# Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council October 19, 2026

The Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council met on October 19, 2026. Procurement and capital-project updates included the Park Synagogue redevelopment, where Sustainable Community Associates reported that phase one is slightly over $56 million, construction is on schedule, and about 75% of the public improvements are expected to be completed by late fall, with the remainder planned for spring. Council approved an amended contract with A&J Cement Contractors for ARPA-funded spot sidewalk and exterior repairs; the first phase covered White Thorn, Caledonia, Altamonte, and Grayton, with additional work planned on Sycamore, Ivydale, and Neilview. Council also approved a grant acceptance for Ohio traffic-enforcement programs and an associated appropriation amendment; staff said the grant supports eligible overtime costs for enforcement activities that began October 1. A 2027 Ford F-600 purchase through Sourcewell and National Auto Fleet Group was introduced for the Public Works refuse and recycling division, with discussion indicating the truck will support separate refuse and recycling pickups and special collections; it was a first reading only.

Council approved Welty Building Construction’s contract for construction-manager-at-risk services for the Cumberland Pool modernization and rehabilitation project. The city said it used an RFQ process, interviewed four firms, and selected Welty; the company discussed preconstruction planning, historic preservation, environmental review, and outreach to local subcontractors. Council also approved an amendment to GPD Group’s agreement for architectural and engineering services and testing for the transfer-station renovation. Five vacant-lot purchase agreements for owner-occupant homebuilding were introduced for first reading, with prices set by CRA zone at $1 to 25 cents per square foot and a reverter clause if construction is not completed within 12 months; staff anticipated a separate developer RFP. The ADU zoning ordinance passed on second reading, and council approved creation of a Tree Commission. Staff also said an RFQ for gateway and wayfinding sign design is planned after the related plan is completed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Cleveland Heights Committee of the Whole and City Council October 19, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbDGFH15R5A) - City of Cleveland Heights, OH