Cleveland Proposes $2.1 Million in Bonds for Public Safety and Facility Improvements
Cleveland City Council is considering a new proposal that would allow the city to issue and sell bonds to fund essential infrastructure and public services. The emergency ordinance, identified as Ord. No. 1146-2026, seeks to secure up to $2,100,000 to support improvements to city buildings and the procurement of various operational tools.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds with a maximum principal amount of $2,100,000. According to the 1146-2026-A File, these funds are intended to facilitate:
- Improvements to buildings and structures.
- The discharge of governmental functions and services that benefit public safety, health, and welfare.
- The provision of necessary fixtures, furnishings, equipment, technology, appurtenances, utilities, and site improvements.
Who may be affected
- City departments responsible for public safety, health, and welfare.
- Residents who utilize city-managed buildings and public facilities.
Status and timeline
September 17, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and is currently at the first reading stage.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal and track its progress by viewing the official record for Ord. No. 1146-2026 through the Cleveland City Council's legislative database.
Source record
- File
- 1146-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026
Official documents
- 1146-2026-2026 GO Bonds - Public Facilites,15 years NEW
- 1146-2026-A File
- 1146-2026-Legislative Summary- Public Facilities 15 years NEW - Bonds
- 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