Cleveland to Secure Citywide Services via New Security and Document Destruction Contracts
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency measure to provide security and data management services across various city government divisions. Under Ord. No. 608-2026, the Director of Finance is authorized to enter into one or more written standard purchase or requirement contracts to secure essential protection and document disposal services for the city.
What's in the file
The emergency ordinance authorizes the city to contract for:
- Unarmed, uniformed security guard services.
- Materials, equipment, and supplies for citywide electronic protection.
- Shredding and document destruction services.
Who may be affected
- City government divisions: These departments will receive updated security personnel and data management services.
- Director of Finance: This official is authorized to execute the necessary written contracts.
Status and timeline
- May 7, 2026: Ord. No. 608-2026 was introduced to City Council.
- May 29, 2026: The ordinance was included in the City Record as a passed measure.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Ord. No. 608-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 608-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 6, 2026
Official documents
- 608-2026-Req K unarmed security guards - citywide
- 608-2026-Legislative Summary- Security and Shredding
- 608-2026 Amendment 608-2026
- 608-2026 Desk copy Ordinance
- 608-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD MAY 29, 2026 PG. 47