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City staff said the district requested a formal annual agreement so that, if an incident requires students to be relocated from a campus, the Civic Center will be an identified and prepared reunification location for parents. Staff said Chief Anderson participated in site walkthroughs with district staff and the city attorney reviewed the draft agreement.

“This is just the way they're working on one of their many emergency plans... they’ll be able to pick up their kids at the Civic Center so that they're not all rushing that campus,” a city speaker said during the discussion. Staff emphasized the arrangement is intended as a contingency and is not a routine use of the Civic Center.

The council moved and approved the interlocal agreement 5–0. City officials described the arrangement as a precautionary measure that supports first responders’ ability to access campuses during incidents and to provide a centralized location for family reunification.

Next steps: the city will execute the interlocal agreement and coordinate operational details with CISD and the police chief so the Civic Center is prepared if needed. No recurring financial obligations were identified in the July 15 discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/15/2025 Monthly City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved an interlocal agreement enabling Cleveland Independent School District to use the Civic Center as a reunification site for students and families during school emergencies; staff said the MOU was reviewed by the city attorney and intended as a contingency plan.","taxTitle","Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas","taxId",69552,"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},6168928,"Volunteers outline plan to raise $275,000 for Gateway Cross on TxDOT property",120,2296000,2416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c&start=2296&end=2416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c/thumbnail_2296000.jpg","/articles/6168928/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Volunteers-outline-plan-to-raise-275000-for-Gateway-Cross-on-TxDOT-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168928-f3aa39f8017593ef85acd35aad159fb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704894&Signature=n7q9x5AQ666pTgKBZ1ipfuHp6ZinV2pjkEd1Q5uIlVmHil4MO1RIFXpHZgGp1R6gw917yYNlasJLElrs1yn2x0X1AfuZls2mZufd4z~bwZniZ6oUmfrWt64LVRW-GCgFgi6mOLc2-Xk~sVTBe0avntHxRh-meYTxZi8yiYgZ7JI~j7qx0Iti9jX1T3nkaFNDvSPtevmvcMZrwFZ7XPTSZ0tZhxQtcpQdw98pZKcw8m5aVd7WeLEGf1BwZbO8eReH~fAMQwYtZc1ArF7JW0lgKm7WMMqknioSuRAxPrw5J54tnQcyAa6DTVQ2y4KeTFKgvJH~~~HrfkQQY8wUKzDCMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chaplain Lance Blackwell and representatives of Heartwarming Living Solutions presented the Gateway Cross project to the Cleveland City Council on July 15, describing volunteer fundraising and plans to place a large cross on property the presenters said is owned by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Chaplain Blackwell said he is serving as volunteer project manager for the Gateway Cross and said the initiative has already been discussed with TxDOT. “On September, seventeenth of 2024, we had a city council meeting where I had presented what God had put on my heart and presented that we had already met with TxDOT...and all 5 of y'all that are here tonight voted yes on that consent agenda,” he told the council.

A Heartwarming Living Solutions founder, Evie Valapordisia, described her nonprofit work serving people experiencing homelessness and said her organization will sponsor the Gateway Cross project. Presenters said they have a vendor quote of about $275,000 to build the cross and that they are forming mechanisms to make donations tax-deductible by aligning with 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizers said they had opened a bank account and expected to complete a project website within days.

City staff did not present a formal agenda action or seek binding approval; the presentation was informational. Organizers noted the manufacturer Baker Signs Company in Conroe has provided a quote and that the group expects corporate and private donations to fund the project. Chaplain Blackwell and Ms. Valapordisia said volunteers and sponsors are handling planning and fundraising and that no city staff would be paid for the project.

Next steps: presenters said they will circulate informational cards and update the council as funds and design details are finalized. The council did not adopt a resolution or enter into any city contract related to the project at the July 15 meeting.","Chaplain Lance Blackwell and Heartwarming Living Solutions told council volunteers are organizing a Gateway Cross for Cleveland on TxDOT-owned land; organizers said a vendor quote is $275,000 and they are forming a 501(c)(3)-backed, tax-deductible fundraising structure.",{"_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},6168933,"Council backs TxDOT grant bid for sidewalks on East Houston and Peach avenues",122,3901000,4023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c&start=3901&end=4023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c/thumbnail_3901000.jpg","/articles/6168933/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-backs-TxDOT-grant-bid-for-sidewalks-on-East-Houston-and-Peach-avenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168933-f144b4dabcd424956b424c80435f9c8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704894&Signature=jcfafC4h5ukFoiV3CxmOq9mL9sckTw9xisr1qUjgHMsp4e1pq6b4yJ6Hgu9saBbsIS8IhIqkbmG-KlAXKhtFCxagjL~-ACOPfTjmQ6JbjphwarjRDlCcfISssEx4ajn40kYrA~sFijYwwM1HeQ2g0y7XXUzEphH7qGtHSR7wEWiqplVqcoeeegv74pZmIXt0pKj09Nir4ZrUpjMjnU~p-KJQXLN~kJSCL49-PRB2f70HHMauYCECM0jpZzyU1tYbkYPY-NKAoAM1e8PJt0T4~iE6bI3rDN0s9-DKM6cnJp5hKtTfTQXHCJmZmns4pXwT1zQ8Wzrts52P~l2CH~1SSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland City Council on July 15 approved a resolution supporting the city’s application to TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) competitive program for sidewalk projects on East Houston Street (from Peach to Truman) and Peach Avenue (Houston to Neville).

City staff said the program funds non-motorized transportation improvements — sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle facilities — and invited the council to back the application so staff could proceed with the second-phase submittal. “That’s kind of our heavy, school kind of zone there,” a staff presenter said when describing the East Houston corridor.

Staff provided a worst-case estimate of about $4.5 million for both corridor projects, with a 20 percent local match of approximately $915,000. City staff said they expect TxDOT to make awards in August and announce winners in October; if awarded, the city would next identify funding for the local match, potentially through EDC participation, sales tax notes, or reserves.

Councilmember Rachel Hall asked whether the school district might help fund sidewalks near the junior high and high school; staff said they could explore the conversation but noted the program requires a single sponsoring local government and that school budgets may be constrained.

The council voted 5–0 to approve the resolution of support so the city could complete the TA application process.

Next steps: staff will finalize and submit the application and, if selected, return to council to discuss match funding options and project schedules.","Council approved a resolution supporting a TxDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) application to fund sidewalks along East Houston Street and Peach Avenue; staff estimated total cost around $4.5 million with a local 20% match near $915,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6168938,"Council reopens Hangar Q for proposals, approves Hangar L award and airport access agreement",4520,3532000,8052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c&start=3532&end=8052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c/thumbnail_3532000.jpg","/articles/6168938/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Council-reopens-Hangar-Q-for-proposals-approves-Hangar-L-award-and-airport-access-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168938-6b0fc0584de5e2973e972446d88a6446/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704894&Signature=oBCRu7J10YIqugQhmzLWxwjCYDCx4X78QUX5UpDMo8HunZOgnZvqciN9-jMfmue4p8i~8xmJixeLbrvbFQR22wPIj-zgsvfqUZWzkQiKJ3HxQ7c2cpFI9cN4tvUgD91Gmr8e94wzY44zzF77OPRLkHzzIX~gT43Ev6iADkmFQu8yqRuWBzNmD0RgaMZiW1prj8~wHTSuHdeHDYWQN1Gi5S62AFmL2NpG3aaVW6GwrCWMv6BFSkJfGnk1KkSl26S2wenSjO8onAi~tNxUoi~4-Q3yxizSfqnQzEorhdPfSr~s8Qp1Rs-Z-21xvy~REgMRsR7ma5vukVx4e35wSPfFIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland City Council on July 15 rejected a previously awarded request for proposals for Hangar Q at the municipal airport and authorized staff to solicit a new RFP, then later awarded a separate hangar RFP and approved an airport access agreement.

At the start of the airport discussion, city staff asked the council to “release” the prior Hangar Q award after no contract activity in about a year. “It is the very first hangar at the airport... about a year ago, this was awarded to a particular company. ...It has been in limbo for that time,” the staff presenter told the council. Councilmember Mike Waters moved to reject the prior award and seek a new RFP; the motion passed 5–0.

Later in the meeting, after an executive session, the council returned to award another hangar RFP: a motion to “award RFP to Apollo MedFlight and city manager to negotiate” passed 5–0. The council also approved an airport access agreement and authorized the city manager to finalize and execute it by the same 5–0 vote.

Why it matters: Cleveland’s airport is an asset the council and staff said they want to activate with tenants that will pay rent and support airport operations. City staff said they want fair, competitive processes and tenants who will contribute to the airport’s health and growth.

What was decided: the council rejected the dormant Hangar Q award and directed staff to seek a new RFP. Separately, council gave the city manager authority to negotiate and execute agreements related to airport access and awarded an RFP for Hangar L to Apollo MedFlight; both actions passed unanimously.

Next steps: staff will issue a new RFP for Hangar Q and proceed with negotiated documentation for the Hangar L award and the access agreement. Council did not specify lease terms at the July 15 meeting; staff will return with contract documents for execution.","Council voted to reject previously awarded Hangar Q proposal and seek new bids, later awarded a separate Hangar L RFP to Apollo MedFlight and authorized an airport access agreement; both votes were unanimous.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6168943,"Cleveland staff warn $339,000 shortfall possible on GLO-funded drainage project",234,2732000,2966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c&start=2732&end=2966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406293-dc6822aeb77a7bb66d24a1904ffab07c/thumbnail_2732000.jpg","/articles/6168943/Cleveland/Liberty-County/Texas/Cleveland-staff-warn-339000-shortfall-possible-on-GLO-funded-drainage-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168943-08c6d3b6af642a801ce3b494750f2f24/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704894&Signature=liCiR2q2WUmRnxIatlsO8EOe4xgzjGfEyKnTyRsGvV0YfhF8qZlEB5OdNixpCSBA~XnwSUFRiMK0quIEGLEQU0eOPJe-bZvA4nsPAy64gYXIfrjCf8A6fAiercf8GmHePp4rJTsEeQVVONeInfkihRKc1KQPEAWX5GNcwBao1TvDaM3e0t~MZHid7b-p1xL1RsQyQ0emchVGDedxtnO2UYvEL0kfngeELN733-1fdGfGO84owMGd6BB6jCd3pJSNgOvlgZqgf9mkFIr0-sJu56QTcwlPp2J0mS6zT9dlLSLzCEgd3-0VYV08nP90m16-iH~hP-NUb5hLOfOazrx5~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Cleveland staff warned the City Council on July 15 that a drainage-improvement project funded by a $1 million General Land Office (GLO) CDBG-DR grant could come in roughly $339,000 over the grant’s construction allowance.

The shortfall follows a redesign and updated cost opinion that staff said reflects higher construction prices and utility conflicts along the drainage corridor from Blair Avenue to U.S. Highway 59.

The council heard that the grant award included $800,000 intended for construction. “As of this point, with the base bid, we're about 339, almost 340,000 over the 800,000 grant amount,” a staff presenter told the council. Staff said they have split the work into a base bid (the main drainage ditch along Blair Avenue) and three separate bid alternatives for Meadow, Birch and Allen streets to reduce upfront cost exposure.

Why it matters: the city will likely need to decide whether to use fund balance to cover any overage. Finance staff told the council that, if bids come in at the estimated levels, the only immediate way to fund the excess would be from the city’s fund balance. The presenter said bids will be solicited, and the council will be asked to approve any contract award after bids are returned.

City staff said the project design includes underground storm sewer and surface regrading and that utility conflicts — water, sewer and fiber — contributed to higher estimates. “When we try to put cost opinions together, we try to be as conservative as possible,” the presenter told council members.

Council members asked about the grant timeline and possible alternatives. Staff said the grant completion deadline is currently set for spring 2026 but a time extension is possible if requested. Construction was estimated to take about 90 days once under way; staff also said the downstream easement documentation is still pending. The presenter cautioned that changing the project scope to a different project would require a formal amendment with GLO and that the amendment process is lengthy.

Next steps: staff will advertise the work for bid, bring back proposals to the council and recommend award or alternatives. Finance staff warned that using fund balance for a sizable local match would affect other pending projects and that the council would need to weigh priorities if bids match the estimates.

No final appropriation or contract award was made at the July 15 meeting; council discussion was informational and preparatory prior to bidding.","City staff told the council that a flood-control drainage project funded by a $1 million GLO CDBG-DR grant could exceed the grant by roughly $339,000 after design and inflation pushed construction estimates higher; staff said bids will be solicited and the council may need to use fund balance if low bids match estimates.","actionData","errors"]

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