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Jim Shaw, presenting for the sanitary engineer, described the rate items and related actions: \"Item 4 is approval of rates. This is water, wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection rates, operation maintenance and debt service. This is in response, 3 of these items are in response to the June 10, June 17 and June 24 public hearings.\" Shaw also described the ortho imagery MOU: \"This is for the ortho imagery services. This would be an agreement between the board of Lucas County commissioners, Lucas County engineer ... over the next 3 years, it's $7,500 per year to obtain those images in 20 26, 7 and 8.\" Shaw presented the solid waste item as a fixed rate or charge of $1.67 per improved parcel in Lucas County.

Commissioners commented in support of the package, praising the department's public outreach and preventive maintenance approach as a cost-saving measure compared with emergency repairs. Commissioners noted public hearings were held on June 10, June 17 and June 24; presenters reported mostly supportive comments in the meetings, including at an evening Springfield Township meeting. Commissioners also referenced past rate history during remarks: one speaker noted wastewater and sanitary rates had not increased since 2015, and another reference said the last rate increase was in 2019; the transcript contains both statements and does not reconcile them.

The motion to accept the sanitary engineer and solid waste items was moved and the clerk called the roll; Commissioners Cabecki, Gerken and Lopez voted yes. The actions were recorded as approved.

The approvals allow county staff to implement the rate schedule, enter the ortho imagery MOU at $7,500 per year for three years (2026–2028), collect a fixed solid-waste charge of $1.67 per improved parcel, and submit applications for water resource recovery facility improvements. Funding awards, billing changes and specific capital projects are subject to further administrative steps and, where applicable, external approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - July 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lucas County Board of Commissioners on a unanimous roll call approved rate adjustments for water, wastewater and sanitary sewer services, authorized a three-year ortho imagery agreement, set a fixed solid-waste charge of $1.67 per improved parcel, and authorized applications for water resource recovery facility improvements.","taxTitle","Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",2658,"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},6179247,"Lucas County commissioners approve engineer applications for road resurfacing, roundabout and federal safety grant",95,5000,100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5131738-e9822edf5a818d9132aca615e77e560f&start=5&end=100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5131738-e9822edf5a818d9132aca615e77e560f/thumbnail_5000.jpg","/articles/6179247/Lucas-County/Ohio/Lucas-County-commissioners-approve-engineer-applications-for-road-resurfacing-roundabout-and-federal-safety-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179247-329e1bf7d71072b6ad30ddd14dfb0c6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774885916&Signature=gi0jp3FvToOYKk~byrGuYbZBc~32yiTjduLVoetMF5h4GJMI76NcpdnTWHwNZzLZdHCP1fXGjMOO6bSXw~hXsOGrG9XPPzuAc-jzJq-X67ixByYK9UP-J9kwNxci5G6Z4PgW36yZoX867CNOZXksIfV6Xj9njKkMTn2YQKVu0PDBiJ7AqPSHRCmhlsev1kFLwr0F6rDoOb0L7YGGgFVZR-Z4KUXg8ncfb2EvM3UxKfHY0QTMS-berxQMcGkeSZP6kdV~CWYaWxSfypuFP6VEdT~vk6xX5wQoqro2zSbih-RNAPQ9FqRagG0huNb-blkKnpUVQL~6o6k1EhMrnzCSeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lucas County Board of Commissioners on a unanimous roll call authorized the county engineer to revise maintenance space for petition 10-74 (Stony Creek Plat) and to prepare and submit applications for state and local transportation funding, including projects to resurface Frankfurt and OB roads and to construct the Angola and Chrissy roundabout. The board also authorized an application for fiscal year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All demonstration grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Engineer Panuski, presenting the items for the County Engineer's Office, said: \"Item number 1 is approval of revision of maintenance space for petition 10 74, Stony Creek Platform, Future Plats. Stony Creek Plat 5 is imminent and this essentially is to incorporate those lots into this petition.\" He summarized the planned transportation projects and the federal grant: \"1 is a resurfacing of Frankfurt And OB Roads and the second is for the construction of the Angola And Chrissy Roundabout. And item 3 is the authorization to apply for fiscal year 2025, safe streets and roads for all applying and demonstration grants from the US Department of Transportation, essentially is to pay for a variety of items in our transportation safety action plan, as well as some demonstration projects around the county that would be short term in nature.\"

Panuski presented the three items as a package; there was no substantive debate recorded. Commissioner Lopez moved approval of the items; the clerk called the roll and Commissioners Lopez, Gerken and Cabecki voted yes. The action was recorded as approved.

The approvals allow the County Engineer's Office to prepare and file applications with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), state capital improvement or local transportation improvement programs and with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets demonstrations. Specific project approvals do not guarantee funding; applications must be submitted and awards granted before work begins.

The board adjourned and scheduled its next session for July 15 at 11:00 a.m.","The Lucas County Board of Commissioners authorized the county engineer to revise maintenance space for Stony Creek Plat 5, prepare applications for state/local transportation funding for resurfacing and a roundabout, and apply for federal Safe Streets demonstration grants; the board approved the items by unanimous roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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Lucas County commissioners approve water, wastewater rate changes, ortho imagery agreement and solid-waste fixed charge

Lucas County commissioners approve engineer applications for road resurfacing, roundabout and federal safety grant