Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-01-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CONTINGENT UPON DEED RESTRICTIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 & 4 DALTON AVENUE, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-02-17 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 110 WEST UNION STREET FROM A SPLIT R-3 AND B-1 ZONED PARCEL TO A B-1 ZONE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-06-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 86-16; AUTHORIZING SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENTS ON WEST UNION STREET (PROJECT #305); AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-07-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN VEHICLES NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-08-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WATER METERS; AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-09-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTENING SALT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-10-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING PRESIDENT STREET AND PORTIONS OF COURT, UNION AND PRESIDENT STREETS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-11-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, AUGUST 11, AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2017, FOR A CRUISE-IN. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-12-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH COMPLUS DATA INNOVATIONS FOR CONTINUED SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SERVICES IN THE DIVISION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-13-17 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION BY ATHENS HEALTH REALTY LLC OF 34.917 ACRES AND ATHENS HEALTH REALTY HOLDINGS, INC. OF 10.296 ACRES TOTALING A LITTLE OVER 45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OFF COLUMBUS CIRCLE ROAD AND WHOSE SOLE MEMBER AND SHAREHOLDER, RESPECTIVELY, IS FRANK MURPHY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-14-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-15-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH CONGRESS AREA SEWER LINE (PROJECT #289). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-16-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AND ORDINANCE 77-16; AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST STATE STREET/US 33 PROJECT #288. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-17-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-19-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, DURING THE “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-20-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-21-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION (ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-22-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 142-16; INCREASING THE CITY’S 2017 COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-23-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.04, TRAFFIC RULES, SECTIONS 7.04.40 (B) AND (L), PROCESSIONS AND PARADES; PERMIT REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-24-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, SECTIONS 7.03.40, SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS, 7.03.99 PENALTY, AND 7.09.99 (G), PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
One-Reading Resolutions: R-02-17 A RESOLUTION STRONGLY OPPOSING THE STATE OF OHIO GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2017-2018 BUDGET, WHICH PROPOSES CENTRALIZED COLLECTION OF NET PROFIT TAX RETURNS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX WHICH WILL CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF REVENUE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF OHIO MUNICIPALITIES. Introduced by All Members of Council R-03-17 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES FOR MIGRANTS FROM SEVEN MUSLIM-MAJORITY COUNTRIES AND REFUGEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Introduced by All Members of Council
9. Announcements & Other Business: - Motion to Accept the Auditor’s January, 2017, Financial Reports 10.Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 11.Executive Session: Pending Litigation 12.Adjournment Chris Knisely President of Council The City of Athens supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be made with the ADA Coordinator in the City Building or by calling 592-3367.
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-01-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CONTINGENT UPON DEED RESTRICTIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 & 4 DALTON AVENUE, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-02-17 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 110 WEST UNION STREET FROM A SPLIT R-3 AND B-1 ZONED PARCEL TO A B-1 ZONE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-06-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 86-16; AUTHORIZING SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENTS ON WEST UNION STREET (PROJECT #305); AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-07-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN VEHICLES NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-08-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WATER METERS; AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-09-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTENING SALT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-10-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING PRESIDENT STREET AND PORTIONS OF COURT, UNION AND PRESIDENT STREETS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-11-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, AUGUST 11, AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2017, FOR A CRUISE-IN. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-12-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH COMPLUS DATA INNOVATIONS FOR CONTINUED SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SERVICES IN THE DIVISION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-13-17 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION BY ATHENS HEALTH REALTY LLC OF 34.917 ACRES AND ATHENS HEALTH REALTY HOLDINGS, INC. OF 10.296 ACRES TOTALING A LITTLE OVER 45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OFF COLUMBUS CIRCLE ROAD AND WHOSE SOLE MEMBER AND SHAREHOLDER, RESPECTIVELY, IS FRANK MURPHY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-14-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-15-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH CONGRESS AREA SEWER LINE (PROJECT #289). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-16-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AND ORDINANCE 77-16; AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST STATE STREET/US 33 PROJECT #288. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-17-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-19-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, DURING THE “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-20-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-21-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION (ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-22-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 142-16; INCREASING THE CITY’S 2017 COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-23-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.04, TRAFFIC RULES, SECTIONS 7.04.40 (B) AND (L), PROCESSIONS AND PARADES; PERMIT REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-24-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, SECTIONS 7.03.40, SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS, 7.03.99 PENALTY, AND 7.09.99 (G), PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
One-Reading Resolutions: R-02-17 A RESOLUTION STRONGLY OPPOSING THE STATE OF OHIO GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2017-2018 BUDGET, WHICH PROPOSES CENTRALIZED COLLECTION OF NET PROFIT TAX RETURNS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX WHICH WILL CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF REVENUE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF OHIO MUNICIPALITIES. Introduced by All Members of Council R-03-17 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES FOR MIGRANTS FROM SEVEN MUSLIM-MAJORITY COUNTRIES AND REFUGEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Introduced by All Members of Council
9. Announcements & Other Business: - Motion to Accept the Auditor’s January, 2017, Financial Reports 10.Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 11.Executive Session: Pending Litigation 12.Adjournment Chris Knisely President of Council The City of Athens supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be made with the ADA Coordinator in the City Building or by calling 592-3367.