Cleveland Moves Forward with Port Control Demolition Renewal
The Department of Port Control is moving forward with plans to prepare sites for future development by renewing a major demolition contract. Through emergency ordinance 366-2026, the City has authorized the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew a contract with Baumann Enterprises, Inc. for various demolition and site restoration projects.
What's in the file
The legislation allows the Department of Port Control to continue its work with Baumann Enterprises, Inc. under Contract No. PIRC 2024-04. According to the 366-2026-Legislative Summary - Baumann Enterprises, Inc. 1st Option, the contract is intended to clear buildings that are no longer in use, are unsuitable for occupancy, or interfere with future airport plans.
The scope of work includes:
- Complete demolition and disposal of buildings and structures, including foundations and subgrade structures.
- Removal and disposal of related debris and materials, including capping storm and sanitary sewer connections.
- Site restoration following the removal of structures.
- Relocation of affected Department of Port Control employees and tenants, including the construction of temporary relocation facilities.
- Utility work, such as locating and relocating utilities or adding temporary shoring.
- Environmental compliance, requiring that all regulated waste—such as asbestos, mercury thermostats, and chemicals—be disposed of according to EPA standards.
| Contract Provision | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contract Amount | $3,988,777.00 |
| Original Term | Two years |
| Renewal Options | Two one-year options |
Who may be affected
- Department of Port Control: Receives authority to manage demolition and site clearing for future development.
- Baumann Enterprises, Inc.: Named as the approved contractor for the demolition and relocation work.
- Department employees and tenants: May be subject to relocation as part of the demolition process.
Status and timeline
- 2026-03-20: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- Passed: The ordinance has officially passed.
Residents can verify the details of this ordinance by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
| Original Term | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | 1 years |
| Option 2 | 1 years |
Source record
- File
- 366-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- March 19, 2026
Official documents
- 366-2026 Exercise option to renew CT PIRC 2024-04 w Baumann Enterprises for demolition
- 366-2026-Legislative Summary - Baumann Enterprises, Inc. 1st Option
- 366-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD JUNE 12, 2026 PG. 33