New Assessment Board Appointed for Superior Arts Improvement District

August 2, 2026

Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to establish an Assessment Equalization Board to oversee the creation of the Superior Arts Improvement District. This move, identified as Res. 708-2026, initiates a formal process for property owners within the new district to voice objections regarding estimated assessments or the proposed plan for public services.

What's in the file

The resolution appoints members to an Assessment Equalization Board (AEB) and sets the schedule for hearings where affected property owners can object to estimated assessments and the district's initial public service plan. The creation of this district is intended to increase office, retail, and housing occupancy and improve the area's image through specific business plan services.

The district's assessments are calculated using a methodology that combines the assessed value and lot frontage of all properties within the district. The projected financial details for the district are as follows:

Item	Amount
Projected revenue (first year, 2026)	$235,068
Projected annual budget (seventh year)	$280,684
Projected annual increase	3%

The district encompasses 138 parcels covering 22,762 feet of linear frontage. Per the 708-2026 Legislative Summary, the service area is bounded by:

East 26th Street to the east
Payne Avenue to the south
East 18th Street to the west
St. Clair Avenue to the north

Who may be affected

Ward 8 property owners: Residents and businesses within the designated boundaries may be subject to assessments that are incorporated into Cuyahoga County property tax bills.
Affected property owners: Individuals or entities within the district who wish to raise objections to their specific estimated assessments.

Status and timeline

The legislation is part of a multi-step legislative process to establish the special improvement district:

May 11, 2026: City Council passed Resolution 480-2026 to approve the creation of the district and authorize assessments.
May 29, 2026: Res. 708-2026 was introduced and passed as an emergency resolution.

What to watch next

Property owners should watch for the specific dates and times of the Assessment Equalization Board hearings to participate in the due process regarding assessments and public services.

Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Res. 708-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.

Source record

File: 708-2026
Type: Emergency Resolution
Status: Passed
Committee: City Council
Introduced: May 28, 2026

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