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April 28, 2026 ·4:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 88 items

  1. 1 COUNCILMAN MELDEN PRESENTS:
  2. 1 CALL TO ORDER: ▶ jump to 4:39
  3. 2 Recognizing Toledo Design Collective on their 25th Anniversary. R-154-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 8:21
  4. 2 INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & NATIONAL ANTHEM ▶ jump to 5:28
  5. 3 COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS AND THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT:
  6. 4 Recognizing Ashley Westgate for her contributions as Toledo City Council’s 2025-2026 Legislative Intern. R-155-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 39:41
  7. 5 APPOINTMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR:
  8. 5 Recognizing Toledo Design Collective on their 25th Anniversary. R-154-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 9:14
  9. 6 Electrical Board of Control A-156-26 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 51:00
  10. 7 SECOND READING ITEMS:
  11. 8 Amending Toledo Municipal Code by enacting Chapter 557 “Biometric Data Collection”. O-109-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 51:43
  12. 8 Recognizing Ashley Westgate for her contributions as Toledo City Council’s 2025-2026 Legislative Intern. R-155-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 42:06
  13. 9 Amending Ordinance No. 315-94 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 585-94 and 486-13, which declared improvements to the site of the Owens Corning World headquarters to be a public purpose and authorized the use of tax increment financing (TIF) under Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.41, 5709.42 and 5709.43 with respect to improvements on the included property, to extend the time period of the TIF authorized thereunder as permitted under Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.511; authorizing amendments to the Tax Increment Service Agreement between the City of Toledo, Toledo Lucas County Port Authority and Owens Corning dated March 1, 1995, as amended, and the execution of other necessary documents; requiring a compensation agreement with Toledo Public Schools; and declaring an emergency. O-147-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 53:05
  14. 10 Authorizing amendments or supplements to the Development Agreement for the Middlegrounds dated June 1, 1994 as supplemented December 23, 2013; and declaring an emergency. O-148-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 53:35
  15. 11 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area and Owens Corning for the development of the Glass City Riverwalk Project; making certain findings with respect thereto; waiving the competitive bidding process of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187.19 with respect to the conveyance of real property; and declaring an emergency. O-149-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 54:25
  16. 12 COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS:
  17. 13 Re-appointments to the Board of Honor § Ramona Collins, 2 year term, expiring April 28, 2028 § Barbara Floyd, 2 year term, expiring April 28, 2028 A-157-26 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 55:14
  18. 14 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center for the purpose of covering in part the cost of a legislative intern partnership; authorizing expenditure not exceed $15,000 from the General Fund to be paid to the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center; and declaring an emergency. O-158-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 55:55
  19. 14 Amending Ordinance No. 315-94 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 585-94 and 486-13, which declared improvements to the site of the Owens Corning World headquarters to be a public purpose and authorized the use of tax increment financing (TIF) under Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.41, 5709.42 and 5709.43 with respect to improvements on the included property, to extend the time period of the TIF authorized thereunder as permitted under Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.511; authorizing amendments to the Tax Increment Service Agreement between the City of Toledo, Toledo Lucas County Port Authority and Owens Corning dated March 1, 1995, as amended, and the execution of other necessary documents; requiring a compensation agreement with Toledo Public Schools; and declaring an emergency. O-147-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 53:12
  20. 15 COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM TOLEDO MUNICIPAL COURT:
  21. 16 Authorizing the expenditure not to exceed $201,357.61 from the General Fund for the purpose of upgrading the audio, visual and recording equipment in three of the courtrooms in the Toledo Municipal Court; authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for said purpose; waiving the competitive procurement requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-159-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 57:02
  22. 16 Authorizing amendments or supplements to the Development Agreement for the Middlegrounds dated June 1, 1994 as supplemented December 23, 2013; and declaring an emergency. O-148-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 53:45
  23. 17 COUNCILMAN MARTINEZ PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:
  24. 18 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the fire alarm system and related components at the Water Reclamation Facility; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually from the Sewer Operating Fund; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-160-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 58:07
  25. 18 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area and Owens Corning for the development of the Glass City Riverwalk Project; making certain findings with respect thereto; waiving the competitive bidding process of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187.19 with respect to the conveyance of real property; and declaring an emergency. O-149-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 54:33
  26. 19 COUNCILWOMAN McPHERSON PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES:
  27. 20 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the provision of specific stop loss insurance services; authorizing the expenditure of funds; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-161-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 59:06
  28. 21 COUNCILMAN MELDEN PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT:
  29. 22 Authorizing the Mayor and Department of Economic Development to implement a Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing the Mayor to enter into program grant agreements; authorizing $80,000 from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing, subject to annual appropriations, the expenditure of funds from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; and declaring an emergency. O-162-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 60:14
  30. 22 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center for the purpose of covering in part the cost of a legislative intern partnership; authorizing expenditure not exceed $15,000 from the General Fund to be paid to the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center; and declaring an emergency. O-158-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 56:09
  31. 23 Approving a Community Reinvestment Area real property tax exemption for Zalmai Sedige, 4455 Secor Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43623, for the remodeling of an existing commercial facility into a multi-family residential unit, located at 5744 Southwyck Boulevard., Toledo, Ohio 43614, property in the Hawthorne Hills Community Reinvestment Area (HH); authorizing the execution of an agreement and other documents related thereto; making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency. O-163-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 61:20
  32. 23 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center for the purpose of covering in part the cost of a legislative intern partnership; authorizing expenditure not exceed $15,000 from the General Fund to be paid to the University of Toledo Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center; and declaring an emergency. O-158-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 56:14
  33. 24 COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 3 ITEMS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR:
  34. 25 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Destination Toledo for the 2026 Party in the Park Series at Promenade Park; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-164-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 62:17
  35. 26 Authorizing the expenditure of $12,500 from the General Fund for the 2026 Ohio Mayors Alliance annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-165-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 63:03
  36. 26 Authorizing the expenditure not to exceed $201,357.61 from the General Fund for the purpose of upgrading the audio, visual and recording equipment in three of the courtrooms in the Toledo Municipal Court; authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for said purpose; waiving the competitive procurement requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-159-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 57:12
  37. 27 Authorizing the expenditure of $15,257 from the General Fund for the 2026 United States Conference of Mayors annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-166-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 63:57
  38. 27 Authorizing the expenditure not to exceed $201,357.61 from the General Fund for the purpose of upgrading the audio, visual and recording equipment in three of the courtrooms in the Toledo Municipal Court; authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for said purpose; waiving the competitive procurement requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-159-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 57:18
  39. 28 COUNCILMAN DRISCOLL PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
  40. 29 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements for the purchase of one (1) Tandem Axle Plow Truck; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $375,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-167-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 64:48
  41. 30 COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW:
  42. 30 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the fire alarm system and related components at the Water Reclamation Facility; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually from the Sewer Operating Fund; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-160-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 58:16
  43. 31 Authorizing the Mayor to purchase a cyber liability insurance policy from Coalition Insurance Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of protecting the City’s cyber network for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods subject to annual appropriations; authorizing the annual expenditure of $109,813 from the Risk Management Fund; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC 187; and declaring an emergency. O-168-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 65:56
  44. 31 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the fire alarm system and related components at the Water Reclamation Facility; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually from the Sewer Operating Fund; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-160-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 58:24
  45. 32 COUNCILMAN HOBBS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE OPERATIONS:
  46. 33 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of Fire and Rescue Department vehicles and emergency equipment; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts necessary to complete said purchases; and declaring an emergency. O-169-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 67:00
  47. 34 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for fire station improvements; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said improvements; and declaring an emergency. O-170-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 67:42
  48. 34 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the provision of specific stop loss insurance services; authorizing the expenditure of funds; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-161-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 59:15
  49. 35 COUNCILWOMAN MORRIS PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING 4 ITEMS FROM THE ZONING & PLANNING COMMITTEE
  50. 35 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the provision of specific stop loss insurance services; authorizing the expenditure of funds; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency. O-161-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 59:23
  51. 36 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2500 Collingwood Boulevard in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-171-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 68:32
  52. 37 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 4019 Roanoke Road in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-172-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 69:19
  53. 38 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2855-2857 Lagrange Street in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-173-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 70:06
  54. 38 Authorizing the Mayor and Department of Economic Development to implement a Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing the Mayor to enter into program grant agreements; authorizing $80,000 from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing, subject to annual appropriations, the expenditure of funds from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; and declaring an emergency. O-162-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 60:22
  55. 39 Granting a Special Use Permit for Major Public Utility - Schneider Park Water Tower for the property located at 0 S. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency. O-174-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 70:52
  56. 39 Authorizing the Mayor and Department of Economic Development to implement a Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing the Mayor to enter into program grant agreements; authorizing $80,000 from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; authorizing, subject to annual appropriations, the expenditure of funds from the General Fund for the Property Readiness Evaluation Grant Program; and declaring an emergency. O-162-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 60:29
  57. 40 COUNCILMEMBERS MARTINEZ & GADUS PRESENT THE FOLLOWING ITEM LIKELY TO RECEIVE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION:
  58. 41 Issuing a moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of demolition permits for buildings of Historical Community Importance until December 31, 2026; requesting Plan Commission to study protection of historic school buildings and potential redevelopment of sites; and declaring an emergency. O-175-26 immediate consideration Pass ▶ jump to 72:03
  59. 41 Approving a Community Reinvestment Area real property tax exemption for Zalmai Sedige, 4455 Secor Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43623, for the remodeling of an existing commercial facility into a multi-family residential unit, located at 5744 Southwyck Boulevard., Toledo, Ohio 43614, property in the Hawthorne Hills Community Reinvestment Area (HH); authorizing the execution of an agreement and other documents related thereto; making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency. O-163-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 61:30
  60. 42 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.
  61. 42 Approving a Community Reinvestment Area real property tax exemption for Zalmai Sedige, 4455 Secor Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43623, for the remodeling of an existing commercial facility into a multi-family residential unit, located at 5744 Southwyck Boulevard., Toledo, Ohio 43614, property in the Hawthorne Hills Community Reinvestment Area (HH); authorizing the execution of an agreement and other documents related thereto; making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency. O-163-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 61:44
  62. 45 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Destination Toledo for the 2026 Party in the Park Series at Promenade Park; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-164-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 62:28
  63. 46 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Destination Toledo for the 2026 Party in the Park Series at Promenade Park; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-164-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 62:37
  64. 48 Authorizing the expenditure of $12,500 from the General Fund for the 2026 Ohio Mayors Alliance annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-165-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 63:14
  65. 49 Authorizing the expenditure of $12,500 from the General Fund for the 2026 Ohio Mayors Alliance annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-165-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 63:24
  66. 51 Authorizing the expenditure of $15,257 from the General Fund for the 2026 United States Conference of Mayors annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-166-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 64:07
  67. 52 Authorizing the expenditure of $15,257 from the General Fund for the 2026 United States Conference of Mayors annual membership; and declaring an emergency. O-166-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 64:15
  68. 55 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements for the purchase of one (1) Tandem Axle Plow Truck; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $375,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-167-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 64:58
  69. 56 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements for the purchase of one (1) Tandem Axle Plow Truck; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $375,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund; and declaring an emergency. O-167-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 65:06
  70. 59 Authorizing the Mayor to purchase a cyber liability insurance policy from Coalition Insurance Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of protecting the City’s cyber network for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods subject to annual appropriations; authorizing the annual expenditure of $109,813 from the Risk Management Fund; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC 187; and declaring an emergency. O-168-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 66:06
  71. 60 Authorizing the Mayor to purchase a cyber liability insurance policy from Coalition Insurance Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of protecting the City’s cyber network for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods subject to annual appropriations; authorizing the annual expenditure of $109,813 from the Risk Management Fund; waiving the formal competitive bidding requirements of TMC 187; and declaring an emergency. O-168-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 66:13
  72. 63 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of Fire and Rescue Department vehicles and emergency equipment; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts necessary to complete said purchases; and declaring an emergency. O-169-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 67:09
  73. 64 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of Fire and Rescue Department vehicles and emergency equipment; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts necessary to complete said purchases; and declaring an emergency. O-169-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 67:16
  74. 66 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for fire station improvements; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said improvements; and declaring an emergency. O-170-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 67:52
  75. 67 Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for fire station improvements; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said improvements; and declaring an emergency. O-170-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 67:57
  76. 70 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2500 Collingwood Boulevard in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-171-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 68:43
  77. 71 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2500 Collingwood Boulevard in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-171-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 68:49
  78. 73 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 4019 Roanoke Road in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-172-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 69:27
  79. 74 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 4019 Roanoke Road in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-172-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 69:32
  80. 76 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2855-2857 Lagrange Street in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-173-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 70:16
  81. 77 Changing the zoning maps attached to Part 11, Planning and Zoning, Toledo Municipal Code, for the property located at 2855-2857 Lagrange Street in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; and declaring an emergency. O-173-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 70:21
  82. 79 Granting a Special Use Permit for Major Public Utility - Schneider Park Water Tower for the property located at 0 S. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency. O-174-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 71:02
  83. 80 Granting a Special Use Permit for Major Public Utility - Schneider Park Water Tower for the property located at 0 S. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency. O-174-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 71:09
  84. 83 Issuing a moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of demolition permits for buildings of Historical Community Importance until December 31, 2026; requesting Plan Commission to study protection of historic school buildings and potential redevelopment of sites; and declaring an emergency. O-175-26 Suspension Pass ▶ jump to 72:55
  85. 84 Issuing a moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of demolition permits for buildings of Historical Community Importance until December 31, 2026; requesting Plan Commission to study protection of historic school buildings and potential redevelopment of sites; and declaring an emergency. O-175-26 Emergency Pass ▶ jump to 73:37
  86. 85 Issuing a moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of demolition permits for buildings of Historical Community Importance until December 31, 2026; requesting Plan Commission to study protection of historic school buildings and potential redevelopment of sites; and declaring an emergency. O-175-26 Passage Pass ▶ jump to 73:45
  87. 86 READING TCJ ▶ jump to 74:21
  88. 87 EXCUSALS ▶ jump to 74:40