Land Exchange Proposed for Future Redevelopment
City officials are moving toward a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District to prepare specific properties for future redevelopment. Under emergency ordinance 1231-2026, the Directors of Development and Public Safety are authorized to enter into agreements with the school district to swap lands for the mutual benefit of both parties.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the City to exchange various parcels of land with the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD), an organization that serves approximately 33,143 students Cleveland Municipal School District - Ohio - Niche. According to the official document, the exchange is intended to facilitate future redevelopment and may include provisions for:
- Future occupancy conditions
- Reversionary rights
- Demolition of remaining school buildings
- Site restoration of CMSD properties
The record specifies that the City will acquire title to properties with Permanent Parcel Numbers (PPN) 018-18-001 and 027-06-073. In exchange, the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies are authorized to convey the following properties to the school district:
| Permanent Parcel Number | Address |
|---|---|
| 134-020-018 | 8508 Connecticut Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105 |
| 134-020-017 | 8512 Connecticut Avenue Cleveland, OH 44105 |
| 134-020-019 | 8504 Connecticut Avenue Cleveland, OH 44105 |
Who may be affected
- Department of Development
- Department of Public Safety
- Cleveland Municipal School District
- Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies
Status and timeline
The ordinance was introduced as an emergency measure on October 1, 2026, and has undergone its first reading. This legislation follows a previous similar emergency ordinance (927-2026) introduced in August 2026 regarding land exchanges with the school district.
Residents can verify all details of this ordinance by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Properties to be conveyed
- 3
- Ordinance type
- Emergency
| 134-020-018 | 1 count |
|---|---|
| 134-020-017 | 1 count |
| 134-020-019 | 1 count |
Source record
- File
- 1231-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 30, 2026
Official documents
- 1231-2026-Land swap w CMSD and PH, Development and PS for future redevelopment Valley view and New tech West
- 1231-2026 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY- Land Swap CMSD Valley View FINAL
- 1231-2026-PRESENTATION- Real Estate Cleveland City Planning Commission