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The Cleveland Observer is dedicated to keeping residents informed about legislative activities under review. By reporting on ordinances and resolutions during their initial stages, the Observer enables community members to engage with their Council members, providing feedback or expressing support before final decisions are made.
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The Cleveland City Council introduced a series of ordinances and resolutions during its meetings the last four weeks. These measures address a range of issues, including infrastructure improvements, public safety, community development, and economic growth. After their first readings, the legislation was referred to the appropriate city departments and committees for further scrutiny before advancing toward final passage.
The legislative process involves multiple steps to ensure transparency and accountability. Following the first reading, each ordinance or resolution undergoes detailed review by city departments and committees. This is followed by a second reading and additional discussion during the Council of the Whole meeting, where members debate and refine the proposals before a final vote.
First Reading. November 22, 2024
Ordinance No. 1238-2024
Purpose: Amends the title of Ordinance No. 643-2024 and supplements it with new sections relating to designing, constructing, rehabilitating, and improving recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, and similar structures on City-owned and leased properties.
Sponsors: Council Members Bishop and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified..
Ordinance No. 1239-2024
Purpose: Amends Ordinance No. 978-2022 to update the terms of a UDAG grant agreement with Team NEO, extending the period for Aer Lingus’ direct flight service from Cleveland to Ireland from three years to four years.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1240-2024
Purpose: Amends Ordinance No. 1153-2023 to update the grant agreement for the Northern Ohio Blanket Mill mixed-use neighborhood project in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood.
Sponsors: Council Members Santana, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1241-2024
Purpose: Authorizes an amended lease agreement with I-X Center Corporation, extending the term for 49 years, adjusting the leased premises, and modifying other lease terms.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Rent adjustments based on fair market appraisal.
Ordinance No. 1242-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a $16,500 grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for the FY23 Recovery Ohio Law Enforcement Recruitment Program.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: $16,500 grant.
Ordinance No. 1243-2024
Purpose: Approves the Tax Incentive Review Council’s Year 2023 recommendations for property tax exemption agreements.
Sponsors: Council Members Hairston and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1244-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Community Development to enter into a development agreement with Ryte 2 Development Corp., LLC, for the sale and redevelopment of City-owned parcels on Superior Avenue near East 105th Street for the Glen H.A.V.E.N. development project.
Sponsors: Council Members Conwell, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1245-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Capital Projects to issue permits to the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for encroachments in public rights-of-way for a 10-foot-wide asphalt multi-purpose trail on East 156th Street and Shore Acres Drive.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1246-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to Fundamental Parking, LLC, to encroach into the public right-of-way of Scranton Road for the foundation and northern building wall of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1247-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a permit for encroachments within public right-of-way, detailing responsibilities and indemnity for the Huron Holdings, LLC. the public right-of-way of Scranton Road by installing, using and maintaining the foundation and southern building wall of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1248-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to exercise the second option to renew a contract with Utility Solutions Partners, LLC for Oracle Customer Care and Billing managed services.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1249-2024
Purpose: Appropriates $20,000,000 to the General Fund for additional resources.
Sponsors: Council Member Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: $20,000,000 to the General Fund.
Ordinance No. 1250-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the design and construction of structures at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to support operational needs during renovations.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: $45,000,000 from Fund No. 60 SF 004.
Ordinance No. 1251-2024
Purpose: Authorizes contracts with temporary employment agencies to provide seasonal personnel for various departments, including Parks and Recreation and Public Works.
Sponsors: Council Members Bishop and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1272-2024
Purpose: Amends the agreement under Ordinance No. 1250-2023 for the 2024 Cleveland Youth Diversion Program, extending the contract term and increasing the grant amount.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: $127,500 total grant amount.
Ordinance No. 1273-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Economic Development to sign a petition supporting the continuation of the Downtown Cleveland Improvement District and requesting inclusion of City properties within the District.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Estimated special assessments of $3,738,149 to be paid from Fund No. 01-001-9998.
Ordinance No. 1274-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the design and installation of an on-site solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage-ready system at the Gunning Park Recreation Center, with Ameresco, Inc. contracted for design, installation, and maintenance.
Sponsors: Council Members Slife, Bishop, Kazy, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be paid from specified sustainability funds and project revenues.
Ordinance No. 1275-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a Job Creation Income Tax Incentive Agreement with Team Wendy, LLC, to provide financial assistance for creating 50 new full-time jobs at its facility on St. Clair Avenue.
Sponsors: Council Members Hairston and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Incentive based on 50% of income tax withholding revenue from new employees.
Ordinance No. 1276-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a grant agreement with The Merrick House to partially finance renovations to its security systems, kitchen, bathroom, and gymnasium wall to increase capacity for early childhood education and childcare programs.
Sponsors: Council Member McCormack.
Funding: $150,000 grant to be paid from Fund No. 10 SF 400.
First Reading. November 29, 2024
Ordinance No. 1308-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Works to accept a donation of real estate located at 15891 East 159th Street from McDonald’s Real Estate Company for use by the Department of Public Works.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Estimated value of the property is $371,400.
Ordinance No. 1309-2024
Purpose: Amends Section 2 of Ordinance No. 313-2024 to expand programs and increase funding for transforming recreation centers into trauma-informed neighborhood resource centers.
Sponsors: Council Members Santana, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Increased funding of $236,121 for a total of $1,613,711, paid from Fund No. 01-0114-6380.
Ordinance No. 1310-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Works to enter into a non-competitive contract with Excellance, Inc. for repair and maintenance services for an ambulance vehicle under warranty.
Sponsors: Council Members Santana, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Total cost of $90,562.88, paid from Fund No. 70 SF 300.
Ordinance No. 1311-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the acquisition and re-conveyance of properties at 1200 West 76th Street from Shoreway Tower, LLC, to facilitate tax increment financing legislation for the Shoreway Tower Project.
Sponsors: Council Members Spencer, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Nominal consideration of one dollar and other costs related to the property acquisition and sale.
Ordinance No. 1312-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a non-competitive contract with Hach Company for calibration, maintenance, and certification services for water testing equipment for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, for a two-year term.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be paid from future bond proceeds and appropriate accounts.
Ordinance No. 1313-2024
Purpose: Authorizes contracts with various agencies to provide MomsFirst services aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving family health and wellness for one year.
Sponsors: Council Members Conwell and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be paid from Fund No. 01-5008-6380.
Ordinance No. 1314-2024
Purpose: Designates New Sardis Primitive Baptist Church (former Kinsman Jewish Center) as a Cleveland Landmark.
Sponsors: Council Member Jones.
Funding: Not applicable.
Ordinance No. 1315-2024
Purpose: Authorizes contracts with consultants to manage nuisance abatement for vacant and occupied structures in Cleveland for up to one year.
Sponsors: Council Members Bishop and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be paid from Fund No. 01-7001-6380.
Ordinance No. 1320-2024
Purpose: Amends Ordinance No. 531-2023, as amended, to include Metroparks in contracts for the Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy (CHEERS) project.
Sponsors: Council Members Hairston, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Additional funding of $125,000 from Metroparks and Council Member Hairston.
Ordinance No. 1321-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Office of Sustainability, to enter into an agreement with Johns Hopkins University to place three in-kind support staff members and funding to design, develop, and implement climate change and climate inequity solutions for three years.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: In-kind support and approximately $120,000 for non-personal expenses, at no cost to the City.
Ordinance No. 1322-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the acquisition of property from Gustave R. Molnar at 1216 West 65th Street, consolidation with adjacent City-owned property, and re-conveyance to Molnar for future redevelopment.
Sponsors: Council Members Spencer, Bishop, Hairston, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Acquisition cost set at $1.00; consolidated property appraised at $65,000.
Ordinance No. 1323-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a joint use agreement with the Greek Garden Association of Cleveland Inc. to install a natural stone frieze at the Greek Cultural Garden and accept funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Sponsors: Council Members Conwell, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Funded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Ordinance No. 1325-2024
Purpose: Supplements the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 129.361 to allow agreements for shared use of the City’s 800 MHz Radio System and charge fees for its usage.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Fees collected under this ordinance will fund system improvements and maintenance.
Ordinance No. 1326-2024
Purpose: Amends Section 2 of Ordinance No. 664-2022 to extend the term of the Cleveland Thrive Grant under the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative by one year.
Sponsors: Council Member Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Up to $2,000,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Ordinance No. 1327-2024
Purpose: Amends a grant agreement with the Cleveland Foundation to disburse $325,000 in unspent funds to the Association of the African American Cultural Garden for donor engagement and phase two construction.
Sponsors: Council Members Conwell, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: $325,000 in unspent grant funds.
Ordinance No. 1328-2024
Purpose: Authorizes a Joint Sponsorship Agreement with Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights for a grant application to fund a trail at Horseshoe Lake Park under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program.
Sponsors: Council Members Bishop and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Not specified.
Ordinance No. 1329-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Works to employ consultants to manage City-owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and to charge fees for their use.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Fees collected will be deposited into Fund No. 10 SF 980 for maintenance, operational services, and expansion.
Ordinance No. 1334-2024
Purpose: Appropriates $5,370,000 in additional revenue to the General Fund ($5,000,000), Internal Service Fund ($150,000), and Small Enterprise Fund ($220,000).
Sponsors: Council Member Griffin (by departmental request).
General Fund: $5,000,000 for Non-Departmental Transfers to Other Sub funds.
Internal Service Fund: $150,000 for Prescription Self Insurance expenses.
Small Enterprise Fund: $220,000 for Department of Public Works, specifically for Westside Market expenses.
Ordinance No. 1336-2024
Purpose: Appropriates and transfers funds within various City funds to support operational and personnel expenses. Total appropriations and transfers include:
General Fund: $11,927,000
Special Revenue Fund: $3,415,000
Major Enterprise Fund: $2,700,000
Small Enterprise Fund: $75,000
Internal Service Fund: $155,000
Sponsors: Council Member Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding Details:
General Fund: Covers personnel and other expenses for multiple departments including Public Safety, Public Works, and Law.
Special Revenue Fund: Allocated for street-related personnel and expenses.
Major Enterprise Fund: Allocated for Cleveland Public Power personnel and expenses.
Small Enterprise Fund: Supports Public Auditorium personnel and expenses.
Internal Service Fund: Supports Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Storeroom expenses.
First Reading. December 6, 2024
Ordinance No. 1349-2024
Purpose: Amends the title, the first, second, and third “whereas” clauses, and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 502-89 to designate the Former U.S. Coast Guard Station as a Cleveland Landmark.
Sponsors: Council Members Spencer and Hairston (by departmental request).
Funding: Not applicable.
Ordinance No. 1350-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a $630,689 grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): Local Solicitation. Also authorizes contracts with Cuyahoga County and the cities of Euclid, Parma, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, and Garfield Heights to implement the grant.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Grant amount of $630,689.
Ordinance No. 1351-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a $67,822.66 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the FY 2025 Impaired Driving Enforcement Program (IDEP) and Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Grant amount of $67,822.66.
Ordinance No. 1352-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a two-year, non-competitive contract with United Systems and Software, Inc. for remote endpoints and mounting kits for Itron mobile reader devices.
Sponsors: Council Members Kazy and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be charged against the proper appropriation accounts.
Ordinance No. 1353-2024
Purpose: Grants the City of Cleveland’s consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to stabilize the foundation of Tower B of the Detroit-Superior Bridge (Veterans Memorial Bridge). Authorizes agreements to proceed with the project, which will be fully funded by ODOT.
Sponsors: Council Members McCormack, Bishop, and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Fully funded by ODOT.
Ordinance No. 1355-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a $136,875.79 grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for the FY 2023 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Grant to support the Cartel Gang Narcotics and Laundering Task Force. Also authorizes agreements with regional entities to implement the grant.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Grant amount of $136,875.79, with a required City match of $45,625.26 from Fund No. 01-6002-6397.
Ordinance No. 1356-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a $60,000 grant from Cuyahoga County for the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program. Funds will support the Division of Police and Bomb Squad, including the purchase of a response trailer.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Grant amount of $60,000.
Ordinance No. 1357-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Directors of Public Safety and Law to apply for and accept multiple grants under the FY 2024 STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program. Grants will support a Cleveland Sexual Assault Advocate, law enforcement initiatives, and prosecution programs for domestic violence cases.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: Grant for Cleveland Sexual Assault Advocate: $46,931.54, with a $15,643.85 City match.
Grant for Cleveland Domestic Violence Program – Law Enforcement: $114,901.34, with a $38,300.45 City match.
Grant for Cleveland Domestic Violence Program – Prosecution: $183,637.32, with a $61,212.44 City match.
Ordinance No. 1358-2024
Purpose: Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to exercise two-year renewal options for towing contracts with multiple vendors under Section 135.42 of the Codified Ordinances.
Sponsors: Council Members Polensek and Griffin (by departmental request).
Funding: To be charged against the proper appropriation accounts.
City of Cleveland Board of Control Resolutions Report
Overview: December 11, 2024
The City of Cleveland Board of Control convened on December 11, 2024, and adopted multiple resolutions under its jurisdiction. These resolutions cover a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, land reutilization, property acquisitions, and maintenance contracts, aimed at advancing city goals for economic growth, community development, and public services.
Below is a comprehensive report of the resolutions passed, including their purposes, funding details, and summaries.
Ordinance No. 118-2024
Purpose: To authorize a REQUIREMENT contract for labor and materials necessary to maintain and repair automatic doors for various divisions of the Department of Port Control.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: $95,150.00 for one year, with three one-year renewal options.
Summary: Action Automatics Inc. was awarded a contract to provide labor and materials for automatic door maintenance and repair. The contract ensures the city’s needs are met regardless of the estimated quantities.
Resolution No. 628-24
Purpose: To approve a contract with Hill International, Inc. for program management and construction services for the Enbridge Gas Ohio Pipeline Infrastructure Replacement (PIR) Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: $250,000.00 per year for one year, with four one-year renewal options, reimbursed by Enbridge Energy Ohio.
Summary: Hill International, Inc. was selected to provide management and inspection services for the PIR Program. Sub-consultants include G. Stephens, Inc. (15%), Euthenics, Inc. (1%), and Knowles Muni. Forestry, LLC (3%).
Resolution No. 629-24
Purpose: To amend Resolution No. 603-24 by correcting the purchaser’s name for Permanent Parcel No. 125-34-014 in the City Land Reutilization Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Not applicable.
Summary: The resolution corrected the purchaser’s name from “Dejah Shenice Williams” to “Dejah Shanice Williams” while reaffirming the sale for yard expansion under the City Land Reutilization Program.
Resolution No. 630-24
Purpose: To authorize the sale of 39 parcels to Harmony District Foundation Inc. for mixed-use development under the City Land Reutilization Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Parcels sold at $0.50 per square foot.
Summary: Harmony District Foundation Inc. was approved to purchase 39 parcels at fair market value for a mixed-use development project. This initiative supports efficient use of underutilized city land.
Resolution No. 631-24
Purpose: To approve the sale of Permanent Parcel No. 139-09-073 to 11TH Generation LLC for yard expansion under the City Land Reutilization Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Parcel sale price: $4,004.00.
Summary: The sale was approved for 11TH Generation LLC to expand its yard. The purchaser met all program requirements, ensuring proper reuse of the property.
Resolution No. 632-24
Purpose: To approve the sale of Permanent Parcel No. 107-16-149 to Alisa C. Foster for yard expansion under the City Land Reutilization Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Parcel sale price: $200.00.
Summary: The parcel was approved for sale to Alisa C. Foster for yard expansion. All program compliance conditions were met, including tax and housing code requirements.
Resolution No. 633-24
Purpose: To approve a contract for infrastructure improvements to Cleveland roadways.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Contract amount: Not to exceed $1,000,000.
Summary: This resolution authorized infrastructure improvements, including road repairs and enhancements, to support the city’s transportation network and urban development goals.
Resolution No. 634-24
Purpose: To approve a land sale for community gardening under the City Land Reutilization Program.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Parcels sold at $1.00 per square foot.
Summary: Vacant parcels were approved for sale to support a community gardening initiative. This aligns with city goals to promote green spaces and urban agriculture.
Resolution No. 635-24
Purpose: To authorize the acquisition of properties for redevelopment projects.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: $500,000 allocated for property acquisitions.
Summary: The city approved the purchase of strategic parcels for redevelopment, advancing economic growth and neighborhood revitalization objectives.
Resolution No. 636-24
Purpose: To approve emergency repairs to city-owned facilities.
Sponsors: Board of Control Members.
Funding: Emergency repair budget: $750,000.
Summary: Funds were allocated for emergency repairs to city facilities, ensuring safety and operational continuity. The resolution addresses critical maintenance needs.
Additional Information
City Record Access: The City Record, the official publication of the Council of the City of Cleveland, is available online at www.clevelandcitycouncil.org.
Contact: For communications, contact Patricia J. Britt, City Clerk, at Cleveland City Hall
