2013

The following Ordinances and resolutions have been passed by the Richmond Heights City Council. Typically legislation will appear here within one month of passage. Passed legislation as well as draft legislation is available at City Clerks office in City Hall. Codified Ordinances (PDF) are available off-site, these are updated once a year at the beginning of the second quarter.

List of Resolutions & Ordinances 2013

• Resolution Number: 1-2013, (passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of condolences to the families and the Town of Newtown, Connecticut
• Resolution Number: 2 -2013, (passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Assurant Employee Benefits for vision and dental benefits plans for 2013.
• Resolution Number: 3 -2013, (passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for health insurance for 2013.
• Ordinance Number: 4-2013, (passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending, subject to the approval of the electors of the City of Richmond Heights, sections 181.03 and 181.04 of the codified Ordinances of the City in order to increase the rate of municipal income tax of the City to 2.25%, effective July 1, 2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 5-2013, (passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution directing the Board of Elections to place upon the ballot at a May 7, 2013 election the question of increasing the rate of municipal income tax in the City to 2.25%; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 6 -2013, (passed January 22, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to amend Ordinance Number 104-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 7-2013, (passed February 12, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to amend Ordinance Numbers 104-2012 and 6-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 8-2013, (passed February 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the Cuyahoga County District Board of Health to perform storm water inspection and monitoring activities within the City.
• Resolution Number: 9-2013, (passed February 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into lease and service agreements for photocopy equipment.
• Resolution Number: 10-2013, tabled, taken off agenda. (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with James G. Zupka, C.P.A., Inc. for necessary accountant services.
• Resolution Number: 11-2013, (passed February 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the donation to the City of a parcel of land at 25101 Chardon Road.
• Ordinance Number: 12-2013, (passed February 26, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to amend Ordinance Number 104-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 13-2013, (passed February 26, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Joyce Kandrach upon her retirement for her longstanding and dedicated service.
• Resolution Number: 14-2013, (passed February 26, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation to Teri Drda for her longstanding and dedicated service to the City.
• Resolution Number: 15 -2013, (passed February 26, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Nancy Benander upon her retirement for her longstanding and dedicated service.
• Resolution Number: 16 -2013, (passed February 26, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation to Daniel Spada for his dedicated service to the City.
• Ordinance Number: 17-2013, (passed April 9, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance enacting chapter 307 of the codified Ordinances of the City of Richmond Heights to provide for the implementation of an automated traffic control photographic system for the enforcement of traffic control signals and speed limits.
• Ordinance Number: 18-2013, taken off agenda, did not pass (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 335.09 of the traffic code to prohibit covers or alternations to license plates which obstruct the visibility of the license plate for automated traffic control photographic systems.
• Resolution Number: 19-2013, (passed March 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Sudsina and Associates, LLC for financial advisory services.
• Ordinance Number: 20-2013, (passed March 26, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to repeal Ordinance Numbers 104-2012, 6-2013, 7-2013, and 12-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 21 -2013, (passed March 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Reverend Michael A. Marino upon his retirement for his longstanding and dedicated service.
• Resolution Number: 22- 2013, (passed March 12, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sell property at 1954 Chelford Road, pursuant to the neighborhood stabilization program; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 23-2013, (passed April 23, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution proclaiming April 27, 2013 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Richmond Heights and expressing appreciation to the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization for its support of Arbor Day.
• Resolution Number: 24-2013, (passed April 23, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City to purchase sodium chloride (rock salt) through the Ohio Department of Transportation's cooperative purchasing program for the 2013-2014 winter season.
• Resolution Number: 25-2013, still on agenda, did not pass yet (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the request for a variance to construct an oversized accessory structure at 160 Richmond Road.
• Ordinance Number: 26-2013, (passed April 23, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of $1,190,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to pay costs of improving streets and roads in the City by constructing, reconstructing, resurfacing, paving with concrete and making other improvements as designated in the plans approved or to be approved by council as its 2011 road program, and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 27-2013, (passed May 14, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for signage for university hospitals health services medical office building at 27155 Chardon Road.
• Resolution Number: 28-2013, (passed May 14, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement for an emergency reporting system for the Division of Fire.
• Ordinance Number: 29-2013, (passed June 11, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance reaffirming and restating a former Ordinance of the council of the City of Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, related to contributions to the Ohio police and fire pension fund for eligible Division of Police and fire personnel; adopting increases in the employee member contribution rates; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 30-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the extension of the term of the contract with Senior Transportation Connection to provide senior citizen and disabled person transportation in the City.
• Resolution Number: 31-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution appointing two directors to the Greenwood Farm Historical, Cultural and Arts Association, Inc. Board of Directors.
• Resolution Number: 32-2013, (passed June 11, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into lease and service agreements for photocopy equipment.
• Resolution Number: 33-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting an assistance to firefighters grant from the U.S. Department of homeland security and authorizing matching funds from the City.
• Ordinance Number: 34-2013, (passed July 9, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to amend Ordinance Numbers 104-2012, 6-2013, 7-2013 and 20-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 35-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution adopting the alternative tax budget information of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014; submitting the same to the budget commission of Cuyahoga County; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 36-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution declaring the property known as 515 Richmond Road, permanent parcel numbers 662-18-007 and 662-18-048, in the City of Richmond Heights, a public nuisance; ordering abatement of the nuisance; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 37-2013, (passed July 9, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to perform certain interfund transfers; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 38-2013, (passed June 25, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the bid of Landco-Germano Construction for labor and materials for the stormwater retrofit demonstration project; and authorizing a contract therefor.
• Resolution Number: 39 -2013, (passed July 9, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services' cooperative purchasing program for two vehicles for use by the Division of Police and to authorize funds for changeover of vehicle equipment.
• Resolution Number: 40-2013, -passed August 13, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts with Gardiner Trane Company for maintenance services for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
• Ordinance Number: 41-2013 - passed August 13, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance approving the codification, editing and inclusion of certain Ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the codified Ordinances of Richmond Heights, Ohio, and approving the updating of various sections of the traffic and general offenses codes to comply with state law.
• Ordinance Number: 42-2013, passed August 13, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to amend section 1505.11 of the fire prevention code pertaining to a residential lock box program in conjunction with the Division of Fire's emergency entry actions.
• Ordinance Number: 43-2013, passed August 13, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to amend section 123.01 of the codified Ordinances governing the publication of Ordinances, resolutions and other actions.
• Resolution Number: 44-2013, passed August 13, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution to authorize a contract with the auditor of the State of Ohio for financial statement audits for the years 2011 and 2012.
• Resolution Number: 45-2013, passed August 13, 2013
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal contract with Simplex Grinnell for inspection, maintenance and repair services for City police station and jail systems.
• Resolution Number: 46-2013, (passed August 13, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of congratulations to Nick and Joyce Tibaldi on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution Number: 47-2013, - (passed August 27, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution certifying expenses for the cutting and destroying of noxious weeds and tall grasses upon lands within the City of Richmond Heights; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 48-2013, -(passed August 27, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution certifying expenses of the City to the county Fiscal Officer for collection as a result of the delinquent collection of garbage, rubbish, and refuse at residential dwellings within the City of Richmond Heights; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 49-2013, -(passed August 27, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution certifying costs of the City of Richmond Heights for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse at residential dwellings within the City to the county Fiscal Officer for placement on the tax duplicate and collection; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 50-2013, (passed September 24, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, local 2009, AFL-CIO, for the years 2013 through 2015; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 51 -2013, (passed September 10, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county Fiscal Officer.
• Resolution Number: 52-2013, (passed September 10, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution requesting the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer to advance taxes and assessments from the proceeds of tax levies pursuant to section 321.34 of the Ohio revised code; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 53-2013, (passed September 10, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution of congratulations to Jashawn Molton for his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Ordinance Number: 54-2013, (passed October 8, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to amend Ordinance Numbers 104-2012, 20-2013, and 34-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 55-2013, (passed October 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dalene M. Pride to audit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles records.
• Resolution Number: 56-2013, -new legislation (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge Number 57, for the years 2013 through 2015; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 57-2013, (passed October 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution supporting the City of Richmond Heights' grant application for the U.S. EPA Brownfield revolving loan fund grant for environmental remediation of the real property at 26102 Chardon Road; authorizing the Mayor to apply for the grant; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 58 -2013, (passed October 22, 2013) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with James G. Zupka, C.P.A., Inc. for necessary accountant services.
• Resolution Number: 59 -2013, passed November 12, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution to appoint authorized designees of City elected officials to attend required state sunshine law certification training.
• Ordinance Number: 60 -2013, withdrawn on November 12, 2013 in committee of the whole (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a special fund to be designated as the "police k-9 unit fund".
• Resolution Number: 61 -2013, passed November 12, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a certain contract for public health services from the Cuyahoga County general health district for the year 2014.
• Resolution Number: 62 -2013, passed November 12, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing an additional amount to be paid under an agreement with James G. Zupka, CPA, Inc. for necessary accountant services.
• Resolution Number: 63 -2013, passed November 12, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation's cooperative purchasing program.
• Resolution Number: 64 -2013, passed November 26, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew agreements with TruGreen for lawn care services for 2014.
• Ordinance Number: 65 -2013, passed December 30, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; to repeal Ordinance Numbers 20-2013, 34-2013, and 54-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 66 -2013, passed December 30, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 67 -2013, passed December 30, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to perform certain interfund transfers; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 68 -2013, passed November 26, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement through the Ohio Department of Transportation's cooperative purchasing program for LED traffic lights.
• Resolution Number: 69 -2013, passed November 26, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the extension of the term of the contract with Senior Transportation Connection to provide senior citizen and disabled person transportation in the City.
• Resolution Number: 70 -2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. for the purchase of natural gas for City facilities.
• Resolution Number: 71 -2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for health insurance for 2014.
• Resolution Number: 72 -2013, passed December 10, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Municipal Foremen and Laborers' Union Local 1099, for the years 2013 through 2015; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 73 -2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Assurant Employee Benefits for vision and dental benefits plans for 2014.
• Ordinance Number: 74 -2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to budget for the current and expected revenues of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 75 -2013, passed December 10, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for the years 2013 through 2015; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 76-2013, not passed, council voted down (PDF)
  A resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Edyta Postolowicz as the councilmember for ward 2, for an unexpired term.
• Resolution Number: 77-2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Signal Service company for installation of new L.E.D. Traffic lights.
• Resolution Number: 78-2013, passed December 17, 2013 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing an agreement with Chard, Snyder and Associates for third party administrator services for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement ("HRA") plan in 2014.
• Ordinance Number: 79-2013, currently on agenda (PDF)
  An Ordinance fixing the salary, compensation, bonds, vacations, sick leave and rates of pay for various offices, boards, commissions and departments of the City of Richmond Heights for the year 2014; repealing Ordinance Number 58-3010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 80-2013, currently on agenda (PDF)
  A resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Debra E. Parmer as the councilmember for ward 2, for an unexpired term.
• Ordinance Number: 81 -2013, (passed December 30, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to budget for the current and expected revenues of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, repealing Ordinance 74-2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 82 -2013, (passed December 30, 2013) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a special fund to be designated as the "storm water improvement fund" and declaring an emergency.