Cleveland meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cleveland Council Reviews Water Mains, Data Center Moratorium, and Police ALPR Contract in Mid-July Sessions

Cleveland City Council and its committees spent the week of July 7 reviewing a broad slate of legislation — from a proposed moratorium on data center permits to water main replacements and a renewed license plate reader contract for police. All items below were listed on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes are confirmed in the available record.

Safety Committee — July 7

The Safety Committee was scheduled to review an emergency ordinance renewing the Division of Police's automated license plate reader (ALPR) agreement with Flock Safety.

• **Emergency Ordinance 683-2026:** A one-year ALPR license and maintenance contract for the Division of Police.
• The agenda also included authorization for the Director of Public Safety to execute the agreement.

No dollar amount is listed in the agenda materials. The agenda indicates members were to vote, but minutes are not yet published.

City Council — July 15

Cleveland City Council held a first-reading session covering infrastructure and professional service contracts, plus several right-of-way items.

• **Ordinance 758-2026:** Renewing, repairing, and replacing water mains in 2027 and 2028.
• **Ordinance 744-2026:** Contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an Apogee Building Automation system.
• **Ordinance 768-2026:** Pedestrian bridge encroachment over Lorain Avenue for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
• **Ordinance 770-2026:** Norfolk Southern Corporation replacement of the Superior Avenue Railroad Bridge.
• **Ordinance 764-2026:** Sale of city property at Train Avenue and West 44th Street to FOP Lodge 8.

These items were under review on first reading; no vote tallies are available.

Committee of the Whole — July 15

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several emergency ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed pause on data center permits and land for a new fire station.

• **Ordinance 556-2026:** A proposed moratorium on zoning permits and certificates of occupancy for data centers.
• **Ordinance 457-2026:** Appropriation of property at 10022 Madison Avenue for Fire Station No. 23.
• **Ordinance 557-2026:** Creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) at Playhouse Square.
• **Ordinance 601-2026:** Public improvement contracts for a new pump station and tank at Pleasant Valley Road Station.
• **Ordinance 683-2026:** Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader maintenance for the Division of Police — the same item listed on the Safety Committee agenda.

Minutes are not yet published, so the status of each item remains unconfirmed in the record.

What This Means for Residents

Several items touch everyday services and neighborhood infrastructure. The water main legislation, if passed, would guide pipe repairs and replacements across 2027 and 2028. The data center moratorium, if adopted, would temporarily halt new data center zoning permits and occupancy certificates while the city reviews policy. The Fire Station No. 23 appropriation concerns property at 10022 Madison Avenue. The Playhouse Square DORA would, if approved, allow alcohol consumption within a designated outdoor area. The FOP Lodge 8 property sale involves city land at Train Avenue and West 44th Street.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of Cleveland's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.

Cleveland committees review Brook Park settlement, data center moratorium; Safety Committee to vote on ALPR contract

City council committees this week reviewed several measures including updates to a long-standing settlement with Brook Park and a proposed moratorium on data center permits. No final votes were taken at either meeting, as they were listed as agenda reviews. Next week, the Safety Committee is set to vote on renewing a police license plate reader contract.

Transportation and Mobility Committee (June 24)

The committee reviewed a single emergency ordinance (664-2026) that would amend a 2001 settlement agreement between Cleveland and Brook Park. The measure updates terms for the International Exposition Center (IX Center) and the Emerald Park Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ). It also authorizes the creation of a special revenue fund to manage finances related to the joint development. No vote or public discussion was reported; the meeting was listed as agenda only.

Utilities Committee (June 25)

The committee heard a presentation from First Energy on proposed rate increases. Members also reviewed several emergency ordinances, including:

• A moratorium on zoning permits and licenses for data centers.
• Renewal of utility locating services with One Call Concepts Utility Locating Service, Inc.
• Contract renewal with Kyndryl, Inc. for Oracle billing system hosting.
• A new contract with Hach Company for water testing equipment and services.
• Infrastructure improvements for the Pleasant Valley Road Station pump station.
• Water main renewal and corrosion prevention program through 2031.

All items were listed as agenda only; no votes were taken.

Upcoming: Safety Committee (July 7)

The Safety Committee will vote on an emergency ordinance (683-2026) to renew the Division of Police's automated license plate reader (ALPR) agreement with Flock Safety for one year. The measure would authorize the Director of Public Safety to execute the contract. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda materials.

Coming up

• **Safety Committee** – July 7, 2026, at a time and location to be announced on the city's meeting calendar. The committee will vote on the Flock Safety ALPR contract.