Municipal Services and Properties Committee - September 14, 2026

The Cleveland City Council's Municipal Services and Properties Committee met on September 14, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of an emergency ordinance authorizing contracts between the city and Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) to fund recreational, cultural, and extracurricular programs, with a budget of approximately $950,000. The committee also approved a competitive bidding process for a new food and beverage concession contract at the Public Auditorium, currently held by Levy, with the city receiving 16% of sales revenue. Additionally, the council authorized acceptance of an $80,000 grant from Cleveland Guardians Charities for youth baseball and softball programs. The meeting covered a land swap involving CMSD school properties for future city use, including a new fire station and redevelopment projects, with demolition costs estimated at $1.3 to $1.5 million. The committee approved a $1.64 million pedestrian safety improvement program funded by an Ohio Department of Transportation grant, requiring a local match of approximately $455,000. Lastly, the council approved a green infrastructure grant agreement for parking lot improvements in the Gordon Square Arts District, including a $250,000 grant and $522,000 capital improvement plan allocation. Several council members raised concerns about CMSD budget allocations, athletic program quality, and maintenance responsibilities for green infrastructure projects. Motions to amend ordinances were passed, and all discussed ordinances were approved as amended.