Cleveland Public Notice: Budget Hearings, District Enrollment, and Infrastructure Updates
City Council Special Event and Budget Schedule
Cleveland City Council has announced a specific City Council Event Meeting for today, Friday, February 13, 2026. This gathering precedes the upcoming intensive legislative session regarding the municipal budget. Residents should be advised that the administration has officially released the Mayor’s Estimate Budget. In accordance with city tradition, formal Council budget hearings are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the day following the Presidents' Day holiday. These sessions are critical for determining the allocation of city resources for the 2026 fiscal year and will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall.
CMSD 'Building Brighter Futures' Enrollment
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has issued a public service announcement regarding the "Building Brighter Futures" initiative. Families with students at schools transitioning under the district's current reorganization plan are urged to visit the official enrollment portal to confirm seats for the upcoming term. Transitioning students receive first priority for eligible schools, and the deadline for making school choices is February 27, 2026. This applies to all families seeking to secure placement for the next academic year, including eighth graders transitioning to high school.
Infrastructure and Road Advisories: Ward 8
The City of Cleveland has issued a traffic advisory for Ward 8 regarding a major infrastructure project. Starting Monday, February 16, 2026, the Enbridge Gas Ohio Pipeline Infrastructure Replacement Project (PIR 3927) will begin on East 91st Street and East 92nd Street near St. Clair Avenue. While work officially commences next week, residents are advised to prepare for work zones and temporary traffic control personnel. Access to businesses and private driveways will be maintained, though commuters are encouraged to plan alternative routes through April 2026.
Community Development and Digital Migration
The Department of Community Development is providing notice of upcoming public hearings regarding the 2026-2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. These hearings, scheduled for February 18 and 19, will gather public input on how federal funds (CDBG, HOME, and ESG) should be prioritized for housing and homelessness services. Additionally, the City of Cleveland reminds all residents that official communications and digital services have successfully migrated to the .gov domain. Citizens are encouraged to update their records to reflect the clevelandcitycouncil.gov and clevelandohio.gov addresses to ensure they are accessing verified city information.
Waste Collection and Health Reminders
Regular waste and recycling collection remains on schedule for Friday, February 13. However, residents are reminded that Monday, February 16, is a municipal holiday. As a result, waste collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of next week. In health news, city officials are observing American Heart Month throughout February, encouraging residents to utilize local recreation centers for indoor physical activity during the winter season.