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Bulk Special Orders
Department of Communications
Rachel Hart
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and enter into a one-year contract with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms for the bulk special orders of branded merchandise; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In order to enhance the City of Toledo’s communication, branding, and operational efficiency, the Department of Communications is establishing a city-wide contract for bulk special orders of approved branded merchandise. All purchases will be coordinated through the Department of Communications in support of communication, outreach, advertising and employee engagement efforts.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and enter into a one-year contract with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms for bulk special orders of branded merchandise, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of Communications and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That subject to appropriation the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 is authorized from approved departmental budgets and subject to approval by the Director of Communications.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants for the above-authorized expenditures upon presentation of proper vouchers or vouchers in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect immediately upon passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the need to promptly establish the online store and bulk ordering program to improve operational efficiency, support employee engagement, and ensure consistent City branding.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: June 23, 2026, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Vanice S. Williams
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: June 24, 2026
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor