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4 months ago

TARTA reports ridership gains, new service redesign, EV buses and regional studies TARTA told Toledo’s Mobility Sustainability Beautification Committee it has seen ridership growth across modes, has $22.9 million in capital investments, won an ODOT grant for frequency improvements, will launch a fixed-route redesign in January, is introducing 12 electric buses and is leading regional studies including WorkLink and a BRT economic layer.

TARTA is not only seeing impressive ridership growth but is also gearing up for a major service redesign and the introduction of electric buses to enhance your travel experience!

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5 months ago

Council reviews two violence-reduction contracts funded by BJA grants The Department of Neighborhoods asked council to authorize contracts with the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio (up to $66,355) to coordinate the Violence Reduction Council and with the Roca Institute (up to $175,000 through Oct. 2027) to provide ReWire CBT training; staff cited domestic-violence data and preliminary outcome measures for ReWire.

Toledo City Council is taking bold steps to combat violence with new contracts aimed at reducing domestic violence and enhancing community safety.

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5 months ago

Council hears major Westgate/Nicky redevelopment tax-abatement requests; long discussion and unanimous advisory recommendation Developers and the economic development director presented two 15‑year, 100% property-tax abatement applications for a proposed redevelopment of the former Sears and Elder Beerman sites into ~246,000 sq ft of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; an eight-member incentive advisory committee recommended approval and council discussed housing,·

Toledo's ambitious redevelopment plan for the former Sears and Elder Beerman sites could transform 30 acres into a vibrant hub of retail, dining, and entertainment—could this be the catalyst for local economic growth?

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5 months ago

Toledo council bans synthetic kratom derivatives, allows natural leaf pending research The council passed Ordinance 3-51-25 to ban the sale of specified synthetic kratom derivatives (including 7‑hydroxy mitragynine) while preserving access to the natural kratom leaf pending additional study and regulation; passing was declared an emergency.

Toledo City Council just banned the sale of synthetic kratom derivatives while keeping the natural leaf legal for further study—what does this mean for local health and safety?

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5 months ago

Toledo council honors 50th anniversary of SS Edmund Fitzgerald; museum outlines remembrance events The Toledo City Council adopted Resolution 504-25 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and heard museum leaders and a former crew member describe local remembrance events that will bring hundreds of visitors to Toledo.

Toledo is gearing up to honor the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald with a weekend of powerful events that celebrate maritime history and remember the lives lost at sea.

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5 months ago

Toledo council approves labor contracts, grants and infrastructure authorizations in broad Nov. 5 session The council confirmed a mayoral appointment and approved dozens of ordinances and resolutions including collective bargaining successor agreements, several grants (including U.S. DOT Reconnecting Communities funding), neighborhood improvements, and an amended authorization to apply for up to $100 million in water loan proceeds.

Toledo City Council has just passed a sweeping series of ordinances and grants aimed at improving labor agreements, infrastructure, and community engagement—are you in the loop?

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5 months ago

CJCC tells Toledo committee it helped leverage $10.2 million and reports 42% drop in local jail population Presenters from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council told the Toledo Public Safety Committee the CJCC has leveraged about $10.2 million since 2014, credited adoption of risk-based tools with a roughly 42% reduction in jail population and outlined reentry and diversion strategies now under evaluation by Harvard.

Toledo's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has achieved a remarkable 42% reduction in jail population, thanks to innovative reentry and diversion strategies that are reshaping public safety.

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5 months ago

Lakewoods campus plan would add 52 affordable senior units, new Margaret Hunt center and fix unsafe sidewalks, presenters say Area Office on Aging and design teams presented a multi‑phase Lakewoods campus vision Oct. 30 focused on improved walkability, shoreline work at Lake Virginia and a 52‑unit affordable senior housing addition with a first‑floor Margaret Hunt senior center. Presenters said the plan requires coordination among 16 parcel owners, additional surveys and—

A transformative plan for the Lakewoods campus aims to enhance safety with wider walking loops, add 52 affordable senior housing units, and create a vibrant Margaret Hunt senior center.

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5 months ago

Public Utilities to accept Great Lakes Commission grant to test methods against invasive phragmites DPU asked council to accept a $26,000 grant via the Great Lakes Commission and to contract up to $25,000 with New Roots Environmental for an adaptive management pilot to control invasive phragmites.

Toledo's Department of Public Utilities is set to tackle the invasive phragmites problem with a $26,000 grant, paving the way for innovative control methods in our parks and wetlands.

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5 months ago

City proposes $291,007.98 to support merger of Family House into Leading Families Home to preserve family shelter capacity The Department of Housing and Community Development requested $291,007.98 from the general fund to cover six months of transition costs for a planned consolidation of Family House into Leading Families Home to maintain family homelessness services.

Toledo's Department of Housing is stepping up with a $291,007.98 plan to merge Family House into Leading Families Home, ensuring vital services for families facing homelessness remain uninterrupted.

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5 months ago

DPU seeks to raise water‑tower project authorization amid higher tank costs; officials warn of a small schedule delay Public Utilities asked council to repeal a prior $75 million authorization and replace it with up to $95 million (later discussed to possibly increase to $100 million) to cover higher bids for four water tower projects; DPU said the bid opening is Dec. 9 and expects about a two‑month schedule delay.

Toledo's Department of Public Utilities is pushing for a major budget hike from $75 million to potentially $100 million for water tower projects, citing skyrocketing costs and contractor backlogs.

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5 months ago

Police request three‑year agreement for license‑plate reader network; council asks about data sharing and retention Police asked council to authorize a three‑year contract with Flock Safety (vendor) for automated license plate readers and to waive competitive bidding; councilors pressed for details on retention and cross‑jurisdictional access.

Toledo Police are pushing for a $282,000 contract to enhance crime-fighting with advanced license-plate readers, but council members are raising critical questions about data sharing and retention.

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5 months ago

Public Utilities seeks $960,000 contract to finish smart‑meter roll‑out; 5,500 meters remain Department of Public Utilities asked council to waive bidding and authorize a two‑year, $960,000 contract with DLZ Ohio to manage remaining automatic meter installations affecting about 5,500 residential meters.

Toledo's public utilities are pushing for a $960,000 contract to finally complete the smart meter rollout, but frustrations over funding and remaining installations are heating up in the City Council.

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5 months ago

Toledo council confirms Sandra Bowen to Lucas Metropolitan Housing Board; dozens of ordinances and grant items introduced At its Oct. 21 meeting the Toledo City Council confirmed Sandra Bowen to the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Board and introduced a large package of first-reading ordinances and grant-authority items, including a $1,107,700 U.S. DOT Reconnecting Communities grant for planning a Swan Creek multi-use trail and a proposed up-to-$5 million loan for the City

Toledo City Council has just confirmed Sandra Bowen for the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Board and introduced a game-changing $1.1 million grant for a new multi-use trail project!

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5 months ago

Toledo municipal golf courses show revenue gains; council raises Bayview concerns, Oliphant management credited Parks officials and the golf commission presented revenue gains at Ottawa, Collins and Detwiler parks and said course operations have improved under private manager Oliphant; council members flagged Bayview’s uncertain future and asked for a public meeting.

Toledo's municipal golf courses are not just surviving but thriving, with projections showing they could break even by 2027 thanks to strategic management and community support.

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5 months ago

Toledo reports 30,021 youth served in 2025 summer programs; council presses officials on funding, capacity The Division of Youth Services told the Education, Recreation and Health Committee it recorded 30,021 youth contacts during 2025 summer programming, highlighted mentoring-focused “Thrive” offerings, and answered council questions about outside funding, drawdowns, bus-pass data and capacity-building support for nonprofit partners.

Toledo's summer programs connected with over 30,000 youth, focusing on mentorship and leadership—find out how these initiatives are shaping futures!

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5 months ago

City to accept $1.11 million DOT grant to study Swan Creek trail linking Junction to downtown The administration asked council to accept a $1,107,700 U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program grant to fund planning, design and community engagement for a multi-use trail along Swan Creek, including a $176,400 subaward to Junction Coalition and a requested $278,700 local match in the 2026 budget.

A transformative $1.1 million grant aims to create a multi-use trail linking Junction residents to downtown, enhancing mobility and community connections across I-75.

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5 months ago

Votes at a glance: agenda review items advanced on consent or held (Oct. 14, 2025) Summary of committee outcomes on agenda items 1 through 17 from the Oct. 14 agenda review meeting: most items were advanced on consent; the Lucas County K-9 intergovernmental agreement (item 5) was held until the next agenda at council request.

The Toledo agenda review committee made significant strides on Oct. 14, approving numerous key items while holding one for further discussion – find out what’s on the table!

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5 months ago

Toledo to fund health department move with $5M upfront, loan and temporary parking plan Council considered ordinances to provide $5 million from city funds to support the Lucas County Regional Combined Health Districts purchase and renovation of a Spielbush Avenue building, a $1.86 million city loan at 4% over five years, and plans to demolish the Erie Street facility and convert it to a 220-space surface lot.

Toledo is set to invest $5 million to support the health department's move to a new, cost-effective facility, paving the way for future savings and modernized public health services.

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5 months ago

Toledo council confirms mayoral appointments, adopts multiple ordinances and resolutions in routine session At its Sept. 23 meeting the Toledo City Council confirmed mayoral appointments, adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions covering parks, public safety, municipal code updates and small capital projects, and accepted several grants; most measures passed unanimously under emergency declaration.

The Toledo City Council's recent session was packed with crucial appointments and funding for parks, public safety, and community improvements—find out what decisions were made!

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5 months ago

Toledo council approves application for up to $75 million loan to fund water distribution upgrades The Toledo City Council voted unanimously Sept. 23 to authorize the mayor to apply for and accept loan proceeds up to $75 million from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account to finance distribution system improvements and to designate a repayment source.

Toledo City Council just greenlit a game-changing $75 million loan to upgrade our water distribution system—what's next for our city's infrastructure?

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7 months ago

Toledo Council Members Address Solid Waste Services and Native Plant Requirements Council discusses community feedback on waste management and proposed landscaping ordinance amendments.

Toledo City Council is seeking community input to shape the future of solid waste management—what are your thoughts on the current services?

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7 months ago

Toledo Planning Commission Approves Sheetz 24-Hour Gas Station on Alexis Road Commissioners unanimously approve Sheetz gas station's operation hours following public discussion.

Toledo's City Plan Commission has green-lighted a controversial 24-hour Sheetz gas station, sparking debates about traffic and environmental impact in the heart of the community.

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7 months ago

Toledo Art Commission Approves 2025 Citywide Art Plan Enhancing Community Access Toledo's Art Commission unanimously approves the 2025 art plan for increased community accessibility.

Toledo is set to transform its cultural landscape with a groundbreaking 2025 art plan that promises to make public art accessible to all residents!

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7 months ago

City Plans Renovation of Former Saint Anthony's Church into Community Center City aims to convert historic church into a flexible use community center post-renovation.

Toledo is transforming the historic Saint Anthony's Church into a vibrant community center, set to become a cultural hub for the Junction neighborhood!

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7 months ago

City Council Approves Medical Office Appeal After Tornado Damage Review Council unanimously approves appeal for medical office site plan modifications post-tornado.

Toledo's City Plan Commission just took a bold step towards increasing housing options and revitalizing the community with a new amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units!

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7 months ago

Costco Proposes New Parking Lot at 3301 West Central Avenue After Rite Aid Demolition Costco plans to build a 79-space parking lot at the site of a former Rite Aid.

Exciting changes are coming to Toledo as Costco's new parking lot project promises to enhance shopping access for residents!

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7 months ago

Planning Commission Approves Ladder Style Crosswalk for New Costco Parking Lot Commissioners endorse pedestrian safety enhancements and bicycle parking at new Costco location.

Toledo is stepping up its game in pedestrian safety with a new ladder-style crosswalk and dedicated bike parking at Costco—transforming the way we navigate our city!

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7 months ago

Toledo Land Bank Proposes Special Permit for St. Anthony's Community Recreation Space Land Bank seeks approval for community recreation use at St. Anthony's in Toledo.

Toledo's historic St. Anthony's building is set for a transformative revival into a vibrant community space, thanks to the Land Bank's commitment to local input and investment.

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7 months ago

Planning Commission Approves Waivers and Site Plan for Community Health Center in Lima Commission unanimously approves waivers and site plan for health center at 815 Navarre Avenue.

The Toledo City Plan Commission made crucial decisions that could shape the future of community developments, including a unanimous approval for a new health center!

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