Disposition of Minutes: Regular Session of City Council held on September 21, 2020 Regular Session of City Council held on October 5, 2020
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-103-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSITY ESTATES INCENTIVE DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ATHENS; DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; DESCRIBING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE TO BENEFIT OR SERVE THE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT; REQUIRING ANNUAL SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES; CREATING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-104-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 23, ZONING CODE, TO INCLUDE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-105-20 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SEAMAN’S GROCERY, LOCATED AT 305 WEST UNION STREET, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-106-20 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ATHENS DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-109-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-111-20 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PLAT OF THE HERROLD AVENUE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-115-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.05, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 7.05.13, IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-117-20 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A “COMPLETE STREETS” POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ATHENS. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-119-20 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK EXTENSIONS (PARKLETS) FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 11, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 11.06, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS; SECTION 11.06.02, EXCEPTIONS. Introduced by Council Member Kotses
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-120-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ARTS/WEST FIBER BROADBAND PROJECT (#334); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-121-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CARES ACT EXPENDITURE NECESSARY TO UPDATE THE GOVERNMENT CHANNEL (TGC) EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE/INPERSON BROADCASTING CAPABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-122-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF THE DEWATERING FACILITIES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PROJECT (#320). Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-123-20 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL EMERGENCY POWERS TO THE SERVICESAFETY DIRECTOR DUE TO THE CONTINUING SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-124-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-125-20 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT TO JOHN HANSEN, OWNER, 110 MORRIS AVENUE, TO ALLOW A FENCE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-126-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) FOR INSTALLATION OF OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT 21 KENNY DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda
Disposition of Minutes: Regular Session of City Council held on September 21, 2020 Regular Session of City Council held on October 5, 2020
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-103-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSITY ESTATES INCENTIVE DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ATHENS; DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; DESCRIBING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE TO BENEFIT OR SERVE THE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT; REQUIRING ANNUAL SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES; CREATING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH INCENTIVE DISTRICT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-104-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 23, ZONING CODE, TO INCLUDE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-105-20 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SEAMAN’S GROCERY, LOCATED AT 305 WEST UNION STREET, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-106-20 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ATHENS DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-109-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-111-20 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PLAT OF THE HERROLD AVENUE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-115-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.05, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 7.05.13, IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-117-20 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A “COMPLETE STREETS” POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ATHENS. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-119-20 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK EXTENSIONS (PARKLETS) FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 11, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 11.06, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS; SECTION 11.06.02, EXCEPTIONS. Introduced by Council Member Kotses
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-120-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ARTS/WEST FIBER BROADBAND PROJECT (#334); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-121-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CARES ACT EXPENDITURE NECESSARY TO UPDATE THE GOVERNMENT CHANNEL (TGC) EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE/INPERSON BROADCASTING CAPABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-122-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF THE DEWATERING FACILITIES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PROJECT (#320). Introduced by Council Member Grace 0-123-20 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL EMERGENCY POWERS TO THE SERVICESAFETY DIRECTOR DUE TO THE CONTINUING SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-124-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-125-20 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT TO JOHN HANSEN, OWNER, 110 MORRIS AVENUE, TO ALLOW A FENCE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-126-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) FOR INSTALLATION OF OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT 21 KENNY DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda