New Funding Proposed for City Streets and General Operations
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency measure to provide over $2 million in additional funding for city operations and street maintenance. Introduced by Council Member Griffin, Ord. No. 904-2026 seeks to reallocate previously unappropriated revenue to support essential municipal services and the daily operations of city departments.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance, submitted by departmental request, authorizes the appropriation of previously unappropriated revenue as identified in the 2026 Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources. According to the 904-2026-2026 August Supplemental Ordinance, the total appropriation of $2,129,960 is distributed as follows:
| Fund | Department/Division | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Fund | Non-Departmental (Other Expenses) | $1,064,980 |
| Special Revenue Fund | Public Works (Street Construction, Maintenance & Repair) | $1,064,980 |
| Total All Funds | $2,129,960 |
The ordinance includes a rationale stating it is necessary to appropriate existing balances and constitutes an emergency measure to provide for the "usual daily operation of a municipal department." If the measure receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members, it will take effect immediately upon being approved by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
The record names the following groups and departments:
- Department of Public Works: Specifically the Division of Street Construction, Maintenance & Repair, which would receive funding for other expenses.
- Non-departmental city operations: Receiving transfers to other funds for various expenses.
Status and timeline
- August 13, 2026: The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Griffin.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance received its first reading and was referred to the Directors of Finance and Law, as well as the Committee on Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Residents can verify all details regarding these appropriations by reviewing the official record for Ord. No. 904-2026 at the Cleveland City Clerk's website.
| General Fund | $1,064,980 |
|---|---|
| Special Revenue Fund | $1,064,980 |
Source record
- File
- 904-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026
Official documents
- 904-2026-2026 August Supplemental Ordinance
- 904-2026-Legislative Summary -PW Supplement.doc
- FINAL VERSION City Record September 25, 2026 Page 336