Increased Funding Approved for City-Wide Youth Football Program
Cleveland is expanding its financial support for youth sports through an updated agreement with the Cleveland Muni Football League. City Council passed emergency legislation, Ord. No. 741-2026, to increase the budget for a city-wide youth football program and ensure its continued operation.
What's in the file
The ordinance amends Section 1 of a previous agreement (Ordinance No. 618-2026) to provide more funding for the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League, also known as the Cleveland Municipal Football Association doing business as Cleveland Muni Football League. According to 741-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Ord. 618-2026 amendment rev, the changes include:
- Authorization for the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into the contract to conduct the city-wide program.
- An increase in the maximum allowable fees to be paid to the league.
- Use of specific municipal funds to cover these costs.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Previous authorized amount | $160,000 |
| New authorized amount | $258,000 |
Who may be affected
- Cleveland Muni Football League: Receives increased funding to conduct the city-wide program.
- Department of Parks and Recreation: Authorized to manage the contract and distribute payments.
- City Youth: Participants in the city-wide football program.
Status and timeline
The legislation moved through the following steps:
- June 1, 2026: Ordinance No. 618-2026 was originally passed.
- July 9, 2026: Ord. No. 741-2026 was introduced.
- July 15, 2026: The emergency ordinance was read a third time and passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record at Cleveland City Council.
Source record
- File
- 741-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026