Council convened in Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., Mayor Mallory Presiding. Present were Councilmembers Berding, Bortz, Cranley, Crowley, Cole Ghiz, Monzel, and Thomas (8)

Also in attendance were Acting City Manager David Rager Solicitor Rita McNeil and Clerk of Council Melissa Autry

Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

There being no objection, Minutes of the previous session Council were ordered Filed.

Items on the Council Calendar and items presented by-leave were disposed of as follows:

APPOINTMENT, dated 6/13/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby appoint Ozzie Davis to the Citizen Complaint Authority with a two year term set to expire December 31, 2008.

APPOINTMENT, dated 6/13/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVIII of the Administrative Code, and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby appoint Anthony Thomas, Jr., to the Citizen Complaint Authority with a two year term set to expire December 31, 2008.

APPOINTMENT, dated 6/20/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code, and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby appoint Carla Walker to the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission with a three year term set to expire January 31, 2009.

APPOINTMENT, dated 6/20/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby appoint Jerome S. Teller to the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission with a three year term set to expire January 31, 2009.

APPOINTMENT, dated 6/20/2006, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code, and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby appoint John E. Harris, Jr. to the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission with a three year term set to expire January 31, 2009.

ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) submitted by Mayor Mallory, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of the appointment of Milton Dohoney, Jr., as City Manager, effective August 6, 2006, and establishing the terms and compensation for the position, and repealing Ordinance No. 296-2005, which delineated the terms and conditions of employment of David E. Rager as City Manager on an interim basis, and Ordinance No. 18-2006, which extended the terms and conditions of employment of David E. Rager as City Manager on an interim basis, until such time that a new City Manager was hired.

REAPPOINTMENT, dated 6/13/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to the authority granted by Article VII, Section 11 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Jerry Bedford, Jr., to the Cincinnati Board of Health to fill a three year term, said term to expire December 31, 2008.

REAPPOINTMENT, dated 6/13/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to the authority granted by Article VII, Section 11 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code and subject to the consent of Council, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Darlene Barnes to the Cincinnati Board of Health to fill a three year term, said term to expire December 31, 2008.

MOTION, dated 6/20/2006, that paragraph 4 of Section 10.4 of the Rules of Council be altered to read as follows: "Items not appearing on the agenda may be presented through the committee chair at his or her sole discretion."**1** Language deleted is indicated by asterisks as follows: **1** ";items introduced in this manner must be held for one meeting prior to a vote" (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 6/20/2006, submitted by Councilmember Berding, that Section 1.2 of the Rules of Council be altered to read as follows: Except where the Charter otherwise provides, any rule may be suspended at a Council meeting by a favorable vote of two-thirds of the members of council without debate. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 6/20/2006, submitted by Councilmember Berding that Section 7.8 of the Rules of Council be altered to read as follows: "An item may be considered immediately and then acted upon only upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of Council." (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 6/19/2006, submitted by Councilmembers Berding and Ghiz that the Administration report back to Council on the progress of efforts to implement a process for utilizing internet reverse auctions for the purchase of City supplies and services. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 6/16/06, submitted by Councilmember Thomas, that the Collins Avenue steps, located in the community of East Walnut Hills, be permanently closed to pedestrian traffic. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 6/21/2006, submitted by Councilmember Thomas, that the City Administration explore the possibility of charging fees to affected property owners for use of the City of Cincinnati's Graffiti Abatement Program. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of approximately $350,000.00 from the Office of Criminal Justice Services for the purpose of providing funding to Project Safe Neighborhood in order to help reduce gun violence in local communities.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of approximately $55,320.00 from Hamilton County, Ohio for the 2006 Youth Employment Grant, for the purpose of providing funding for the employment of thirty interns, ages fifteen to seventeen, at various City community centers.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of approximately $150,000.00 from the Ohio Attorney General's Drug Abuse Resistance Education ("DARE") Program for the purpose of providing funding to defray the costs of DARE officers salaries.

ORDINANCE , (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the 30th Annual National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives ("N.O.B.L.E.") Conference Host City reception dinner on the grassy knoll located in front of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center between Freedom Way and Theodore Berry Way and between Rosa Parks Street and Walnut Street on July 11, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m.; authorizing and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the 30th Annual N.O.B.L.E Conference Host City reception dinner notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 723, Chapter 839, Section 506-91, Section 910-7 and any other sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs deemed proper by the City Manager for the 30th Annual N.O.B.L.E. Conference Host City reception dinner; approving the use of the above-described area for the sale of alcoholic beverages subject to the issuance of the proper licenses by the State of Ohio and procurement of liquor liability insurance; prohibiting the solicitation of monies; the use of sound amplification devices, the sale of wares by peddlers and itinerant vendors, and the distribution of commercial handbills, coupons, product samples, except by persons associated with and authorized by N.O.B.L.E. in the area bounded by the north side of East Second Street, the east side of Walnut Street, the south side of Theodore Berry Way, and the west side of Rosa Parks Street; and authorizing the use of sound-producing, sound-amplifying and other equipment necessary for the 30th Annual N.O.B.L.E. Conference Host City reception dinner.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the McFaddens Summerfest on Gano Alley between Vine Street and Walnut Street and on Ruth Lyons Lane between East Seventh Street and East Sixth Street on Saturday, July 15, 2006, beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 12:00 Midnight; authorizing and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the presentation of the McFaddens Summerfest, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 723, Chapter 839, Section 506-91, Section 910-7 and any other sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs deemed proper by the City Manager in the presentation of the McFaddens Summerfest by the Contemporary Arts Center; approving the use of the above described area for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages subject to the issuance of the proper licenses by the State of Ohio and procurement of liquor liability insurance; prohibiting the sale of wares by peddlers and itinerant vendors, and the distribution of commercial handbills, coupons, product samples, except by persons associated with and authorized by the Contemporary Arts Center in the area bounded by the west curb line of Walnut Street, the north curb line of Sixth Street, the east curb line of Vine Street and the south curb line of Seventh Street; and authorizing the use of sound- producing, sound-amplifying and other equipment necessary for the McFaddens Summerfest Event.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, authorizing the implementation of the 2006 to 2009 labor agreement between the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Building Trades Council; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute the terms of the labor agreement attached hereto.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/21/2006, establishing the 2007 Urban Forestry Program Assessment Equalization Board, appointing three members thereto, and setting the time and place for hearings.

REPORT, dated 6/21/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, 3/22/2006, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Maurice Greene, 1022 Wells Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205, regarding incident with the Cincinnati Police.

REPORT, dated 6/21/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Mt. Auburn Mini Market, LLC DBA Mt. Auburn Mini Market, 1735 Highland Avenue, 1st Floor and Basement. (#6211951, Transfer of Ownership, C1, C2) [Objections: None]

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 3/15/2006, authorizing the sale of a portion of Latham Avenue between Wyoming Avenue and Red Crest Drive, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 4/7/2006)

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/1/2006, authorizing the sale of Fleet Street and part of Anchorage Road, which are no longer needed for street or other municipal purposes, to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Office Space Lease Agreement with Burke, Inc. for approximately 52,556 square feet of the Two Centennial Building located at 805 Central Avenue, which space is not needed for any municipal purpose during the term of the lease. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/1/2006, authorizing the sale of surplus City owned real property located in the rear of 19 Garfield Place, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose.(APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the grant of a permanent aerial easement over Michigan Avenue to Michigan Terrace LLC for the location of cantilevered fascia and balconies, which aerial interest is not needed for any municipal purpose. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the grant of a permanent easement within the Michigan Avenue right-of-way to Michigan Terrace LLC for the location of private sewer lines, which interest is not needed for any municipal purpose. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the grant of a permanent easement within the Michigan Avenue right-of-way to Michigan Terrace LLC for the location of electrical lines, which interest is not needed for any municipal purpose. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 6/16/2006)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Neyer Properties Acquisitions, LTD for Corsica Place west of Red Bank Road, which is not needed for any municipal purpose during the term of the lease. (THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 6/2/2006)

COMMUNICATION, dated 6/16/2006, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from James P. Bally, Attorney, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reyholdsburg, Ohio 43068-9005 regarding New Permit Application, Permit #4425685, Class C-1-2, Kebena, Inc., dba Johnny's Food Mart, 732 East McMillan Street, 1st Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

COMMUNICATION, dated 6/15/2006, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from James P. Bally, Attorney, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005, regarding New Permit Application, Permit #7848437-0005, Class C-1-2, Sarah Marie Schmit, dba Papa Dello's Pizza & Carryout, 4030 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205.

COMMUNICATION, dated 6/16/2006, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from James P. Bally, Attorney, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005, regarding Transfer of Ownership Application, Permit #1494036, Class D-1-2-3-3A-6, Cincinnati Restaurant Properties IV, LLC, 1st Floor, West Wing & Patio, 2444 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

MOTION, dated 06/19/2006, submitted by Councilmembers Cranley, Thomas, Bortz, Berding, Ghiz and Monzel that the City administration submit to council a budget that reflects the following priorities: 1) Add 100 police officers to the streets as quickly as possible, and as part of that: a. expand the Over the Rhine Task Force efforts as needed, and b. make the Operation Take Back Our Streets Initiative - such as walking, bicycle and mounted patrols - a permanent part of police deployment to facilitate a high police visibility presence.

MOTION, dated 06/19/2006, submitted by Councilmembers Cranley, Thomas, Bortz, Berding, Ghiz and Monzel, that the City Administration submit to Council a budget that reflects the following priorities: 5) Maintain the current property tax rollback policy.

MOTION, (AMENDED) date 06/19/2006, submitted by Councilmembers Cranley, Thomas, Bortz, Berding, Ghiz and Monzel, that the City Administration submit to Council a budget that reflects the following priorities: 2) Reflect the top priority of safety, providing the resources and manpower needed to support the policy Department in their primary goal of reducing crime, and ensure that the Fire Department is able to perform their duties in a safe environment. 3. Empower the Department of Buildings and Inspections to aggressively pursue the elimination of blight through increased funding for demolition, blight/hazard abatement, additional inspectors and transferring 1 FTE from Law Department for legal services. 4. Reduce City spending through a variety of methods, including but not limited to: a. the implementation of recommendations from the City Hall Works process now underway; b. the elimination of vacant positions; and c. reduction of non-essential services, which are defined as services other than safety, fire, garbage collection, road repair and pavement, maintenance of green spaces, recycling and the rehabilitation of 100 lane-miles per year. 6. Properly maintain city-owned properties to the same set of standards it apples to private property owners. 7. Transfer business development functions currently in DCDP to the Economic Development Division along with associated funding and resources that will provide economic growth opportunities for our neighborhoods. Also, move all back end contract compliance originating in DCDP and EDD to the Accounts & Audits Division of the Finance Department. 8. Allocate funding for DOTE to develop and implement innovative and cost-effective solutions to address neighborhood traffic concerns. 9. Support the efforts of the City Administration in developing a workforce development plan that is inclusive of all segments of the Cincinnati community. 10. Provide the necessary resources to provide for the legal needs of the City and maintain the Citizen's Complaint Authority. 11. Continue our collaborative efforts with Hamilton County to build a new jail facility. 12. Match CG&E's contribution to the Business and Jobs Attraction Account. 13. Stay committed to 841 firefighters and continue efforts to support the Regional Fire Training Center project. *14. The City continue to fund the Cincinnati Recreation Commission at current or increased levels. *(Amended on the floor of Council by Councilmember Ghiz)

MOTION, dated 6/12/2006, submitted by Councilmember Crowley, that the following policy items be included in the 2007-2008 Budget Policy Resolution: 4. Consistent with City Council's unanimous action in October 2005 (document #200510598 attachment C) the City's policy of allocating 1.5% of the general fund each year for Human Services programs will be restored in the 2007-2008 budget.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary and appropriate documents to extend an additional grant from federal HOME funds to Working in Neighborhoods, an Ohio not-for-profit corporation, in the amount of Fifty Three Thousand and One 00/100 Dollars ($53,001.00), for a total grant amount of Four Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Two and 00/100 Dollars ($473,742.00), for the completion of the rehabilitation and conversion of the former St. Pius property, located at 1814 Dreman Avenue in South Cumminsville, into an independent living facility for senior citizens.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the City Manager to accept an amount of up to $15,000.00 from DCI Development Company to provide funding for the preparation of a blight study in the East End.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the transfer of and return to source Funds 050, 102, 104, 107, 377, 424, 638, 757, 758, 759, 761, 852, 858, 868, 870, and 871 the sum of $1,966,562.89 from various capital improvement project accounts for the purpose of closing out or decreasing certain existing capital improvement accounts and providing resources for the 2007 Capital Improvement Program; authorizing the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $415,007.71 from the unappropriated surplus of Funds 638, 758, 858, and 870 to existing capital improvement program project accounts for the purpose of providing additional resources for certain capital improvement program project accounts; and authorizing the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $14,700.00 from the unappropriated surplus of General Aviation Fund 104 to newly-established capital improvement project account no. 980x234x03259 (Airport Signage ?06) for the purpose of providing resources for new signage along Airport Road at Lunken Airport to improve safety; and further authorizing the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $265,000.00 from the unappropriated surplus of Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to newly-established capital improvement project account no. 980x202x03260 (Green Building Pilot Project) for the purpose of providing resources to determine the effectiveness of renewable energy sources at the Parks Department's Administration Building in Eden Park.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the grant of a permanent easement over City-owned property adjacent to Mehring Way and to One Lytle Place Apartments Partners, L.P., and modifying a previously-approved property, which real property interests are no longer needed for any municipal purpose.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the City Manager to accept $3,600,000.00 from the Otto Armleder Memorial Trust for a new regional aquatic center to be located in the West Price Hill/Westwood community; approving the designating the name of the aquatic center as "The Otto Armleder Memorial Regional Aquatic Center;" and further authorizing the City Manager to execute the Restrictive Covenant for The Otto Armleder Memorial Regional Aquatic Center; and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Disbursement Agreement for The Otto Armleder Memorial Regional Aquatic Center.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary and appropriate documents to extend a loan from federal HOME funds to the Salvation Army Booth Residence, L.P., in the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($750,000.00), for the repair and rehabilitation of real property located at 6000 Townevista Drive, for rental to low-income households.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of approximately $73,222.00 from the State of Ohio, Office of the Attorney General, for the purpose of funding the Homicide Victims Assistance Program through the University of Cincinnati's Department of School Services.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute a release of mortgage on property located at 2140 Fulton Avenue.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary and appropriate documents to consent to the assignment of four loan agreements, between the City and the Race Street Tenant Organization Co-operative (aka "ReStoc"), to the Over-The Rhine Housing Network and then to Over-The-Rhine Community Housing, each an Ohio not-for-profit corporation.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the members of the Cincinnati Police Department to solicit and accept donations of money, in-kind contributions, and other things of value, for use in providing hospitality and entertainment for the attendees of the 2006 Major City Chiefs ("MCC") Drug Commanders Conference, to be held in Cincinnati from October 29, 2006 to November 3, 2006.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $150,000.00 from existing Capital project account 980x090x02918 to existing Capital project account 980x090x03163 and authorizing the transfer and appropriation of $115,770.00 from the unappropriated surplus of Cable Communications Fund 424 to Capital project account 980x090x03163 to fund the Email Migration project.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a 2006 grant award in the approximate amount of $75,505.00 from the State of Ohio, Office of Criminal Justice Services' Byrne Memorial Grant Program, for the purpose of providing funding to continue the operation of the Computer COP Head Start Connection in collaboration with The Mallory Center for Community Development.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant of approximately $12,500.00 from the State of Ohio, Office of Criminal Justice Services' Byrne Memorial Grant Program, for the purpose of providing funding to the Youth Opportunities United, Inc. Youth at Risk Program, which intervenes with at-risk youth between the ages of eight and eighteen and provides academic tutoring, job skills training, workshops, seminars, and outings with mentors.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, establishing funding for a 2005 Shelter Plus Care Program with five (5) project agencies and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements with the project agencies for the purpose of providing tenant-based rental assistance to homeless/disable populations in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Shelter Plus Care Program.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the transfer and appropriation of sum of $50,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the Cable Communications Fund 424 to existing account no. 424x101x2000x7200 for the purpose of hiring a legal firm to develop the strategy for responding to and addressing the issues raised by the 2005 Cable Franchise Fee Audit of Time Warner Cable completed by the City's Internal Audit Division in November 2005.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary and appropriate documents to extend a CDBG construction "float" loan of Five Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Four and 00/100 Dollars ($507,284.00) to Cincinnati Housing Partners Inc., an Ohio not-for-profit corporation, for the purpose of constructing a new commercial structure at 7000-7004 Vine Street, in the Carthage community, to house a branch of the Cincinnati Credit Union.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the water service contract between the Village of Glendale, Ohio and the City of Cincinnati for the purpose of supply retail water service to Glendale Elementary School, by the Greater Cincinnati Water Works.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, to levy special assessments to pay for a portion of a special street lighting, decorative poles, and fixtures for one year beginning August 1, 2005 on the following streets, or portions thereof: Hamilton Avenue, Willow Cove Drive, and Intern Court.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Neyer Properties, Inc., and outlining the terms and conditions for the City's participation in the development of "The Keystone" commercial complex, a Planned Development District project, on seven acres of land along Dana Avenue, in the Evanston community.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio ("Board") for the improvement of River Road from Mt. Echo Road to Illinois Avenue (65x6771) as part of the 2006 Municipal Road Fund ("MRF") program.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio ("Board") for the improvement of Rapid Run Road from the Corporation Line to Glenway Avenue (65x6770) as part of the 2006 Municipal Road Fund ("MRF") program.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $227,592 for the purpose of further enhancing and maintaining the City's Metropolitan Medical Response System and establishing Fund 454, "FY 2005 Metropolitan Medical Response System".

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $175,000.00 from the Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, under the Fiscal Year 2007 Ohio Airport Grant Program, for the purpose of providing funding for apron improvements at the Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field; and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into any contracts, amendments and/or agreements for the complete implementation of the project.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funds of up to $5,000,000.00 from the State of Ohio, Department of Development's Job Ready Sites Program for redevelopment assistance on property located at 1333 Arlington Street.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funds of up to $5,000,000.00 from the State of Ohio, Department of Development's Job Ready Sites Program for redevelopment assistance on City-owned property located at 6606 Paddock Road.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Preferred Developer Agreement with Glen Kukla, for the purpose of granting an exclusive right to investigate the feasibility of, and to negotiate for, the development of real property owned by the City of Cincinnati and located at 141 Dorchester Avenue, in the Mt. Auburn community.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/19/2006, authorizing the City Manager to execute an "Agreement for Release of Mortgage" whereby the City of Cincinnati will release its mortgage interest in the property located at 10, 12, and 14 East 15 Street upon the development of said property within five years by Big Dog Holdings, LLC.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) , dated 06/19/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $4,000 within General Fund 050 for the purpose of adjusting the office budget of Councilmember David Crowley.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, regarding the Hilton Davis grant amendment request.

REPORT, dated 06/12/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, regarding General Fund Multi-Year Forecast.

REPORT, dated 06/15/2006, submitted by David Rager, City Manager, regarding Revenue and Expenditure Forecast with Demographic and Economic Analyses. (ATTACHMENT ON FILE IN CLERKS OFFICE)

RESOLUTION, dated 06/05/2006, submitted by Councilmember Cranley, adopting the Alternative Annual Budget for Current Operating Expenses of the City of Cincinnati for the year 2007 and submitting the same to the County Auditor. (ATTACHMENTS ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE).

ORDINANCE, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/7/2006, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the presentation of the Oktoberfest celebration by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce on Fountain Square, Government Square, Fifth Street from Race Street to Broadway, Vine Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, Walnut Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, Main Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, and Sycamore Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2006 and ending at 6:00 A.M on Monday, September 18, 2006; authorizing and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the presentation of Oktoberfest, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 713, Section 723-1, Chapter 839, Chapter 845, Section 506-91, Chapter 321 and other purchasing related ordinances and any other provisions of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs deemed proper by the City Manager in the presentation of Oktoberfest; approving the use of the above described area for the sale of beer and wine subject to the issuance of the proper licenses by the State of Ohio and procurement of liquor liability insurance; prohibiting the solicitation of monies; prohibiting the sale of wares by peddlers and itinerant vendors except by persons associated with and as authorized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce in the area bounded by the north curb line of Fourth Street from Race Street to Broadway, the east curb line of Broadway from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, the curb line on the south side of Sixth Street from Race Street to Broadway, and the west curb line of Race Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street for the period of time beginning at 11:00 A.M., September 16, 2006 through 10:00 P.M., September 17, 2006.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 6/14/2006, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the presentation of the 2006 Hyde Park Blast by the H.P. Blast Corporation on Erie Avenue between Edwards Road and Zumstein Avenue beginning on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM and ending at 12 Midnight; authorizing and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the presentation of the Hyde Park Blast Festival notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 723, 839, and any other sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs and activities deemed proper by the City Manager in the presentation of the Hyde Park Blast Festival; and approving the use of the above described area for the sale of beer and wine subject to the issuance of the proper licenses by the State of Ohio and procurement of liquor liability insurance; prohibiting the solicitation of monies; prohibiting the sale of wares by peddlers and itinerant vendors, and the distribution of commercial handbills, coupons, and product samples except by persons associated with and authorized by the H.P. Blast Corporation on Erie Avenue bounded by the west side of Zumstein Avenue and the east side of Edwards Road.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a motion, dated 4/21/2006, submitted by Councilmembers Ghiz and Cole, that the Administration take all necessary steps to contract with Crime Stoppers to create a regional crime tip website. This web page must provide the user the ability to submit information from that web page about a crime to which they have witnessed to the Cincinnati Police Department with complete anonymity. We further move that the Administration take all steps necessary to forge a working relationship with neighboring law enforcement agencies to share crime tip information. This includes gathering contact information - phone numbers, e-mails and the like - from these agencies to facilitate the exchange of crime information. We further move that the Administration purchase a unique and separate domain name, like www.tipcincinnati.com and develop a user friendly web page, which provides links and information on all methods available, including the use of phone calls, text messages, and e-mails, for a person to give an anonymous tip to the Cincinnati Police Department. We further move that the program be functioning within the next 60 days. (SEE DOCUMENT #200600428 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 5/24/2006, approving the Metropolitan Sewer District's Wet Weather Improvement Program to be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Global Consent Decree.

REPORT, dated 1/19/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 10/29/05, submitted by Councilmember Cole, Marilyn Wall, 515 Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, regarding concerns she has about the consent decree and MSD.

REPORT, dated 1/19/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 10/06/05, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from David Altman and Marilyn Wall, 515 Wyoming Avenue, regarding the progress of the SIB program.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 12/19/2005, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Andrew Glassmeyer, 3649 Marburg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208, regarding violations at 3651 Marburg.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, on a communication, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Audrey A. Nemec, 10215 Little Turtle Lane, Piqua, Ohio 45356, regarding her son's house at 1835 Walker Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45210.

REPORT, dated 3/15/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 01/24/06, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Marilyn Wall, 515 Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, expressing their belief that MSD's response to their concerns about the Consent Decree was too general and did not fully address the issues.

REPORT, dated 3/1/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 01/24/2006, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Paul Beavers, submitting copies of the Water in Basement Program Agreement and a corrected and a revised agreement to correct many serious errors.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, on a communication, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Robert and Judith Walsh, 148 Hereford Court, Cincinnati, Ohio 45216, regarding 141 Hereford Ct. vacant house in Hartwell.

REPORT, dated 6/14/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 4/27/2006, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Rev. Walter Jones, President, English Woods Civic Association/Resident Community Council, 1990 Sutter Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225, regarding English Woods Community Council.