New Neighborhood Funding for Jefferson-Puritas Events
The City of Cleveland is partnering with the Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation to support local programming through a new agreement. Under Emergency Ordinance 777-2026, the Director of the Department of Community Development is authorized to fund an Events and Engagement Program using Ward 13 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Department of Community Development to enter into a formal agreement with the Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation (doing business as Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation). This agreement is specifically designated to fund the Events and Engagement Program.
Who may be affected
- Ward 13 residents: Will receive programming through the Events and Engagement Program funded by Neighborhood Equity Funds.
- Department of Community Development: Tasked with entering into the agreement and overseeing the funds.
- Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation: The organization designated to implement the program.
Status and timeline
- July 10, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 15, 2026: The ordinance passed City Council.
Residents can verify the details of this agreement by reviewing the official record for File No. 777-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Ward number
- 13
- Program name
- Events and Engagement Program
Source record
- File
- 777-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 9, 2026
Official documents
- 777-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Jefferson Puritas Events and Engagement legislation
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25