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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, OHIO, TO THE ELECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2020 AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the Charter Review Commission has proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Groveport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the following amendments to the Charter of the City of Groveport shall be submitted to the electors on November 3, 2020, for their approval or rejection:
ARTICLE III - COUNCIL
3.10 Council Approval of Expenditures
(A) All expenditures by the Municipality shall be approved by the Council by one of the following methods:
(1) The appropriation of money for a general purpose which includes or is reasonably germane to the purpose of the expenditure.
(2) The issuance of bonds and/or notes is deemed an appropriation of the proceeds for the purpose for which the bonds and/or notes were issued.
(3) Federal and State Grants as well as Federal and State loans are deemed an appropriation for the purpose for which such grants and loans will be received.
(4) The specific approval by ordinance, or resolution, or motion of a specific expenditure, category of expenditure or series of expenditures.
(5) The ratification or confirmation of expenditures authorized or made without the prior approval of the Council.
ARTICLE VI - ADMINISTRATOR
6.02 Powers and Duties
(B) In addition to the provisions of Division (A) of this Section, the Administrator shall have the following powers and shall perform the following duties:
(1) Appoint, promote and, when he or she deems it necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove or otherwise discipline all municipal employees and appointive administrative officers, except those within the Departments of Police and Law, the Mayor’s office and the Council and as otherwise provided for by or under this Charter, subject to the provisions of this Charter pertaining to the Municipality’s merit system or village tenure statutes.
(2) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Municipality, except as otherwise provided by this Charter.
(3) Attend all Council meetings and shall have the right to take part in discussions but may not vote.
(4) See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and ordinances and resolutions of the Council, subject to enforcement by the Mayor, the Administrator or by officers subject to their direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
(5) Prepare and submit the annual budget, appropriation measure and capital program to the Council.
(6) Submit to Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Municipality as of the end of each fiscal year.
(7) Make such other reports as the Council or Mayor may require concerning the operations of municipal departments, offices, boards, commissions and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision.
(8) Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future operating and capital needs of the Municipality and make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the Municipality as he or she deems desirable.
(9) Require reports and information of subordinate officers and employees of the Municipality as he or she deems necessary in the orderly operation of the Municipality, or when requested to do so by the Council, the Mayor or any board of commission of the Municipality.
(10) Execute on behalf of the Municipality all contracts and agreements, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, with the exception that the Administrator may authorize his or her designee to execute any contract or agreement that involves a facility rental agreement for the Departments of Recreation and Parks, Recreation, Parks & Facilities Management, Community Affairs and Golf where there is no financial obligation on the part of the Village.
(11) Perform such other powers, duties and functions as are conferred or required by this Charter, by any ordinance or resolution of the Council, or by the laws of the State of Ohio.
Section 2: That this Ordinance is hereby deemed an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community to the extent that this legislation must be enacted in a timely manner to meet the Board of Elections deadline of August 3, 2020; WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC
Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director