Toledo Board of Revision of Assessments Meeting – March 19, 2026
Toledo Board of Revision of Assessments Meeting – March 19, 2026
The City of Toledo Board of Revision of Assessments convened at 10 a.m. on March 19, 2026 in City Council Chambers. Board members in attendance were Director of Finance Melanie Campbell, Director of Public Service Joe Fossnaw, and Law Department designee Paul Searing (serving as chair). The board considered one agenda item: Resolution 465-25, proposing the vacation of a 25-foot wide alley behind 2024 Champlain Street. After a presentation by city staff, the board voted unanimously to forward the resolution to City Council with a recommendation for approval.
Public Comments & Testimony
No members of the public addressed the board. The chair briefly acknowledged an attendee, but no testimony was given.
Discussion Items
Resolution 465-25: Alley Vacation
- Proposal: The resolution declares the city’s intent to vacate a 25-foot alley located behind 2024 Champlain Street. The applicant, 2024 Champlain Properties LLC, petitioned for the vacation. The alley was part of the Nickel’s Second Edition subdivision and was affected by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Buckeye Basin relocation project.
- City Administration’s Position: Public Service representative Mr. Sweeney presented the case. He reported that the city has no objections to the vacation and encourages it. He noted that a sanitary sewer line crosses the alley, requiring the applicant to maintain an easement for future repairs. The Toledo Plan Commission had previously recommended approval with standard conditions.
- Applicant: The applicant did not appear at the hearing but had received proper notification by certified mail. No objections were raised by the applicant or adjacent property owners.
- Board Deliberation: After the presentation, board members asked no questions. A motion to approve was made by Director Campbell and seconded by Director Fossnaw.
Key Outcomes
- Vote: The board approved Resolution 465-25 by a 3-0 roll call vote. Voting in favor: Director Melanie Campbell, Director Joe Fossnaw, and Law Department designee Paul Searing.
- Fees: The total cost for the vacation is $2,136.25, comprising: land cost $1,711.25, work required $250, engineering $25, and recording fee $100.
- Next Steps: The resolution will be forwarded to Toledo City Council with the board’s recommendation for approval. The meeting adjourned without any other business.
Meeting Transcript
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