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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cleveland Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Hall elevator repair and maintenance
The City Hall elevator was fire-damaged. The low bid is about $130,000, but council is waiting on an insurance engineer's report. Councilmember Cuda pushed for a long-term maintenance strategy for all city elevators and buildings, and the mayor agreed one is being developed.
Street lighting and street improvement assessments
The tree assessment would rise for the first time since 2014 — from $0.45 to $0.60 per half-foot, about $26 a year on an average lot — because costs have outpaced the frozen rate. Council held it for a second reading so residents can weigh in before the county deadline.
Building Code Study RFP
The city is hiring the International Code Council for $105,100 to overhaul building and housing codes that have barely been updated in decades. Residents have long complained about slow housing enforcement, and council wants public input built into the process.
Lead Safe Cuyahoga Grant Funds
Council put off a vote on using state Lead Safe Ohio grant money to remove lead paint hazards at a local home. Members want to answer questions raised in committee before committing grant funds to a contractor.