Cleveland Heights Special Council Committee of the Whole November 5, 2026

Cleveland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole budget hearing, November 5, 2026, reviewed 2027 budgets for Information Technology, Communications, Human Resources, Municipal Court, and Planning and Development. IT described recurring Microsoft 365 licensing now classified in operating expenses, a planned move to Microsoft’s government cloud with additional licensing costs to meet CJIS requirements, Wasabi cloud storage for police evidence, and a DocuSign contract-lifecycle system. The department also outlined ongoing security-camera upgrades and routine replacement cycles for computers and network equipment. HR reported plans to complete its ADP payroll transition and move employee benefits processes online; no contract award or procurement vote was reported.