2010

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 2010

• Resolution Number: 1- 2010, (passed January 12, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances of side yard setback requirements for an accessory structure at 25990 Highland Road.
• Resolution Number: 2 -2010, (passed January 12, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a lot consolidation at 160 Brush Road.
• Ordinance Number: 3 -2010, (passed January 12, 2010) (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, 2009, and to amend Ordinance Number 14-2009, 53-2009, 82-2009, and 87-2009, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 4 -2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 1329.02 of the codified Ordinances of the City of Richmond Heights, "cash deposit for additional professional services"; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 5 -2010, (passed January 26, 2010)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Cuyahoga County under the competitive municipal grant program.
• Resolution Number: 6 -2010, (passed January 26, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the appointment of Michael DeSan to fill an unexpired term of Director to the Greenwood Farm Historical, Cultural and Arts Association, Inc.
• Ordinance Number: 7 -2010, (passed January 26, 2010) (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, 2010; to amend Ordinance Number 88-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 8 -2010, (passed February 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with Trugreen for lawn care services.
• Resolution Number: 9 -2010, (passed February 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Sean E. Chamberlin as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution Number: 10 -2010, (passed February 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services cooperative purchasing program for a truck for the Department of Public Service.
• Ordinance Number: 11- 2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 66-2008 to redefine the purpose of the special fund designated as the "general reserve fund".
• Ordinance Number: 12- 2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a special fund to be designated as the "payroll stabilization fund".
• Resolution Number: 13 -2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution establishing the City's electric aggregation power supply program; authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with First Energy Solutions, Corp. to provide electric power at discounted rates to the City's residents and businesses under the City's electric aggregation power supply program; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 14 -2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for construction of a detached garage at 160 Brush Road.
• Resolution Number: 15- 2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission to approve the site plan for a garage at 25990 Highland Road.
• Resolution Number: 16 -2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, for the years 2010 through 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 17-2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Richmond Heights Division, Lodge Number 57, for the years 2010 through 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 18-2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a special fund to be designated as the "capital reserve fund".
• Ordinance Number: 19-2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (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, 2010; repealing Ordinance Numbers 88-2009 and 7-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 20-2010, (passed March 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City to apply to the Cuyahoga County department of development for a parks and playground grant.
• Resolution Number: 21 -2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County District Board of Health to perform storm water inspection and monitoring activities within the City for 2010.
• Resolution Number: 22- 2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City to purchase sodium chloride (rock salt) from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the City's Department of Public Service for the 2010-2011 winter season.
• Resolution Number: 23 -2010, (passed March 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution proclaiming April 30, 2010 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Richmond Heights and expressing appreciation to the Richmond Heights Garden Club and Richmond Heights Kiwanis Club for their support of Arbor Day.
• Resolution Number: 24 -2010, (passed April 27, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the bids for the various sections of the bid specifications for repairs and resurfacing of various City streets for the 2010 road program and authorizing contracts therefor.
• Ordinance Number: 25 -2010, (as amended May 25, 2010), (passed May 25, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending chapter 725, "mechanical amusement devices", of the codified Ordinances; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 26 -2010, introduced by Henry, third reading (PDF)
  Voided out at the City council meeting on May 25, 2011- did not pass!!
  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: 27 -2010, (passed April 27, 2010) (PDF)
  Resolution accepting a bid from Spano Brothers Construction Co., Inc. for the removal, replacement and/or leveling of public sidewalks and authorizing a contract therefor as part of the 2010 road program.
• Ordinance Number: 28 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance repealing section 951.05 and amending section 951.07 of the streets and public services code; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 29 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for an accessory structure at 4933 Karen Isle Drive.
• Resolution Number: 30 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for signs at the business located at 5100 Wilson Mills Road.
• Resolution Number: 31 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into renewal agreements with AT&T service providers for telephone ISDN prime lines and related costs.
• Resolution Number: 32 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution to authorize a contract with the auditor of the State of Ohio for financial statement conversions for the years 2009 and 2010.
• Resolution Number: 33 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a purchase agreement for property at 361 Dumbarton Boulevard.
• Ordinance Number: 34 -2010, (passed May 11, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance adopting the plan of operation and governance for the ElectriCity Aggregation Program for the City of Richmond Heights with FirstEnergy Solutions; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 35-2010 (PDF)
• Resolution Number: 36 -2010, passed June 8, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a purchase agreement for property at 523 Harris Road.
• Resolution Number: 37-2010, passed June 8, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution of congratulations to Lawrence and Anna Smith on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution Number: 38 -2010, passed June 22, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for a garage at 400 Harris Road.
• Ordinance Number: 39 -2010, passed June 22, 2011 (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, 2010; to amend Ordinance Number: 19-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 40 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Zachary Maclellan on his accomplishments as an extraordinary student.
• Resolution Number: 41 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Alexandra Arlesic on her accomplishments as an extraordinary student.
• Resolution Number: 42- 2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution adopting the alternative tax budget information of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011, and submitting the same to the budget commission of Cuyahoga County; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 43 -2010, passed June 22, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Bev and Gene Nagy on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution Number: 44-2010, passed June 29, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into purchase agreements for properties at 1954 Chelford Road and 25250 Chardon Road pursuant to the neighborhood stabilization program.
• Resolution Number: 45 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the assignment of the residential refuse collection, disposal and recycling contract with Republic Services of Ohio Hauling, LLC, to Browning Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc., DBA Republic Services; authorizing the exercise of two option years of the contract to extend the contract through August 31, 2012, and providing for terms associated therewith; providing for direct billing to homeowners; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 46 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a workers' compensation group rating program employer administrative services agreement with Compmanagement, Inc.
• Resolution Number: 47 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Gardiner Trane Company for maintenance services for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
• Ordinance Number: 48 -2010, passed July 13, 2011 (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.
• Resolution Number: 49 -2010, passed July 27, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the bid of Fortuna Construction for the construction and installation of a sanitary sewer and water main in the Hilltop Road vicinity; and authorizing a contract therefor.
• Resolution Number: 50 -2010, passed July 27, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the bid of Four Winds Green Solutions for labor and materials for repair and rehabilitation of homes under the neighborhood stabilization program; and authorizing a contract therefor.
• Resolution Number: 51 -2010, passed July 27, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all closing documents for neighborhood stabilization program property acquisitions as previously authorized by council.
• Resolution Number: 52 -2010, passed July 27, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for parking spaces at 562 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 53-2010, passed July 27, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the contract with the Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners for additional funding for the neighborhood stabilization program grant.
• Resolution Number: 54 -2010, passed August 10, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute certain documents related to the granting of easements for public sanitary sewer and water main facilities over private properties.
• Resolution Number: 55 -2010, passed August 10, 2010 (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all closing documents for certain neighborhood stabilization program property acquisitions.
• Resolution Number: 56-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (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
• Ordinance Number: 57-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance levying special assessments for the improvement of certain properties in the City of Richmond Heights by constructing sanitary sewers, together with connections therefor and the necessary appurtenances thereto, in the Richmond Road side streets (Horizon Drive, Swetland Boulevard, Nan Linn Drive, Karen Isle Drive, Allendale Drive, and Fairlawn Drive) vicinity; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 58-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (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 2010; repealing previous pay schedule Ordinances; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 59-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a development agreement for sanitary sewer and water utilities for Hilltop Road properties; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 60-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute easement documents for public sanitary sewer and storm water facilities over private properties on Hilltop Road.
• Resolution Number: 61-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting an improvement petition for installation of a public sanitary sewer and water line to serve Hilltop Road.
• Resolution Number: 62-2010, (passed August 24, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement for the sale of property at 2547 Hilltop Road.
• Resolution Number: 63 -2010, (passed September 7, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting an easement for access and work for the installation and maintenance of a public water main on Hilltop Road; modifying resolution number 54-2010 of this council; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 64 -2010, (passed September 7, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting easements for access and work for the installation and maintenance of a water main on Hilltop Road from abutting property owners; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution 65-2010- was withdrawn on December 14, 2011 (PDF), an emergency Ordinance enacted by the City of Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio hereinafter referred to as the municipality, in the matter of the hereinafter described improvement and requests the cooperation of the County of Cuyahoga by its board of county commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the county.
• Resolution Number: 66-2010, (passed September 14, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City's continued participation in the Ohio schools council cooperative purchasing program for 2010-2011; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 67-2010, (passed September 14, 2010) (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 auditor.
• Ordinance Number: 68-2010, (passed September 14, 2010) (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, 2010; to amend Ordinance Numbers 19-2010 and 39-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 69-2010, (passed September 14, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance of the front yard setback requirement for an attached accessory structure at 4965 Horizon Drive.
• Resolution Number: 70-2010, (passed September 14, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances of separation and setback requirements for a wireless telecommunication tower at Richmond Towne Square Mall at 691 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 71 -2010, (passed September 28, 2010) (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.
• Ordinance Number: 72 -2010, (passed September 28, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for zoning, occupancy, and/or building permit approvals for sweepstakes/internet cafes and the issuance of such approvals; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 73 -2010, (passed October 12, 2010) (PDF) a resolution supporting the Richmond Heights local school district renewal levy for permanent improvements on the election ballot on November 2, 2010.
• Resolution Number: 74-2010 (PDF)
• Ordinance Number: 75-2010, (passed October 12, 2010) (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, 2010; to amend Ordinance Numbers 19-2010 and 68-2010, and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 76 -2010, (passed October 12, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dalene M. Pride to audit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles records.
• Ordinance Number: 77 -2010, (passed December 14, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 1135.02(h) of the planning and zoning code of the City related to standards for home-centered professions, occupations and businesses.
• Ordinance Number: 78-2010, (passed November 23, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending Title IX, "flood damage prevention", of the building code of the City of Richmond Heights to ensure the City's continued participation in the federal emergency management agency's national flood insurance program; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 79-2010, (passed November 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for a grant under the Cuyahoga County municipal energy program for energy audits of municipally-owned buildings.
• Resolution Number: 80-2010, (passed November 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution adopting a "financial and debt policy."
• Ordinance Number: 81-2010, (passed November 9, 2010) (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, 2010 and to amend Ordinance Numbers 19-2010, 74-2010, and 75-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 82 -2010, (passed November 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a certain contract for public health services from the Cuyahoga County general health district for the year 2011.
• Resolution Number: 83-2010, (passed November 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution of recognition and congratulations to the Richmond Heights local schools for its designation as "effective" by the Ohio department of education.
• Resolution Number: 84- 2010, (passed November 9, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of John A. Mugnano to fill an unexpired term as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution Number: 85 -2010, (passed November 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Frank Koss as a member of the Architectural Board of Review of the City.
• Ordinance Number: 86-2010, (passed December 14, 2010) (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, 2010 and to amend Ordinance Numbers 19-2010, 39-2010, 68-2010, 75-2010 and 81-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 87 -2010, (passed December 14, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit and the site plan for a wireless telecommunications tower at 24400 Highland Road.
• Ordinance Number: 88-2010, (passed December 14, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for zoning, occupancy, and/or building permit approvals for sweepstakes/internet cafes and the issuance of such approvals; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 89 -2010, (passed December 14, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for health insurance for 2011.
• Resolution Number: 90-2010, (passed December 23, 2010) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a settlement and release agreement with TJX Companies, Inc., et al.; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 91-2010, (passed December 28, 2010) (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, 2010 and to amend Ordinance Numbers 19-2010, 75-2010, 81-2010 and 86-2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 92-2010, (passed December 28, 2010) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for temporary appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011; and declaring an emergency.