Official Notice: Cleveland City Council Budget Hearings and Infrastructure Updates (Feb. 22, 2026)
Cleveland City Council: 2026 Budget Hearings and Regular Session
Cleveland City Council enters a critical week of financial planning as the 2026 Budget Hearings continue. Following the submission of Mayor Bibb’s draft budget—which outlines a $920 million General Fund and a total citywide budget of $2.34 billion—Council has been conducting intensive daily reviews. Hearings are scheduled to continue on Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24, starting at 9:00 AM each day in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room at City Hall. Additionally, the full Council will convene for its regular meeting on Monday evening at 7:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to engage with the process by watching the hearings and the evening session live on TV20 or via the Council's official YouTube channel.
Virtual Public Hearing: Five-Year Consolidated Plan
The Department of Community Development has announced a virtual public hearing for Monday, February 23, 2026, regarding the city’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Running from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this session invites public comment on the administration of federal funds, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships. These funds are essential for addressing housing needs, homelessness, and neighborhood revitalization through 2030. Participants must register through the city’s website to join the Microsoft Teams meeting and provide testimony on community priorities.
Infrastructure Advisory: Ward 8 Pipeline Replacement
A major utility project is currently underway in Ward 8 as Enbridge Gas Ohio replaces aging pipeline infrastructure. Construction activity is centered on East 91st Street (from St. Clair Avenue to 763 East 91st) and East 92nd Street (from St. Clair Avenue to Hillcock Avenue). Work is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While two-way traffic is being maintained with flaggers, motorists are urged to exercise caution in construction zones. Temporary concrete surfaces have been installed to ensure pedestrian access through April, when permanent road and sidewalk restorations are slated to begin.
Public Safety: Joint Motion on Consent Decree
City officials have formally issued a notice regarding the joint motion filed by the City of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice on February 19, 2026. The motion seeks to terminate the federal Consent Decree that has overseen the Cleveland Division of Police for over a decade. This filing marks a milestone in the city's police reform efforts, citing substantial compliance in areas such as use of force, crisis intervention, and searches and seizures. The transition aims to shift oversight to local accountability structures while maintaining the rigorous standards and community trust established during the federal monitoring period.