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DPU010521TMACOGFEES
Public Utilities
Christy Soncrant (x2851)/Melanie Campbell (x1252)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of $53,654 from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government (TMACOG) for the payment of the City of Toledo's 2021 Transportation Planning Assessment Fee; authorizing the expenditure of $29,151 from the Storm Water Operating Fund to TMACOG for 2021 Stormwater Coalition Dues, 2 year license agreement, and 2021 Student Watershed Watch Contribution; authorizing the expenditure of $72,798 from the General Fund to TMACOG for the payment of the City of Toledo's 2021 Membership Fee; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In conjunction with the City of Toledo's acquisition of federal and state funding sources for infrastructure improvements, the city also works with and through TMACOG. The city's 2021 transportation assessment fee to TMACOG for their services is $53,654. Funds have been budgeted and are available in the 2021 Division of Engineering Services' operating budget to provide for this payment.
The Stormwater Coalition is made up of governments, universities, and non-government groups that contribute annual membership dues to TMACOG. The city's 2021 dues are $12,058. TMACOG sponsors a yearly educational sampling program for Toledo Area High School students known as the Student Watershed Watch. This funding is used for test kits and student presentation expenses. The city's 2021 contribution to this program is $9,950. Clear Choices, Clean Water is a water quality educational program for the Greater Toledo Area. This education campaign provides the citizens of northwest Ohio with the information they need to know to take action protecting local waterways. Clear Choices, Clean Water helps to fulfill the public involvement, participation, and education requirements that Ohio EPA requires of City of Toledo and other regulated stormwater co...
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