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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cincinnati public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
UC Health Mobile Crisis Team recognition
Council honored the mobile crisis team's 40 years of mental health crisis response — now operating 24/7 in every police district, serving nearly 3,000 people this year.
Vibrancy Art Fund and Arts Collaboration
A new fund will support artists and organizations in neighborhoods historically shortchanged by public and private arts investment, with Black Art Speaks leading application review and ArtsWave handling the money. Some members pressed for Black Art Speaks to be the fiscal agent.
College Hill property acquisition at 5911 Hamilton Avenue
A $402,500 transfer from the College Hill Equivalent Fund would help the local urban redevelopment corporation buy property at 5911 Hamilton Avenue, a key commercial corridor.
Paul Clock Bell Tower Acquisition and Restoration
Councilmember Walsh wants the city to move ahead with Option 2 to acquire and restore the historic Paul Clock Bell Tower and take ownership. The question goes to the infrastructure committee.
AMEND Consulting job creation tax credit
AMEND Consulting would get a 45% city income tax credit for committing to create at least 80 jobs at 312 Plum Street downtown. It's still in committee.
Procurement Oversight and Moral Obligation Payments
A resident flagged a state auditor investigation and an external auditor's management letter citing a $353,000 IRS penalty, IT security issues, fraud-training lapses and missed financial disclosure filings — and asked the committee to hold a public hearing.
Neumann Clubhouse replacement
$5 million in park bond money would fund replacing the Neumann Clubhouse, including equipment and furniture — a significant reinvestment in a neighborhood recreation facility.
Railroad Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone in Columbia Tusculum
A resident raised concerns about four back-to-back railroad crossings near Lunken Airport lacking safety gates, resulting in excessive train horn noise and safety risks amid new development.
Fire Department thermal imaging equipment
Councilmembers Johnson and Kearney want $225,000 of carryover money to buy thermal imaging gear for the fire department, but the motion was held rather than sent to Council.
Justice assistance grant for police overtime and advocacy services
Up to $274,735 in federal money would fund police visibility overtime and the sexual assault advocate contract with Women Helping Women.
Recognition of Retired Assistant Police Chief Ronald J. Twitty
The city honored retired Assistant Police Chief Ronald J. Twitty for his groundbreaking career in law enforcement and community leadership by passing a formal resolution and naming a street after him.
2260 Vine Street acquisition and demolition
Mount Auburn TIF dollars would help the Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation buy and clear a property at 2260 Vine Street as a public infrastructure improvement.
530 Walnut Street mixed-use renovation
The city would put $2.9 million of Downtown TIF money into Urban Sites' plan to turn 530 Walnut into roughly 67 apartments plus ground-floor commercial space — more housing in the central business district.
Access to Free Period Products in Municipal Buildings
Council members advanced a motion requiring a comprehensive report on the availability and condition of free period product dispensers in municipal buildings and city-operated properties to ensure equitable access for employees and the public.