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The ordinance “authorizing the director of parks and recreation to enter into a contract with the northeast ohio muni football league” was presented by Director Nichols, who said the department has provided financial support “for the last several years” to keep the citywide youth football program running. Nichols described the requested term as April through November for a one‑year agreement.

League leaders told the committee the program has expanded in recent years. Jason (identified in the record as the league director) said the organization has added spring flag football (offered since 2017) and has grown from about five organizations and roughly 100 children in 2017 to “over a hundred teams and over 1,200 kids” participating in spring flag football. Jason also noted an increase in all‑girls teams — from two last year to 18 this year.

Joe Record, identified as the league president, described the volunteer and family scale behind the league and said the city’s $160,000 covers roughly one‑third of the program’s budget. “The funding that we get from the city is only 1 third of it. The rest of it have to go out and raise,” Record said. He said the league uses about five field locations each weekend (ten total over Saturday and Sunday) and estimated weekend attendance at “over 17 to 20,000 people” across sites.

Security costs were a central concern. Jason said the league plans to supplement private security with Cleveland Police Department officers this year because officers command more compliance: “we're looking at going away from just using elite security service to actually doing Cleveland Police Officers this year.” He gave an example of hourly rates discussed in committee — roughly $48 per hour for a CPD officer and $35 per hour for private guards — and said those personnel costs, multiplied by staff hours and number of fields, raise overall expenses above the city allocation.

Speakers at the committee praised the league’s community role: Commissioner Gissen Tanner said the division of recreation has supported Muni for about “90 years,” and Council members including Mike Polensek, Carey McCormick and Richard Starr described the program as a positive outlet that helps keep kids active and connected. Several members offered to assist league leaders in fundraising and outreach; the league identified the Cleveland Browns as a recurring donor (about $30,000 in recent years) and additional business and individual donors that provide gifts in the $5,000–$20,000 range.

Committee action: ordinance 378‑2025 (by Council members Bishop, Griffin and Starr) authorizing the parks director to contract with the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League (dba Cleveland Muni Football League) for April–November 2025, contract CT7004PS2024‑0174, for $160,000 was approved by the committee. The transcript records the committee’s voice vote as “approved.”

The league representatives requested assistance from council members in approaching additional funders and partners and said they will provide the committee with a list of fields used for flag and contact football, and with more detailed security cost estimates. The ordinance passed the committee and was recorded as approved.

Credits: The department presented the ordinance; league representatives Joe Record and Jason addressed the committee. Council members who spoke in support included Mike Polensek, Carey McCormick and Richard Starr.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","An emergency ordinance authorizing the director of parks and recreation to enter into a one‑year contract with the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League (dba Cleveland Muni Football League) for $160,000 (CT7004PS2024‑0174) was approved by the Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on April 21.","taxTitle","Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",2662,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267103,"Council committee tightens nuisance‑property rules, extends look‑back period to 12 months and adds appeals, notice requirements",1707,1966000,3673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3077386-8d0cf3e26f8f6db428bc41e60f9b3a91&start=1966&end=3673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3077386-8d0cf3e26f8f6db428bc41e60f9b3a91/thumbnail_1966000.jpg","/articles/6267103/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-committee-tightens-nuisanceproperty-rules-extends-lookback-period-to-12-months-and-adds-appeals-notice-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267103-cf10d5a7e53e53e2e8923d979c19ab3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426783&Signature=O67DCaJdCcKFmGx8v8W6hCS4Qj5fedUNvX3wXPbDM5hMh9Olc~1BQ8O1~KtJs3PmzV75aav4RscOHIFIw7MC03EYr0Cl3z-3iSHnG7ECo0n~zMHZIk9kMa6HbhumPmhH56Zv7wAiAlf1~E5FEiZF4md8rIRRfgvBC-1-hi4eIXu1pM7GoUl8LMLDt2U3bzaMCjdSrelX2Rh2p21u1R3m31oXOewwEUnCQTEXba2~QqzxmJZN~ClVHFchKOeEcFoOnUUVdehe4Y1u3s8MgIbpoolQKUqkyieOeP1rWXZ5CddoozgwijZ6zNXtyZ4Zix5S44IlOT-HcfqiYC8uAdswIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee approved an amended emergency ordinance (228‑2025) on April 21 that revises city nuisance‑property rules in sections 6.30.01 and 6.30.02 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland. The amendments change the time window for counting repeated criminal nuisance activities, broaden who can be counted as engaging in nuisance activity, clarify allowable evidence, require nuisance abatement plans after repeated incidents and add electronic notice to council members when a property is declared a nuisance.

Assistant Director Schechner and city legal staff summarized the proposed changes for the committee. The ordinance clarifies that a criminal conviction is not necessary to declare a nuisance and explicitly states that citations or arrests also are not required; instead, officers may rely on probable‑cause determinations using witness statements, videos and officers’ observations. The ordinance adds a new category, “persons associated with the property,” so individuals who gather at or approach a site may be counted when determining whether the property has a pattern of criminal nuisance activity.

A substantive procedural change extends the look‑back period used to count incidents from six months to 12 months. The committee also amended corresponding civil‑fine language so fines are assessed based on occurrences within 12 months. The ordinance keeps an escalating fine scheme tied to repeated incidents: on the fourth nuisance declaration a $250 civil fine applies; a fifth incident within the 12‑month window triggers a $500 fine, a sixth $750, and $1,000 for each subsequent occurrence within the 12‑month period, according to staff explanation to the committee.

The ordinance makes submission of a nuisance abatement plan mandatory after a third declaration; if an owner fails to provide the plan within 10 days, a $100 per day fine may be imposed. Staff said the mandatory plan is intended to compel property owners (including out‑of‑state LLCs) to propose steps — for example, security arrangements, eviction of problem tenants or other measures — to abate recurring problems.

The committee also approved an amendment to ensure Cleveland City Council members are notified electronically when a property is declared a nuisance, when a mandatory submission is requested, and when fines are imposed. Staff said notices will be sent to the owner address listed on the Cuyahoga County fiscal officer’s records; if mailed notice is returned undeliverable, posting on the property’s door will be deemed proper notice.

Enforcement and due process: Sergeant Landon (public safety detail) was described as the staff member who will review calls for service and related evidence; the ordinance creates a review workflow to let him consider witness statements and video and to confer with district command staff. Property owners may appeal an initial notice to the director of public safety (or designee) and then to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Committee action and amendments: Councilman Polensek moved the committee amendment to extend the counting period to 12 months; Councilman McCormick seconded the motion. Councilman Anthony Harrison proffered an amendment requiring electronic notice to council members; Councilman Polensek seconded. Both amendments were adopted on voice votes and the ordinance was approved by the committee as amended.

Scope and limits: Staff cautioned the ordinance is a tool among many; domestic‑violence calls and other sensitive matters still require tailored responses and other city resources. Staff also said the changes are not retroactive: enforcement will begin going forward from the ordinance’s effective date. Records for prior complaints will not automatically carry forward to be counted under the new regime.

The committee recorded the ordinance as approved as amended; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.","The Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on April 21 approved amendments to codified ordinance sections 6.30.01 and 6.30.02 (Ordinance 228‑2025) that expand evidence standards, broaden who counts as engaging in nuisance activity, and extend the counting period for repeated incidents to 12 months.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267098,"Committee approves up to $250,000 per year to continue Case Western data partnership for police consent‑decree work",197,5881000,6078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3077386-8d0cf3e26f8f6db428bc41e60f9b3a91&start=5881&end=6078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3077386-8d0cf3e26f8f6db428bc41e60f9b3a91/thumbnail_5881000.jpg","/articles/6267098/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Committee-approves-up-to-250000-per-year-to-continue-Case-Western-data-partnership-for-police-consentdecree-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267098-a37bdae5b1901b0309f339ef6a4ff35d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426783&Signature=j2uFk6EV-Rm6bUH4ZtyetNAZ6RSFzu59jp8MXtclJhcKFjqf6ALFrW~tw5SdyQX85wswQQ8RixfdNI-Z09RyoUYf9GNJiVjnjfkwlECmYf4pF8KIGhKap8lmieBPUEDu8WWMikeStfWL-63zWVp7JHbtW4XFwsGiCklSawW9hEIoVH3aQYBCcL7aOQJlpC6LLiFjNY5iSMz6TKj-5Yx~b3yArSRqtW8ycmEDXvAFKMzZHOUX3xcRwI-lJnrd9XuJpOmfahEvb2vGpwpvg1HpiR~8xlgr6gOxqvOBwhFYc2XsG5dbgYH2hkMJGgx03ljwmd2UTNTe3C~7I-MQiqyFDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An ordinance (330‑2025) authorizing the director of public safety to enter into one or more agreements with Case Western Reserve University to continue professional services for police data collection and analysis was approved by the committee on April 21. The agreement term is one year with two additional one‑year renewal options exercisable by the director; the contract cost shall not exceed $250,000 per year.

The public safety director presented the request and said the city has a longstanding partnership with Case Western Reserve University and that the university’s researchers and analysts have produced tools and products used by the city’s open data portal and consent‑decree implementation. Doctor Anderson (Case Western) told the committee the university’s work supports critical consent‑decree areas including use of force and crisis intervention team (CIT) data.

Committee members expressed support. Councilman Polensek said the data work “is very important as we deal with the DOJ and the federal monitor.” No council questions opposed the continuation. The committee recorded the ordinance as approved.

Officials said the Case Western work helps establish data‑collection best practices, create mapping and data‑specification protocols, and support compliance with consent‑decree reporting requirements. The contract language allows the director of public safety to renew the agreement for up to two additional one‑year terms, subject to available appropriations and director discretion.

Action: Ordinance 330‑2025 authorizing contracts with Case Western Reserve University for data collection and analysis (not to exceed $250,000 per year) was approved by committee voice vote.","The committee approved Ordinance 330‑2025 authorizing the director of public safety to contract with Case Western Reserve University up to $250,000 per year (one year plus two one‑year renewal options) to support data collection and analysis tied to DOJ consent‑decree requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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Council committee approves $160,000 emergency contract to support citywide Muni youth football program

Council committee tightens nuisance‑property rules, extends look‑back period to 12 months and adds appeals, notice requirements

Committee approves up to $250,000 per year to continue Case Western data partnership for police consent‑decree work