2012

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 2012

• Resolution Number: 1 -2012 (as amended February 28, 2012), (passed February 28, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming and modifying the actions of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variance requests for construction of an additional accessory building at 25409 Highland Road.
• Resolution Number: 2- 2012, (passed January 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to an application to expand a non-conforming use, an internet sweepstakes cafe, at 5164 Wilson Mills Road.
• Resolution Number: 3 -2012, introduced by O'Toole (withdrawn)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC.
• Resolution Number: 4- 2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit for a child daycare center at 216 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 5- 2012, (passed January 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Mail Finance Inc., Neopost USA Inc., and Mailroom Finance Inc. for a lease and for maintenance, online and software services related to a postage machine.
• Resolution Number: 6- 2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for a dental benefits plan.
• Resolution Number: 7- 2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for health insurance for 2012.
• Resolution Number: 8- 2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dalene M. Pride to audit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Records.
• Resolution 9-2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the re-appointment by the Mayor of Sean E Chamberlin as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution 10-2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the re-appointment by the Mayor of Michael Gambatese as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution 11-2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Robert Dresser as a member of the Architectural Board of Review of the City.
• Resolution 12-2012, (passed January 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Dennis McAndrew, Sr. to be a member of the Planning Commission of the City.
• Resolution Number: 13- 2012, (passed January 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution opposing the state of Ohio from seeking to take control of municipal income tax collections, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 14- 2012, (passed February 14, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance enacting a procurement card policy for City purchases.
• Resolution Number: 15 -2012, (passed February 14, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 26915 Chardon Road.
• Resolution Number: 16 -2012, (passed February 14, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to the grant of variances from required setbacks of a parking lot and building for a conditional use.
• Resolution Number: 17 -2012, (passed February 28, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution to amend a contract with Fortuna Construction for the Hilltop Road Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Project.
• Resolution Number: 18 -2012, (passed February 28, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the City to support and participate in the county of Cuyahoga's grant application to the state's local government innovation fund.
• Resolution Number: 19 -2012, (passed February 28, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution declaring Girl Scout Week, March 11 through 17, 2012, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
• Ordinance Number: 20 -2012, (passed March 27, 2012) (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, 2012; repealing Ordinance Number 81-2011, and declaring and emergency.
• Resolution Number: 21 -2012, (passed March 13, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lisa Zaremba, DBA Advanced Event Productions for the planning of a City sponsored event.
• Ordinance Number: 22 -2012, (passed April 10, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance adopting new section 505.21 of the general offenses code relating to the feeding of nuisance animals and securing outdoor storage of refuse or waste; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 23 -2012, (passed April 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a height variance for a building to be constructed at 26701 Chardon Road.
• Resolution Number: 24 -2012, (passed April 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a lot consolidation and site plan for a building at 26701 Chardon Road.
• Resolution Number: 25-2012, (passed April 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Police Sergeant Miklos Keri upon his retirement.
• Resolution Number: 26 -2012, (passed April 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for a wall sign at Richmond town square, 671 Richmond Road.
• Ordinance Number: 27 -2012, (passed May 8, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance enacting new section 159.22 of the codified Ordinances to provide for a vehicle use policy.
• Resolution Number: 28 -2012, (passed May 8, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the municipal foremen and laborers' union local 1099, for the years 2011 through 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 29 -2012, (passed April 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing and confirming the Director of Finance's performance of certain interfund transfers; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 30-2012 (passed April 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution proclaiming April 27, 2012 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: 31 -2012, (passed May 8, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for a wall to be replaced at 691 Wilson Mills Road.
• Resolution Number: 32 -2012, (passed May 8, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission to approve a site plan for a wall at 691 Wilson Mills Road.
• Resolution Number: 33 -2012, (passed August 14, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease and services agreement for photocopy equipment.
• Resolution Number: 34-2012, (passed May 22, 2013) (PDF)
  A Resolution of appreciation and congratulations to lieutenant and Acting Fire Chief John Gray upon his retirement.
• Resolution Number: 35 - 2012, (passed May 22, 2013) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance's performance of certain interfund transfers; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 36 - 2012, (passed May 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, 2012, to amend Ordinance Number: 20-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 37- 2012, (passed May 22, 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 2012 to 2013 winter season.
• Ordinance Number: 38 - 2012, (passed June 12, 2012) (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: 39 - 2012, (passed June 12, 2012) (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: 40 - 2012, (passed June 12, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sell property at 523 Harris Road, pursuant to the neighborhood stabilization program; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 41 - 2012, (passed June 12, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the City of Richmond Heights to continue to participate in the Hillcrest Regional Fire Investigation Strike Force; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 42 - 2012, (passed June 12, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Paul W Ellis as Director of Finance, effective June 23, 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 43-2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution of appreciation, praise and congratulations to Terry Butler upon his retirement.
• Ordinance Number: 44 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a sanitary sewer surcharge reduction and elimination policy; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 45 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution rejecting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denying the application for a determination of "similar use" for a charitable gambling establishment at 27221 and 27227 Chardon Road.
• Resolution Number: 46 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variances for signs at Richmond Town Square Mall, 691 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 47 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to the request for a variance to construct a fence at 354 Balmoral Drive.
• Resolution Number: 48 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve a conditional use permit for outdoor dining in a B-2 Regional Business District at 691 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 49 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit for a theater use at 691 Richmond Road.
• Ordinance Number: 50 - 2012, passed July 26, 2012 (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: 51 - 2012, (passed July 10, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending the business regulation code to add new chapter 793 to require the placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all physical fitness facilities.
• Ordinance Number: 52 - 2012, (passed July 10, 2012) (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 January 1, 2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 53 - 2012, (passed July 10, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution directing the Board of Elections to place upon the ballot of the November 6, 2012 general election the question of increasing the rate of municipal income tax in the City to 2.25%; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number 54-2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Noella M. Burrows as a member of the Commission on Aging of the City.
• Resolution Number 55-2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Frank Johns as a member of the Commission on Aging of the City.
• Resolution Number 56-2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of June Endres as a member of the Commission on Aging of the City.
• Resolution Number 57-2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution congratulating Dorothy Smrtnik on her accomplishment as Slovenian Workmen's Home Woman of the Year.
• Resolution Number: 58 - 2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution adopting the alternative tax budget information of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013, and submitting the same to the budget commission of Cuyahoga County; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 59 - 2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a depository agreement with Firstmerit Bank, NA. For active, interim and/or inactive City funds; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 60 - 2012, (passed July 24, 2012) (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, 2012; to amend Ordinance Number 20-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 61 - 2012, draft, introduced at July 24, 2012 meeting, on 3rd reading (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 159.11 of the administrative code of the City to adopt new regulations for travel by City employees and officials.
• Ordinance Number: 62 - 2012, passed August 14, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the establishment of the Office of Emergency Management for Cuyahoga County as the emergency management agency for the City.
• Resolution Number: 63 - 2012, passed August 14, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution extending a solid waste collection and disposal contract with Browning Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc., DBA Republic Services, through December 31, 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 64 - 2012, passed August 14, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution adopting the countywide all natural hazards mitigation plan for Cuyahoga County, 2011 update.
• Resolution Number: 65 - 2012, passed August 28, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance request for a wall sign at 26180 Curtiss Wright Parkway.
• Ordinance Number: 66- 2012, passed September 11, 2012 (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 951.07 of the codified Ordinances of the City to authorize the City to certify garbage collection fees for residential dwellings to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer to place the same on the tax duplicate for collection; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 67 - 2012, passed August 28, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit and modification of the site plan for an automotive major repair facility at 463 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 68-2012, passed August 28, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Cynthia Rowan as a member of the Board of Ethics of the City.
• Resolution Number: 69 -2012, passed August 28, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Dick Wills as a member of the Board of Ethics of the City.
• Resolution Number: 70 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (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: 71 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (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: 72 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the amendment of the detailed development plan and final plat requirements for the woods of Richmond subdivision with respect to the declaration of covenants and restrictions related to a buffer easement area.
• Resolution Number: 73 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution accepting a certain bid for solid waste collection and disposal and authorizing a contract therefor; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 74 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (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: 75 - 2012, (passed September 11, 2012) (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: 76 - 2012, (passed September 25, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City the renewal of a partnership agreement to a memorandum of understanding as a member of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District.
• Ordinance Number: 77 - 2012, (passed September 25, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a special fund to be designated as the "sanitary sewer surcharge reduction/elimination fund"; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 78- 2012, as amended October 23, 2012, (passed October 23, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance authorizing the sale by public bid of vehicles no longer needed for City purposes.
• Resolution Number: 79 - 2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Timothy J. Musbach as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution Number: 80 - 2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution to adopt the solid waste management plan for the Cuyahoga County solid waste management district.
• Resolution Number: 81 - 2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a the denial of variance requests at 160 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 82 - 2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (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: 83 - 2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for a garage at 479 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 84-2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution congratulating Ken Sohl on the occasion of his 90th birthday on October 2, 2012
• Resolution Number: 85-2012, (passed October 9, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution supporting the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District's clean Ohio fund green space conservation program grant application for the conservation of ecologically significant areas along Euclid Creek; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 86-2012, (passed October 23, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution supporting the City of Richmond Heights' grant application for the Cuyahoga County Brownfield redevelopment fund community assessment initiative for environmental assessments at 26102 Chardon Road; authorizing the Mayor to apply for the grant; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 87-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance establishing a "general fund reserve balance account" within the general fund.
• Ordinance Number: 88-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance rescinding the "capital reserve fund" and directing placement of the monies into the general fund.
• Resolution Number: 89-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (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.
• Ordinance Number: 90-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance rescinding the "general reserve fund" and directing placement of the monies into the general fund reserve account within the general fund.
• Ordinance Number: 91-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending Ordinance 12-2010 establishing the "payroll stabilization fund".
• Resolution Number: 92-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing a certain contract for public health services from the Cuyahoga County general health district for the year 2013.
• Ordinance Number: 93-2012, (as amended December 18, 2012), passed December 18, 2012 (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, 2012; to amend Ordinance Numbers 20-2012, 36-2012, and 60-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 94-2012, amended and passed December 18, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to make certain interfund transfers; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 95-2012, (passed November 27, 2012) (PDF)
  A Resolution of commendation and appreciation to state representative Kenny Yuko.
• Resolution Number: 96 -2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution of recognition and commendation to the Kiwanis Club for its 50th anniversary and service to the City of Richmond Heights.
• Resolution Number: 97-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for an additional sign at Richmond town square, 671 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 98-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Philip Seyboldt as commissioner of building, zoning and housing; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 99-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  An Ordinance enacting a new chapter 1349 of the building code regulating the demolition of structures; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 100-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the request for a variance to construct a second accessory building at 400 Harris Road.
• Resolution Number: 101-2012, passed December 18, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. for the purchase of natural gas for City facilities.
• Ordinance Number: 102-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 103-2012, passed December 11, 2012 (PDF)
  A Resolution of commendation and gratitude to the City's fire fighters and the emergency medical team.
• Ordinance Number: 104-2012, (taken off agenda December 18, 2012, never passed)
  An Ordinance to make appropriations for the current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013; amending Ordinance Number 102-2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 105-2012, (amended January 8, 2013, passed January 8, 2013) (PDF)
  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Senior Transportation Connection to provide senior citizen and disabled persons transportation in the City.