New Fire Station Proposed for Madison Avenue
Cleveland is moving toward securing land for a new Fire Station 23 at 10022 Madison Avenue. Emergency Ordinance 928-2026 would authorize the Director of Public Safety to appropriate the property to facilitate the construction of the new facility.
What's in the file
The ordinance seeks to acquire a 0.88-acre site currently occupied by a vacant retail structure owned by Shaker Madison, LLC. According to the 928-2026 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY, the city intends to demolish the existing structure to make way for the station.
The proposed appropriation is necessary because the city was unable to reach a purchase agreement with the owner. The Legislative Summary notes that the city made two official offers that were both rejected:
- An initial offer on February 12, 2025
- A second offer on March 23, 2026
The new site is nearly double the size of the current station's 0.45-acre lot. This increased space is intended to improve fire department operations by:
- Providing three separate zones for living quarters, decontamination, and an apparatus bay.
- Implementing a "pull-through" design for vehicles, allowing them to exit onto Madison Avenue without backing in.
- Reducing potential traffic congestion and backups caused by current apparatus maneuvering.
| Property Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Appraised Value | $635,000 |
| New Site Size | 0.88 acres |
| Existing Site Size | 0.45 acres |
Who may be affected
- Ward 12 (Councilman Shah)
- Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire
- Neighborhood residents near 10022 Madison Avenue
Status and timeline
August 13, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify these details and track the progress of the legislation by visiting the City of Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 928-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026