{
 "city": "Cleveland",
 "state": "OH",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $38.6M in bonds, airport baggage upgrade, and fire station land",
   "summary": "Cleveland City Council's August 19, 2026 meeting includes first readings of numerous emergency ordinances and passage of several items. Key actions include authorizing bond sales totaling about $38.6 million for vehicles, parks, buildings, and streets, approving a contract for an airport baggage system upgrade, and appropriating property for a new fire station. The agenda also includes routine items like grants, contract renewals, and fee amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/8/3893_A_City_Council_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3893&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to consider creating East Side TIF district and multiple land transfers",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a series of emergency ordinances, including establishing a new East Side Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, authorizing a TIF agreement for a project at 2060 East 9th Street, and transferring city-owned land parcels for parks and public facilities. The committee will also consider street vacations, a street name change, property sales, and various encroachment agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/8/3891_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-08-19_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3891&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Cleveland City Council considers moratorium on data center permits",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data center permits and the appropriation of property for a new fire station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/7/3894_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-15_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3894&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers water main replacements and various city contracts",
   "summary": "Cleveland City Council is reviewing first-reading legislation including infrastructure improvements and professional service contracts. The body is discussing water main replacements for 2027-2028 and several public right-of-way encroachments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/7/3904_A_City_Council_26-07-15_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3904&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Safety Committee",
   "headline": "The Safety Committee will vote on a one-year Flock Safety ALPR license contract.",
   "summary": "The committee will review an emergency ordinance to renew the Division of Police's automated license plate reader agreement with Flock Safety for one year. Members will vote on authorizing the Director of Public Safety to execute the technology contract. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda materials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/7/3902_A_Safety_Committee_26-07-07_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3902&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Utilities Committee",
   "headline": "Council considers a moratorium on data center permits and various utility contracts.",
   "summary": "The committee will hear a presentation from First Energy regarding proposed rate increases. Members are also reviewing several emergency ordinances related to water infrastructure, street lighting technology, and a moratorium on zoning permits for data centers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3899_A_Utilities_Committee_26-06-25_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3899&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Transportation and Mobility Committee",
   "headline": "Emergency ordinance amends Brook Park settlement for IX Center and Emerald Park.",
   "summary": "The Transportation and Mobility Committee will review a single emergency ordinance amending a 2001 settlement agreement between Cleveland and Brook Park. The measure updates terms for the International Exposition Center and Emerald Park Joint Economic Development Zone. It also authorizes the creation of a special revenue fund to manage related finances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3901_A_Transportation_and_Mobility_Committee_26-06-24_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3901&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Safety Committee to vote on Playhouse Square outdoor drinking area and police license plate reader contract",
   "summary": "The Safety Committee is considering three emergency ordinances: creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Playhouse Square, authorizing a one-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers for the police, and accepting a federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant shared with Cuyahoga County and six neighboring cities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3900_A_Safety_Committee_26-06-17_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3900&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Operations Committee",
   "headline": "Operations Committee meets with no specific items listed",
   "summary": "The Operations Committee of Cleveland City Council is meeting but the agenda contains only a notice of the meeting with no specific items or attachments listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3898_A_Operations_Committee_26-06-08_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3898&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Council to seize property for new Fire Station 23 on Madison Ave",
   "summary": "The Safety Committee will consider two emergency items: a resolution to appropriate property at 10022 Madison Avenue for a new Fire Station 23, and an ordinance to overhaul vehicle impoundment and towing rules, including changes to multiple sections of city code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3897_A_Safety_Committee_26-06-03_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3897&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Mayor's Appointments Committee",
   "headline": "The Mayor's Appointments Committee will meet on June 1, 2026",
   "summary": "This meeting is for the review and consideration of mayoral appointments. The agenda contains no specific names or positions to be discussed at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3890_A_Mayor%27s_Appointments_Committee_26-06-01_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3890&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to consider new short-term rental regulations",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on multiple emergency ordinances, including a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals, a property purchase for Fire Station No. 23 on Madison Avenue, a land swap with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and contract renewals for airport parking and demolition services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/6/3889_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-01_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3889&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Municipal Services and Properties Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on paid parking regulation changes",
   "summary": "The Municipal Services and Properties Committee is considering emergency ordinances to amend paid parking regulations and authorize contracts for youth summer programs. The parking ordinance changes multiple sections of the city code. Other items approve partnerships for sports, nutrition, and educational programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3896_A_Municipal_Services_and_Properties_Committee_26-05-28_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3896&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Transportation and Mobility Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider solar power facilities at two landfills",
   "summary": "The Transportation and Mobility Committee will vote on four emergency ordinances. These include renewing a demolition contract with Baumann Enterprises, amending a funding source for planning services, renewing a parking services contract with SP Plus Corporation for Cleveland Hopkins and Burke Lakefront airports, and authorizing contracts to construct solar power generation facilities at two landfill sites.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3895_A_Transportation_and_Mobility_Committee_26-05-27_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3895&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers new East Side TIF district and housing incentives",
   "summary": "The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee is considering five emergency ordinances: establishing a new East Side Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, waiving construction permitting fees for residential construction in that district, amending a prior ordinance for MLK High School redevelopment, and authorizing grants for recovery housing and neighborhood improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3888_A_Development%2C_Planning_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-05-26_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3888&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Rezoning parcels near St. Clair, E. 55th, Ansel Road",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss and vote on Ordinance 626-2026, which changes zoning districts for parcels south of St. Clair Avenue between East 55th Street and Ansel Road. This is a public hearing and potential vote on the map change (Map Change 2700).",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3887_A_Zoning-Development%2C_Planning_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-05-26_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3887&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Cleveland council to discuss dog ordinances and public safety grants",
   "summary": "The Safety Committee will consider emergency ordinances to amend laws regarding menacing healthcare workers and dangerous dogs, alongside grant applications for public safety initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3882_A_Safety_Committee_26-05-20_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3882&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Council committee to consider solar arrays at two Cleveland landfills",
   "summary": "The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider three emergency ordinances: adding 629 Euclid Avenue to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District for a special energy improvement project, renewing a contract with Stantec Consulting for on-call planning services, and authorizing contracts for constructing solar power generation facilities at two landfill locations. The committee also discusses accepting gifts and grants for the solar project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3885_A_Development%2C_Planning_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-05-19_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3885&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider new ordinance regulating short-term rentals",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss Ordinance 561-2026, which would create new regulations for short-term rentals in Cleveland, including changes to the transient occupancy tax and zoning rules for one-family districts. This ordinance would amend multiple existing code sections and repeal a previous limited lodging provision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3884_A_Zoning-Development%2C_Planning_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-05-19_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3884&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Mayor's Appointments Committee",
   "headline": "No substantive appointments on agenda",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Mayor's Appointments Committee is purely procedural. The agenda contains only boilerplate items and a notice. No specific appointments or nominations are listed for consideration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3883_A_Mayor%27s_Appointments_Committee_26-05-19_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3883&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on bike/ped projects, speed tables, Lorain Ave rehab",
   "summary": "The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider over a dozen emergency ordinances related to infrastructure, contracts, grants, and tax exemptions. Key items include pedestrian and bicycle improvements at various locations, speed tables citywide, an amendment to the St. Vincent Center urban renewal plan, and a contract amendment for Lorain Avenue rehabilitation from West 65th to West 20th Street. The committee will also review HUD grant applications and various city service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3880_A_Finance%2C_Diversity%2C_Equity_and_Inclusion_Committee_26-05-18_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3880&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council weighs tax deal for Bedrock amphitheatre project",
   "summary": "Cleveland City Council is voting on several emergency ordinances, including a tax increment financing arrangement for the Bedrock/Rock Entertainment Amphitheatre project and a $491,427 supplemental appropriation. Other key items involve redevelopment of the former MLK High School, a grant for recovery housing on Stanard Avenue, and a neighborhood improvement program in St. Clair-Superior.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3864_A_City_Council_26-05-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3864_M_City_Council_26-05-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3864&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee",
   "headline": "Council committee to accept Title X grant for family planning",
   "summary": "The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will consider two emergency ordinances: one to accept a Title X grant from the Ohio Department of Health for family planning services, and another to contract with the Ohio Public Health Association for temporary environmental health specialists. Additionally, Bike Cleveland will present on pedestrian and cyclist safety.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3886_A_Health%2C_Human_Services_and_the_Arts_Committee_26-05-18_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3886&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council Caucus Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council Caucus Meeting: procedural only",
   "summary": "This agenda is solely a meeting notice for a City Council Caucus with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision. It is procedural boilerplate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3881_A_City_Council_Caucus_Meeting_26-05-18_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3881&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Utilities Committee",
   "headline": "Utilities Committee to consider solar arrays at two landfills",
   "summary": "The Utilities Committee will discuss several emergency ordinances, including constructing solar power facilities at two landfill sites, authorizing a no-bid contract for proprietary valve actuators with Northcoast Process Controls, and repealing the citywide fiber optic network agreement with SiFi Networks. Also on the agenda are pedestrian and bicycle improvements funded by CMAQ, payment to DigitalC for internet subscriptions, and continuation of the lead service line replacement program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar1.com/cityofcleveland/meetings/2026/5/3878_A_Utilities_Committee_26-05-14_Committee_Calendar.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofcleveland.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3878&GID=635&G=2EB18EF1-2C21-4D1D-85C9-B38100AB8FFD"
  }
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