Toledo City Council Agenda Review - April 7, 2026

This was an agenda review meeting held at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers to prepare for the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting. No transcript or minutes were provided, so only the agenda items are summarized below. No public comments or council discussion are recorded.

Resolutions

• TMP-12408: Honoring National Arab American Heritage Month (April 2026). Sponsored by all Council members.
• R-128-26: Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive.

Appointments

• A-129-26: Appointment of Karen Poore to the Civil Service Commission (resume attached).

Second Reading Items

• O-109-26: Amending Toledo Municipal Code to enact Chapter 557 "Biometric Data Collection" (Council Member Gadus, first reading 3/31/26).
• O-113-26: Authorizing a five-year agreement (with five-year renewal option) with Priority Waste, L.L.C. for curbside refuse and recycling collection, annual expenditure not to exceed $13,560,000 from the General Fund, waiving competitive bidding.

New Item from Council

• O-130-26: Authorizing $40,000 from the General Fund for a sponsorship of the 2026 Glass City Jazz Fest (Councilwoman McPherson, waiving competitive bidding).

Department of Public Service Items (6 items)

• O-133-26: $15,000 emergency repair contract with APTIM at Hoffman Road Landfill (Solid Waste Trust Fund).
• O-134-26: $350,000 for City-Wide Vehicle Lease Program (Municipal Garage Fund).
• O-135-26: $500,000 for major mechanical systems and building improvements (Capital Improvement Fund).
• O-136-26: $1,000,000 for replacement of non-emergency vehicles and equipment (Capital Improvement Fund).
• O-137-26: $1,000,000 for replacement of Police Department vehicles and equipment (Capital Improvement Fund).
• O-138-26: $300,000 for park infrastructure revitalization (Capital Improvement Fund).

Department of Public Works Items (7 items)

• O-139-26: Acceptance and adjustment of EPA grants (Ohio EPA $81,624 added, US EPA $89,987 reduced) for air quality.
• O-140-26: $184,000 for grit tank parts and equipment at Bay View Water Reclamation Plant (Sewer Replacement Fund).
• O-141-26: $65,000 for Hach process control equipment at Bay View (Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund).
• O-142-26: $125,000 for property acquisition near Reynolds Area Pump Station (loan funds) plus $15,000 contract amendment with Erie West Realty Solutions.
• O-143-26: Agreement with Ohio EPA for Source Water Protective Strategies grant ($15,129), including partnership with Ohio State University.
• O-144-26: $105,000 for one in-line TOC meter and one benchtop TOC meter (Water Replacement Fund).
• O-145-26: $145,000 for four UV254 meters (Water Replacement Fund).

Department of Communications

• O-146-26: $35,000 for enhancements to the City website (General Fund).

Department of Development (3 items)

• O-147-26: Amending Ordinance 315-94 to extend the TIF period for Owens Corning World Headquarters improvements (requires compensation agreement with Toledo Public Schools).
• O-148-26: Amending the Middlegrounds Development Agreement (dated June 1, 1994, as supplemented).
• O-149-26: Authorizing agreement with Metroparks Toledo and Owens Corning for Glass City Riverwalk development.

Department of Transportation (2 items)

• O-150-26: Authorizing consent to ODOT for rehabilitation of the Craig Memorial Bridge on State Route 65.
• O-151-26: Supplemental loan agreement with Ohio Water Development Authority ($2,000,000) for additional repairs of a sewer failure on Arlington Ave., plus $25,000 for loan fees.

Department of Law

• O-152-26: Authorizing settlement of personal injury claims of Julie Robinson for $750,000 (Risk Management Fund).

Clerk Reports

• O-153-26: Vacation of a 25‑foot alley behind 2024 Champlain Street.

Key Outcomes

• The agenda review was held; all items are scheduled for the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting. No votes, amendments, or discussions were recorded in the provided materials.