New Biofilm Treatment Plant Planned for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is preparing for new infrastructure improvements aimed at managing nuisance biofilm. An emergency ordinance, filed as Ord. No. 1170-2026, seeks to establish the method for designing and constructing a new biofilm treatment plant at the airport, which will also include the removal of existing equipment.

What's in the file

The legislation authorizes the Director of Port Control to enter into one or more contracts to carry out the design and construction of this public improvement. This project involves both the installation of the new treatment plant and the removal of current equipment currently in use at the airport.

These improvements come as the airport continues to navigate the Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP), a multi-year master plan for the facility Big changes coming to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: Here's a look at the plans.

Who may be affected

The ordinance specifically names the Director of Port Control and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Status and timeline

The emergency ordinance was introduced on September 24, 2026, and has completed its first reading.

Residents can verify these details and monitor the progress of the legislation by visiting the official Cleveland Legistar record for File No. 1170-2026.

Source record

File
1170-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
First Reading
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 23, 2026

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