Cleveland Heights Council Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting May 18, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights Council Committee of the Whole and City Council held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the authorization of contracts for construction management services with GPD Group for the 2026 road program, and engineering design services with OHM Advisors for the Taylor Road TLCI project. The council also accepted a grant and authorized an agreement with Motorola Solutions for body worn cameras, and approved a contract with Weidtrim Inc. for engineering services related to sanitary sewer overflow mitigation. Additionally, the council authorized agreements for electric vehicle charging stations and the continuation of a citywide food scrap composting program. A notable capital improvement project discussed was the Hillside Dairy abatement and demolition, with bids coming in significantly lower than expected, prompting a forthcoming budget amendment. The council also deliberated extensively on the potential adoption of ranked choice voting, ultimately deciding not to move forward with placing it on the ballot due to recent state legislation (Ohio Senate Bill 63) that would penalize municipalities financially for adopting such voting methods. The meeting included public comments on various community issues and concluded with committee reports and announcements of upcoming meetings.