Lucas County commissioners approve a slate of contracts, grants and appointments; Gerken named to Board of Revisions

The Lucas County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine and administrative items during its Feb. 4 meeting, including grant acceptance, intergovernmental agreements, procurement actions, board appointments and personnel actions.

Key outcomes at a glance:

- Approved the minutes of the January meeting (roll call: Commissioner Cabecki, Commissioner Gerken, Commissioner Lopez — all yes). - Approved the Sheriff’s office 2025 federal equitable sharing agreement and accepted the FY2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) totaling $268,043, with the Sheriff’s Office share listed as $56,289.03 (roll call: Lopez, Gerken, Cabecki — all yes). - Authorized an intergovernmental mutual-aid agreement with the City of Toledo Building Department for inspection and plan-review assistance (motion by Commissioner Gerken; roll call yes by Gerken, Lopez, Cabecki). - Authorized advertisement of a request for proposals (RFP) for annual life-safety inspection and testing services (Facilities) with a one-year base and three 1-year renewals (motion by Commissioner Gerken; roll call yes by Gerken, Lopez, Cabecki). - Approved three Job and Family Services items: an intergovernmental agreement with County Human…