Cleveland Municipal School District Land Exchange

At a glance

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What: Two ordinances authorizing agreements with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to exchange lands for future redevelopment.
Where it stands: One ordinance passed second reading 13-2 on October 5, 2026 (Polensek and Starr opposed); a second was introduced and referred to committee.

2026-09-30 - Safety Committee - Ordinance 927-2026 approved in committee; one councilmember announced a no vote over the lack of a northeast side plan. Demolition estimates $1.3 million (Walton) and $1.3 to $1.5 million (Newton D. Baker), about a 25% city match for county land bank funding; questions on a recreation center contingency if the planned YMCA is not funded.
2026-10-05 - City Council - Passed 13-2 on second reading; Polensek cited east-side school closures and the lack of a plan. A companion ordinance had first reading and was referred to committee.
2026-10-05 - Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Committee advanced it: the city would receive the closed Walton and Newton D. Baker schools and convey the Glenville health center site and three land bank parcels; Polensek asked to be recorded opposed.
2026-09-29 - Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee - First committee hearing of 927-2026 (after the Municipal Services and Properties and Health committees); property swap and demolition plan presented; approved in committee.