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.
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