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Votes at a glance: council approves multiple grant applications, a $500 police donation and other routine items
Summary
Council approved several grant applications and routine appropriations by roll call, including ODOT pedestrian/bicycle grant applications, a $500 donation to the police honor guard and a small CPD credential reimbursement grant.
Cincinnati City Council on Wednesday approved a series of largely noncontroversial items by roll call, including applications for state grants and a donation to the Cincinnati Police Department honor guard.
Key votes and items recorded on the agenda:
- Item 38: Ordinance authorizing the city manager to apply for and accept a grant of up to $3,300 from the Ohio Department of Development’s Tech Credit Credential Reimbursement Program to reimburse the Cincinnati Police Department’s general fund. Passed on roll call.
- Item 39: Ordinance authorizing the city manager to apply for grants of up to $3,000,000 on a quarterly basis from the Ohio Department of Transportation for pedestrian and bicycle related projects. Introduced and passed on roll call; Council member Jeffries noted it aligns with council priorities for pedestrian and bicycle safety.
- Item 40: Ordinance authorizing the city manager to apply for Highway Safety Improvement Program systemic safety grants from ODOT of up to $2,000,000 for pedestrian safety improvements. Passed on roll call.
- Item 41: Emergency ordinance authorizing acceptance and appropriation of a $500 donation from Carol McCreery to support the Cincinnati Police Department honor guard, accepted and passed by roll call. The donation was offered in memory of Sergeant Jerry McCreery.
Council also approved a routine monthly finance report and other items listed on the agenda. Roll calls for these items were unanimous among members present.
