Cleveland City Council Considers Support for Brownfield Grant at Division Avenue Property
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to support a grant application from the Great Lakes Towing Company to clean up a former industrial site along the Cuyahoga River. Through Resolution No. 892-2026, the City expresses support for the company's request to the Ohio Department of Development for funding to remediate the former Cuyahoga River Old Channel Graving Dock Property, located at 4500 Division Avenue.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Davis, authorizes the City to support the Great Lakes Towing Company's application to the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program Fund. According to the 892-2026-FOR ADOPTION-GreatLakesTowingCoBrownfieldGrant RESO Davis, the project aims to:
- Address legacy environmental conditions at the 4500 Division Avenue site.
- Prepare the former graving dock property for redevelopment and the expansion of the Great Lakes Towing Company.
The official document includes several key points regarding the project's administration:
- The City of Cleveland owns the property but did not cause or contribute to the environmental conditions present.
- The City will not realize any financial obligations associated with this expression of support or the overall project.
- The Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program provides financial assistance to both public and private organizations to address assessment and remediation needs.
Who may be affected
- Great Lakes Towing Company: Will utilize the grant to remediate the site for company expansion and redevelopment.
- City of Cleveland: Holds ownership of the property but carries no financial obligation for the project.
- Ohio Department of Development: The state entity responsible for administering the grant funds.
Status and timeline
- August 5, 2026: The resolution was introduced.
- August 19, 2026: The resolution was read a third time and passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record for Resolution No. 892-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Property Address
- 4500 Division Avenue
- Resolution Status
- Passed
Source record
- File
- 892-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 4, 2026
Official documents
- 892-2026-FOR ADOPTION-GreatLakesTowingCoBrownfieldGrant RESO Davis
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 16