Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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It was an honor this week to be invited to speak at the Complete to Compete luncheon in Columbus, organized by the
Ohio Mayors Alliance
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It was a gathering of state officials, education leaders, and philanthropists, talking about efforts to improve educational outcomes. It was especially fitting that this was a gathering of philanthropists and corporate leaders because, as I have said many times, we are trying to achieve these goals through private donations. There are 11 states now that provide prekindergarten. Every day that passes without Toledo and Ohio having this is another day we are losing the competition for jobs and talent for the future. Education is critically important to fostering the talent and workforce needed to grow Ohio’s economy.
I told them that Toledo needs philanthropy more than ever now because Washington D.C. is broken. We can’t achieve this without the help of the private sector.
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Funding for the program comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. It provides financial assistance to help control lead paint hazards in residential units located in the city.
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Qualified rental properties may be eligible for up to a $14,000 grant to address lead hazards. Owner occupied properties can receive up to $16,000. Assistance will vary with the needs of the property. The highest priority is given to units occupied by lead-poisoned children under the age of six, or at least one pregnant female past her first trimester.
“The grant requires Toledo to complete 160 homes by Dec. 31, 2020,” said Amy Sackman Odum, director of Toledo’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development. “We need property owners and residents to apply because if we do not use this grant funding it will be returned to Washington.”
The following eligibility requirements apply:
- The property must have been built before 1978.
- Identifiable lead hazards must be present.
- The property is the primary residence for a child or children) under the age of six OR a pregnant female or the household residents can attest that children under the age of six regularly visit the residence (at least twice in the same week for three hours or more per visit).
- All children under six years old residing within the participating units must be tested prior to the lead-based paint work completion.
- Owner-occupant households have to meet household income guidelines that amount to HUD’s 80 percent of area median income.
- For rental units, priority is given to occupying households meeting income guidelines that amount to HUD’s 50 percent or below the median area income, however households at 80 percent or below can be considered. Rental properties are not required to have children under the age of six in the unit, but tenants must be income eligible.
- All rental applications must be submitted by the property owner.
- Owner must be current on taxes or have an executed payment plan.
- Mortgage payments must not be delinquent.
- Property owner must have current property insurance.
- Property must be structurally sound with no major code deficiencies.
- A grant agreement and recorded restrictive covenant will be required between the property owner and the city.
Applications can be found at
this link
. For more information, call 419-245-1400.
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For the fourth time since 2002, the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded Accredited Agency status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through its voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.
The department is one of more than 250 agencies to achieve International Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE), which is an international technical organization that works with the most progressive fire and emergency service agencies and most active fire professionals.
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is one of only 73 fire departments out of nearly 30,000 nationwide that are both ISO Class 1 rated and internationally accredited. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is the only metropolitan fire department in the state of Ohio that holds both of these distinctions.
"Achieving accreditation status is just the beginning as our department must continue to evaluate and improve the services and programs that we deliver to our community," Fire Chief Brian Byrd said. "As fire chief, I am very proud of our department's achievement of Accredited Agency status. This is just another example of the commitment the men and women of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department have to providing the highest quality of service our community has come to expect.”
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Watch the latest installment in the Toledo Police VLOG series now on YouTube.
It highlights the recently sworn officers of the 65th Toledo Police Academy Class as they transition from academy life to patrol work.
A two-week long scenario training course with Field Training Officers is the final step before hitting the streets.
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During the training, the rookie officers were tested in a number of situations and learned how to properly work with a K9 Unit.
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Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
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Health officials remind parents to protect their children’s health by immunizing them against vaccine preventable childhood diseases. Additionally, vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent serious illness in children and adults.
Those who are interested in having their children vaccinated are encouraged
to contact their healthcare provider or visit the Health Department’s Shots 4
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One of The University of Toledo’s oldest traditions returns this weekend when students take the stage for the annual Songfest fundraising event.
Songfest will take place
5 p.m. Saturday, March 30
in Savage Arena when students will embrace the theme “Forever Legends” and reach for their goal of raising $5,000 for the Zepf Center, a Toledo nonprofit that provides behavioral health and vocational services to Lucas County youth and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Donations will be accepted at the event, or text “Rocket2Recovery” to 71777 to contribute.
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Wishah Popular Dance Troupe: Freedom Of The Horses
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Join the world renowned Palestinian Dabke Troupe as they take you on a journey of joy, resilience, resistance, shattered humanity and the yearning for freedom,
7-8:30 p.m., Friday, April 5.
The performance is set at the time of the Ottoman rule. Based on Ibrahim Nasrallah's novel Time of White Horses. Buy your tickets
here
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Warehouse District Cleanup - POSTPONED until April 6
Join us at Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters, 44 South St. Clair St. at
9 a.m., Saturday, April 6
for the Warehouse District Cleanup.
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TMACOG Public Transportation Meetings
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“On the Move: 2045 Transportation Plan – Update 2020" is the update of the Toledo region’s long-range transportation plan. The plan is the prioritized list of projects, initiatives, and policies that will guide transportation investments in the Toledo metropolitan area (Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio, and southern Monroe County in Michigan). The remaining meetings will be:
- 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 1 at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 Central Ave.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 11 at the Adelante Center, 520 Broadway.
The meetings are free and no registration is required. Everyone is invited to fill out a needs survey at
www.tmacog.org/onthemove/
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Abandoned and Forfeited Motor Vehicle Auction
The Toledo Police Department will hold its first abandoned and forfeited motor vehicle auction of the year at
11 a.m., Saturday, April 13
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The auction will be held at the Toledo Police Impound Lot, 198 Dura Ave. All vehicles will be sold AS IS (without any warranty) and all sales are final. There are no refunds for any reason. Most will have a salvage title. There will be approximately 80 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Visit the Toledo Police web site at
www.toledopolice.com
to view a list of vehicles currently scheduled for auction.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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19,366
potholes filled
112
water main breaks repaired
385,756
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
5,286
feet of storm sewers cleaned
59,667
cubic yards of leaves collected during 2018-19 program
353,030
pounds of debris cleared with street sweepers
2,061
building inspections
1,522
contractor licenses
1,505
fire runs
12,144
EMS runs
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Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
2019 Institute for Leadership and Advocacy
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Congratulations to everyone who graduated this week from the chamber's 2019 Institute for Leadership and Advocacy - especially Steven Powell, Toledo's manager of economic and business development. He joins the more than 350 leaders who have completed this public service leadership program. It is the longest running of its kind in the state. More at
this link
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Married firefighters make history for Toledo Fire
For the last five years, Kevin and Tammy Ohrt have spent their days working at Station 7 together. The couple wed 11 years ago, and on Friday morning, made Toledo Fire & Rescue Department history. Kevin says making it to this point with each other made it easier.
Life Revitalization Center to add indoor hydroponic farm
A series of philanthropic gifts now ensures the Life Revitalization Center will add an indoor hydroponic farm, allowing produce to be grown inside the building for on-site meals. Cherry Street Mission Ministries operates the Life Revitalization Center to provide education and life skills for the needy, such as employment training.
YWCA 2019 Milestones Honorees
The YWCA marked its 24th year of honoring Toledo women, publicly recognizing those in the community “who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and contributed to the empowerment of women.”
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