Label
Council Members Moline and Gadus
Title
Resolution to formally authorize FilmToledo as the official film commission for the Toledo region for recognition by the State of Ohio Department of Development - Ohio Film Office; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
WHEREAS, FilmToledo, Inc. serves to promote economic development and job creation by fostering a robust film industry in Northwest Ohio, to provide support in scouting and shooting film production in Toledo and its surrounding areas, creating educational opportunities in the film industry and connecting those in the film industry to build a stronger local workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo strives to foster economic growth by attracting businesses to Toledo, and expanding existing businesses operating in Toledo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo desires to encourage film production and related economic business activities, increase workforce and educational opportunities for those in the film industry and preserve public safety during film production; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Film Office of the Ohio Department of Development has been established to promote the State of Ohio as a location for film production and will invest $50 Million in 2024 and $75 Million in 2025 toward the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit to support film production and capital improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, formal endorsement of FilmToledo by the City of Toledo will assist film production professionals working in Toledo, allow for official recognition by the Ohio Film Office, and increase funding and grant opportunities within the film production industry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo will create a Toledo Film Permit Program in order to assist film production professionals working in Toledo to be facilitated by the Department of Economic Development and FilmToledo; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the City of...
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