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Gotcha Yellow Bikes Donation
Office of the Mayor / Department of Law
Gretchen DeBacker (x1600), Paul F. Syring (x1020)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the mayor to enter into a donor agreement with the Toledo Bikes Incorporated and execute and deliver other needed instruments for the conveyance by gift, of ninety-five yellow bikes previously part of Gotcha Bikes System; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In 2017, The City of Toledo accepted recipe of one hundred (100) yellow bicycles. Ownership of the units was transferred from Metroparks Toledo to the City of Toledo as a bike share system was launched. Metroparks Toledo received the bikes using awarded grant funds. The Gotcha System is no longer in use by the City of Toledo. Gotcha was sold to a different company, largely due to Covid-related business issues. As a result, the City of Toledo owns the bicycles and has no use for them.
The City of Toledo approached Toledo Bikes Incorporated to accept the bicycles and put them to their highest and best use for the residents of the City of Toledo. Toledo Bikes is a volunteer-run organization whose mission is to increase the neighborhood's quality of life, being a place for neighbors to gather, make repairs to bicycles, and provide activities for young people.
Toledo Bikes will repurpose the bicycles through a network of area partners and agencies who share an interest in supporting the need for individuals seeking personal freedom of mobility, inclusive of active transportation allowing individuals access to daily quality of life and employment opportunities. Two remaining bikes to be held for historical purposes in the Mayor's Office and at the City of Toledo Transportation Division.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to enter into a donor agreement with the Toledo Bikes Incorporated and execute and deliver other needed instruments for the...
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