Cleveland to Pursue State Grants for Traffic Safety Programs
Cleveland is moving to secure state funding to support local road safety initiatives through two specialized enforcement programs. Under emergency ordinance 756-2026, the Director of Public Safety is authorized to apply for and accept grants from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the Fiscal Year 2027.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the city to pursue funding for two specific state-level programs:
- The Impaired Driving Enforcement Program (IDEP)
- The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
These grants are intended to provide resources for specialized law enforcement efforts aimed at improving public safety and quality of life in Cleveland neighborhoods through targeted traffic and impaired driving enforcement.
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Safety: Authorized to apply for and manage the grant funds.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 24, 2026: The ordinance was officially passed.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official records for 756-2026-A and the City Record.
Source record
- File
- 756-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 756-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Ap _ Ac IDEP and STEP grants 27
- 756-2026-A File-Ap _ Ac IDEP and STEP grants 27
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25