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Committee signs off on a package of public‑works projects: ATM, active‑transportation safety work and signal‑pole replacements
Summary
The committee approved several public‑works ordinances including a KeyBank ATM license for City Hall Vital Records (no city revenue reported), $1M for active‑transportation safety improvements, and $750,000 to replace signal support poles; members pressed for revenue reporting and maintenance plans.
The committee considered multiple public‑works items and approved several ordinances to move projects forward.
ATM license (Ordinance 13‑96‑2025): Public works introduced an amendment naming KeyBank as the operator for an ATM in Room 122 (Vital Records/Bridal Statistics) and extending the license term; staff said prior RFPs produced no bids and KeyBank offered to install the unit. Public works told the committee the city does not receive direct payments from the ATM; credit‑card transactions at the unit would carry a $2.50 fee. Council members asked staff to pursue reporting on ATM throughput and to explore whether modest revenue sharing is possible in future agreements. Staff also noted concerns about outdated card readers and pledged to discuss technology standards with the vendor to avoid chip‑vs‑magnetic‑stripe problems.
Active‑transportation program (Ordinance 14‑04‑2025): The committee approved authorization for the director of public works to contract for repairs and small capital improvements supporting active transportation (striping, delineator posts, signs, design consulting) with an approximate $1,000,000 authorization for contracts and materials. Staff said the program supports Vision Zero and Cleveland Moves initiatives, and described a mix of in‑house and consultant work.
Signal‑support poles (Ordinance 14‑46‑2025): The committee approved a $750,000 authorization to replace and repair master‑arm signal support poles across the city. Public works officials said there are roughly 980 intersections citywide with 556 master‑arm signal supports and that the appropriation will begin needed replacements.
Council members raised maintenance questions (delineator plow clearance and paint longevity) and asked for addresses to investigate unpainted speed tables. Public works said it would follow up with details and provide targeted responses.
