# Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting October 5, 2026

The Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting was held October 5, 2026. Council approved a $100,003.80 contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering for the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All demonstration project; the city described the federal grant as approximately $1 million. Council also authorized applying for an Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Fund loan for construction work addressing the CH50 sanitary sewer overflow, with loan forgiveness being pursued and repayment otherwise planned over 20 years. Other measures approved included a G&G Fitness Equipment purchase through the Omnia cooperative purchasing program—which officials said saves $15,000 compared with leasing—amendments for Deluxe Outdoor Services and municipal financial consulting ($160 per hour for up to 120 hours), a Gritix zoning-software amendment, and a Land Studio public-art planning contract. Council passed the sale of three vacant lots to Startright Community Development Corporation for $500 per lot, suspending the rules to act that evening; the timing was linked to the developer’s Ohio Welcome Home funding and construction schedule.

Council gave first reading, but did not approve, an agreement with Welty Building Construction for construction-manager-at-risk services on the Cumberland Pool modernization project; Welty was selected after interviews with four shortlisted firms, and additional questions and a presentation were expected before a later vote. A GPD Group amendment for additional design, engineering, and inspection services at the transfer station also received first reading. Preliminary Cumberland Pool designs were presented, with construction anticipated after the 2027 pool season and completion targeted before the 2028 season. The city administrator said emergency legislation for a $185,000 sidewalk-repair contract, funded through ARPA project savings, was planned for October 19. Council also adopted a short-term-rental ordinance after extended consideration and advanced creation of a Tree Commission; no specific procurement award was associated with those actions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting October 5, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fge-RlQW6A8) - City of Cleveland Heights, OH