2009

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 the 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 2009

• Resolution Number: 1-2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Lisa C. Taylor to the Recreation Board of the City.
• Resolution Number: 2-2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Daphne Evans to the Recreation Board of the City.
• Resolution Number: 3- 2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Time Warner Cable for internet service.
• Ordinance Number: 4 -2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (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, 2008; to amend Ordinance Numbers 27-2008, 51-2008, 70-2008, 81-2008, 96-2008 and 122-2008; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 5 -2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance authorizing the sale by public bid of vehicles no longer needed for City purposes.
• Resolution Number: 6-2009, (passed January 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a conditional use permit and a site plan for a vehicle rental business facility at 760 Richmond Road.
• Resolution Number: 7 -2009, (passed January 27, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Signal Service Company for service and maintenance of traffic control devices; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number 8-2009: (passed February 10, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution of congratulations and commendation to the Rotary Club of Hillcrest on its 50th anniversary.
• Resolution Number 9-2009: (passed February 10, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution in support of the American Red Cross 12th annual "give from the heart" blood drive on February 10, 2009.
• Ordinance Number: 10 -2009: (passed February 10, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 107-2008 to define benefits for non-collective bargaining unit employees of the City; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 11-2009: (passed February 10, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 955.02(a) to provide for operating expenses of the Division of Fire from the ambulance billing service fund; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number 12-2009: (passed February 24, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Priscilla and Edward Douglas on the occasion on their 50th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution Number: 13-2009, (passed February 24, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. for natural gas.
• Ordinance Number: 14 -2009, (passed February 24, 2009) (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; repealing Ordinance Number 121-2008; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 15-2009, (passed February 24, 2009) (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 2009 to 2010 winter season.
• Resolution Number: 16-2009, (passed February 24, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution advising the Federal Aviation Administration of the City of Richmond Heights unequivocal opposition to the extension of the runway at Cuyahoga County airport.
• Resolution Number: 17-2009, introduced by Morgan, first reading (PDF)
  A resolution both confirming and reversing certain actions of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to variance requests for wall signs at 760 Richmond Road.
  - on hold for further discussion-
• Ordinance Number: 18-2009, (passed March 10, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 953.07, "fees", of chapter 953, "Kiwanis Lodge", of the codified Ordinances; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 19-2009, (passed March 10, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the municipal charter and expressing appreciation the Telban family for presentation of an original 1959 charter to the City.
• Resolution Number: 20-2009, (passed April 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution proclaiming April 24, 2009 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Richmond Heights and expressing appreciation to the Richmond Heights Garden Club for its support of Arbor Day.
• Resolution Number: 21 -2009, (passed April 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Sudsina and Associates, LLC for financial advisory services.
• Resolution Number: 22-2009, (passed April 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with Ciuni and Panichi, Inc. for necessary accountant services.
• Resolution Number: 23-2009, (passed April 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for an accessory structure at 26810 Huckleberry Drive.
• Ordinance Number: 24-2009 (passed April 14, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance making appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of Richmond Heights, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009; to amend Ordinance Number 14-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 25 -2009, (passed May 12, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the bids for the various sections of the bid specifications for repairs and resurfacing of various City streets for the 2009 road program and authorizing contracts therefor.
• Resolution Number 26-2009, (passed May 26, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Phyllis and Larry Huston on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
• Ordinance Number: 27-2009, (passed May 26, 2009) (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: 28-2009, (passed May 26, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Number 14-2009 and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 29-2009, (passed June 9, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending part 15, fire prevention code, of the codified Ordinances to adopt regulations related to fireworks; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution 30-2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Jean and Hank Suszek on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution 31-2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Betty Sutch upon her retirement.
• Ordinance Number: 32 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending the pay Ordinance of the City to authorize one person to fill the position of Assistant Commissioner of Building, Zoning and Housing; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 33 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for a fence at 4841 Monticello Boulevard.
• Resolution Number: 34 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution accepting the donation to the City of two parcels in the former McKinley Heights Subdivision.
• Resolution Number: 35 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution reappointing two directors to the Greenwood Farm Historical, Cultural and Arts Association, Inc. Board of Directors.
• Ordinance Number: 36 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Number: 14-2009, and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 37 -2009, (passed July 28, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance services; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 38 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City to apply for federal community development block grant funds through the neighborhood stabilization municipal grant program for a proposed vacant housing elimination project.
• Resolution Number: 39 -2009, (passed June 23, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City to apply for Federal Community Development Block Grant-R funds for a proposed City project to be known as "Richmond Road widening, highland to school drive".
• Resolution Number: 40 -2009, (passed July 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve a conditional use permit and a site plan for outdoor dining in a B-2 regional business district at 5115 Wilson Mills Road.
• Ordinance Number: 41 -2009, (passed July 14, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 521.10, "removal of noxious weeds and all grasses", of the general offenses code; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 42 -2009, (passed July 14, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending the codified Ordinances to specify a penalty for violations of rules and regulations for City park areas; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 43 - 2009, (passed July 14, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution adopting the alternative tax budget information of the City of Richmond Heights, Ohio, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010, and submitting the same to the budget commission of Cuyahoga County; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 44 -2009, (passed July 28, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Numbers 14-2009, 28-2009, and 36-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 45 - 2009, (passed July 28, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the City's continued participation in the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program for 2009 to 2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 46-2009, (passed July 28, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Dominic and Angie Corsaro on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
• Ordinance Number: 47 -2009, (passed August 11, 2009) (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 White Road, Richmond Road and Chardon Road vicinity; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 48-2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to submit to the electors of the City of Richmond Heights the question of amending the charter at Article IV, "the council"; sections 5, 6, 7, and 9 and at Article X, " Ordinances, effective date and codification", section 2, regarding council meetings and executive sessions, the council clerk, municipal contracts, and the effective date of council legislative actions; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 49-2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to submit to the electors of the City of Richmond Heights the question of amending the charter at Article VI, sections 1, 2, and 4, regarding the titles of the divisions of the Public Safety Department, the Director of Law, and the Commissioner of Building, Zoning and Housing and the City codes applicable to said commissioner; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 50-2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to submit to the electors of the City of Richmond Heights the question of amending the charter at Article VI, section 3 - "Director of Finance", regarding the deadline for adoption of the annual appropriation Ordinance, the threshold for competitive bidding for contracts, and exceptions to competitive bidding for participation in cooperative purchasing programs of the State of Ohio and other political subdivisions; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 51 -2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to submit to the electors of the City of Richmond Heights the question of amending the charter at Article VI, section 4, regarding the residency requirements for future chiefs of police and fire so as to comport with state law; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 52-2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to submit to the electors of the City of Richmond Heights the question of amending the charter at Article VI, sections 7, 8, and 9, regarding executive sessions for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Recreation Board, their meeting requirements, and qualifications of Recreation Board members; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 53 -2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Number 14-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 54 -2009, (passed August 25, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance repealing codified Ordinance section 159.18 "family and medical leave policy"; and declaring and emergency.
• Resolution Number: 55-2009, (passed September 8, 2009) (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: 56-2009, (passed September 8, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Number 14-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 57-2009, (passed November 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution congratulating Bernice and Richard Blue on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
• Resolution Number: 58-2009, (passed November 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing an addendum to an agreement with Sudsina and Associates, LLC for financial advisory services.
• Resolution Number: 59 -2009, (passed November 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution regarding council's review and consideration of ward boundary adjustments.
• Ordinance Number: 60-2009, (passed November 22, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending chapter 141 of the codified Ordinances to adopt a new section 141.29 authorizing certain fees to be charged by the division of police.
• Ordinance Number: 61-2009, (passed November 22, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending chapter 141 of the codified Ordinances to adopt a new section 141.28 to provide regulations for medical care for prisoners in City custody; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 62 -2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (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.
• Resolution Number: 63 -2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission with respect to the approval of a revised plat for phase 1 of highland ridge subdivision.
• Resolution Number: 64 -2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance for a commercial ground sign at Richmond Road and AEC Parkway.
• Ordinance Number: 65 -2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Numbers 14-2009 and 53-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 66 -2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending section 953.02(e) of the "streets and public services code" to add a civic organization to be eligible to use the Kiwanis Lodge of the City.
• Resolution Number: 67-2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming and reversing certain recommended actions of the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to requests for variances at the Highland Ridge Subdivision, phase I.
• Resolution Number: 68-2009, (passed October 13, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution supporting the Richmond Heights local school district levy on the ballot on November 3, 2009.
• Resolution Number: 69 -2009, (passed October 27, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application from the City of Richmond Heights for a City-wide broadband development project to be considered by the Cuyahoga County department of development for its community development block grant program for fiscal year 2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 70 -2009, (passed October 27, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application from the City of Richmond Heights for a City sidewalk program to be considered by the Cuyahoga County department of development for its community development block grant program for fiscal year 2010; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 71 -2009, (passed October 27, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a certain contract for public health services from the Cuyahoga County general health district for the year 2010.
• Resolution Number: 72 -2009, (passed November 10, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the action of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for a driveway modification at 820 Richmond Road
• Ordinance Number: 73 -2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $555,000 to pay costs of renovating, rehabilitating, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving the existing City fire station, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 74 -2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $1,555,000 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 2008 and 2009 road programs, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 75-2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $110,000 to pay costs of improving the City's police department by providing necessary vehicles and equipment including (I) video, data, recording and radio equipment, (II) law enforcement vehicles and related equipment and (III) task chairs, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 76-2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $110,000 to pay costs of improving the City's service department by providing necessary vehicles and equipment including (I) a leaf removal machine and (II) snow removal vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 77-2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $2,140,000 for the purpose of refunding at a lower interest cost certain of the City's outstanding police station improvement bonds, dated as of March 1, 2001, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 78-2009, (passed November 17, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $845,000 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 2010 road program, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 79 -2009, (passed November 24, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance amending the pay Ordinance of the City to authorize the position of technical advisor in the Division of Building, Zoning and Housing; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 80 -2009, (passed November 24, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution to amend the contract with A&J Cement Contractors for the City's 2009 road program.
• Resolution Number: 81 -2009, (passed November 24, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution of recognition and appreciation to John Keyerleber for his service as City councilperson
• Ordinance Number: 82 -2009, (passed December 8, 2009) (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; to amend Ordinance Numbers 14-2009, 36-2009, 44-2009, 53-2009, 56-2009 and 65-2009; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 83 -2009, (passed December 8, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution requesting the Cuyahoga County auditor 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: 84-2009, (passed December 15, 2009) (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 2010 through 2012; and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution Number: 85 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution authorizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for health insurance for 2010.
• Resolution Number: 86 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (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: 87 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (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, 44-2009, 65-2009, and 82-2009, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance Number: 88 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  An Ordinance to provide 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, 2010.
• Resolution Number: 89 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Vladimir Macek as a member of the Architectural Board of Review of the City.
• Resolution Number: 90 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution approving the re-appointment by the Mayor of Jai Kadambi as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Resolution Number: 91 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (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: 92 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (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: 93 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Terry L. Butler to be a member of the Planning Commission of the City.
• Resolution Number: 94 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Mark Edelman to be a member of the Planning Commission of the City.
• Resolution Number: 95 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of James Redmond as a member of the Civil Service Commission of the City.
• Resolution Number: 96 -2009, (passed December 22, 2009) (PDF)
  A resolution confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of June Endres as a member of the Commission on Aging of the City