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Council committee approves land swap and $2.1 million city contribution to move JFK athletic stadium next to Frederick Douglass Rec Center
Summary
The Municipal Services and Properties Committee on March 31 approved a land-swap ordinance with the Cleveland Municipal School District that enables a new athletic stadium at the new JFK High School site adjacent to the Frederick Douglass Recreation Center and confirms $2.1 million in city bond funding for construction.
The Municipal Services and Properties Committee on March 31 approved Ordinance No. 246-2025 authorizing a property-exchange agreement with the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) that includes transferring several city parcels to CMSD in exchange for CMSD conveying the former JFK High School site to the city; the action also authorizes a shared‑use agreement for a new athletic stadium adjacent to the Frederick Douglass Recreation Center and confirms city bond funding for stadium construction.
What the ordinance covers: City staff said two land bank parcels (773 and 777 Parkwood Drive) will transfer to CMSD for FDR Academy; another parcel at 3172 W. 40th St. will transfer for…
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