Cleveland Proposes Contracts for Underwater Maintenance of Water Facilities
The Cleveland Division of Water is looking to secure specialized maintenance services for its underwater infrastructure through a new emergency ordinance, File No. 934-2026. This measure would allow the city to enter into requirement contracts to handle essential submerged work, ensuring that water-filled facilities remain clean and functional.
What's in the file
This emergency ordinance authorizes the purchase of underwater diving services for a period of two years. The proposed contracts are intended to provide the following services for submerged and water-filled facilities:
- Underwater diving and inspection
- Cleaning
- Debris removal
- Occasional repairs
Who may be affected
- Division of Water: Will utilize the contracted services for facility upkeep.
- Department of Public Utilities: Will oversee the requirement contracts for these maintenance tasks.
Status and timeline
- August 14, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
- September 28, 2026: The matter was included in City Council proceedings.
Residents can verify these details and track the progress of the legislation by visiting the official Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 934-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 13, 2026
Official documents
- 934-2026-Req K diving and underwater inspection
- 934-2026-Legislative Summary-Diving Services
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 2, 2026 Page 176