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Toledo council approves local match for FEMA hazard mitigation grants
Summary
The Toledo City Council adopted Resolution 2025-06 on May 27, 2025, agreeing to provide the local match required for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants to FEMA; the measure passed unanimously by roll call.
The Toledo City Council voted on May 27, 2025 to adopt Resolution 2025-06, authorizing the local match for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Councilmember Boll moved to approve the resolution and Councilmember Pansegrau seconded; a roll call vote recorded unanimous support from those present.
The action was taken during new business at the council’s regular meeting at the Reining Center. Mayor Brian Sokol presided. According to the minutes, all present — Mayor Brian Sokol and councilmembers Goodhart, Cook, Vesley, Pansegrau and Boll — voiced ayes when the roll call was taken and the resolution carried.
Council members did not record discussion of dollar amounts for the match in the minutes; the resolution language was described as approving the local match necessary for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant applications. The clerk was not recorded as giving further scheduling or implementation details during the meeting.
The resolution will allow city staff to proceed with grant applications that require a municipal contribution if the FEMA awards are made. The council did not specify a timetable for project selection or identify which local projects would be covered by the potential grants in the meeting minutes. The council adjourned at 5:36 p.m., and City Clerk Kim McAdoo will include any required paperwork in follow-up packets as appropriate.
