​​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

At its session on Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m., Toledo City Council will review a proposal that would give the Toledo Plan Commission office zoning code enforcement responsibilities, and change current penalties for zoning code violations.

​​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

During its session at 2:00 p.m. today, Toledo City Council is expected to consider moving out of committee a proposal that would require obtaining a city-issued license in order to operate a convenience store. Council could vote on the proposal at its December 21 meeting.

​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Toledo City Council will review Mayor Kapszukiewicz’s proposed 2022 general operating budget proposal at its meeting at 2:00 p.m. today. The Mayor first announced and publicly shared the details of his budget plan about two weeks ago which is available at www.toledo.oh.gov/2022budget.

Registration is now open for the 21st edition of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s public service leadership program which begins in January. The Institute for Leadership & Advocacy is designed to build and strengthen our region’s leaders to help them serve their communities and work with public officials. The program is the longest-running of its kind in the state and has to date graduated more than 400 leaders in our region.

​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

​At its meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, Toledo City Council will review two proposals pertaining to convenience stores within the city. One would require a license to operate a convenience store with the aim of addressing nuisance complaints at some locations. The other would request examination of removing the spacing radius required between these stores with the aim of supporting more competition.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

At its meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, Toledo City Council will review Mayor Kapszukiewicz’s proposed plan for spending $180.9 million under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city received half of the ARPA funding last May and the other half is expected in May of 2022. ARPA funds must be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Toledo City Council is expected to further review an ordinance that would make adjustments to Toledo’s current year budget at its session at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5. The proposed adjustments are mainly a result of revenue trends for 2021 continuing to be higher than previously estimated by the city.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

​Toledo City Council will review two ordinances at its session at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5 that would transfer both ownership and management of the Skyway Marina to Metroparks Toledo. Skyway Marina is located at 1701 Front Street within the Glass City Metropark across from downtown along the Maumee River.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

At its meeting on September 21 at 2:00 p.m., Toledo City Council will review establishing a Job Creation Incentive (JCI) program aimed at promoting economic development within a tax-sharing zone in Troy Township, Wood County. The program is meant to encourage businesses to invest in the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) by offering them grants tied to expected creation of jobs and payroll.

At its meeting on August 10 at 2:00 p.m. Toledo City Council will review a proposal aimed at making it easier to close down locations that are deemed a public nuisance and operating illegally. The proposal would amend Toledo Municipal Code by removing the requirement that a criminal conviction is needed in order for a nuisance abatement order to be issued. The proposal is being introduced in response to nuisance activity at certain after-hours bars and other locations in the city.

The city currently investigates nuisance complaints and sends owners and operators of such properties letters outlining violations that need addressed. If violations remain unaddressed the city can file an action in Toledo Municipal Housing & Environmental Court to stop activity at the property. Under current city law an abatement order to prevent activity at the location cannot be issued by the Court without a criminal conviction against the owner or operator of the property.

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will continue to review and monitor the status of this ordinance given its potential impact on the rights of business owners and the conduct of legal business activity in the city. All council meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first floor of One Government Center located on Jackson Boulevard in downtown Toledo and can also be viewed via video on the city’s website at https://toledo.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.