Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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This week has included some exciting news for the city of Toledo.
I am pleased to report that we are closer than we have ever been to reaching an
agreement on regional water
. Toledo and the eight communities that share the city's water have a tentative agreement. A uniform water supply agreement will be taken to each of the councils and commissions for approval. This is the culmination of many months of hard work, and it's a step toward the cooperation we need for our region to really thrive. I believe this contract will provide stability to the system, ensure that our residents get high-quality drinking water, and secure the best possible rates for Toledo and our region.
The 40-year agreement will create an equitable water rate structure for all the communities, and for Toledoans, there will also be programs for lead pipe replacement and assistance for low-income customers and senior citizens. We will also move toward monthly billing and eliminate the minimum water usage requirement. I am certain Toledo City Council will adopt these programs once the overall contract is first approved, which I believe will happen at the Sept. 3 Council meeting.
I want to thank the leaders of Lucas County, Maumee, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Whitehouse, Fulton County, Monroe County, and the Northwest Water and Sewer District who saw the incredible value of cooperating and agreed it is time to bring the contracts to their respective legislative bodies for a vote.
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Also this week, I am very excited to
confirm
that we are moving forward on our plan to rename our airport after Toledo native
Gene Kranz
, who was NASA flight director for the Apollo 11 mission that put the first man on the moon. He also directed the successful rescue mission of the Apollo 13 crew.
I spoke this week with Mr. Kranz, who is a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and he was humbled and honored that our city is planning to bestow this well-deserved honor. Mr. Kranz is a true American hero and a living legend. He is one of two people in the history of our city to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon any civilian. Few individuals have done more to advance the science of aeronautics and flight, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is one of the ten people most responsible for putting a man on the moon. In short, he is
precisely
the type of person an airport should be named after. More details on the renaming will be forthcoming.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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City employees donated their time this week for the annual Community Day of Giving.
Mary Kusz, Christopher Sekpeh, Cassandra McBride, Sarah Horen, Todd Haggard, Kristin Gray, Jenice Boda, and Joe Segura spent time at
Mom's House
-- a five-star childcare center available to help low-income, single moms graduate from high school, technical school, and college.
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Forty-three Toledo Fire & Rescue Department recruits, Fire Class 293, will graduate and take the oath of office during a ceremony at Bowsher High School at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23.
The training they received the past several months involved every aspect of firefighting -- ladders, hoses, search and rescue, and pump operations. If they were not already certified as emergency medical technicians, they took a 10-week course to earn it as part of the intense training.
The class is one of the most diverse the department has had since 1984, Fire Chief Brian Byrd said.
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The C
ensus
can shape many different aspects of our community. Each year, the results help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. Census data helps allocate federal funding for services and infrastructure, including health care, jobs, schools, roads and businesses.
The city of Toledo urges everyone to complete the
2020 Census
!
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Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event
There next Drop Off Refuse and Recycling event this year is
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24
at Longfellow Elementary School, 1955 West Laskey Rd.
It is open to Toledo residents. 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.
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Ottawa Park Summer Concert
Join us for an another exciting concert THIS SATURDAY at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater, 2205 Kenwood Blvd. All Concert Showtimes: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 25’s perform on Aug. 24, and
East River Drive
performs on Aug. 31.
More dates have been added - Sept 14 and 21!
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Mott Mixer at Mott Branch Library
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The Human Relations Commission and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library are co-hosting a Mott Mixer at Mott Branch Library at
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27.
The Mott Mixer is a networking opportunity for small business leaders in the area, community centers, children facilities, and civic leaders. Attendees will have a chance to learn about the work of the HRC and resources available at Mott Branch Library.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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137,524
potholes filled
1,828
illegal signs removed
182
water main breaks repaired
1,142,513
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
37,088
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,011,790
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
4,620,756
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
911
trees trimmed
4,226
fire runs
34,252
EMS runs
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2019 Greater Toledo Children's Foot Hockey Camp
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Children 5-15 got to try hockey for free Aug. 17 at the Ottawa Park Ice Rink thanks to the Greater Toledo Inline Hockey League.
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Toledo, suburbs poised to approve regional water agreement
After months of behind-the-scenes negotiating, Toledo officials appear ready to offer 40-year uniform
water supply contracts
to the neighboring municipalities that agree to join a new regional water commission. The uniform contracts are a key step in moving toward a regional water system that has fair and equitable water rates, something Toledo and the eight municipalities that buy its water have been pursuing for years.
Study estimates Lake Erie region worth $443 billion
The natural value of the Lake Erie region is $443 billion, according to a year-long consultant’s report prepared for the cities of Toledo and Oregon, as well as for Lucas County commissioners. The 136-page report, which cost about $75,000, was released at the University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center.
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