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The City Council discussed the District 11 zoning proposal, hearing from the Comprehensive Plan Committee about their recommendations and resident feedback. The Fire and EMS Department also provided an overview of their operations, including response times and staffing, and the Council reviewed a proposed policy for accepting funds from nonprofit organizations for public projects.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Hudson, OH
- Meeting Date
- April 14, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
16 items on the agenda.
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Start free trialDistrict 11 Discussion
Discussion of District 11 with City Board Members who served on the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Attachments: District 11 Zoning Proposal Discussion 04.14.2026 City Council Memo - Public Feedback Summary 4.10.26 Transcribed Comments 4-10-26
Fire and EMS Department Overviews
Chief Jerry Varnes is scheduled to update the Council on the Fire and EMS Department’s 2026 operational status and respond to formal inquiries regarding department performance. Attachments: EMS Org Chart 2026 Fire Org chart 2026 EMS and Fire Information for Council 4-14-26 Senior Care Facilities comparison
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects. Attachments: City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy Nonprofit Donation Form Draft Resolution
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2026 Monthly Financial Report
Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. Attachments: March 2026 Financial Report
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY’S FEDERAL FUNDS AND GRANT POLICIES.
The City received a recommendation in the audit report from the Ohio Auditor of State to formally establish and maintain policies for the handling of federal grants. Attachments: Exhibit A: Federal Funds Policy Draft Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-165, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.
This Ordinance will amend the 2026 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. Attachments: Res. No. 26-12 Inclusive Playground Restroom 2026 1st Appropriation Exhibit A Draft Ordinance
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE STATE OF OHIO’S BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET.
The State of Ohio awards funding for eligible community projects that involve acquiring, building, improving, or equipping facilities that provide a statewide public benefit, such as in higher education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, or cultural and sports facilities. In 2026, the City of Hudson submitted three projects. Attachments: Staff Report - State Capital Budget Requests - Grant Affirmation Draft Resolution
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A PRIORITY ONE AND SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, awards Priority 1 and Supplemental grant funding for equipment, training, and research. The City could receive $4,000 in grant funding for EMS equipment. Attachments: Priority One and Supplemental Grant Guidance Draft Resolution
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VETRO, INC. FOR FIBER MAPPING SOFTWARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
This legislation would replace our current one-year Vetro Fiber Mapping software licensing agreement with a three-year agreement, incurring no change in price for the length of the term. Attachments: Draft Resolution
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1446, STREET BANNERS.
Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners. Attachments: Exhibit A Ch 1446 Street Banner Redline Banner Guidelines - Draft Banner Locations Ordinance No. 26-51 Legislative History 3/10/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council 3/17/26 City Council first reading 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council second reading
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.
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 Resolution No. 26-53 Legislative History 3/10/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council 3/17/26 City Council first reading 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council second reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS BY THE CLERK.
The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes. Attachments: Ordinance No. 26-64 Legislative History 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council first reading
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS.
This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns. Attachments: Draft Ordinance This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on April 21, 2026.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND 220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.
This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular or special City Council meeting agenda. Attachments: Draft Ordinance (1-13-26 Workshop) Draft Ordinance (revised for 4-14-26 Workshop) Legislative History 1/13/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council Workshop
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER 216, PUBLIC RECORDS.
With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy, the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor's identity in records produced in response to a public records request. Attachments: Draft Ordinance
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects. Attachments: City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy Nonprofit Donation Form Draft Resolution