Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-71-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOBS AND COMMERCE THROUGH THE ATHENS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE CENTRAL ATHENS FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PROJECT; TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Cochran 0-73-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 151-16, THE 2017 STAFFING LEVELS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-74-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL POOL, PROJECT (#292). Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinance for Second Reading: 0-75-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE NOPEC GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING AN OPT-OUT GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF ATHENS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Members of Council
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-76-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (#307). Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-77-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR ARTS/WEST RENOVATIONS PROJECT (#314). Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-78-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EDUCATIONAL SMOKE TRAILER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-79-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-80-17 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MOORE AVENUE, AKA MOORE STREET, BETWEEN FACTORY STREET AND ROBERTS ALLEY UPON PETITION OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER, OHIO UNIVERSITY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-81-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO WANDA CASH, 46 CANTERBURY DRIVE, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-82-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, TO ADD CHAPTER 3.12, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY CHANGE EFFORTS WITH A MINOR. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-83-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-84-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 59-17; AUTHORIZING 2017 STREET PAVING AND REPAIRS (PROJECT #312). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-85-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 66-17; AUTHORIZING BIDS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR THE WEST UNION STREET SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT (#309). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-86-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN LPA/STATE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE RESURFACING ON STATE ROUTE 56; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai
One-Reading Resolutions: R-05-17 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF ATHENS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. Introduced by All Council Members R-06-17 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, TO COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER COCHRAN FOR HER PUBLIC SERVICE. Introduced by All Council Members
10.Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 11. Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Pending Litigation (2) items 12. Adjournment
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-71-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOBS AND COMMERCE THROUGH THE ATHENS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE CENTRAL ATHENS FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PROJECT; TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Cochran 0-73-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 151-16, THE 2017 STAFFING LEVELS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-74-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL POOL, PROJECT (#292). Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinance for Second Reading: 0-75-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE NOPEC GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING AN OPT-OUT GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF ATHENS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Members of Council
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-76-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (#307). Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-77-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR ARTS/WEST RENOVATIONS PROJECT (#314). Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-78-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EDUCATIONAL SMOKE TRAILER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-79-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-80-17 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MOORE AVENUE, AKA MOORE STREET, BETWEEN FACTORY STREET AND ROBERTS ALLEY UPON PETITION OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER, OHIO UNIVERSITY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-81-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO WANDA CASH, 46 CANTERBURY DRIVE, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-82-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, TO ADD CHAPTER 3.12, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY CHANGE EFFORTS WITH A MINOR. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-83-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-84-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 59-17; AUTHORIZING 2017 STREET PAVING AND REPAIRS (PROJECT #312). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-85-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 66-17; AUTHORIZING BIDS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR THE WEST UNION STREET SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT (#309). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-86-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN LPA/STATE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE RESURFACING ON STATE ROUTE 56; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai
One-Reading Resolutions: R-05-17 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF ATHENS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. Introduced by All Council Members R-06-17 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, TO COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER COCHRAN FOR HER PUBLIC SERVICE. Introduced by All Council Members
10.Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 11. Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Pending Litigation (2) items 12. Adjournment