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Toledo, OH 43604

City of Toledo

Formal Agenda

City Council

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

4:00 PM

Council Chambers

RESOLUTIONS IN ATTENDANCE:

COUNCILWOMAN McPHERSON PRESENTS:

Recognizing Stephanie D. Kynard in Celebration of

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Women’s History Month

Recognizing Trevor Diane Thomas Black in

Celebration of Women’s History Month

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR:

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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Attachments: BZA re-appointment

Electrical Board of Control-New Appointment

Attachments: Electrical BOC- New

Municipal Golf Preservation & Engagement Committee

Attachments: Muni Golf 3-17-26

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council

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Attachments: CRA Housing Council

Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC)

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Attachments: Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC)

SECOND READING ITEMS:

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Authorizing the appropriation of $100,000 from the

Water, Sewer and Storm Water Replacement Funds and

the operating transfer of same to the Water, Sewer and

Storm Water Operating Funds; authorizing the

appropriation and expenditure of $100,000 from the

Water, Sewer and Storm Water Operating Funds for the

customer assistance grant program; and declaring an

emergency.

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Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Loan Agreement

and other needed instruments with the Toledo

Community Improvement Corporation to establish a

Shovel Ready Sites Fund that will be used to assemble,

acquire, prepare, hold, market and transfer sites within

the City for job creating and housing developments;

authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an

amount not to exceed $18,700,000 from the General

Fund; authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit loan

payments into the General Fund; and declaring an

emergency.

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Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the

maximum principal amount of $18,700,000 for the

purpose of paying costs of a “project” as defined in

Section 165.01 of the Revised Code for the purpose of

creating or preserving jobs and employment

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opportunities and improving the economic welfare of the

City and its residents and the State of Ohio; providing for

the pledge for that purpose of certain nontax revenues;

establishing an account or fund of the City; approving

related documents; and declaring an emergency.

Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the

maximum principal amount of $19,800,000 for the

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purpose of paying costs, in cooperation with the U.S.

Department of Transportation through its Rebuilding

American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity

(RAISE) grant program, and otherwise, of (i) improving

the City’s street system by reconstructing, resurfacing

and curbing streets, constructing water lines and related

water supply facilities, sanitary sewers and related

sanitary facilities, storm sewers and related drainage

facilities, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks and

streetscaping, and installing decorative street lighting,

signage and trees and other landscaping, (ii) constructing

a transportation mobility hub including related seating,

lighting, bicycle and scooter shelter and other equipment,

and (iii) constructing a multiuse path along Dorr Street

including commissioning and installing public artwork

along the path, in each case as designated in the plans

approved or to be approved by Council and together with

the necessary appurtenances and work incidental thereto,

and acquiring real estate and interests in real estate in

connection therewith, and declaring an emergency.

Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the

maximum principal amount of $12,210,000 for the

purpose of paying costs of improving the City’s street

system, in cooperation with the Department of

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Transportation of the State of Ohio and otherwise, by (i)

improving streets by constructing, reconstructing and

rehabilitating the pavement base, bridges, curbs,

drainage improvements, driveway approaches, pedestrian

ramps, bicycle paths and sidewalks, widening, realigning,

adjusting radius cutbacks, manholes and catch basins,

preparing the surface and surfacing and resurfacing, and

installing traffic signs, signals and signalization, where

necessary, and (ii) improving bridges by constructing,

reconstructing, replacing, rehabilitating, restoring and

widening bridge decks, supporting piers, abutments,

arches, beams, columns and other structural steel

components and bridge bearing systems and related

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embankments and drainage facilities, restoring and

installing expansion joints, bridge railings and traffic

barrier railings and constructing, reconstructing and

rehabilitating the pavement base, curbs, drainage

improvements, driveway approaches, bicycle paths and

sidewalks and surfacing and resurfacing the roadway on

those bridges and approaches to those bridges, where

necessary, in each case as designated in the plans

approved or to be approved by Council, and declaring an

emergency.

Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the

maximum principal amount of $7,490,000 for the purpose

of refunding for debt charges savings certain of the City’s

outstanding Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds,

Series 2015, dated October 15, 2015, repealing Ordinance

No. 312-25, passed on August 12, 2025, and declaring an

emergency.

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Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the

maximum principal amount of $1,100,000 for the purpose

of paying costs of acquiring fire apparatus and equipment

for use by the City’s Department of Fire and Rescue

Operations, and declaring an emergency.

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Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an

amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Capital

Improvement Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program;

authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed

$1,750,000 from the Special Assessment Improvement

Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk Program; authorizing the

expenditure of an amount not to exceed $ 1,250,000 from

the Tree Assessment Fund for the 2026 Sidewalk

Program; authorizing the Mayor to prepare plans and

specifications, acquire required rights-of-way as

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appropriate, prepare bids and enter into contracts for

this project; and declaring an emergency.

Attachments: 2026 Sidewalk Program Address List

Legislative History

3/3/26 City Council

First Reading

Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative grant

agreement with and accept financial assistance from the

State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for

the multi-use path project on Parkside Boulevard;

authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation and

expenditure of grant proceeds into the Capital

Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed

$1,016,495; authorizing the Mayor to execute all

necessary documentation for the grant; authorizing the

Mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the

design and construction of the project; and declaring an

emergency.

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Legislative History

3/3/26

City Council

First Reading

Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning

and Zoning, for 188 parcels in the historic Vistula

District in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and

declaring an emergency.

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Attachments: Ex. A - Vistula Study

Legislative History

3/3/26 City Council

First Reading

NEW ITEMS FROM COUNCIL:

COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS PRESENTS:

Appointment - Community Reinvestment Area Housing

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Council

Attachments: CRA Housing Council

COUNCILMAN MARTINEZ & COUNCILWOMAN JONES PRESENT THE

FOLLOWING ITEM:

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Submitting to the Toledo City Plan Commission a request

to study the Reynolds Corners area of Toledo in relation

to economic development

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COUNCILMAN MARTINEZ PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM:

Submitting to the Toledo City Plan Commission a request

to comprehensively analyze Light Industrial Zoning with

intent to streamline and incentivize development or

redevelopment, and declaring an emergency

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COUNCILMEMBERS DRISCOLL, GADUS, JONES, KOMIVES, KRAMER &

MARTINEZ PRESENT THE FOLLOWING 4 ITEMS:

Submitting to the Toledo City Plan Commission a request

for a review of proposed text amendments to Toledo

Municipal Code Chapter 1104 by enacting Section

1104.2800 “Detention Facility” and Section 1104.2801

“Special Use Permit Required”; authorizing a public

hearing on said text amendments and publication of said

hearing; and declaring an emergency.

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Attachments: Exhibit A, SUP Resolution.docx

To urge all federal agencies and their employees, officers,

and agents to conduct themselves in accordance with the

U.S. Constitution, and the below recommendations when

engaging in civil immigration enforcement in the City of

Toledo; and declaring an emergency.

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Amending Toledo Municipal Code by enacting Chapter

115 entitled “Immigration Status and City Resources”;

and declaring an emergency.

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Amending Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 509

“Disorderly Conduct and Peace Disturbance” by enacting

Section 509.13 “Obstructing or Impeding Access to

Education”; and amending Toledo Municipal Code

Chapter 537 “Offenses Against Persons” by enacting

Section 537.29 “Harassment of Educators”; and declaring

an emergency.

COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM TOLEDO

MUNICIPAL COURT:

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Authorizing the Clerk of Toledo Municipal Court to enter

into an agreement with Friends Service Co. Inc. for the

purchase of case file folders for $110,120; and declaring

an emergency.

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COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE OPERATIONS:

Authorizing Mayor to provide a contribution of $50,000

to the Toledo-Lucas County Victim-Witness Assistance

Program; authorizing the expenditure of $50,000 from

the Law Enforcement Trust Fund as a contribution for the

year 2026; and declaring an emergency.

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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement

with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the

Drones for First Responders program; authorizing the

acceptance and deposit of an amount not to exceed

$250,000; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure

of said amount from the Operations Grant Fund; waiving

the competitive bidding requirements of Toledo

Municipal Code Chapter 187; and declaring an

emergency.

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COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE OPERATIONS:

COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE OPERATIONS:

Authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and enter into a

contract for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Basic

Life Support (BLS) transport billing and collection

service; authorizing the acceptance and deposit of

revenues into the General Fund; authorizing the

expenditure of funds; and declaring an emergency.

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COUNCILMEMBER KOMIVES PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE:

Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to

exceed $25,000 from the Nuisance Abatement Trust

Fund for the emergency repair work related to

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3032 Warsaw St.; authorizing the Mayor to enter

into contracts; waiving the competitive bidding

requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring

an emergency.

Attachments: APPROVED INV 10913-01_Tucker Electrical_Damage at 3028 W

Easter'sPlumbing_invoice-8396

26-017 City of Toledo Window Replacement

COUNCILMAN MARTINEZ PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 3 ITEMS FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:

Authorizing the appropriation of $2,500,000 to the

Water Operating Fund for bulk chemical expenses

at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant;

authorizing the appropriation of $500,000 to the

Sewer Operating Fund for bulk chemical expenses

at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant; and

declaring an emergency.

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Expressing City Council’s support and authorizing the

Mayor to prepare and submit applications for Water

Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) loans through

the OEPA Division of Environmental and Financial

Assistance (DEFA) for design and construction projects

related to the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant

Improvement Project and to enter into and execute

agreements as necessary and appropriate for obtaining

this financial assistance; authorizing a dedicated source

for repayment of said loans; authorizing a dedicated

source for payment of any loan application fees; and

declaring an emergency.

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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of

$200,000 from the Water Replacement Fund for

the Low Service Pumping Station Well

Improvements; authorizing the Mayor to accept

bids and award contracts for the Low Service

Pumping Station Well Improvements; and

declaring an emergency.

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COUNCILWOMAN MORRIS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE

TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY CITY PLAN COMMISSION:

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Authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit funds

in the amount of $275,000 from the Board of Lucas

County Commissioners for the 2026 Lucas County

General Planning Program; and declaring an

emergency.

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COUNCILMAN DRISCOLL PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Authorizing the Mayor to apply for and enter into zero

interest principal forgiveness financing agreements with

the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA), the

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ohio

Water Development Authority (OWDA); authorizing the

acceptance, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of

loan proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 into

the Water Replacement Fund for the Lead Service Line

Replacement Project; authorizing the appropriation and

expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100,000 from the

Water Replacement Fund for the payment of

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administrative fees and miscellaneous project costs;

authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and execute

necessary agreements related to the project; and

declaring an emergency.

Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of

an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the

unappropriated balance of the Water Replacement

Fund for the Crosstown Water Main Route Study;

authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and to execute

the necessary contract(s) for preparing a route

study including inspection, survey, engineering and

other related work, tasks, equipment, and

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materials needed for the successful completion of

the Crosstown Water Main Route Study, and

declaring an emergency.

The Clerk of Council’s Office supports the provisions of the Americans’ with

Disabilities Act. If you need special accommodations, please call 48 hours prior to

meeting time at 419-245-1060 for arrangements.

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