Proposed Bond Funding for Municipal Cemetery Improvements
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance that would allow the city to issue and sell bonds to fund improvements at local municipal cemeteries. Under File No. 1138-2026, the city would seek to secure up to $700,000 to pay for the upkeep and enhancement of cemetery buildings, structures, and grounds.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance, 1138-2026, authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds to provide funding for the following purposes:
- Improving municipal cemetery facilities
- Upgrading cemetery buildings and structures
- Enhancing cemetery grounds
The maximum principal amount authorized for this bond issuance is $700,000, as detailed in the 1138-2026-A File.
Status and timeline
September 17, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal and monitor its progress through the official City of Cleveland Legistar portal.
Source record
- File
- 1138-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026