Cleveland Proposes $7.1 Million in Bonds for Street and Bridge Improvements

Cleveland is considering a new plan to fund upgrades to the city's roadways and infrastructure. Under the proposed emergency ordinance, identified as Ord. No. 1150-2026, the city would be authorized to issue and sell up to $7,100,000 in bonds to pay for improvements to the municipal street system and its related facilities.

What's in the file

The ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds to provide capital for the city's transportation infrastructure. According to the record, the funding is intended for:

DescriptionAmount
Maximum Principal Amount$7,100,000

Status and timeline

The proposal is currently moving through the legislative process:

  1. September 17, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
  2. September 28, 2026: Related records indicate the matter was part of a City Council session involving a call to order and roll call.

Residents can verify the details of this proposal and track its progress through the official City of Cleveland Legistar portal.

Source record

File
1150-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
First Reading
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 16, 2026

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Official documents