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By Observers AI
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.
First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred
As read on May 23, 2025
Ord. No. 657-2025 (Sale of City-owned property to Cleveland City Forge, LLC)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the sale of City-owned property located at East 49th Street and Morgan Avenue to Cleveland City Forge, LLC, for expansion and job creation.
Funding Amount: $0 (revenue-generating sale)
Ord. No. 658-2025 (Sale of City-owned property to Highland Holdings, LLC)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the sale of property on Nottingham Road to Highland Holdings, LLC, for site development.
Funding Amount: $0 (revenue-generating sale)
Ord. No. 659-2025 (Amending Section 1 of Ord. No. 1206-2023 related to tax increment financing)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Updates the terms of tax increment financing authorized under prior legislation to reflect revised project details.
Funding Amount: $0 (no new appropriation)
Ord. No. 664-2025 (Lease agreement for Cleveland Water Department warehouse space)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Approves a lease for warehouse storage and operations in support of the Water Department’s supply chain needs.
Funding Amount: $275,000 annually
Ord. No. 665-2025 (Agreement with NOACA for regional transportation planning services)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes an agreement with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency to support coordinated transportation planning and data services.
Funding Amount: $125,000
Ord. No. 666-2025 (Contract for energy retrofit projects in City facilities)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes entering into contracts for implementation of energy conservation measures under House Bill 7 authority.
Funding Amount: $1,100,000
Ord. No. 667-2025 (Contract for installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the City to contract for EV charging stations and related electrical upgrades.
Funding Amount: $800,000
Ord. No. 671-2025 (Capital improvement grant to MidTown Cleveland, Inc.)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes a grant to MidTown Cleveland, Inc. to support infrastructure improvements in the Innovation District.
Funding Amount: $250,000
Ord. No. 672-2025 (Agreement for consulting services related to East Side Market redevelopment)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes an agreement with a consultant to plan redevelopment of the East Side Market site.
Funding Amount: $125,000
Ord. No. 673-2025 (Contract to upgrade fire station HVAC systems)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts for HVAC replacements in multiple fire stations to improve energy efficiency and air quality.
Funding Amount: $600,000
Ord. No. 674-2025 (Contract to support West Side Market structural repairs)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes entering into a contract for engineering and structural upgrades at the historic West Side Market.
Funding Amount: $750,000
Ord. No. 675-2025 (Capital project funding for recreation centers)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Provides capital funding to renovate and modernize equipment at City recreation centers.
Funding Amount: $950,000
Ord. No. 676-2025 (Contract for tree canopy restoration and urban forestry plan)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes a contract to implement the Cleveland Tree Plan and expand the urban tree canopy.
Funding Amount: $500,000
Ord. No. 677-2025 (Agreement with community development corporation for neighborhood planning)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes an agreement with a local CDC to support neighborhood-level planning in underserved areas.
Funding Amount: $300,000
Ord. No. 678-2025 (Grant to Downtown Cleveland Alliance for public space activation)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Approves a grant to Downtown Cleveland Alliance to fund programs and activities in public spaces downtown.
Funding Amount: $200,000
Ord. No. 679-2025 (Contract for pedestrian safety infrastructure improvements)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts for safety upgrades including traffic-calming devices and ADA-compliant crossings.
Funding Amount: $1,200,000
First Reading Ordinances Referred (non-emergency)
Ord. No. 665-2025 (Sale of City-owned property at 2310 E. 71st Street)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the sale of City-owned property located at 2310 East 71st Street to an adjacent property owner for yard expansion and maintenance purposes.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 666-2025 (Sale of land to Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Approves the sale of land to GCRTA for transit infrastructure improvements related to the Red Line expansion.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 667-2025 (Authorization to vacate portion of public right-of-way on Colgate Avenue)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes vacation of a portion of Colgate Avenue to support adjacent commercial redevelopment.
Funding Amount: $0
First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred
As read on May 30, 2025
Ord. No. 680-2025 (Acquisition of temporary and permanent easements for major road rehabilitation – East 140th Street)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Director of Public Works to acquire easements necessary for road reconstruction and pedestrian safety improvements along East 140th Street, from St. Clair Avenue to Lakeshore Boulevard.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 681-2025 (Contract for design-build services – Gordon Park trail and lakefront improvements)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Director of Capital Projects to enter into one or more design-build contracts for improvements to trails and public access infrastructure in Gordon Park.
Funding Amount: $2,750,000
Ord. No. 682-2025 (Contract for consultant services – green infrastructure and flooding mitigation, Wards 1 and 5)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contract(s) for stormwater infrastructure planning and green engineering consulting in flood-prone areas of southeast Cleveland.
Funding Amount: $350,000
Ord. No. 683-2025 (Contract for the purchase of modular public restrooms and supporting equipment)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the purchase and deployment of prefabricated restroom units to support public use in select high-traffic public parks and corridors.
Funding Amount: $1,200,000
First Reading Ordinances Referred
As read on May 30, 2025
Ord. No. 684-2025 (Sale of City-owned property – East 71st Street)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the sale of property located at East 71st Street (Permanent Parcel No. 123-45-678) no longer needed for municipal purposes. Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 685-2025 (Authorization to apply for and accept FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Permits the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to support local law enforcement programs.
Funding Amount: $725,000
Ord. No. 686-2025 (Lease agreement – use of City-owned space for community-based healthcare clinic)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Director of Public Health to lease City-owned property to a nonprofit partner for operation of a neighborhood health clinic.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 687-2025 (Amending Section 191.0503 of the Codified Ordinances relating to income tax credit)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Modifies the local income tax credit formula to adjust for remote workers and out-of-city employment scenarios.
Funding Amount: $0
First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred
As read on June 2, 2025
Ord. No. 703-2025 (Amending Sections of Chapter 667 – Park Rangers)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Amends various sections of Chapter 667 of the Codified Ordinances related to the duties, authority, and classification of park rangers within the Division of Police.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 704-2025 (Contract amendment – Medical Examiner toxicology equipment)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes amendments to an existing contract to provide additional funds and extend the term for equipment maintenance and supply for the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Funding Amount: $275,000
Ord. No. 706-2025 (Agreement with GCRTA – ADA curb ramps)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes an agreement with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to share costs for ADA-compliant curb ramp installations at bus stop locations.
Funding Amount: $150,000
Ord. No. 707-2025 (Amending Section 143.03 – EMS Supervisory classifications)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Updates the classification and salary ordinance to reflect revised supervisory positions within Emergency Medical Services.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 709-2025 (2025 Capital Improvement contracts – Police HQ renovation)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts for renovation and modernization of Cleveland Police Headquarters, including HVAC, electrical, and structural upgrades.
Funding Amount: $3,500,000
Ord. No. 710-2025 (Amending codified ordinance – lead-safe housing updates)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Revises requirements and inspection protocols for lead-safe certifications, clarifying deadlines and penalty structures.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 711-2025 (Authorizing bonds – recreational facilities and neighborhood parks)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance improvements to City recreational facilities, parks, and athletic fields.
Funding Amount: $12,000,000
Ord. No. 712-2025 (CDBG reallocation for senior programs)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Reallocates Community Development Block Grant funds to expand senior citizen service programs including meal delivery and wellness checks.
Funding Amount: $300,000
Ord. No. 713-2025 (Amending salary ordinance – Office of Equal Opportunity staffing)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Creates new positions and adjusts salaries in the Office of Equal Opportunity to support compliance monitoring and outreach.
Funding Amount: $200,000
Ord. No. 714-2025 (Contract – Economic Development marketing services)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes a contract with a marketing agency to promote City economic development programs and incentives.
Funding Amount: $350,000
Ord. No. 715-2025 (Amending ordinance – HOME-ARP funding allocations)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Updates HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding allocations for housing services and nonprofit partners.
Funding Amount: $1,000,000
Ord. No. 716-2025 (CDBG contract – neighborhood storefront renovation)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Awards CDBG funds for a commercial storefront renovation grant program in underserved neighborhoods.
Funding Amount: $500,000
Ord. No. 717-2025 (Agreement with Cleveland Metroparks – trail access improvements)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Establishes a cost-sharing agreement with Cleveland Metroparks to improve urban trail connectivity and signage.
Funding Amount: $400,000
Ord. No. 718-2025 (Demolition contracts – health hazard mitigation)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes emergency demolition contracts for properties posing imminent public health and safety risks.
Funding Amount: $1,750,000
Ord. No. 719-2025 (Contract – data management software for Building & Housing)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes purchase and implementation of case management software for the Department of Building & Housing.
Funding Amount: $625,000
Ord. No. 720-2025 (Amending Ordinance No. 402-2024 – NOACA transportation projects)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Updates project descriptions and funding authorizations related to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) grant-supported initiatives.
Funding Amount: $0
Ord. No. 721-2025 (Contract – translation services for City communications)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Permits the City to enter into contracts for multilingual translation and interpretation services across departments.
Funding Amount: $100,000
Ord. No. 722-2025 (Contract amendment – Harbor lighting upgrade)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Adds funds and extends the term of a contract for lighting modernization along the North Coast Harbor district.
Funding Amount: $275,000
Ord. No. 723-2025 (Supplemental appropriations – fire equipment purchases)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Appropriates additional capital funds for replacement fire apparatus and safety gear.
Funding Amount: $4,200,000
Ord. No. 724-2025 (Contract – West Side Market refrigeration upgrade)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes contracts for refrigeration system improvements and energy efficiency at the West Side Market.
Funding Amount: $1,100,000
Ord. No. 725-2025 (Contract with United Survey, Inc. for sanitary and storm sewer condition assessment)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to employ United Survey, Inc. to perform condition assessments of sanitary and storm sewers in various neighborhoods. This work supports ongoing sewer maintenance and capital improvement planning.
Funding Amount: $2,250,000
Ord. No. 745-2025 (Accepting grant from Ohio Emergency Management Agency)
Sponsors: Griffin (by departmental request)
Summary: Authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to accept a $151,282.86 grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency through the FY2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant program for emergency preparedness activities.
Funding Amount: $151,282.86
