Toledo News

The City of Toledo’s Division of Solid Waste will begin operating under formal rules for refuse and recycling collection on Tuesday, August 24. 

Councilwoman Lindsay Webb and the City of Toledo Department of Public Service will host a meeting for Point Place residents affected by the Flood Control Dike on the Ottawa River, Mudjaw Creek and Maumee Bay. The meeting will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Friendship Park Senior Center.

In response, the Department of Public Service has developed an action plan to ensure that the dike is again certified. Councilwoman Webb will be on hand with Department of Public Service staff. Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA are also expected to attend as the City presents the proposed action plan and answer questions. Residents in the affected area have been notified of the meeting by letters to their home and are encouraged to attend.

A copy of the needs assessment survey is available on the City of Toledo's FTP server.  Instructions and a link are provided below.

FTP Instructions (in PDF) | City of Toledo FTP Server
 

The City of Toledo will once again offer the Garden Partners program in an effort to maintain urban beautification projects in neighborhoods throughout the city despite the recent budget challenges.

Today, Toledo Mayor Michael Bell attended a press conference held by Vice President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. During the press conference, the Vice President announced that The Toledo Lucas County Port Authority will receive a $15 million Department of Energy grant to “ramp-up” energy efficiency building retrofits.

The City of Toledo will begin a targeted enforcement of the red light camera fines on May 1 as part of an effort to boost compliance and collect the outstanding citations that have not been paid.

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The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) has declined the City of Toledo’s emergency request for designation of illegal strike based on their judgment that there was not a demonstrated continuing or recurring threat of illegal strike and that the action more appropriately constitutes pursuit of an unfair labor practice charge.

Following Judge Jensen’s ruling on the request by the Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association for a Temporary Restraining Order against the City of Toledo enjoining enforcement of exigent circumstances, Mayor Michael P. Bell issued the following statement:

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Notice of Public Meeting and Information Repository for a Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Grant

The City of Toledo is applying for a grant from the Clean Ohio Assistance Fund for environmental cleanup of the properties located at 1200 South Detroit Avenue and 1045 & 1065 Research Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43614.  The application is available for review at the Heatherdowns Branch of Toledo-Lucas County Public Library from July 23, 2010 until September 9, 2010.  A public meeting to discuss and solicit comments to the grant application will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman, Toledo, Ohio, 43614.  Application information is also available online at www.toledo.oh.gov.  Any questions may be referred to Joel Mazur at 419.936.3944.

Application Summary Document

2010-2015 Five-Year Consolidated Plan/2010-2011 One-Year Action Plan
To all interested agencies and persons, the City of Toledo is making available for public access, the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2010-2011 One-Year Action Plan.

Cover | Executive Summary | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 | Section 5 | Section 6 | Section 7 | 20/20 One-Year Projects | HUD Tables | Citizen Participation | Appendix E | Appendix F | Appendix G | Appendix H | TOC

2010 Analysis of Impediments
To All interested parties and agencies, public access to the 2010-2015 Analysis of Impediments (AOI) is obtained by clicking on the link below. 

Click here to view the final copy as a PDF.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 2: 
Proposed Action Plan  Public Comments I  Application  | Application (cont.) | RFQ  

To all interested agencies, groups, and persons: The City of Toledo, approved for a substantial amendment to its 2008-2009 One-Year Action Plan, is utilizing $12,270,706 to undertake projects under five categories: acquisition/rehabilitation, demolition, redevelopment/new construction, landbanking, and financing mechanisms.

CDBG- R - City of Toledo Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 One-Year Action Plan
To all interested agencies and persons; the City of Toledo is making available for public access the Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Action Plan for public viewing.
Action Plan | Public Comments  | Budget | Action Plan | VIEW MAPS | Attachments | Certifications | RFP |

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As of January 1, 2009 the City of Toledo is implementing a new trash collection system. Refuse collection days will move forward one business day after each city holiday, thus resulting in no weekend holiday collection.

Toledo, OH - Recognizing the hardship and pain of housing foreclosure, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner sent letters today to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, U.S. HUD Secretary Steve Preston, Senator George Voinovich, Senator Sherrod Brown and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, calling upon the Bush Administration to provide additional assistance for hurting Toledo families. 

Toledo, OH - Today was a great day for one of Toledo's great old buildings. The City of Toledo received a $3 million Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (C.O.R.F.) grant to conduct remediation work on the former Fiberglas Tower.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner has released the attached statement, following the decision of AFSCME Local 7 to vote down the proposed new contract with the City of Toledo.

Toledo, OH - In recognition of University of Toledo Rockets Coach Tom Amstutz' spectacular success -- both on and off of the football field-- Mayor Finkbeiner has declared this Friday, November 28 as Tom Amstutz Day in the City of Toledo. Beginning on Thanksgiving Day, all Lamar electronic billboards across the City will beam a special message to Coach Amstutz, in appreciation for his place in Rockets history.

Toledo, OH - On Friday, November 21 Mayor Finkbeiner attended a meeting and presentation in Columbus at the Governor's Residence. Attendees included Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, members of their staff and the Ohio Department of Development.

2008 Leaf Collection Schedule

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and several other Mayors from across the country sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, urging a prompt resolution to the proposed $25 billion bridge loan to the auto industry. The letter was sent from the office of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, and included endorsements from 13 Mayors.

Cleveland, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner attended the 2008 Northern Ohio Minority Business Council banquet and awards ceremony in Cleveland, where he wasone of four Ohio mayors to be honored for their efforts in expanding minority-based businesses in their communities.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and UAW Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower spent today in Washington, D.C., lobbying for Federal financial assistance to America's beleaguered auto industry. While there, they -- along with a group of about 40 Mayors, City Managers, and Labor Leaders -- met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Congressman John Dingell. Mayor Finkbeiner and Mr. Baumhower also met privately with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has released the following statement regarding his 2009 proposed Operating Budget.

Toledo, OH - This weekend, Mayor Finkbeiner and his wife Amy traveled to New York City to spend Friday night and Saturday as guests of Steve, Tim, Bob, and Kip Forbes and their families.

Toledo, OH - Good news for Toledoans looking to ease the burden of unpaid Code Enforcement citations.  Beginning October 1, 2008 individuals and businesses will have a chance to pay off their delinquent Code Enforcement citations as part of the city’s first ever Code Enforcement Amnesty Program.  This limited one-time offer will run through December 31, 2008.

Toledo, OH - Today Mayor Finkbeiner announced one of the most important economic development deals of 2008.

Toledo, OH - Today, Toledo City Council approved the appointment of Jerry Chabler to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board.

Toledo, OH - In 2000, the Parent Community Partnership (part of Lucas County Family Council) founded Parent Week -- a seven-day celebration of the joys and challenges of parenting. This event focuses on the importance of strong parenting, and of the role of the entire community plays in keeping our children safe. Now in its 8th year, Parent Week is now celebrated across the entire state of Ohio, and endorsed by Governor Ted Strickland.

The Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission is sponsoring a Planning and Development Forum featuring Ohio Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher as the keynote speaker. The forum will be held Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning at the Main Library in Downtown Toledo.  The forum will include sessions on local and state planning and development issues and projects. Registration is required.

Toledo, OH - One house. A family of 13. Hundreds of volunteers. An incredible, high-energy week! 
Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and the City of Toledo are saying “Thank you” for everyone’s effort in building the new home for Toledo firefighter Aaron Frisch, his wife Jackie, and their 11 children for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Toledo, OH - In light of the sale of the Commodore Perry building today, Mayor Finkbeiner issues the following statement:

"The Commodore Perry was a strategic investment, acting as a catalyst for further redevelopment in a targeted area of the city.  The project was revitalized in the late '90s, and today is a solid, well-maintained building that provides housing to residents wishing to live in downtown Toledo.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo Department of Development recently delivered a $5000 Downtown Incentive Grant check to Don Mewhort, Sandra Hylant and Neal Mahoney, the new owners of Midland Title and Escrow at 401 Adams St.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo has introduced to City Council legislation towards finalizing its agreement with Perrysburg Township to develop a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD).

Toledo, OH - "I believe the announcement of Healthcare REIT’s move to Dana’s Headquarters in Toledo is a strategic move for both companies - and the best of a challenging era for Toledo, Dana and Healthcare REIT."

Toledo, OH - I accept full responsibility for the City’s desire and commitment to transform the former flea market at the Erie Street Market into a multi-purpose entertainment facility.  After a nationally recognized recording group was committed to coming to Toledo on August 2, the City worked night and day to prepare for the rededication of the hall.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and Toledo Police Chief Mike Navarre announce the increase in the Toledo Police Class for 2008.  Thirty-three (33) men and women will be recruited for the Police class, scheduled to begin December 1.

Toledo, OH - Repeated storms have caused significant damage to trees city-wide. City of Toledo Forestry crews have been working exclusively on storm clean-up. Thank you for your patience as Forestry crews continue to perform storm clean-up. 

Toledo, Ohio - Read the letter Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Toledo Public Schools Superintendent John Foley sent on Monday, July 14, 2008 to Executive Director Michael Shoemaker of the Ohio School Facilities Commission. The letter asks the Ohio School Facilities Commission to work with the District and the City of Toledo in maintaining the Scott High School building.

Toledo, Ohio - Below is text of a letter Mayor Carty Finkbeiner sent Thursday, July 10, 2008 to Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown.  It asks for the U.S. Census Bureau to work with Toledo’s 2010 Everyone Counts Committee to ensure all locations where the City’s residents reside are counted.

Toledo, OH - On Monday, June 16, 2008 the first meeting of the Mayor’s Intermodal Advisory Committee was held.  The group discussed the focus of the meetings and organized the objectives to accomplish.

Toledo, OH - Recent storms have brought considerable damage to trees.  The City of Toledo Division of Forestry would like to remind Toledoans that Forestry crews are working to clear blocked streets, and removing trees from the public right of way.

Toledo, OH - The Mayor would like to announce an addition to the Intermodal Advisory Committee.  Mr. James E. Seney, Director of Transportation Based Development with VRG Partners, has agreed to participate on the Mayor’s Intermodal Advisory Committee.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner today announced a ten-person committee to study where an Intermodal Transportation Hub could best be located, and how it can be financed.

Toledo, OH - The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission has approved Toledo's application for $4.9 million grant for the Marina District Project.

Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has been appointed to Governor Strickland’s 21st Century Transportation Commission effective May 6.

Toledo, OH - Effective May 5, 2008, the City of Toledo will begin the next step in continuing improvements to refuse and recycling collection services provided to residents.

Toledo, OH - If you have ever considered hosting an event along Toledo's beautiful waterfront or in the downtown area... it's easier than you think!

Toledo, Ohio - Hoping to block legislation that would reduce the potential for mortgage relief for struggling homeowners, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner asked Northwest Ohio legislators to oppose Ohio House Bill 359.

Toledo, Ohio - Mayor Finkbeiner today expressed his pleasure that Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin state legislature have reached an agreement on the Great Lakes Compact to preserve the integrity of Great Lakes Water.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo recently passed the 2008 budget.  Contained within the budget are changes regarding the City’s garbage fee.  The fee will be $7.00 if you do not recycle and $2.00 if you do recycle starting on May 1, 2008.

Toledo, Ohio - To address the abundance of potholes on Toledo streets following a winter and spring of nearly record snowfall, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has created a “Pothole Posse” to quickly repair streets.

Toledo, Ohio – Effective May 5, 2008, the City of Toledo will begin the next step in continuing improvements to refuse and recycling collection services provided to residents.

Toledo, OH – Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has declared March 1^st as Bob Nichols Day in honor and recognition of former University of Toledo Head Basketball Coach Bob Nichols, who also served as Head Coach of the Central Catholic Fighting Irish.

Toledo, OH - Starting on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 9:00 am the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge will close to traffic for the placement and curing of the final concrete topping.

Toledo, Ohio - This morning, in a conversation with the City of Toledo Law Department, Ohio Civil Rights Commission spokeswoman, Toni Delgado, denied telling a Toledo Blade reporter that there had been a finding of probable cause in the cases of Perlean Griffin, Dwayne Moorehead, and Gary Daugherty, who were dismissed from the City of Toledo last year for various reasons.

Toledo, Ohio - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is supporting Councilwoman Lindsay Webb in requesting federal funding to complete a risk-based assessment of the levy in the area known as “The Back of the Point” in Toledo’s Point Place Neighborhood.

Toledo, Ohio - As a result of recent incidents at the Westfield Franklin Park Mall, the Toledo Police Department and Westfield security will be strictly enforcing the City of Toledo curfew law.

Toledo, Ohio -- Responding to complaints from vendors at the Erie Street Market that they had not received proceeds from CitiFest from sales of their merchandise, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has determined that the City of Toledo will assure they receive those funds that are owed.

Toledo, OH - Since December 1, 2007, the City of Toledo’s Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor has been picking up both snow and leaves from city streets and fighting mother nature in a seemingly losing battle in an attempt to complete leaf collection by the end of 2007.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo will begin its 2007 Leaf Collection Program on Monday, November 5, 2007 and conclude on Friday, December 21st, weather permitting.

Toledo, Ohio -- The Toledo Police Department announced today that they have received a grant from The U.S. Department of Justice for $125,291 to combat gang activity in the City of Toledo. The grant is a Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) grant. This is the second GREAT grant the city has received.

            Toledo, Ohio -- Jefferson Avenue, now one way traffic between 11th Street and Summit Street, will be converted to two-way traffic between 11th Street and Erie Street at 9:00 AM on October 11, 2007.

            According to recent numbers Toledo's economy is strong and getting stronger. The U.S. Commerce Department recently released data, according to which the personal income in the Metro Toledo area recorded a 4.4% increase in 2006 over 2005.

Toledo, Ohio -- City of Toledo officials learned today that the Ohio Department of Development has awarded the city $3 million in funding from the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF) for the Marina District Development.

Toledo, Ohio --- Mayor Carty Finkbeiner announced today appointments to the Architectural Review Committee that will review future design decisions for the Marina District. The committee is structured...

Exempt city employees who do not have union representation will soon start paying monthly health insurance premiums. The ordinance approved by City Council will affect all exempt employees,...

Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner was joined by business and civic leaders today at International Park as the leadership of the City of Toledo celebrated its new status as a City of the Future...

Toledo, Ohio - On Thursday, June 7, Mayor Finkbeiner organized a tour of flooded homes and talk to residents on Mayfield Street....

Toledo, Ohio -- The City of Toledo’s finance team, including Assistant Chief of Staff, Dave Moebius; Finance Director John Sherburne; and Toledo City Council Finance Committee Chairman George Sarantou, returned today from Nashville...