Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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Two of the three high-tech data sondes we use to monitor water conditions in Lake Erie are back in the water as part of our ongoing and extensive efforts to make sure Toledo has the best drinking water in the world. The intake crib buoy mounted data sondes were deployed this week. The Low Service sondes remain in service year round. They monitor and record things like wind speed, air and water temperatures, wave height, currents, turbidity, chlorophyll, pH, dew point, solar radiation, barometric pressure, and more. All of the data is instantly transmitted back to our highly-trained staff at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant. Several dozen data sondes will soon be deployed throughout the western basin of Lake Erie to monitor lake conditions.
While we are tracking algae in the lake, and our water treatment plant is a state-of-the art facility capable of producing clean drinking water, we still must do more to protect the source water from phosphorous runoff that feeds harmful algal blooms.
Also this week, I want to thank our Toledo Police officers for their dedication. May 15 was National Peace Officers' Memorial Day and I hope everyone took a moment to reflect on the hundreds of
Ohio
peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement who work hard to keep us safe.
Finally this week, I want to offer a big congratulations to Owens Corning, one of our valued employers in the city, for being
ranked number one
in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 20th annual ranking list of “100 Best Corporate Citizens.”
Owens Corning, which makes fiberglass insulation, shingles, and other building materials, is one of our large employers and a great corporate partner to the residents of Toledo.
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More than 40 officers and 10 civilians received accolades for outstanding service to our community during the annual Toledo Police Awards Ceremony held in Toledo City Council chambers Thursday.
Among the department awards presented to officers were the distinguished service medal, meritorious service award, professional service award, letter of recognition, patrol officer of the year, and command officer of the year. Among the department awards presented to civilians were the meritorious public service award, certificate of appreciation for civilians, and civilian employee of the year.
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Rebuilding the tennis courts at Smith Park and a new shelter at Wilson Park, along with the installation of 60 new benches, 100 picnic tables, and 36 grills at various parks citywide, are among the improvements that will be made to the Toledo park system this year.
There will be new walking paths and playground equipment installed in some parks as the city continues to upgrade parks that were previously neglected because of budget cuts.
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Saturday, May 18:
Locke Branch, 11 am - 1 pm
West Toledo Branch, noon - 2 pm
Heatherdowns Branch, 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday, May 19:
West Toledo Branch, noon - 2 pm
Sanger Branch, 1 pm - 3 pm
Heatherdowns Branch, 1 pm - 3 pm
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Participate in free group exercise classes in city parks all summer, co-presented by The
YMCA of Greater Toledo
! Check out the schedules at:
Haven't signed up to join the challenge yet? It is NOT too late. Sign up today at
takeitofftoledo.com
.
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Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event
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The next
Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event open
to Toledo residents is
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday,
May 18 at Rogers High School, 222 McTigue Dr.
Acceptable items include electronic waste, but no televisions, CRT monitors, or appliances; 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; houseware goods; clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon. For more information please call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 or visit our website,
www.toledo.oh.gov
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Future Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Events will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following dates and locations:
- June 8 at Waite High School, 301 Morrison Dr.
- June 22 at Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
- July 13 at Keyser Elementary School, 3900 Hill Ave.
- July 20 at Manhattan Plaza, 525-701 East Manhattan Blvd.
- Aug. 10 at DeVeaux School, 2620 West Sylvania Ave.
- Aug. 24 at Longfellow Elementary School, 1955 West Laskey Rd.
- Sept. 7 at Good Shepherd Church, 3934 West Laskey Rd.
- Sept. 21 at Whitmer High School, 5601 Clegg Dr.
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Toledo Police Hockey Team
The Toledo Police Hockey Team will be taking on the Toledo Storm Alumni in a game to raise awareness and funds for The Ability Center. The Ability Center serves people with disabilities in order to be more independent in their home and in the community. Saturday’s donations will go directly the “Home Accessibility Program” which provides home modifications for those living with a disability. Those modifications can include ramps, grab-bars, stair-lifts, and more. These items will assist people to live more comfortably and aid in safer maneuverability in and out of their homes.
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Toledo for CEDAW Forum
Community members and leaders are invited to attend a Toledo for CEDAW Forum noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St.
Learn what a community coalition has discovered about the status of women in our city and provide your input on an ordinance. Reservations are required by noon on May 20. Visit
this link
for more information.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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46,087
potholes filled
576
trees trimmed
1,059
illegal signs removed
123
water main breaks repaired
613,266
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
15,635
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,011,790
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
2,262,391
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
3,417
building inspections performed
1,658
contractor licenses issued
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City parks getting upgrades, new wetlands habitat planned
Eventually, our rainy and chilly weather will turn into warm and sunny weather and that will mean people enjoying Toledo city parks. Crews and contractors are hostage to the wet weather and some parks haven't been cut in weeks.
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