City Council Considers Facility Maintenance Contracts for Port Control
The Cleveland Department of Port Control is seeking authorization to secure various contracts for the upkeep and improvement of city-owned facilities. Under the proposed emergency ordinance, File No. 1382-2026, the Director of Port Control would be permitted to enter into standard purchase and requirement contracts for essential materials, equipment, and supplies.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of Port Control to establish written contracts to support general contracting, capital maintenance, repairs, and improvements for facilities within the department. These agreements may include:
- Materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Services necessary for facility maintenance and capital improvements.
- Labor and installation services where required.
The proposed arrangement is intended to last for an initial period of one year, with three additional one-year options to renew available at the discretion of the Director of Port Control.
Who may be affected
- Department of Port Control: Will manage the contracts and oversee the maintenance and repair of its facilities.
Status and timeline
- 2026-11-05: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- 2026-11-09: The matter was included in the City Council agenda for a first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by visiting the official Cleveland City Council legislative website and searching for File No. 1382-2026.
Key facts
- Initial contract term
- one year
- Renewal options
- three one-year options
Source record
- File
- 1382-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- November 4, 2026