New Steps Toward Establishing the Superior Arts Improvement District

Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance, File No. 945-2026, to advance the creation of the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement District (SAID). This legislation seeks to move forward with a plan to provide public services within the district by approving the report from the Assessment Equalization Board regarding objections to estimated assessments.

What's in the file

The ordinance serves as the third required legislative step in establishing the Superior Arts Improvement District as a Special Improvement District. According to a letter from Director of City Planning Calley Mersmann, the file authorizes the following:

The passage of this ordinance is intended to ensure the district is established in time to levy assessments in conjunction with the 2027 Tax Year.

Who may be affected

The legislation specifically names the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement District and the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement Corporation.

Status and timeline

The ordinance was introduced on August 14, 2026, and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready." The City Planning Department has requested that the legislation be passed under suspension during the City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

What to watch next

The next step for this legislation is the City Council meeting on August 19, 2026, where it is scheduled for consideration under suspension.

Residents can verify all details regarding this ordinance by reviewing the official record at the [Cleveland City Council website](https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/ ).

Source record

File
945-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
August 13, 2026

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Official documents