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The Cleveland Observer is dedicated to informing residents 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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Cleveland City Council introduced a series of ordinances and resolutions during its meetings during the last four weeks.
These measures address many 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 meeting, where members debate and refine the proposals before a final vote.
February 24, 2025 – Emergency Ordinances Read in Full And Passed
Ord. No. 218-2025
Beautification & Litter Program – Ward 7
Sponsor: Howse-Jones
Summary: Amends Section 1 of Ordinance No. 117-2025 to authorize the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Famicos Foundation for a 2024 Beautification & Litter Program in Ward 7. Funded by Casino Revenue Funds.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 219-2025
Beautification & Litter Program – Ward 10
Sponsor: Hairston
Summary: Amends Section 1 of Ordinance No. 118-2025 to authorize the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Famicos Foundation for a 2024 Beautification & Litter Program in Ward 10. Funded by Casino Revenue Funds.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 220-2025
Mayor’s Report and Budget Estimate
Sponsor: McCormack
Summary: Amends Section 123.05 of the Codified Ordinances to require the Mayor to submit an annual report and budget estimate, including past-year budgets, employee headcounts, and pay bands.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 221-2025
Wireless Internet Services for City Council
Sponsor: Griffin
Summary: Authorizes the Clerk of Council to agree with NetX Internet LLC to provide wireless internet service to Cleveland City Council, including installation, equipment, maintenance, and 100MB of data per month.
Funding Amount: $1,199 per month
Ord. No. 222-2025
Permit for Amazing AKA 5K Run
Sponsor: Conwell
Summary: Approves issuing a permit for the Amazing AKA 5K Run on September 28, 2025, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. Requires street closures as determined by the Chief of Police and full indemnification for the City of Cleveland.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Cleveland City Council – First Reading Emergency Ordinances
February 24, 2025 – First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred
Ord. No. 217-2025
Sponsorship for Student Work/Study Program
Sponsor: Griffin
Summary: Authorizes the Clerk of Council to agree with Saint Martin De Porres High School to sponsor students for work/study positions with Cleveland City Council.
Funding Amount: $30,200
Ord. No. 227-2025
Audit and Review of Council Communications
Sponsor: Griffin
Summary: Amends the agreement with JS Strategies, LLC for professional services related to auditing, reviewing, and assessing Cleveland City Council’s communication programs.
Funding Amount: $55,000
Ord. No. 228-2025
Amendment of Criminal Nuisance Ordinance
Sponsors: Polensek, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Sections 630.01 and 630.02 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, relating to criminal activity nuisances and their abatement.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 229-2025
Lease Agreement for Prospect International Airport Services
Sponsors: McCormack, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 1052-2024 to change the name of Prospect International Airport Services Corporation to Prospect International Airport Services, LLC.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 230-2025
Fire Protection System Maintenance
Sponsors: Kazy, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Renews contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for inspecting, testing, and servicing fire protection and life safety systems.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 231-2025
Property Transfer for Redevelopment
Sponsors: Starr, Hairston, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Transfers several permanent parcels near East 75th Street and Grand Avenue to the Department of Economic Development for future redevelopment.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 232-2025
Routine Maintenance of State Route 176
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for routine maintenance and repairs on State Route 176.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 233-2025
Resurfacing of City Streets
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Determines the method for resurfacing city streets and authorizes contracts for pavement grinding.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 234-2025
IT Support for Port Control
Sponsors: McCormack, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Director of Port Control to employ consultants for IT support, maintenance, and software acquisition.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 235-2025
Rock Salt Procurement for City Streets
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts to purchase rock salt for city streets during winter months.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 237-2025
Public Health Staffing Agreement
Sponsors: Conwell, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends contract with Ohio Public Health Association to provide additional temporary staffing.
Funding Amount: $100,000
Ord. No. 238-2025
Funding Amendment for Engineering Services
Sponsors: McCormack, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 402-2022 to add funding source for engineering and design services.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 239-2025
Database Management System for Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts with FASTER Asset Solutions for software licenses, maintenance, and system support.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 240-2025
Passenger Boarding Bridges at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Sponsors: McCormack, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts for the design, procurement, and construction of up to 13 passenger boarding bridges at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 242-2025
Addition to Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District
Sponsors: McCormack, Hairston, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Approves adding property at 2164-2214 West 25th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District and imposes special assessments for energy improvements.
Funding Amount: $18,980,360.04
Ord. No. 243-2025
Highland Park Golf Course Fee Amendments
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 521-2024 to revise rates for Highland Park Golf Course and banquet room rentals.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 244-2025
Social Support Services Contract Amendment
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends contract with Murtis Taylor Human Services System for social support services.
Funding Amount: $230,303
Ord. No. 245-2025
Medical Billing Services Amendment
Sponsor: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 75-2024 to adjust funding allocations for medical billing and compliance services.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 246-2025
Property Exchange Agreement for JFK High School Stadium
Sponsors: Jones, Bishop, Hairston, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes property exchange between the City and CMSD for the construction of JFK High School Athletic Stadium.
Funding Amount: $2.1 million
Ord. No. 250-2025
Tax Abatement Adjustment for Block Group 390351188001
Sponsor: Griffin
Summary: Exempts certain property parcels from tax abatement policies under Ordinance No. 482-2022, allowing them to receive more favorable tax benefits.
Funding Amount: Not specified
March 7, 2025, First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred
Ord. No. 293-2025
High-Voltage Static Transmission Maintenance
Sponsors: Kazy, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and services for the maintenance and repair of high-voltage static transmission pipe-type cable system components for the Division of Cleveland Public Power. Includes provisions for emergency oil spill cleanup.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 294-2025
Roof Maintenance for Public Utilities
Sponsors: Kazy, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes a two-year contract for labor and materials to maintain, test, evaluate, repair, and replace roofs and related appurtenances for various divisions within the Department of Public Utilities.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 303-2025
Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Purchase
Sponsors: Conwell, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 549-2023 to authorize a contract with Teledyne API to purchase air monitoring equipment using an Ohio EPA grant for the Division of Air Quality, Department of Public Health.
Funding Amount: $260,000
Ord. No. 304-2025
Solid Waste Collection Regulations Update
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Section 551.111 of the Codified Ordinances to regulate the maximum amount of solid waste, yard waste, and special waste items that can be collected. Introduces penalties for non-compliance.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 305-2025
Dumpster and Tire Shredding Fees Update
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends Sections 551.112 and 551.301 of the Codified Ordinances to update fees for dumpster and compactor rentals and to increase the tire shredding service charge for privately hauled tires.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 306-2025
Tire Disposal Contract
Sponsors: Bishop, Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes a two-year requirement contract for the transfer and disposal of tires for the Division of Waste Collection and Disposal, Department of Public Works.
Funding Amount: Not specified
March 7, 2025, First Reading Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
Ord. No. 295-2025
Cleveland Public Theatre Student Enrichment Program
Sponsors: McCormack, Starr, Griffin, Conwell, Kelly, Maurer, Spencer
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 115-2025 to authorize an agreement with Cleveland Public Theatre for a student theatre enrichment program funded through casino revenue funds from multiple wards.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 296-2025
Cleveland Public Theatre Adult Education Program
Sponsors: McCormack, Spencer
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 114-2025 to authorize an agreement with Cleveland Public Theatre for an adult education program funded through casino revenue funds from Wards 3 and 15.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 297-2025
Youth Football and Tutoring Program
Sponsor: Gray
Summary: Amends Ordinance No. 158-2025 to authorize an agreement with Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. for the Reddog Nation Youth Football and Tutoring Program, funded through Ward 4 Casino Revenue Funds.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Ord. No. 308-2025
Cleveland City Council Video System Upgrade
Sponsor: Griffin
Summary: Authorizes a Third Amendment to the agreement with iVideo for the implementation, installation, and maintenance of video production system components for Cleveland City Council, including an extended warranty.
Funding Amount: $27,000
Ord. No. 313-2025
TJ Carrie Heart Warrior Run/Walk Permit Approval
Sponsor: McCormack
Summary: Approves a permit for the TJ Carrie Heart Warrior Run/Walk event on June 28, 2025, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. Establishes safety and street closure guidelines.
Funding Amount: Not specified
