Cleveland Proposes Water Main Renewal Plan for 2027 and 2028

Cleveland is planning ahead for the long-term maintenance of its water infrastructure through a new proposal to renew, repair, and replace various water mains across the city. This emergency ordinance, identified as File No. 758-2026, seeks to establish the specific method for carrying out these public improvements during the 2027 and 2028 calendar years. If approved, the legislation would authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more contracts to complete these essential infrastructure upgrades.

The proposal is currently under administrative review by the City Council. The Director of Public Utilities, who oversees these types of essential service projects, is Martin Keane Leadership | Cleveland Water Department. The project details and specific contract authorizations are outlined in the 758-2026-PIK water mains 2027-2028 water main renewal document.

At this time, the ordinance remains in the administrative review stage within the City Council committee. Residents can watch for future updates regarding the committee's progress and the official scheduling of any upcoming votes on this measure.

Source record

File
758-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
In Committee
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 8, 2026

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