Cleveland Proposes $6.8 Million Bond Issuance for Public Facilities and Safety Improvements
Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to secure up to $6.8 million in bond funding to upgrade city buildings and support essential public services. The emergency ordinance, identified as File No. 1145-2026, aims to provide resources for infrastructure improvements and the equipment necessary to maintain public health and safety throughout the city.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds with a maximum principal amount of $6,800,000. According to the 1145-2026-A File, the funds are designated for the following purposes:
- Improving various buildings and structures
- Discharging governmental functions and services that benefit public safety, health, and welfare
- Providing necessary fixtures, furnishings, and equipment
- Purchasing technology, appurtenances, and utilities
- Implementing site improvements
The Department of Public Safety manages several divisions that rely on such infrastructure, including police, fire, EMS, and animal care and control.
Who may be affected
The record specifically names the following groups and departments:
- Public Safety: Through improvements to buildings, equipment, and technology.
- Health and Welfare services: Through the discharge of functions benefiting the public.
Status and timeline
September 17, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and is currently at the first reading stage.
The proposal follows several recent legislative efforts to fund public safety, such as previous ordinances regarding the Cleveland Public Safety Radio Program and neighborhood equity funds.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for Ord. No. 1145-2026 through the Cleveland City Council legislative database.
Source record
- File
- 1145-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026
Official documents
- 1145-2026 - 2026 GO Bonds - Public Facilites, 20 years NEW
- 1145-2026-A File
- 1145-2026-Legislative Summary-Public Facilities 20 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