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OHIO EPA COMMUNITY AND LITTER GRANT
Department of Public Service/ Urban Beautification
Joe Fausnaugh (936-3884)/Sara Stacy (x2305)
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute necessary agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) for purposes of the 2026 Community and Litter Grant; authorizing acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds in the amount of $100,000 into the Operation Grants Fund; authorizing the expenditure of $25,000 from the General Fund 1% for the Environment for grant-matching obligations; authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of fees collected; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the purchase of services and other necessary items to carry out the terms of this grant; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo is entering into a cooperative grant agreement with OEPA for the 2026 Community and Litter Grant in the amount of $100,000 to fund and support Clean Toledo Recycling & Collection Events. The scope of work includes securing contractors, equipment, materials, and supplies for special drop off events on public property to collect Household Hazardous Waste, electronics, paint, and a Tire Amnesty program. To be eligible to use grant funds related to the Tire Amnesty portion of the grant in 2026-2027 the City of Toledo will be required to collect at minimum $0.50/tire at those events. Grant dollars may be spread across events from April 16, 2026 through March 31, 2028. In addition to the grant, match funds in the amount of $25,000 will be utilized from the General Fund 1% for the Environment funding.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a 2026 Community and Litter Grant Agreement with the OEPA, upon terms and conditions approved by the Directors of Public Services and the Director of Law...
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