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City Council authorizations

ToledoMar 24, 20263 min read

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Council held an agenda review for the March 31 meeting and considered appointments, funding authorizations, grant acceptances, contract approvals, and several zoning items. Major items reviewed included funding for water customer assistance and a Crosstown water main study; multi-source funding and contracting for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; an ODOT grant for a Parkside Boulevard multi-use path; a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant; a five-year curbside refuse and recycling contract; bridge and sewer project grants and loans; cybersecurity and pump station repairs; and a proposed municipal ordinance on biometric data collection.

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This meeting was an agenda review where Council prepared several items for final consideration on the upcoming Council agenda. Residents can expect proposals that would provide funding for sidewalks, water and sewer work, home lead hazard remediation, curbside refuse services, bridge repairs, and cybersecurity upgrades. The meeting also introduced a proposed local rule on biometric data collection and a budget-reduction resolution for 2027–2028. Many items authorize the Mayor to seek grants, accept bids, or enter contracts rather than immediately changing services.

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Appointment submitted for Troy Township JEDD Board (Cody Brown)
Authorize $100,000 transfer from Water/Sewer/Storm Water Replacement to Operating Funds for customer assistance grant program (O-060-26)
Authorize funding and contracting for 2026 Sidewalk Program (up to $500,000 CIP; $1,750,000 Special Assessment; $1,250,000 Tree Assessment) (O-071-26)
Authorize acceptance of ODOT grant up to $1,016,495 for Parkside Boulevard multi-use path and related contracting (O-072-26)
Authorize up to $1,000,000 from Water Replacement Fund for Crosstown Water Main Route Study (O-107-26)
Introduce ordinance to add Chapter 557 Biometric Data Collection to Toledo Municipal Code (O-109-26)
Urging resolution asking Mayor and Council to reduce 2027 and 2028 budgets by $10 million per year (R-110-26)
Authorize $17,366 expenditure for National League of Cities 2026 membership dues (O-111-26)
Authorize acceptance and expenditure of $7,750,000 HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (O-112-26)
Authorize five-year agreement (plus five-year renewal) with Priority Waste, L.L.C. for curbside refuse and recycling; annual expenditure up to $13,560,000 (O-113-26)
Authorize annual expenditure up to $40,000 for rodent abatement tied to demolition and health department MOU (O-114-26)
Authorize up to $65,000 for equipment/materials and construction of the Clean Toledo Center (O-115-26)
Authorize $100,000 from Water Replacement Fund for Heatherdowns Pump Station repair (O-116-26)
Authorize application for and acceptance of WPCLF/OWDA loan proceeds into Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund and appropriation up to $317,210 for Improvement 44D (O-117-26)
Authorize up to $154,900 from CIP for cybersecurity improvements (O-118-26)
Authorize cooperative agreements and federal grants for Kuhlman Dr. bridge ($2,000,000) and Central Ave. bridge removal ($1,735,661) (O-119-26, O-120-26)
Consider multiple zoning and special use permit actions for properties on Monroe Street, S. Reynolds Road, Lagrange Street, and Hill Avenue (O-121-26, O-122-26, O-123-26, O-124-26)

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Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

Agenda Review for the March 31, 2026 Meeting of Toledo City Council

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Agenda Item
Agenda Review Slide Deck 3.24.2026
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR:
Troy Township JEDD Board
SECOND READING ITEMS:
Authorizing the appropriation of $100,000 from the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Replacement Funds and the operating transfer of same to the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Operating Funds; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000 from the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Operating Funds for the customer assistance grant program; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 from the Special Assessment Improvement Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $ 1,250,000 from the Tree Assessment Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the Mayor to prepare plans and specifications, acquire required rights-of-way as appropriate, prepare bids and enter into contracts for this project; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative grant agreement with and accept financial assistance from the State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the multi-use path project on Parkside Boulevard; authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds into the Capital Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed $1,016,495; authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documentation for the grant; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the design and construction of the project; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Water Replacement Fund for the Crosstown Water Main Route Study; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and to execute the necessary contract(s) for preparing a route study including inspection, survey, engineering and other related work, tasks, equipment, and materials needed for the successful completion of the Crosstown Water Main Route Study, and declaring an emergency.
NEW ITEMS FROM COUNCIL:
Amending Toledo Municipal Code by enacting Chapter 557 “Biometric Data Collection”.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS PRESENTS:
Urging the Mayor’s office in conjunction with City Council to reduce the 2027 and 2028 budgets by Ten Million Dollars per year; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the expenditure of $17,366.00 from the General Fund to pay the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 membership dues; and declaring an emergency.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Authorizing acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of $7,750,000 for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes; authorizing the Mayor to accept formal and informal proposals and enter into contracts for said purpose; and declaring an emergency.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE:
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a five-year renewal option with Priority Waste, L.L.C. for curbside refuse and recycling collection services; authorizing the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $13,560,000 from the General Fund for said services; waiving the competitive purchase requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $40,000 from the General Fund for rodent abatement and release for demolition at properties declared a public nuisance by the Toledo Municipal Code pursuant to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $65,000 from the General Fund for collection, hauling, and processing equipment and materials and for the construction of the Clean Toledo Center; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and enter into necessary agreements and contracts for recycling and disposal services; authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit any revenues received for the exchange of recycling materials into the General Fund; and declaring an emergency.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000 from the Water Replacement Fund for the Heatherdowns Pump Station Repair Project; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the said project; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the Mayor to apply for, enter into agreements, accept and deposit loan proceeds from the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) and the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) into the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund for Improvement 44D; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of loan proceeds from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund in an amount not to exceed $317,210; authorizing a dedicated source for repayment of said loan; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said project; and declaring an emergency.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY:
Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $154,900 from the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to the City’s Cybersecurity posture; authorizing the improvements and/or replacements of cybersecurity components; waiving competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) and to accept and deposit a federal grant in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the bridge deck replacement and abutment modifications of the Kuhlman Dr. bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway Co.; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds into the Capital Improvement Fund for said project; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the construction of said project; and declaring an emergency.
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) and to accept and deposit a federal grant in an amount not to exceed $1,735,661 for the removal of the Central Ave. Bridge over Buckeye St. project; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds in the Capital Improvement Fund for said project; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the construction of said project; and declaring an emergency.
ITEMS FROM ZONING & PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 3360 and 3356 Monroe Street, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency.
Granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
Granting a Special Use Permit for Community Recreation-Active for the property located at 2858 and 2860 Lagrange Street, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
Granting an Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a School, originally granted by Ord. 631-23, for the property located at 6004 Hill Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
The Clerk of Council’s Office supports the provisions of the Americans’ with Disabilities Act. If you need special accommodations, please call 48 hours prior to meeting time at 419-245-1060 for arrangements.
CALL TO ORDER:
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 from the Special Assessment Improvement Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $ 1,250,000 from the Tree Assessment Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the Mayor to prepare plans and specifications, acquire required rights-of-way as appropriate, prepare bids and enter into contracts for this project; and declaring an emergency.

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