M for Neumann Clubhouse replacement
• Recommended passage of $274,735 DOJ grant for police and advocacy
• Recommended passage of Nehemiah Manufacturing property sale and tax deal
• Recommended passage of $178,293 in-kind donation for soccer facility
• Held motion for $225,000 fire department equipment purchase
• Approved and filed FY 2026 finance and carryover reports

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee will receive two presentations. These cover a bootcamp for women of color's access to capital and the 5th Annual Business Enterprise Expo.

• Urban League of Greater SW Ohio - Women of Color (WOC) Access to Capital Bootcamp Initiative
• 5th Annual Business Enterprise Expo

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding the Urban League's Women of Color Access to Capital Bootcamp and the 5th Annual Business Enterprise Expo. Both items were filed, and no formal actions were taken.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding transfers, including $5 million for affordable housing and $5 million for the Neumann Clubhouse replacement. The body is also deciding on appointments to various city boards and a new policy for TIF district revenue expenditures.

• Proposed $5,000,000 for the replacement of the Neumann Clubhouse
• Proposed $5,000,000 for the Cincinnati Development Fund for affordable housing initiatives
• Proposed $2,900,000 for a mixed-use development at 530 Walnut Street
• Proposed $225,000 for Cincinnati Fire Department thermal imaging equipment
• Proposed $310,000 for property acquisition and demolition at 2260 Vine Street

Cincinnati City Council confirmed several mayoral appointments to city boards and committees and approved multiple emergency ordinances. These included funding for infrastructure projects, property development agreements, and honorary street naming. Several other financial and administrative reports were referred to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee.

• Confirmed appointments to Human Service Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Railway Board, Port Authority, and others (8-0)
• Passed resolution honoring Ronald J. Twitty (8-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance for recreational facility improvements (8-0)
• Authorized $2.9M funding agreement for 530 Walnut Street development (8-0)
• Authorized $310k for 2260 Vine Street acquisition and demolition (8-0)
• Approved honorary street naming of 'Ronald J. Twitty Way' (8-0)
• Authorized $178k in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for soccer facility (8-0)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The committee will hear a presentation on the administration's response to July 2026 flooding. Members will also review a report from the City Manager regarding the feasibility of the City acquiring the Paul Clock Bell Tower.

• Presentation on July 2026 flooding response by MSD, Stormwater Management Utility, and Department of Opportunity and Resident Services
• Report 202602811 regarding feasibility of City acquisition of the Paul Clock Bell Tower

The meeting consisted of presentations and reports which were filed. No votes were taken and no actions were decided.

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth committee will review a proposed development agreement for an industrial facility in Winton Hills. The body will also receive presentations on the Rental Housing Platform and residential tax abatements.

• Proposed development agreement for a 131,631 square foot cold storage facility at 5051 Estecreek Road
• Proposed honorary naming of Reading Road at Asmann Avenue as 'Ronald J. Twitty Way'
• Presentation on Rental Housing Platform Year 1 Overview by City Wise Software
• Report on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform

The committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance for a development agreement at 5051 Estecreek Road. It also recommended the honorary naming of a street in the Paddock Hills neighborhood. Several presentations and reports were filed.

• Recommended passage of development agreement for cold storage facility at 5051 Estecreek Road
• Recommended emergency passage of naming Reading Road at Asmann Avenue as 'Ronald J. Twitty Way'

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will discuss a new policy for spending tax increment financing (TIF) revenues. The body is also considering several funding agreements for urban development and various city expenditures.

• Proposed policy to split TIF District 1 and 5-36 net revenues between affordable housing/neighborhood funds and community-based organization projects
• Proposed $2,900,000 appropriation for a mixed-use residential and commercial renovation at 530 Walnut Street
• Proposed $310,000 appropriation for property acquisition and demolition at 2260 Vine Street
• Authorization for securities issuance to fund recreational facilities improvements
• Acceptance of a $178,293 in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for the Lincoln Recreation Center mini-pitch

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended passage of a new policy governing how the city spends tax increment financing (TIF) revenues. The committee also approved several emergency ordinances, including funding for a mixed-use development at 530 Walnut Street and property acquisition in Mount Auburn. Additionally, the committee recommended various moral obligation payments and grant acceptances for city projects.

• Recommended TIF revenue expenditure policy (7-1)
• Recommended $2.9M for 530 Walnut St. mixed-use development
• Recommended $310k for 2260 Vine St. acquisition and demolition
• Recommended $1,100 for Girls in Government event participation
• Recommended $20,282.40 in moral obligation payments for MLK event
• Recommended $25,225.19 in moral obligation payments for various services
• Recommended $178,293 in-kind donation for Lincoln Recreation Center
• Recommended $23,240.20 grant for UC area pedestrian safety

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding agreements for housing and infrastructure, including a policy on TIF district revenues and cannabis fund allocations. The meeting also includes multiple mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Proposed $2,900,000 for a mixed-use residential and commercial project at 530 Walnut Street
• Proposed $310,000 for acquisition and demolition at 2260 Vine Street
• Ordinance establishing a new expenditure policy for TIF Districts 1 and 5-36
• Motion to codify cannabis revenue allocations for home repair, lead paint, and youth programs
• Acceptance of an in-kind donation up to $178,293 from FC Cincinnati for Lincoln Recreation Center

At the October 7, 2026 meeting, the Cincinnati City Council approved two resolutions recognizing local faith milestones and adopted two motions requesting administrative reports on the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance and free period products in city buildings. Numerous mayoral appointments, city manager ordinances, and policy proposals were referred to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee.

• Approved resolution recognizing Reverend Dr. Alphonse Allen, Jr.'s 40th Pastoral Anniversary (Enactment No. 0037-2026)
• Approved resolution recognizing Zion Temple First Pentecostal Church for 106 years of service (Enactment No. 0038-2026)
• Adopted motion requesting a four-month report on concerns surrounding the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance
• Adopted motion requesting a 90-day report on free period products in city-operated buildings and facilities
• Referred TIF district revenue expenditure policy ordinance to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund allocation motion to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred multiple emergency ordinances, including funding agreements for 530 Walnut St and 2260 Vine St, to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Youth & Human Services

The Cincinnati City Council's Youth & Human Services committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda lists two presentations sponsored by Councilmember Albi: The 87 Birthdays Campaign and The Housing Stability Collaborative/Impact Award. It also includes a motion by Councilmembers Albi, Owens and Kearney directing the Administration to report within 90 days on which city buildings provide free period products, dispenser conditions, and funding status. No votes or outcomes are recorded in this agenda.

• Presentation on The 87 Birthdays Campaign: A Policy Framework for Neighborhood-Led Health Advocacy, sponsored by Councilmember Albi
• Presentation on The Housing Stability Collaborative/Impact Award, sponsored by Councilmember Albi
• Motion 202602814 by Albi, Owens and Kearney: Administration report within 90 days on free period products in city buildings, dispenser conditions, and funding status

The committee adopted a motion requiring the Administration to report on the availability and condition of free period product dispensers in city facilities. Two presentations regarding health advocacy and housing stability were filed.

• Adopted motion for Administration to report within 90 days on free period product availability, dispenser condition, and funding in city buildings

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda includes a presentation from Interim Chief Adam Hennie on surveillance technology at the Cincinnati Police Department, submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long. The committee also takes up a proposed ordinance modifying the city's Chronic Nuisance Premises rules and a related motion from Vice Mayor Kearney requesting a four-month administration report on concerns about that ordinance. The agenda lists no votes or outcomes; items are scheduled for presentation and discussion.

• Presentation by Interim Chief Adam Hennie on CPD surveillance technology (Item 202602829)
• Ordinance 202602543 would modify Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 761, 'Chronic Nuisance Premises,' and Title XV code compliance sections
• The ordinance aims to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties, allow enforcement against businesses as well as property owners, and add protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking
• Motion 202602655 from Vice Mayor Kearney requests a City Administration report within four months on concerns about the proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

The committee adopted a motion requiring the City Administration to report on concerns regarding a proposed amendment to the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance within four months. An ordinance to modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises code was held.

• Adopted motion for City Administration to report on Chronic Nuisance Ordinance concerns within four months
• Held ordinance to modify Chapter 76 I (Chronic Nuisance Premises) and Title XV of the CMC
• Filed presentation regarding Surveillance Technology at CPD

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee of Cincinnati City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda consists of four presentations and no votes or ordinances. Topics include access to capital from First Financial Bank, the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, the Art Academy of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine: Legacy and Impact, and a City Manager presentation on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership. The meeting ends with adjournment.

• Presentation 202602628 by Vice Mayor Kearney on Access to Capital, First Financial Bank, with Angelica Johnson, Senior Vice President of Commercial & SBA Lending
• Presentation 202602775 by Vice Mayor Kearney on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio
• Presentation 202602776 by Vice Mayor Kearney on the Art Academy of Cincinnati - OVER-THE-RHINE: Legacy and Impact
• Presentation 202602782 from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long, dated 9/21/2026, on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership (Reference Document# 202600091)

The meeting consisted of a presentation on access to capital by First Financial Bank. All four scheduled agenda items were filed, and no votes or official actions were taken.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda includes a mayoral motion to have the City Manager begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency, separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Council is also set to vote on emergency ordinances authorizing payments, grant applications and acceptances, and several changes to the municipal code covering tall grass, litter, junk vehicles, and parking garages and lots. Several appointments, liquor permit reports, and special event permit reports are filed without objections noted.

• Motion (202602809) by Mayor Aftab Pureval to have the City Manager start actions to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works
• Emergency ordinance (202602815) authorizing a $12,725.19 payment to AssetWorks, Inc. and a $12,500 payment to the Ohio Mayors Alliance for 2026 membership dues
• Ordinance (202602777) accepting up to $200,000 in Hamilton County Municipal Road Fund grant resources for Ridge Avenue rehabilitation in Oakley and Pleasant Ridge, and up to $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue in Madisonville
• Ordinance (202602780) accepting up to $1,066,148.80 from the Federal Highway Administration via ODOT for the HAM-SR 125-1.85 Urban Paving Project on Beechmont Avenue in Mt. Washington
• Ordinance (202602779) authorizing a $76,261.80 payment to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in FY 2026

The Cincinnati City Council voted to establish the Stormwater Management Utility as an independent agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Council also approved federal and county grant funds for street and paving projects, accepted a Department of Justice microgrant for police investigations, and passed regulations on parking lots, municipal code enforcement, and vehicle removal. Additionally, Council honored the late Gus Miller of Batsakes Hat Shop by naming a downtown street segment 'Gus Miller Way.'

• Confirmed Trent Cook to Lunken Airport Oversight & Advisory Board
• Confirmed Morgan Noel Smith to Historic Conservation Board
• Adopted motion to establish Stormwater Management Utility as standalone agency
• Adopted motion requiring administration report within 30 days on incremental cost to pave 120 lane miles in FY '28
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting $199,987 US DOJ Community Policing Development Microgrant (Enactment 0334-2026)
• Passed ordinance establishing CIP accounts and accepting $380,000 in Hamilton County MRF grants for Ridge Ave and Whetsel Ave rehabilitation (Enactment 0335-2026)
• Passed ordinance accepting $1,066,148.80 Federal Highway Administration grant for Beechmont Ave urban paving in Mt. Washington (Enactment 0336-2026)
• Passed ordinance modifying municipal codes for parking lots, garages, and civil offenses (Enactment 0341-2026)

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. Members will receive presentations on the Neighborhood Planning Cycle and the Uptown Gateway Project, and a report from the City Manager on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform. The agenda also includes an emergency ordinance to give Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown the honorary secondary name "Gus Miller Way."

• Emergency ordinance (202602785) to name Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown "Gus Miller Way" in honor of Gus Miller and Batsakes Hat Shop
• Report (202602771) from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform
• Presentation (202602820) on the Neighborhood Plan Cycle by City Planning and Engagement staff
• Report (202602709) on the neighborhood planning cycle
• Presentation (202602819) on the Uptown Gateway Project, with The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority

The Housing & Growth committee met on September 29, 2026, and heard presentations on the Neighborhood Planning Cycle and the Uptown Gateway Project; both presentations and a related report were filed. The committee recommended emergency passage of an ordinance giving Sixth Street at Vine Street in Downtown the honorary secondary name "Gus Miller Way." A report on the impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform was held. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance naming Sixth Street at Vine Street "Gus Miller Way" (honorary, secondary name)
• Filed presentation on the Neighborhood Plan Cycle (Ref. Doc. #202602331)
• Filed report on the neighborhood planning cycle (Ref. Doc. #202600231)
• Filed presentation on the Uptown Gateway Project
• Held report on impact of the 2023 Residential Tax Abatement Reform (Ref. Doc. #202601442)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street. The agenda lists two items: a presentation from Transportation & Engineering Director Greg Long and Assistant City Manager William "Billy" Weber on the Cincy on Track FY25 & FY26 update, and a report from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects. No ordinances, contracts, or votes appear on this agenda.

• Presentation on Cincy on Track: FY25 & FY26 Update by Greg Long, Director of Transportation & Engineering, and William "Billy" Weber, Assistant City Manager
• Report dated 9/23/2026 from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects (Reference Document #202600893)
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, Room 300, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure committee met on September 29, 2026, and received a presentation on Cincy On Track: FY25 & FY26 Update from Transportation & Engineering Director Greg Long and Assistant City Manager William "Billy" Weber. A related report dated 9/23/2026 on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects was also filed. Both items were filed rather than voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 11:21 A.M. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials are recorded in these minutes.

• Filed presentation on Cincy On Track: FY25 & FY26 Update
• Filed report on labor involvement in Cincy on Track projects (Reference Document #202600893)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to take up motions, ordinances, and reports. The most consequential item is a motion by Mayor Aftab Pureval directing the City Manager to begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The committee will also hear a Litter Working Group presentation and consider grant-funded paving projects, code changes on tall grass and junk vehicles, and parking lot regulations.

• Motion by Mayor Pureval to establish a standalone Stormwater Management Utility separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works
• Motion by Councilmember Jeffreys asking the administration to report within 30 days on the cost to pave 120 lane miles of road, above the 70 miles planned in FY '28
• Ordinance authorizing a grant of up to $199,987 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the PIVOT Unit's violent crime reduction work
• Ordinances accepting Hamilton County Municipal Road Fund grants of up to $200,000 for Ridge Avenue and up to $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue pavement rehabilitation
• Ordinance authorizing a $1,066,148.80 Federal Highway Administration grant, administered by ODOT, for Beechmont Avenue (State Route 125) paving in Mt. Washington

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including new safety standards for parking garages and lots, and funding for road rehabilitation. The committee also moved to establish a standalone Stormwater Management Utility and approved various grant applications for public safety and infrastructure projects. A motion regarding surveillance cameras in surface parking lots was indefinitely postponed.

• Recommended passage of parking lot safety and regulation ordinance (5-4)
• Recommended passage of parking lot safety and regulation ordinance (9-0)
• Recommended passage of $199,987 DOJ grant for PIVOT unit
• Recommended passage of $380,000 in MRF grants for road work
• Recommended passage of $1,066,148.80 grant for Beechmont Ave project
• Recommended passage of $500 donation for telecommunicator breakroom
• Recommended passage of $76,261.80 payment to UC Physicians
• Indefinitely postponed motion on parking lot surveillance cameras

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is meeting to consider a motion by Mayor Aftab Pureval to establish the Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency, separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The agenda also includes several ordinances and resolutions, including recognitions, appointments, and various infrastructure and grant items. Most items are routine or procedural, but the stormwater utility motion is the most consequential decision.

• Motion to establish Stormwater Management Utility as standalone agency
• Ordinance to allow more flexibility in correcting tall grass, litter, and vegetation obstructions in right of way
• Ordinance to allow more flexibility in removing derelict vehicles from public right of way
• Ordinance accepting up to $200,000 for Ridge Avenue and $180,000 for Whetsel Avenue pavement rehabilitation grants
• Ordinance authorizing $76,261.80 payment to University of Cincinnati Physicians for paramedic training

Cincinnati City Council referred a mayoral motion directing the City Manager to begin administrative, legal, and budgetary steps to establish a Stormwater Management Utility as a standalone city agency separate from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Most other items were referred to committees, including ordinances on tall grass and litter rules, junk motor vehicle removal, and several grant acceptances. Two resolutions passed: recognizing September 25 as "9 to 5 Day" honoring Dolly Parton, and recognizing Union Baptist Church. Several ordinances passed with suspension of the three readings, including a $300,000 World Wildlife Fund food-waste grant application and water system bond refunding authority.

• Referred mayoral motion to establish Stormwater Management Utility as standalone agency to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Passed resolution recognizing September 25 as "9 to 5 Day" honoring Dolly Parton (Enactment No. 0035-2026)
• Passed resolution recognizing Union Baptist Church (Enactment No. 0036-2026)
• Referred ordinance giving Sixth Street at Vine Street the honorary name "Gus Miller Way" to Housing & Growth Committee
• Referred ordinance modifying tall grass, litter, and vegetation rules to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred ordinance modifying junk motor vehicle removal rules to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Adopted motion for administration to recommend additional funding for employee organ and tissue donors
• Passed ordinance authorizing application for up to $300,000 World Wildlife Fund grant to prevent household food waste, with suspension of three readings

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee will hear a presentation on safety in the Clifton area from police chiefs, then consider a motion to have the City Administration report on concerns about a proposed amendment to the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. The main item is a proposed ordinance that would modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises code to add new tools for abating crime at commercial properties, allow enforcement against businesses, and add protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

• Presentation: Clifton Area Safety Report by Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie and UC Police Chief Eliot Isaac
• Motion 202602655: City Administration to prepare a report within 4 months on concerns about the proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment
• Ordinance 202602543: Modifies Chapter 76I 'Chronic Nuisance Premises' to create new tools to abate crime at commercial properties
• Ordinance 202602543: Allows enforcement against businesses in addition to property owners
• Ordinance 202602543: Adds protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking

The committee held both agenda items without action. A motion to require a report on the proposed Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment was held, and the ordinance itself, which would modify the Chronic Nuisance Premises code to add tools for abating crime at commercial properties and protections for domestic violence victims, was also held. No final decisions were made.

• Motion for report on Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment held
• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance amendment held

Youth & Human Services

The Youth & Human Services Committee is receiving a presentation on the City of Cincinnati's Human Services Fund from United Way and city staff. The agenda contains only this presentation item and adjournment, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation on the Human Services Fund by United Way Chief Impact Officer Amy Weber and Director of Impact Operations Emily Goddard
• Presentation by Deanna White, Deputy Director, Dept. of Opportunity and Resident Services
• Item 202602759 submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long

The committee received and filed a presentation from the City Manager regarding the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund. No substantive decisions were made; the item was filed without a vote or further action.

• Filed Human Services Fund presentation (no vote recorded)

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity Committee is meeting to receive three presentations: one from the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, one from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and one on the 'Buy the Building' small business commercial ownership program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of presentations and adjournment.

• Presentation on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio by Executive Director Beth Yoke
• Presentation on Over-the-Rhine: Legacy and Impact by Art Academy of Cincinnati President & CEO Joe Girandola
• Presentation on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership by Tiffany Brown, Deputy Director, Department of Opportunity & Resident Services

The Economic and Cultural Opportunity committee met on September 21, 2026, but did not take any formal votes. All three agenda items, including presentations on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and the Buy the Building program, were held until the next meeting due to a lack of quorum.

• Held presentation on Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio
• Held presentation on Art Academy of Cincinnati
• Held presentation on Buy the Building: Small Business Commercial Ownership

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider several ordinances and a motion. Key items include authorizing the City Manager to apply for a $300,000 World Wildlife Fund grant to prevent household food waste, and a major update to the commercial waste franchise program's municipal code. The committee will also review two utility easement acceptances and an emergency ordinance to amend water system revenue bond refunding authority.

• Ordinance to apply for up to $300,000 Innovator Grant from World Wildlife Fund for household food waste prevention
• Ordinance modifying Chapters 729 and 730 of the municipal code to update the commercial waste franchise program
• Emergency ordinance amending Ordinance No. 236-2026 to authorize loans for refunding water system revenue bonds
• Acceptance of public utility easement for water mains at Schumacher Park Drive, West Chester Township
• Acceptance of public utility easement for water mains at 5709 Harrison Avenue, Green Township

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee reviewed presentations on litter and recommended multiple items for city council approval, including a motion for organ donor funding, a food waste grant application, utility easements, and a water system bond ordinance amendment. An ordinance modifying municipal waste and commercial franchise codes was held.

• Adopted motion to recommend additional funding for employees who are organ and tissue donors
• Recommended passage of ordinance to apply for a World Wildlife Fund Innovator Grant of up to $300,000 for food waste prevention
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting a public utility easement for water mains in West Chester Township, Butler County
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting a public utility easement for water mains in Green Township, Hamilton County
• Recommended emergency passage of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 236-2026 for water system revenue bond refunding loans
• Held ordinance modifying municipal code chapters regarding waste disposal and commercial waste franchises

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including appointments to city boards, resolutions, and ordinances. Key decisions include authorizing grant applications for police hiring, bridge repairs, and transit planning, as well as reallocating funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization. The agenda also includes routine reports and liquor permit notifications.

• Apply for $6,250,000 COPS Hiring Program grant to hire up to 50 entry-level police officers
• Reallocate $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization
• Apply for $2,500,000 ODOT Municipal Bridge Program grant for Monastery Street Bridge rehabilitation
• Apply for $1,825,000 FTA Transit-Oriented Development Planning grant for Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor study
• Sell 1.5345 acres near Glenview Golf Course to Great Parks for trail development

Cincinnati City Council passed a series of ordinances and emergency ordinances, including authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a $6,250,000 U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program grant to hire up to fifty entry-level police officers. Council also approved reallocating $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in existing FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funding for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, and approved a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline Global Operations) for at least 54 new jobs at 312 Elm Street. Several items were referred to the Budget, Finance & Governance Committee, including a parking garage and lot ordinance and a commercial waste franchise ordinance. Council also confirmed numerous mayoral appointments and passed resolutions and honorary street-naming ordinances.

• Confirmed Reginald Harris to Cincinnati Planning Commission (5-year term)
• Confirmed Dr. Corinn Taylor, Hailey Barr-King, Sandra Perry to Human Services Advisory Committee (3-year terms)
• Confirmed/reappointed Mark Alexander, George Lee, Matthew Lizik, Gregory D. Johnson, John Walter, Meeka Owens to FC Cincinnati Community Coalition
• Passed resolution recognizing Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's 'Don't Dump the 'Nati!' program (Enactment No. 0033-2026)
• Passed resolution recognizing Christie Brown (Enactment No. 0034-2026)
• Referred motion on paving 120 lane miles to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred motion on additional funding for organ/tissue donor employees to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
• Referred parking garage/lot ordinance (Chapter 413) to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, City Services & Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation on building energy benchmarking and consider an emergency ordinance creating a new Chapter 1051 of the Municipal Code to require annual energy benchmarking and reporting for certain large public and private buildings. The committee will also consider an ordinance authorizing cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation for bridge maintenance on US Route 127 over I-75, and a motion requesting an after-action analysis of the 2026 flash floods.

• Ordinance (emergency) to add Chapter 1051, 'Building Energy Benchmarking,' requiring annual reporting for large buildings
• Ordinance authorizing cooperation with ODOT for bridge maintenance on US 127 over I-75, railroads, and Mill Creek
• Motion for a 2026 flash flood after-action analysis report within 30 days
• Presentation on Building Energy Benchmarking Overview by Office of Environment & Sustainability

The committee recommended passage of an ordinance to facilitate US Route 127 bridge maintenance and passed a motion for a flash flood analysis. An ordinance regarding building energy benchmarking was held, and one presentation was filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance for US Route 127 bridge maintenance
• Adopted motion for administration to report on 2026 flash flood analysis
• Held ordinance for Building Energy Benchmarking
• Filed Building Energy Benchmarking Overview presentation

Housing & Growth

The Housing & Growth Committee is holding a public hearing and considering an emergency ordinance to rezone 2323 Ferguson Road in Westwood from CG-A-MH to Planned Development District No. 106, 'Westline Flats.' The committee will also discuss a motion for a neighborhood investment strategy around a proposed LDG development, receive a report on the neighborhood planning cycle, and vote on several honorary street name designations and a job creation tax credit agreement.

• Zone change for 2323 Ferguson Road, Westwood, to Planned Development District No. 106 'Westline Flats'
• Motion to develop a neighborhood investment strategy for Westwood/West Price Hill around proposed LDG development
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline Global Operations) for 54 new jobs at 312 Elm Street, 40% income tax credit
• Honorary street names: 'Bettye T. Oldham Way' (East Mitchell Ave), 'Arzell "Papazell" Nelson Way' (Reading Rd), 'Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond Way' (Hamilton Ave), 'Cathy B. Bailey Way' (Clifton Ave)
• Report on neighborhood planning cycle

The committee recommended passage of several ordinances for honorary street names and a job creation tax credit. A motion was adopted requiring a neighborhood investment strategy report for the Westline Flats development within 30 days.

• Recommended passage of rezoning for 2323 Ferguson Road to Planned Development District No. 106
• Adopted motion for a neighborhood investment strategy report due in 30 days
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Betty Jean Daniels Rosemond Way' at Hamilton & Belmont
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Cathy B. Bailey Way' at Clifton & Spring Grove
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Arzell “Papazell” Nelson Way' at Reading & Barry Lane
• Recommended passage of honorary name 'Bettye T. Oldham Way' (B Version) at East Mitchell & Clinton Springs
• Recommended passage of job creation tax credit for Valvoline Global Operations
• Indefinitely postponed honorary name ordinance for East Mitchell & Clinton Springs (A Version)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will review monthly finance reports, several emergency ordinances reallocating Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, a property sale to Great Parks for a trail, multiple grant applications, and various payments, transfers, easements, and code changes. The agenda includes both routine financial items and substantive policy actions.

• Reallocate $300,000, $790,000, and $50,000 in FY 2024 Human Services Impact Award funds for eviction prevention and housing stabilization, including $50,000 to Freestore Foodbank
• Sell ~1.5345 acres near Glenview Golf Course to Great Parks of Hamilton County for the Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail
• Apply for up to $6,250,000 COPS Hiring grant to hire up to 50 police officers and $250,000 for police mental health and wellness
• Apply for $2,500,000 ODOT Municipal Bridge Program grant for Monastery Street Bridge rehabilitation and $1,825,000 FTA grant for Reading Road BRT study
• Modify municipal code Chapters 729 and 730 to update commercial waste franchise program terms