Toledo City Council Formal Meeting - February 17, 2026

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM, the Toledo City Council convened in Council Chambers at One Government Center. The meeting began with a traditional dance performance by the Chinese Association of Greater Toledo in celebration of the Lunar New Year, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Black National Anthem. All 12 council members were present.

Resolutions in Attendance

• R-045-26: Honoring Ken Hayes, Sr. and the Grand Lodge Food Pantry for serving 6,500–7,200 people and providing up to 28,000 meals annually. Passed unanimously (12-0).
• R-046-26: Recognizing Natasha Howard, professional basketball player and Toledo native, during Black History Month. Passed unanimously (12-0).

Second Reading Items

• O-034-26: Authorizing a lease with Toledo Edison for a parking lot at Detwiler Park as a temporary storage lot. Councilmember Morris requested information on whether other property owners were consulted. An amendment was proposed. The item was deferred for two weeks until March 3, 2026 (12-0 to defer).
• O-038-26: Authorizing a contract with HomeServe USA Corp. for marketing water/sewer line repair plans and leak adjustment insurance to DPU customers, waiving competitive bidding. Declared an emergency. Passed 11-1 (Morris opposed).
• O-040-26: Authorizing expenditure of up to $99,000 from the General Fund and Utility Administrative Services Fund for procurement strategy implementation, waiving competitive bidding. Declared an emergency and passed unanimously (12-0).

New Items from Council

• R-048-26: Declaring the intent to become a “Store It Safe” community in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Passed unanimously (12-0).
• R-049-26: Reaffirming the City of Toledo as a welcoming and inclusive community. Passed unanimously (12-0).

New Items from Administration

• O-050-26: Accepting a $158,655.63 grant from the State of Ohio for police officer training; authorizing deposit, appropriation, and contracts. Declared an emergency and passed unanimously (12-0).
• O-051-26: Amending Toledo Municipal Code by repealing and enacting new sections of Chapter 2101 and repealing outdated chapters. Placed on first reading (12-0).
• O-052-26: Adopting a Cybersecurity Program in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64. Declared an emergency and passed unanimously (12-0).

Council Comments

Councilmembers made statements thanking the Chinese delegation, emphasizing the importance of the welcoming community and Store It Safe resolutions, reporting on water main repairs, noting Black History Month events, and offering condolences for the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Councilmember Driscoll humorously cited studies on the attractiveness of shaved heads. The meeting adjourned after final remarks.