Proposed $35 Million Bond for Cleveland Street Improvements
Cleveland City Council is considering a measure that would allow the city to borrow up to $35,000,000 to fund upgrades to the local street system. Introduced as Ord. No. 1151-2026, this emergency ordinance aims to secure capital for improving municipal roads and related facilities throughout the city.
What's in the file
The legislation, filed as an emergency ordinance, authorizes the following:
- The issuance and sale of bonds with a maximum principal amount of $35,000,000.
- The use of these funds specifically to provide money for the improvement of the municipal street system and related facilities, according to the 1151-2026-A File.
- Related matters necessary to facilitate the bond issuance and sale.
Status and timeline
September 17, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify these details and track the progress of the legislation by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1151-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026
Official documents
- 1151-2026- 2026 GO Bonds - roads and bridges
- 1151-2026-A File
- 1151-2026-Legislative Summary-Roads and Bridges - Bond
- 1138-2026 thru 1151-2026-Legislative Summary-Cleveland_2025_BAN_Savings_Memo
- 1138-2026 thru 1151-2026-Legislative Summary of Savings 2025 BAN
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 9, 2026 Page 60