Cleveland Police Headquarters Lease Extension
The Cleveland Division of Police may soon adjust its footprint within the Justice Center through a proposed emergency ordinance, File No. 1320-2026. The legislation would allow the Director of Public Safety to amend an existing lease agreement with Cuyahoga County to extend the current term while simultaneously reducing the amount of leased square footage and parking spaces.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes an amendment to Lease Agreement No. LS2018-24 between the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. The primary changes include:
- Extending the lease term for an additional 14-month period beginning October 2, 2026.
- Providing an additional one-year option to renew, which the Director of Public Safety may exercise.
- Reducing the total amount of square footage and the number of parking spaces currently leased by the Division of Police at the Justice Center.
Who may be affected
- Division of Police: Will see changes to their leased office space and parking capacity.
- Cuyahoga County: The landlord for the Justice Center space.
- Director of Public Safety: Granted the authority to manage the lease extension and renewal options.
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-23: The emergency ordinance was introduced.
- 2026-10-26: The ordinance received its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by visiting the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Key facts
- Extension period
- 14-month
- Renewal option
- one-year
- Lease start date
- October 2, 2026
Source record
- File
- 1320-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 22, 2026