Summary
Council reviewed the $913,000 DS Architecture contract to design the Cumberland Pool overhaul, chosen from twelve proposals. The project fits within the $110 million pool bond budget and targets a new pool by 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$913,000 for design, within the $110 million bond-funded program.
Swimmers and families who use Cumberland Pool.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
The city is moving forward with modernizing and rehabilitating the Cumberland Pool facility, with Welty Building Construction lined up as construction manager at risk. The presentation would have given residents a look at the project's scope and timeline.
Council Committee of the Whole - Oct 19, 2026
The city has hired Welty Construction as construction manager at risk for the Cumberland Pool rebuild. Welty plans pool demolition right after the swim season ends, bathhouse work through winter, and wants to hire local Cleveland Heights businesses. A final open house is set for October 28.
Cleveland Heights unveils preliminary plans to rebuild historic Cumberland Pool
Cleveland Heights unveils preliminary plans to rebuild historic Cumberland Pool Cleveland.com
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
A public engagement update on Cumberland Pool was scheduled from Josie Moore and Joyce Braverman, giving residents a look at plans for the city pool facility.
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
Council reviewed the $913,000 DS Architecture contract to design the Cumberland Pool overhaul, chosen from twelve proposals. The project fits within the $110 million pool bond budget and targets a new pool by 2028.
Council Committee of the Whole - Jul 6, 2026
Council moved forward on hiring DS Architecture's design team for the pool rebuild, with a new pool targeted for 2028 and the full design cost fitting inside the approved budget.
City Council - Jun 26, 2026
Council approved the owner's rep contract and heard first reading of the design contract for the pool renovation. Construction is targeted for August 2027 with a reopened facility by June 2028, funded within this year's budget.
City Council - Jun 22, 2026
The city is hiring RFC Contracting for about $132,000 to act as the owner's rep on the pool renovation project, within a $300,000 budget amendment. Council wants to see the proposal and timeline before voting Friday.
City Council - Apr 6, 2026
Council seated a thirteen-member task force to plan the future of Cumberland Pool, and Cohen noted a $1 million state capital budget application as a first step.
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