Funding Proposed for Brite Winer Festival 2026
Cleveland is moving forward with plans to support local music and cultural arts through the Brite Winer Festival 2026. Under the emergency ordinance identified as File No. 925-2026, the city is authorizing an agreement between the Department of Community Development and Brite Cleveland to host the event, which aims to foster community connections through various cultural programming.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into an agreement with Brite Cleveland for the 2026 festival. The record states that the funding for this initiative will be provided through Ward 10 Casino Revenue Funds. The legislation is intended to support programming that builds community through music and the cultural arts.
Who may be affected
- Ward 10: Receives programming and funding through specific casino revenue allocations.
- Brite Cleveland: Will enter into an agreement with the city to host the festival.
- Department of Community Development: Authorized to manage the agreement and funds.
Status and timeline
- August 13, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by visiting the official Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 925-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026