Financial Assistance for Ward 5 Business Improvement
The Cleveland Department of Development is seeking authorization to provide financial assistance to a local business located at 6814 Cedar. Under the emergency ordinance identified as File No. 1292-2026, the city would enter into a contract with Rail Station Cigar LLC to help support the construction, enlargement, improvement, or equipping of the business structure.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a formal contract with Rail Station Cigar LLC. This agreement would utilize Ward 5 Neighborhood Equity Funds to provide financial support for the 6814 Cedar structure. The stated purpose of this assistance is to facilitate the construction, enlargement, improvement, or equipping of the business.
Who may be affected
- Rail Station Cigar LLC: Recipient of financial assistance for business improvements.
- Department of Development: The department authorized to enter into the contract.
- Ward 5: The specific area receiving the benefit through Neighborhood Equity Funds.
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-16: The emergency ordinance was introduced.
- 2026-10-19: The matter appeared on the City Council agenda for reports and communications.
Residents can verify all details regarding this ordinance by reviewing the official record for File No. 1292-2026.
Key facts
- Ward number
- 5
- Business location
- 6814 Cedar
Source record
- File
- 1292-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 15, 2026