Food and Beverage Services Proposed for Public Auditorium
The City of Cleveland is considering a plan to bring high-quality dining options to the Public Auditorium. Through emergency ordinance 912-2026, the Director of Parks and Recreation would be authorized to enter into agreements with vendors to provide first-class food and beverage services within the venue.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish one or more concession agreements for food and beverage operations. The proposed terms for these agreements include:
- An initial operating period not to exceed three years.
- Two optional one-year renewals, which may be exercised by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Who may be affected
- Department of Parks and Recreation: Authorized to enter into the concession agreements.
- Public Auditorium: The location where the food and beverage services will be operated.
Status and timeline
- August 13, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance completed its first reading.
Residents can verify all details regarding this proposal by reviewing the official source record for File No. 912-2026 at the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Key facts
- Initial term limit
- three years
- Renewal options
- two one-year options
Source record
- File
- 912-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026