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Council members praised Advocating Opportunity’s work and national recognition. Councilman Martinez read from the organization’s vision language and said he and other council members looked forward to the nonprofit’s continued work for decades to come.

Megan Matimo, founder and director of Advocating Opportunity, accepted the recognition and introduced staff members in attendance, including Rachel Gorman, Brianne Eid, Kizzy Williams, Rebecca Bundy, Chelsea Demicks, Raven Dodsbringer and China Pfeiffer. Matimo described the organization’s services and thanked council for the honor.

The resolution’s recital language included references to the organization’s founding in 2015, awards and recognitions, including Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and the organization’s expansion beyond Ohio. The measure passed by roll call and was recorded as adopted on the council minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Toledo - City Council on 2025-06-17 4:00 PM - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Toledo City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Advocating Opportunity’s 10 years of service to survivors of human trafficking. Founder Megan Matimo and staff attended and received remarks from council members.","taxTitle","Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",2665,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515153,"Toledo council approves package of appropriations, equipment purchases and grants",511,3159000,3670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd&start=3159&end=3670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd/thumbnail_3159000.jpg","/articles/6515153/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Toledo-council-approves-package-of-appropriations-equipment-purchases-and-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515153-1f6d8a80a88a07332244775d4748b8f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147115&Signature=A4wTstoHlLHkvd1vJcue7eHye8eysEY3pcFYA474sat6M4tUzrUUPpx6abQ1ZzSudRkmFCrim3PqBSRn0tewchFGmJgt4b01VMoGWwBXyESiTFNv~jrowPJj2mVZtWm9Q6TZ1XWkivr65d2VIxsvaRezA4FH4GWbXLu55IVzIrdIs43VnUd83sR4dqEneC7yxHvrM2G62XIf6deiDAV5BUggSeCLZ-K316hbMiiNB699mylC59VKeCPovgyQIUQsgJOLkV3LD9u2y0wVDaAeLXYCe9xVgDDzlipgG1RC5hdoS5ye~DOs8dDVrUQylZI-jY9ly-kMIJztRU3dmhOXuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Toledo City Council on June 17 approved a series of emergency ordinances and appropriations covering capital repairs, equipment purchases, parks projects and grant applications.

Key approvals included appropriations and authorizations to proceed with procurement and contracts for the following (titles and amounts reflect ordinance language in the council record):

- Mobile leak detectors for citywide water repairs: appropriation and expenditure not to exceed $150,000 from the Water Replacement Fund (Ordinance 2 607-25). Passed on roll call.

- Plant HVAC systems repair/replacement at the Water Reclamation Plant: appropriation and expenditure not to exceed $300,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund (Ordinance 2 68-25). Passed on roll call.

- Grit removal system electrical/tray replacement at the Water Reclamation Plant: appropriation and expenditure not to exceed $400,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund (Ordinance 2 69-25). Passed on roll call.

- Tree sidewalk rehabilitation pilot: appropriation and expenditure not to exceed $65,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to pilot a tree sidewalk rehabilitation program (Ordinance 2 59-25). Passed on roll call.

- Grove Patterson Park tennis court renovation: appropriation and expenditure of $60,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program; separately the mayor was authorized to apply for an Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant of $91,564 for Grove Patterson tennis court improvements (Ordinances 2 65-25 and 2 74-25). Both measures passed; the grant application does not guarantee award.

- Police equipment and grants: Acceptance of a Byrne/JAG grant of $41,250 for the Toledo Police Department (2024 Byrne JGAO323501), authorization to expend up to $20,000 from the general fund for vehicle camera systems and to contract with Midwest Public Safety, LLC, and waiver of competitive bidding where noted (Ordinance 2 75-25). Passed on roll call.

- Purchase of mobile data terminals and other police technology: appropriation and expenditure not to exceed $95,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for mobile data terminals (Ordinance 2 706-25). Passed on roll call.

- Human resources and personnel-related contracts: employee assistance services (not to exceed $105,000 from the General Fund), health care/wellness consulting (not to exceed $148,000 annually from the Health Care Internal Service Fund), and employee engagement activity funding ($36,000) were authorized (Ordinances 2 70-25, 2 71-25, 2 72-25). All passed on roll call.

- Human Capital Management project: re-appropriation and appropriation of $171,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for data management, retention and security work related to the city’s human capital management system (Ordinance 2 73-25). Passed; one council member recorded a \"no\" vote on the roll call recorded in the transcript.

Council members voted on each measure by roll call; most passage votes were recorded as \"motion carried\" and the clerk read the roll for each ordinance. Several measures were designated as emergency ordinances to allow the administration to proceed with procurement and contracting as described in the ordinance text.

Several routine proclamations and ceremonial resolutions were also adopted during the meeting. Where the ordinances required grant applications (for example the ODNR grant for Grove Patterson tennis courts), the council authorized submittal but did not record any grant awards; awards are contingent on the granting agency.","At its June 17 meeting the Toledo City Council approved multiple emergency ordinances and appropriations for infrastructure, equipment and program funding, including funds for water and sewer plant repairs, police equipment, parks improvements, and a tree sidewalk pilot program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515158,"Council holds three zoning items — including 4004 Angola Road — after objections; return set for summer agenda",121,2457000,2578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd&start=2457&end=2578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd/thumbnail_2457000.jpg","/articles/6515158/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Council-holds-three-zoning-items-including-4004-Angola-Road-after-objections-return-set-for-summer-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515158-d4bb1e995b21597bdc386dfe9767f847/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147115&Signature=HCUypHBdA1b6JIJJaRpAKqYL0rK7RaBZuIDkI55DpnupfqgXphxnbhQ36rv6Vpt6s~anxVRzH-GjHGuhhJE7sRkwM507M-AYgFbgVFAeJXGrvpkvoKYObKlI42fh~2DZeuMV7qNNBlyV8l0FIa6zrNN0GkYR3wWqjnNfZ6IZQT1ugFLepSx8AoNdAmmw7T~yzPZyPBVw9ZozDcRFsAh2N8yBc2e2kkZPZJ-kKKMVX-OpZkwjEtRXab0TG342OTiHulhNO3KcICVQyrkFqn9LUxury38em5my2XQXono2efUAhsdBf7AGwW02aWex2W-QWx1an9VXO4BmDyPk0nq~HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Toledo City Council voted on June 17 to hold three zoning map amendments — ordinances listed as 02/23/25, 02/24/25 and 02/25/25 — after a request from Councilwoman Morris, chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee. One of the affected parcels is at 4004 Angola Road.

Councilwoman Morris asked that the three items be held for two weeks to allow committee review. Councilman Martinez objected to the hold and urged the council to vote the items up or down, saying the matter had been \"dragging on\" and urging the council to resolve it. Martinez raised concerns about environmental and neighborhood impacts, oversight by the administration, and what he described as \"ethical concerns about the former director that is now the CEO,\" adding, \"something just doesn't smell right.\" Martinez said the council should at minimum vote on at least two of the three measures rather than postpone them again.

Council members debated procedure briefly. The clerk clarified that voting \"yes\" would hold the items for two weeks and voting \"no\" would leave them on the agenda. On the roll call the motion to hold carried; later in the meeting the clerk advised that because of the council's summer schedule the items will be held for the next regular agenda, effectively four weeks.

Council members did not vote on the substance of the rezoning measures at the June 17 session. The items will return to the council agenda after the hold period and committee review. Council members and residents who raised concerns will have the opportunity to readdress the items when they are returned for action.","Councilwoman Morris moved to hold three rezoning measures, including a proposal for 4004 Angola Road. Councilman Martinez objected and urged a direct vote; the council voted to hold all three for two weeks, later clarified to four weeks due to summer schedule.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515163,"Toledo City Council adopts municipal climate action plan unanimously",75,4207000,4282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd&start=4207&end=4282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019551-040850f304c1b961f8e1d6bf0d9446bd/thumbnail_4207000.jpg","/articles/6515163/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Toledo-City-Council-adopts-municipal-climate-action-plan-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515163-0d3ed19d139ad8387d820acd8ad75f10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147115&Signature=h-wvkiKMeYPkajvvqVfSsmQ9F1U3hggKWvKCtF651Lcixwx2hICntI-jFCJPUNGSRsFXazMpAkSJJ69qH~HgfEHWKxfh43Mr7XtkbJSgR4Kq47YoZ~0N0qNyD4XeFpuBr8Bc3xELA8EhURUBHgPAUFIXtBgp3w5PsZym5dqxPpWjrBzP0wcJAhVHfLS4ILZi1PEONGpyVylV6GuT8UqMlfTFCrDLwvVZd48Ar9ydqE~qw-74N3A23yycCxDIeOtDB7jNukF8Lq7-N~cay7IV~YchtSzs6l6o~RdUOKk1hiNh0eGU9uNOj7M-uvJoF1kmEQ0FtdBa48XCKzcQ6EV1xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Toledo City Council adopted the City of Toledo Municipal Climate Action Plan on June 17, making the plan the city’s official municipal environmental protection and climate resilience roadmap. The ordinance was presented by Councilman Komives and passed by unanimous vote.

The plan was introduced as an emergency measure and moved through suspension and final passage during the meeting. Councilman Komives presented the plan to the council as the administration and the council’s sustainability staff had finalized the document for adoption.

Councilman Martinez praised Komives’ leadership after the vote, saying, \"I just wanted to compliment my colleague, Councilman Komives, for his leadership on that past resolution. I think that is momentous and a great step in the right direction.\" Martinez added that he sees the plan as a meaningful step for Toledo and the region.

The plan will now serve as the City of Toledo’s official municipal environmental protection and climate resilience plan. Council members recorded their support during the roll call; the clerk recorded the unanimous approvals and the ordinance was marked passed.

Council staff and the administration will now move to implement recommendations and next steps identified in the plan, including staff assignments and any future requests for funding tied to specific projects in the plan.","The Toledo City Council on June 17 adopted the City of Toledo Municipal Climate Action Plan as the city’s official environmental protection and climate resilience plan. The measure passed unanimously and drew praise from council members.","actionData","errors"]

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