REAPPOINTMENT, dated 5/15/2008 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, pursuant to Section 4 of the Cincinnati Museum Bylaws and by Section 4 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Cincinnati Museum Association, I recommend the re-appointment of Mr. Calvin Buford to the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Mr. Buford, a resident of Cincinnati, and currently a Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl in the Corporate Department and Chair of their Diversity Committee. Mr. Buford will serve a term of six years set to expire on March 31, 2013.

RESOLUTION, dated 05/28/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Ernest F. McAdams, Jr., Acting City Solicitor, expressing City Council's support of and urging the Ohio General Assembly to pass House Bill 333, which would make substantive and necessary changes with regard to the operation of check-cashing lenders who do business in the State of Ohio.

MOTION, dated 5/29/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Cole, Cranley and Mayor Mallory that the City Administration immediately begin the process of removing the fiber optics and signs from the Old Engine 9 Firehouse, in order to prepare for the sale to the Cincinnati African American Firefighter's Association (should not take 4-6 months).

MOTION, dated 5/20/2008, submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Berding, Bortz, Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the following proposed changes to the Vicious Dog Law be submitted to the Vicious Dog Legislative Task Force for review: 1. Allow for responsible pit bull owners in Cincinnati to register their pit bulls and own them legally, but only if they can prove their compliance with all State and City laws at the time of registration. Owners will receive a special tag for their dog to wear, so if stopped by CPD there will be proof of valid registration on the dog. Owners must present at the time of registration (and re-registration, as this will be required annually): a. Proof of a valid Ohio dog license b. Proof of current rabies vaccination c. Proof the dog has been spayed or neutered d. Proof of a registered microchip e. Signed statement that owner is aware of Ohio and City laws regarding owning and harboring a vicious dog. f. Registration fee 2. Ease burden on Cincinnati Police Department by providing changes to the administrative hearing process as follows: a. Add an opportunity for a person in violation of the registration requirement to remedy their situation by coming into full compliance with registration requirements.

MOTION, dated 5/21/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Bortz, Berding, Cole, Cranley and Vice Mayor Crowley, that Council re-establish the Vicious Dog Legislative Task Force to draft new legislation that encourages and/or mandates responsible dog ownerships and increases penalties for irresponsible dog ownership. We further move that members of the task force include a representative of SPCA Cincinnati a representative of the Cincinnati Police Department, a representative of the Solicitor's Office, a veterinarian familiar with all breeds of dogs, and citizen representatives Rich Harwood, Nick Lloyd, Jim McNulty, Virginia Thomas, Jim Tomaszewski, and Dorothy Wilson. The task force will elect a chairperson from among its members. We further move that the task force make its recommendations to Council August 1, 2008. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

ORDINANCE(EMERGENCY) submitted by Patricia King, Interim City Solicitor, on 05/14/2008, to name the portion of Joe Nuxhall Way, between East Second Street and Mehring Way, Main Street.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Patricia M. King, Interim City Solicitor, on 05/12/2008, renaming the portion of Main Street, between East Second Street and Mehring Way, Joe Nuxhall Way.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $2,415,000.00 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund No. 050 to the unappropriated surplus of the Working Capital Reserve Fund No. 754, in accordance with the Council approved 2008 Budget motion dated December 17, 2007, directing that revenues collected in 2007 in excess of updated budget be committed to the working capital reserve.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, establishing new capital improvement program project account no. 980x198x03506, "Sawyer Point Capital Improvements," for the purpose of providing funding for various improvements at Sawyer Point Park; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of #303,000.00 from the unappropriated surplus of Sawyer Point Fund 318 to the newly created capital improvement program project account no. 980x198x03506, "Sawyer Point Capital Improvements"; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and to deposit a donation in the amount of $400,000.00 from the Board of Visitors, and a donation in the amount of $157,000.00 from Mr. Carl Lindner, into newly created capital improvement program project account no. 980x198x03506, "Sawyer Point Capital Improvements."

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, authorizing the Regional Computer Center (RCC) and the Citizen's Complaint Authority (CCA) to solicit and accept donation of money, in-kind contributions, and other items of value, for use in presenting the Information Technology Summit to be held in Cincinnati on June 27, 2008 and the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Conference to be held October 26 through October 30, 2008.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, approving and authorizing execution of a Property Investment Reimbursement Agreement with C & C Clean Team Enterprises (the "Employer") in which the Employer agrees to establish a project site at 2950 Robertson Avenue to create new jobs, and the City agrees to provide funding for the project of up to $250,000 over a 5-year period with annual payments limited to up to 50 percent of new income tax revenues from new jobs created by the Employer.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, authorizing the Cincinnati Police Department to donate a Firearms Training System to the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society for placement in the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, authorizing the donation by the Cincinnati Police Department ("CPD") of equipment, specifically eight firearms, which are no longer in use and have been determined by the City Manager to no longer serve any municipal purpose, to the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, modifying the provisions of Cincinnati Municipal Code Title XVI, "Neighborhood Quality of Life Uniform Code" by enacting Section 1601-46, "Prohibited Sign Types and Locations."

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 2/29/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Cole and Qualls, from Maureen Mello, Committee on Special Projects, Paddock Hills Assembly, 1301 Westminister Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, concerning the possible certification of the Talbert House center at 4531 Reading Road as a minimum security facility or jail.

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 4/16/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Mr. Charlie Winburn, 5766 Willowcove Drive, Cincinnati Ohio 45239 [CEWINBURN@YAHOO.COM] regarding the rapid purge process/save millions in tax payer dollars and free up police time to target most dangerous criminals by recommending the dismissal (purge) of seven year old petty offense warrants (non-violent misdemeanors).

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 4/21/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Brian Eastman, Pastor, Revelation Spiritual Church of Christ/Cincinnati, 4251 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 regarding Rockford Woods Proposed Development.

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 05/12/08 submitted by Councilmember Monzel, from Bryan Snyder, President, Mt. Washington Community Council, (513) 720-6857, regarding the inability of the Hearing Examiner to review Comprehensive Plans when making decisions regarding new construction in an Urban Design (UD) District.

REPORT, dated 5/28/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Fountain Square Management Group LLC DBA Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (#2843422-0003, F8 Temporary Permit) [Objections: None]

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the incline district for the East Price Hill neighborhood. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800226 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance reports for the month ended April 30, 2008. (REPORT ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE)

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding review of condominium units. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800173 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)

RESOLUTION submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/29/2008, adopting the Annual Budget for Current Operating Expenses of the City of Cincinnati for the year 2009 and submitting the same to the County Auditor.

RESOLUTION, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager on 5/29/2009 adopting the Annual Budget for Current Operating Expenses of the City of Cincinnati for the year 2009 and submitting the same to the County Auditor.

ORDINANCE, submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, Director, City Planning Department, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1419, Additional Development Regulations, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by ordaining new Section 1419-39. (PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 AT 11:30 A.M.)(CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 9/7/2007)

ORDINANCE, submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, Director, City Planning Department, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1425, Parking and Loading Regulations, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Schedule 1425-19-A of Section 1425-19. (PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 AT 11:30 A.M.) (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THIS ITEM ON 9/7/2007)

COMMUNICATION, dated 5/19/2008 submitted by the Clerk of Council from James Bally, Attorney, Legal Section, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005, regarding 2008-2009 Renewal Application, Permit #8948194, Class C-1-2, D-6, TKH, Inc. dba Convenient Store, 3222 McHenry, 1st Floor & Basement, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211. Hearing scheduled on June 16, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. in Room B.

COMMUNICATION, dated 5/19/2008 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 #7058528, Class C-1-2, George Roulhac dba Game & Snack, 957 East McMillan, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

COMMUNICATION, dated 5/19/2008 submitted by James P. Bally, Attorney, Legal Section, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005 regarding New Permit Application, Permit #3188928, Class C-2, Michelle Gilliam, 756 East McMillan, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Meeting scheduled on June 16, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. in Room B.

COMMUNICATION, dated 5/21/2008 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 #2391708, Class C-1-2, ETK Management Co., dba Queen City Market, 2576 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238.

REPORT, dated 5/14/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 3/25/2008, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, that the City of Cincinnati repair the ceramic tile mosaic, "In This Together", by Jan Marx Knoop, at the corner of Fourth and Plum. This work of art was a gift to the City for the City's Bicentennial in 1988. Money to pay for the repair should come from the City's Small Capital Art Fund. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

ORDINANCE, dated 3/11/2008, submitted by Councilmember Berding, DIRECTING the City Manager to implement the procedures necessary to ensure that the budgeted General Fund expenditures do not exceed budgeted revenues, commencing with the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget, and further directing that once the City's projected ending minimum combined reserve balance reaches 10 percent or greater of projected revenues, only then may those resources over the 10 percent required reserve be appropriated and then such prior year resources may only be appropriated for one time non-recurring expenditures that will not increase future operating expenditures.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/7/2008, authorizing the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to apply for and accept a "Boating & Safety Education" grant in the amount of $6,543 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to implement the "Paddle and Sail Safe Cincinnati Program", for the purpose of providing hands-on experience, instruction and training to all participants in a safe and supportive recreation environment in order to reduce the risk of personal injury and to increase fun, self-confidence and practical skills in the areas of boating and sailing.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/7/2008, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bulletproof Vest Partnership, in the amount of up to $73,440.00, for partial reimbursement of the Cincinnati Police Department's 2008 expenditure for body armor.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/7/2008, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program, to be used for records management system support for digital audio video evidence capture and storage, and also for crime analysis software.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/7/2008, modifying the provisions of Chapter 321, Procurement and Disposal of Supplies Services and Construction, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, to permit electronic bidding, to permit the City of Cincinnati to participate in the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, and to clarify existing provisions to conform with current policies.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/7/2008, accepting with gratitude the donation of two patrol canines, having a total value of $11,600.00, from The Haverkamp Foundation and Park Board Commissioner Otto M. Budig, Jr., to be used by the Cincinnati Police Department's Canine Squad.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft Recreational Harbor Evaluation Program Grant Fund for the purpose of providing funding to pay for dredging and clearing the Little Miami River in the area where it merges with the Ohio River.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $33,290.54 from existing CDBG project account number 304x162x42255, Vine Street Facade Improvement project, to existing CDBG project account number 304x162x72220, 2007 NBD Improvements Program for the purpose of providing funding for the construction costs of the public parking lot at 1521 Vine Street.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Ohio's Clean Ohio Assistance Fund for up to $750,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to be used for cleanup of environmental contamination, demolition of buildings, and other eligible uses at 1654 and 1660 Central Avenue in the West End.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant totaling $53,923.37 from the Governor's Highway Safety Office of the State of Ohio, to be used by the Cincinnati Police Department for the purpose of funding an intensified traffic enforcement program aimed at reducing deaths and injuries resulting from vehicular crashes due to speed, loss of control and restraint violations.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Cincinnati to accept up to $2,100,000.00 from the Bessie Steele Trust to pay for operations and capital improvements for the Otto Armleder Memorial Projects; ESTABLISHING a new Fund 444, "Armleder Projects", and further, MODIFYING the Cincinnati Municipal Code by amending Section 301-15 to provide that Fund 444 shall be a treasury investment account.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 5/14/2008, establishing a new capital improvement program project account, 980x195x03505, "Golf Course Equipment '08" and further AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $350,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the Municipal Golf Activities Fund 105 to the newly created capital improvement program project account, 980x195x03505, "Golf Course Equipment '08" for the purpose of providing funding for the purchase of new equipment, such as specialty law mowers and motorized sprayers, which are needed to maintain the City's golf courses.

RESOLUTION submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 4/9/2008, declaring the intent to appropriate to public use property located at 4532 Glenway Avenue required for the expansion of City of Cincinnati, Fire Station 24.

RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Berding, EXPRESSING the support of Council for the establishment by the Board of County Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio of the Office of Maternal and Infant Health and Infant Mortality Reduction (MIHIMR) and the creation of a Sub-Committee of the Child Fatality Review Team to collect Data Pertaining to Infant Mortality in Hamilton County.

ORDINANCE, dated 5/13/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cecil Thomas, modifying the provisions of Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 701, "Animals, Birds, Fowls" by amending existing Section 701-6, "Possession of a Dangerous or Vicious Dog Prohibited," Section 701-10, "Pit Bull Identification," and Section 701-14, "Seizure and Impoundment of Dog," in order to reflect updates to enable fact gathering and analysis of vicious dog matters and for consistency and cost-saving purposes.

REPORT, dated 5/20/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Quality of Life Index - 1st Quarter 2008.