Cleveland Heights City Council Meeting July 6, 2026

The Cleveland Heights City Council held its regular meeting on July 6, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The council received and acknowledged bids for two water main replacement projects, awarding the contracts to Terrace Construction Inc. for amounts of approximately $1.42 million and $2.13 million respectively. The council also authorized the mayor to proceed with bidding for a transfer station rehabilitation project. Additionally, contracts were approved for professional engineering services related to the MLK Drive Doan Brook Culvert predesign study and for the replacement of a diesel generator at Fire Station Number 2, with waivers for competitive bidding due to urgency and budgeted status. A significant contract was awarded to DS Architecture LLC for the design and engineering services for the Cumberland Pool modernization project, valued at approximately $913,000 after negotiation. The council also authorized a contract with the International Code Council to assist in updating building and housing codes, reflecting a priority on housing and code enforcement improvements. Furthermore, the council accepted a grant from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for the Lead Safe Cuyahoga program aimed at lead hazard reduction in homes. Several resolutions related to nuisance abatement, tax incentive review council appointments, and assessment equalization boards were passed. The meeting included updates on the city’s road resurfacing program, highlighting a multi-phase effort with additional funding and street paving scheduled through October 2026. Public comments addressed concerns about housing code enforcement and tenant protections, which the council acknowledged as priorities. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure improvements, public safety equipment upgrades, housing code reform, and community engagement initiatives.