Cleveland City Council Considers Lease Amendment for Public Utilities Service Center
The Cleveland Department of Public Utilities may soon update the lease for the Cleveland Public Power (CPP) Eastside Service Center to account for a change in property ownership and an extended timeline. Filed as emergency ordinance 1172-2026, the measure would amend an existing contract for the facility located at 14100 Darley Avenue.
What's in the file
According to the Legislative Summary, the ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to make several changes to Contract No. CT-2004-LS-2024*024:
- Lessor Name Change: The lease would switch the name of the lessor from City Rose, Ltd. to Darley Holdings Group LLC or its designees. The summary notes that City Rose, Ltd. transferred the property to Darley Holdings Group LLC on June 15, 2026.
- Term Extension: The lease term would be extended to seven years.
- Renewal Option: The amendment includes one five-year option to renew, which would require additional authorization from the Cleveland City Council.
The summary states that all other terms and conditions of the original lease will remain the same.
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Utilities: Will manage the amended lease for the CPP Eastside Service Center.
- Darley Holdings Group LLC: Will become the new lessor for the property.
- Ward 9: The service center is located within this ward, represented by Councilmember Kevin Conwell.
Status and timeline
September 24, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record for File No. 1172-2026 on the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
| Base term | 7 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal option | 5 years |
Source record
- File
- 1172-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 23, 2026