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\"The goal of Prentice Place is to provide a safe, supportive, nurturing, and structured transitional living environment for homeless women with children, helping them stabilize their families, address immediate needs, and develop the skills and resources necessary to secure permanent housing and achieve self sufficiency,\" Ivory said during a roughly 15‑ to 20‑minute presentation.

Ivory said the nearly 9,000‑square‑foot adaptive‑reuse building would double the organization’s capacity, providing private rooms and accessible bathrooms for up to 15 families at a time and projecting service to more than 100 individuals over the course of a year. The facility, he said, would include family‑style dining, an early‑childhood learning center and computer lab, spaces for job‑readiness and parenting classes, a fitness/meditation area, and full‑time security and controlled access.

Ivory described a range of on‑site services and partnerships: case management and economic‑empowerment programming, trauma‑informed counseling, a pre‑K childcare program, and health services via a partnership with MetroHealth’s mobile community unit. He said private donors and local partners — including Bridgeview Holdings and individual donor Eli Mann — helped make the move to the convent feasible and that the converted building reduces renovation costs so more funds can be spent on direct services.

\"Prentice Place represents an adaptive reuse and a neighborhood compatibility, as the facility's design preserves the historical integrity of the building while blending seamlessly into the community,\" Ivory said, adding the site is ADA‑compliant and has spaces reserved for families with special needs.

Ivory asked the council to consider awarding a city grant to support the project. During questions, he referred to the request as a $100,000 grant; later in his remarks he used the figure $101,000. Council members and other speakers treated the request as an item they would consider at a future meeting.

County Councilman Pernell Jones Jr., who attended the meeting, spoke in support of Students of Promise and the project. \"Some of those single mothers will be children who are part of the Cleveland High School system, who have found themselves destabilized,\" Jones said, urging council support. Lavelle Custer, president and CEO of Merdys Taylor Human Services System, said her organization would serve as fiscal agent if the city funds the project.

Council members thanked Ivory and several said they supported further consideration. Councilwoman Russell said she appreciated the organization’s past work with Cleveland Heights‑University Heights School District students and signaled support for advancing the grant request at a future meeting.

No formal vote was taken on the grant request on June 16. Ivory told the council he would email evaluations of Students of Promise’s work; council members asked for additional materials and said they expect to take up the request at an upcoming meeting.

Ending

Ivory closed by describing his personal and professional commitment to the project and the legacy of the late state senator C.J. Prentice, for whom the facility is named. Council members and several community partners in the audience expressed public support and said they will follow up as the city considers the grant request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleveland Heights City Council June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bob Ivory, executive director of Students of Promise, asked Cleveland Heights City Council on June 16 to consider a $100,000 grant to support Prentice Place, a nearly 9,000‑square‑foot transitional living facility planned at the former St. Louis Church convent to house homeless mothers and their children.","taxTitle","Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",54271,"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},6196386,"Council approves a slate of resolutions and ordinances; Think Place Noble Corridor study draws a split vote",198,4033000,4231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857709-def96d100a2bcebf40a455da2c8f963f&start=4033&end=4231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857709-def96d100a2bcebf40a455da2c8f963f/thumbnail_4033000.jpg","/articles/6196386/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-approves-a-slate-of-resolutions-and-ordinances-Think-Place-Noble-Corridor-study-draws-a-split-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196386-e27da7daadaba5ebdfba7eae868b5004/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445435&Signature=JGbHk73b8NBvnF0ifIqdfNhhilBeFOYBS--nEvnIqEACeZeogEOuvO-sLSR59O4B6i7YGaoPatJ96bZMKJP88m4Au5Sm7LngC1f3vVpawMxXIoh~OHHYLMLEj~aIoftUiirw1OXGrU9LuFdcWAKCfVmUUlr~K1G0h1OW4-shYHX9qR5Nm2Aub0I~-pTGd4VkWvyGAxGC~aXSxijGIxI7PyHrVpUYQnzFamiIgRYik1jV4yfOjqUtH7TE663QX6eKwhMtIvnKdb0XwmSDAA7EVVTsnETJMkFUIl5~dFlkvMmpYCpXoxBQ8iiVGbtYCGNv8dyv-FWwR7bu3GZjm~GrwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights City Council adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances on June 16, approving contracts for infrastructure and maintenance work, funding for community programming, and development plans while deferring or scheduling additional consideration on several other items.

The most closely contested vote was resolution 119‑2025, a first‑reading resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a contract with Think Place Agency LLC using ARPA funds to perform a Noble Corridor market assessment. The council approved that contract on a roll call vote after discussion about prior studies and local consultant use. Councilman Cobb recorded a dissenting vote; other members voted to approve the contract. Council discussion included requests that the new study produce implementable recommendations that align with the 2024 Noble Corridor comprehensive plan.

Several other items passed on first reading by voice vote, without extended debate. Key measures approved included contracts for lead‑clearance services (Resolution 120‑2025), exterior residential repairs and concrete work using ARPA funds (Resolution 121‑2025), a county cooperative agreement for pavement preventative maintenance on Coventry Road (Ordinance 122‑2025), HVAC preventative maintenance (Resolution 124‑2025), ice‑rink maintenance (Resolution 125‑2025), an extension of due diligence on a property sale to National Church Residences (Ordinance 126‑2025), professional engineering to address sanitary sewer overflows (Resolution 130‑2025), vehicle purchases for Parks and Recreation (Resolution 131‑2025), and arena flooring replacement at the community center (Resolution 132‑2025).

On second reading the council adopted the Community Development Block Grant five‑year consolidated plan and the annual action plan (Resolution 105‑2025), the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan (Resolution 106‑2025), and an ordinance implementing equity pay adjustments and benefits for the police and fire chiefs (Ordinance 107‑2025). Council also approved a $7,500 award to Future Heights Inc. in support of the 2025 Heights Music Hop (Resolution 108‑2025).

The Park Synagogue S2 development plan was adopted from second reading (Ordinance 109‑2025); the council recorded a voice vote in favor. The council also adopted a resolution expressing support and appreciation for city staff (Resolution 110‑2025) and took procedural steps to suspend the rules and adopt a ceremonial resolution recognizing the life and contributions of the late John J. \"Jack\" Boyle III (Resolution 128‑2025).

Council also approved Ordinance 133‑2025 to reinstate the regular July 7, 2025 meeting date that had previously been suspended; that motion passed on first reading and will restore the meeting on the calendar unless canceled in advance.

Votes at a glance (items adopted June 16, 2025)

- Resolution 117‑2025 (SS4A grant application): Motion to authorize the mayor to apply for and accept U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roadways for All (SS4A) implementation funds; passed by voice vote.

- Resolution 119‑2025 (Think Place Agency LLC — Noble Corridor market assessment — ARPA funds): Passed on roll call. Recorded vote (as read aloud): Councilman Posh: yes; Councilwoman Russell: yes; Councilwoman Larson: yes; Councilman Cobb: no; Council President Kuda: yes; Councilman Maddox: yes; Councilman Petras: yes. Outcome: approved.

- Resolution 120‑2025 (lead clearance contractors — ARPA funds): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 121‑2025 (exterior residential repair and concrete work — ARPA funds): Approved by voice vote.

- Ordinance 122‑2025 (county master cooperation agreement — Coventry Road maintenance): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 124‑2025 (Energy Management Specialist LLC — HVAC preventative maintenance): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 125‑2025 (Tempest Inc. — North Ice Rink preventative maintenance): Approved by voice vote.

- Ordinance 126‑2025 (amendment to real estate purchase agreement with National Church Residences — extend due diligence to 10/31/2025): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 130‑2025 (Wade Trim Inc. — engineering for sanitary sewer overflows/compliance with partial consent decree): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 131‑2025 (vehicle acquisition for Parks and Recreation — Classic Ford of Madison): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 132‑2025 (All American Arena Products — flooring replacement, North Rink): Approved by voice vote.

- Resolution 105‑2025 (CDBG 5‑year consolidation plan and annual action plan): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.

- Resolution 106‑2025 (Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.

- Ordinance 107‑2025 (equity pay adjustments and benefits for police and fire chiefs): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.

- Resolution 108‑2025 (Heights Music Hop funding -- $7,500 to Future Heights Inc.): Adopted on second reading by voice vote; council president noted new reporting on how funds are spent will be required.

- Ordinance 109‑2025 (Park Synagogue S2 development plan and standards): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.

- Resolution 110‑2025 (Council appreciation for city staff): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.

- Resolution 128‑2025 (recognition of John J. \"Jack\" Boyle III): Council suspended the rules and adopted the resolution; ceremonial item unanimously approved.

- Ordinance 133‑2025 (reinstate July 7, 2025 regular meeting): Motion passed to add and approve on first reading; council restored the July 7 meeting date.

What the votes mean: Most measures passed on first reading by voice vote, signaling council support to authorize contracts or move forward with administrative actions. The Think Place contract (Resolution 119‑2025) drew the most significant debate; one council member voted against awarding ARPA funds to an out‑of‑state firm, while a majority approved the contract with the caveat that staff and council track implementation and push for actionable recommendations.

Ending

Council president and members said they expect additional follow‑up on several of the newly authorized contracts and will schedule meetings and informational sessions for neighborhood concerns and project details where needed.","At its June 16 meeting, Cleveland Heights City Council passed multiple first‑reading resolutions and several second‑reading items, adopting the Park Synagogue S2 plan and approving contracts and ARPA‑funded work. One contested vote to hire Think Place Agency for a Noble Corridor market assessment passed after a recorded roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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Students of Promise presents Prentice Place plan, asks council for $100,000 grant

Council approves a slate of resolutions and ordinances; Think Place Noble Corridor study draws a split vote