Cleveland Heights Council Committee of the Whole November 2, 2026

The Cleveland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole met November 2, 2026. The council first approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss economic-development confidential information, real-estate purchases or leases, and legal claims. In the public discussion, members reviewed a $400,000 ARPA/revenue-replacement allocation for housing-related assistance and repair work, including an HRC-administered program; the budget adjustment also covered Leopardo project expenses and the HRC contract. Members discussed a $671,000 change order for the Hampshire Road connection-controls project, which is underway and funded primarily through ARPA and regional grant funds. The transcript does not establish final approval of these procurement items at this meeting.

Council also discussed a Parks and Recreation Ford pickup with snowplow equipment, with the legislation amount reduced from $35,000 to $25,000; staff cited the need for the vehicle and a three-to-five-month ordering lead time. A separate Ford Super Duty purchase through Sourcewell for the refuse and recycling division was listed for second reading. For deer management in 2027, officials described a proposed USDA agreement not to exceed approximately $66,975, selected after comparison with three local vendors; the plan covers two removal periods and donation of the meat to a food pantry, with funding expected in the police budget. Members also discussed three real-estate purchase agreements and a developer RFP expected to be issued after the available lots are determined. The city’s vehicle-purchase review process—requiring review by the mayor, city administrator, and finance director—was noted. No final procurement vote is clearly identifiable in the transcript.