# Cleveland Heights Special Council Committee of the Whole November 6, 2026

Cleveland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole budget hearing, November 6, 2026 (the transcript identifies the session as the final day of three budget-hearing days), reviewed proposed 2027 department budgets. The mayor’s office requested $884,867, including $57,000 for public art and a climate-action dashboard; it said it had procured DocuSign to support contract review and drafting. Parks and Recreation discussed a major Cumberland Pool project, with about $13.67 million budgeted for 2027 and roughly $15 million anticipated overall, financed through debt with repayments beginning in 2028. Other proposed items included $40,000 for Stramp landscaping and lighting, $25,000 for speed-skating safety mats, and a $150,000 Cumberland Playground allocation contingent on a grant. The department also discussed Cane Park operations, future artist bookings, and possible sponsorships; no contract award or vote was taken.

Public Works outlined proposed vehicle and equipment purchases, including a street loader and plow-equipped dump truck, a $350,000 transfer-station compactor replacement, and Brightly work-order software. The proposed street program totals about $3.25 million, while a $10 million sewer-related capital allocation includes projects expected to receive outside funding or reimbursement, including CH 27, CH 50, a catch-basin project, and Exeter work contingent on funding. The department plans to issue an RFP for a city engineer and bring forward legislation concerning consolidated elevator maintenance. Council also discussed fund sustainability, potential future fee changes, and the need for more detailed budget information. No spending or procurement motions were passed; council planned to continue budget deliberations the following Monday, with budget introduction scheduled for November 16 and a tentative vote on December 14.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Cleveland Heights Special Council Committee of the Whole November 6, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkyG-M3iUQM) - City of Cleveland Heights, OH