Mayor Orcutt outlines storm response, roads contract and stadium-related parking concerns
March 17, 2026 | Brookpark, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Mayor Orcutt opened his report by describing last week’s windstorm and the emergency response: the city recorded gusts up to 77 miles per hour, mobilized additional fire, police and service crews and worked with traveling linemen and FirstEnergy to restore power.
"This storm, obviously didn't do $4,200,000 in damage, but it was wide spread around the whole city," the mayor said, noting the administration kept a close watch on poles and crews were out handling fallen trees and split poles.
Orcutt said the city has signed the 2026–27 pavement and resurfacing contract and expects to be “first in line” for work when weather permits, and he highlighted acceptance by the regional board (NOWACA) of the highway upgrades project into the next round of long-range planning, a necessary step toward federal grant eligibility.
On a separate item, Orcutt addressed recent reporting about Browns-related parking and described private-sector discussions to secure off-site parking near the stadium project. "We are working with some private businesses that have major areas where we can park at that are close and adjacent to the stadium," he said, adding the city must manage peak days and keep cars out of residential neighborhoods.
The mayor also commented on employee-health insurance costs, saying the city’s 2026 increase approaches 20 percent and that administration and HR are actively seeking options and working with vendors to mitigate costs.
No formal votes resulted directly from the mayor’s report; council members asked clarifying questions about scheduling for road projects and potential timing for ball-field work and expressed appreciation for emergency-response efforts.
"This storm, obviously didn't do $4,200,000 in damage, but it was wide spread around the whole city," the mayor said, noting the administration kept a close watch on poles and crews were out handling fallen trees and split poles.
Orcutt said the city has signed the 2026–27 pavement and resurfacing contract and expects to be “first in line” for work when weather permits, and he highlighted acceptance by the regional board (NOWACA) of the highway upgrades project into the next round of long-range planning, a necessary step toward federal grant eligibility.
On a separate item, Orcutt addressed recent reporting about Browns-related parking and described private-sector discussions to secure off-site parking near the stadium project. "We are working with some private businesses that have major areas where we can park at that are close and adjacent to the stadium," he said, adding the city must manage peak days and keep cars out of residential neighborhoods.
The mayor also commented on employee-health insurance costs, saying the city’s 2026 increase approaches 20 percent and that administration and HR are actively seeking options and working with vendors to mitigate costs.
No formal votes resulted directly from the mayor’s report; council members asked clarifying questions about scheduling for road projects and potential timing for ball-field work and expressed appreciation for emergency-response efforts.
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