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Ordinance No. 1078-2025, as amended at the county’s request, supplements prior authorization for resurfacing by clarifying that pedestrian facility improvements included in the city’s portion of the project — specifically sidewalk and railing work under a railroad bridge — will be funded by the city and that the city’s cost for those pedestrian facility improvements will not exceed $65,000.
City staff said the amendment was requested by Cuyahoga County to make clear the cost-sharing arrangement: the county’s 50/50 resurfacing program handles the paving cost-share, while the city will bear costs for pedestrian upgrades outside the 50/50 split. The committee approved the amendment based on a law department memo stating no legal objection.
Action: Ordinance No. 1078-2025 as amended was advanced and recorded in the committee transcript as approved. The transcript shows the chair reading a law department statement and council members saying the ordinance was fully vetted in municipal services earlier that morning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Sept. 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Ordinance No. 1078-2025 approves city consent to Cuyahoga County resurfacing of Neff Road and adds a provision that pedestrian facility improvements under the railroad underpass will be paid by the city up to $65,000.","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},5972094,"Council committee advances multi-part capital improvement ordinances, adds vehicle list amendment",2821,1403000,4224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d&start=1403&end=4224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d/thumbnail_1403000.jpg","/articles/5972094/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-committee-advances-multi-part-capital-improvement-ordinances-adds-vehicle-list-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972094-469d3cca4a198e3ed430d9810d7d85bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169285&Signature=dpDBkz3uSoEnWeCvyA9mqf6TazvmeiECqKY8XqRFFKRaCcGhSlTp99Yce8OFVV8t4Qodj55AceojjVS0uZWMIVSdc-ar5FaR8GXq2Mx4pFRnwaX14njN01-4hzgXYoLcNJbDdAdTk7o0Ede8FX4omdNrA-ZO5FmoCo6D3-VaJoMta~meMvshnwwZT5LiuKQR-I5LSh9LOznh17n4icH0oFRoTeVt0NfNfAaClbIGmkOlwf6lEg56QLsJ1Ic-RiGBYZLZTO6MB9zt167XsPM70B2CszV2fAE2Xkfp~2IqEhgkhZpWhA1vvtjG~oJmsWxI49utfw1TSs9BEWKXjuOmEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 29 advanced a package of companion emergency ordinances to authorize a slate of capital projects and related financing and to update a vehicle acquisition list.
The ordinances discussed include Nos. 846-2025, 847-2025, 848-2025, 852-2025 and 853-2025. Collectively they authorize methods of making public improvements — for facilities, recreation, road and bridge projects — and permit the director(s) to enter into public improvement and professional services contracts, accept grants and gifts, and employ necessary labor. The committee also approved amendments to clarify funding language (change references to “available bond funds” to “available bond or note funds”) in multiple companion ordinances.
Administration staff reviewed the 2025 CIP request and a three-year plan. The presentation described criteria for capital projects (useful life of at least 10 years) and four bond categories the city uses: recreation, facilities, roads/bridges, and cemetery. The 2025 carryover projects and those the administration said can be encumbered this year include recreation center upgrades (e.g., Lonnie Burton rec center, fire-alarm work at Alexander Hamilton), facility items (EMS furniture, police ballistic vests, furniture/security for police headquarters), roadway resurfacing, tree-damage sidewalk recovery, and trail projects including Morgana Run/Booth Avenue extension and the North Marginal Connector Trail. The administration presented a detailed vehicle acquisition spreadsheet and requested an in-meeting amendment replacing the vehicle lists in ordinances 852-2025 and 853-2025 with the updated list.
Council members pressed several operational and policy points. Members asked for clarity about how the new process will uncouple project approval from bond issuance so projects can begin at the start of the calendar year and avoid the city issuing bonds too early and paying interest while funds sit unused. Administration officials told the committee the new scheduling should let projects hit the construction season faster and reduce interest costs by borrowing closer to when contracts are encumbered. Questions were raised about park security camera funding, the timeline to finish the tree-damage sidewalk recovery program (administration said contracts are underway with two wards this year and completion expected next year), and why some divisions request light pickups versus heavier-duty trucks; staff said state-term pricing is used and heavier-duty vehicles may last longer for certain workloads.
Action: The committee approved the package as amended; amendments included clarifying bond/note language and substituting the updated vehicle lists into the related ordinances. The transcript shows the chair announcing that ordinances 846, 847, 848, 852 and 853 as amended “stand approved” and asks staff to sign on. Specific roll-call vote tallies were not recorded in the committee transcript excerpt provided.
Next steps: The administration said it will return in January with a final project slate for the 2026 CIP and that finance will seek bond/note authorization once projects are ready, borrowing amounts closer to contract bids to reduce carrying costs.","The committee advanced companion emergency ordinances that set project lists for the 2025 capital improvement plan (CIP), including facilities, recreation, roads/bridges, and vehicle acquisitions; members approved amendments to bond language and replaced vehicle lists to align requests with bond authorizations.",{"_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},5972099,"Committee clears city to apply for Ohio impaired-driving enforcement grant",147,1208000,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d&start=1208&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d/thumbnail_1208000.jpg","/articles/5972099/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Committee-clears-city-to-apply-for-Ohio-impaired-driving-enforcement-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972099-dc1e14da2e2db0137c786cabe6d7e608/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169285&Signature=owMXpOE0WTK9QMdr1pdd48hgO2m2s3VL-ShUQhz6PIsjLco~tIHHtNCSX2XVKjJh~ns2tzSJNWk20CNCsbQXSRtzc3sBwExWcBgvSJBdvJfXMLkAxGOOkJ3KU4NJdw--ZBKoIdI9fj2y72BiLc77BmjrML7aLZg0cn14MDB85As6ShvXNw9UVWTsr1XEKCMEnyRb-vTcxiWbsB2-NaEsH8RFXCgOQMSatfh0th3KyEZBqSGJ5S31xK-GzqcwNkL4wJOfmJOBsVb5THVr062NNH2r2yy5tAZ6jC4b85VrTRZ4hLrHtVv4CyYNF8NvspxZkmRh2bT6XAi8osSX9tDnRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 29 approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the director of public safety to apply for and accept state grants for impaired-driving and selective traffic enforcement.
Ordinance No. 950-2025, introduced by Council Members Melissa and Griffin at departmental request, authorizes the city to apply for FY2026 grant funds from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for impaired-driving enforcement and for selective traffic enforcement programs. The director indicated the grant is routine; committee members had no substantive questions.
Action: Ordinance No. 950-2025 was reported as routine and stood for approval in committee; the transcript records the chair saying the ordinance “stands” after no questions were raised. No vote tally or amount for the grant is included in the committee excerpt.","Committee approved Ordinance No. 950-2025 authorizing the director of public safety to apply for and accept FY2026 impaired-driving enforcement and selective traffic enforcement grants from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972104,"Council panel approves pay for two City Planning Commission alternates",584,624000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d&start=624&end=1208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d/thumbnail_624000.jpg","/articles/5972104/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-panel-approves-pay-for-two-City-Planning-Commission-alternates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972104-9a1fec2180b287121b20e6e2a5d9c459/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169285&Signature=LKutM60SSqAED1N9noQubnF5gLXHefT~NkJ4HVT5-jEGcAwTHGVrrouUzYbGOV0XVT6EWzRjIAF4VGZVy8sJ7rDOelwQvlKsJy8BL1YhTtTrK0Bu2Ncevk4oKLeaihjaFTmMRTukeAdckrpTnCrvz5-X0sNcgwfiM6i7KqopjQxi5Meb46B8815a06Eo9rNXdAsmbKe5Y3-qLcI6JTAKkOzNbF5oVkyuu7rT1vL1fDzzWN3dXmqaOi03CRw5yCXDeOx5WgK6f9wXKJvRSTUcL6ayd-QoCufAGOdZmTsy8iPMMkReIE7avPDcCRWjE~qr7uiyFcmw2HvWJ3zVIizxHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 29 approved an emergency ordinance to set compensation for two alternates to the City Planning Commission.
Ordinance No. 984-2025 establishes pay for two alternates at $187 per official meeting attended, the committee heard. City Planning staff told the committee the alternates are intended to fill quorum gaps caused when regular commissioners have conflicts of interest or financial involvement in matters under review. The alternates would be “on call” and paid only for meetings they attend, rather than being required to attend every meeting.
Assistant director for City Planning explained the $187 rate was chosen to mirror the Board of Building Standards’ alternate compensation. The committee discussed operational details including notice protocols and hybrid meeting participation: staff said they request attendance lists earlier in the week and can have alternates join remotely for single cases when needed.
Council members asked about operational impacts and recruitment. City Planning said two people have already expressed interest and that the mayor would receive nominations as part of the appointment process.
Action: Ordinance No. 984-2025 was advanced by the committee and “stands for approval” in the committee transcript; the record shows no roll-call vote in the committee discussion excerpt.
The ordinance authorizes compensation for up to two alternates and does not change appointment authority under the city charter; recruitment and nomination remain an administrative process.","The committee approved Ordinance No. 984-2025 to add compensation for two alternates to the City Planning Commission at $187 per meeting attended, clarifying how alternates will be used and that they will be on call rather than required to attend every meeting.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972108,"Council committee approves one-year extension for Community Police Commission lease",81,206000,287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d&start=206&end=287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855712-67db910234d3d87a2868e0bcec5fb46d/thumbnail_206000.jpg","/articles/5972108/Cleveland/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-committee-approves-one-year-extension-for-Community-Police-Commission-lease","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972108-78bd5a2dc6bc7c1aa5d32250a6ac39d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169285&Signature=iM4wBo65I3DGWciHxKtIeJRg5W2bp18WneFEDnzHHocpS6Et-rYNbC7XseeCtft0~O3ToKiIdN9E~kbgVZMvgvU1tDymT08wACtzreZEJSO8sHJYUpPRyu1oZzI67M0SjsvmHEBOhGGVRNDOdCbiW61YvLxlrTtbfpsJM5au7ipCxloi5s9u4uTZSahtTiEe3fqb3iY2HHUJ5hfM8UoWRKU9hvb8ISE2m~aJppM~SGx99BKcAqWjVHbMkzry9IrxNhmwovT673r7lLUWiYadprQN-R~L8cVYCrGA4W53LdzysdWi5Yw5LL3ay4BL8NLqZs8r9HovaIZ2V4G6mDoZow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 29 approved an emergency ordinance to extend the lease for the Cleveland Community Police Commission’s office for one additional year at 3631 Irving Avenue.
The committee approved Ordinance No. 1166-2025 as amended. The amendment corrected the ordinance text to refer to the “Community Police Commission” rather than “Cleveland Police Commission.” Louis Smoot III, assistant director of law, filed a legal memorandum stating there was no legal objection to the amendment.
The ordinance’s sponsor, introduced by departmental request and Council Member Griffin, authorizes the director of finance to amend lease agreement number 2017-20-023 to add a one-year term. Alex Norday, interim executive director of the Cleveland Community Police Commission, told the committee the current lease term ends Oct. 25 and the extra year would give the commission time to explore other spaces.
Committee discussion included a request to pursue city-owned space where feasible. Councilman Pulisic asked whether the commission had sought space in city buildings; Norday said the commission and administration have conducted space studies and hope to relocate some leased offices back to city facilities in time. A committee member asked the commission to follow up with Council offices on outstanding questions unrelated to the lease—specifically about the commission’s certification process for police commanders.
Action: Ordinance No. 1166-2025 as amended was approved by the committee; the transcript records the chair saying, “ordinance number 11 66 dash 20 25 as amended stands approved. Please sign off.” The record does not show a roll-call vote or a mover/second on the floor of the committee.
The ordinance extends an existing lease for one year and does not itself relocate the commission; Norday said the extension is intended to allow time to “begin exploring additional spaces” during the added year.
The committee corrected the ordinance text at the table, per the assistant law director’s memo, to change occurrences of “Cleveland” to “Community” in the title and first whereas clause.","A city council committee approved an emergency ordinance authorizing a one-year lease extension for the Cleveland Community Police Commission office at 3631 Irving Avenue, with an amendment correcting the commission name in the ordinance.","actionData","errors"]

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