Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz |
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I was happy yesterday to join members of Toledo City Council to encourage all Toledoans to join us for six upcoming public meetings, and to complete a survey, to help us determine how best to direct Toledo’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Our city is receiving $180.9 million from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act, and all Toledoans should share their thoughts on how that money should be spent under our local program, which we have named the Toledo Recovery Plan. This is a great opportunity to make infrastructure improvements, including a lead line replacement program, and we are eager to hear creative ideas from the public as we go through this process. All of the details can be found at this link: toledo.oh.gov/recovery. You can also email ideas to recovery@toledo.oh.gov.
The first meeting is 6 p.m., Thursday, July 22 at Rogers High School, 222 McTigue Dr. There will also be a virtual meeting at 12 p.m., August 4.
Toledo City Council and I have also created a Toledo Recovery Plan taskforce to ensure that the needs of Toledo, its businesses and residents, are met with American Rescue Plan Act funding. We are focused on five areas of investment in the Toledo Recovery Plan: youth, recreation, and parks; safe and livable neighborhoods; job creation and economic development; green and healthy housing, and avoiding cuts to city services.
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James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley U.S. Courthouse Groundbreaking |
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The U.S. General Services Administration in February unveiled the design for the new annex at the James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley U.S. Courthouse in Toledo. |
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When the plans were unveiled, I was excited to see the glass design would pay tribute to Toledo’s historic role in the glass industry. It will be a modern and beautiful building, helping to continue the evolution of an important part of downtown. I was honored to participate in the groundbreaking yesterday.
The $86 million project allows GSA to construct a nearly 96,000-square-foot courthouse annex and make significant upgrades to the existing historic Ashley U.S. Courthouse.
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I wish everyone a great weekend. As I write this, the weather forecast calls for more rain tonight but it should dry out by tomorrow.
If you see flooding on your street, or water enters your basement, we are always there to help, 24 hours a day. Call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 to report flooding or any other concerns you have.
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Health Department Promotes Farmers’ Market |
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The Creating Healthy Communities program at the Toledo Lucas County Health Department encourages community members to purchase and eat fresh fruits and vegetables, while they are in season.
Beginning in July, pop-up farmers’ markets will be held the third Tuesday of the month and run through October 2021.
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The Believe Center, 1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Drive
Tuesday, July 20
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Toledo Lucas County Health Department, 635 N. Erie St.
Tuesday, August 17
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave.
Tuesday, September 21
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Toledo Lucas County Health Department, 635 N. Erie St.
Tuesday, October 19
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Toledo Farmers’ Market staff will be present to help individuals using SNAP and Produce Perks. WIC Farmer’s Market coupons and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupons will be also accepted, in addition to those paying with cash or credit card. More information at this link.
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Search the full list of things to do to find just the right activity for your child.
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Free Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event This Saturday |
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The next free next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 17 at Whitmer High School, 5601 Clegg Dr.
Acceptable items include electronic waste; televisions and CRT monitors; up to 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon. Major appliances will not be accepted.
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Join us for a free evening of jazz in the park. The next one will be at Asbury Park, 4300 Asbury Dr.
The show starts at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 22. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
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By The Numbers
(year-to-date)
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46,630 potholes filled
235 water main breaks repaired
964,637 feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
12,368 feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,505,441 pounds of debris cleaned from streets with street sweepers
1,946,270 pounds of debris removed from alleys
1,620,843 pounds of debris removed by the Clean Toledo blight team
2,750 tires collected by the Clean Toledo blight team
1,106 trees trimmed
800 illegal signs removed
29,159 EMS runs
3,482 fire runs
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