Sam Melden

Flock Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance

Potential loss of surveillance technology contract costs or reallocation of police resources.

Republic Services Trash Contract Renewal

Up to $13,200,000 annually plus fuel charges from the General Fund.

Tenant Protection and Retaliation Prohibition

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Rejection of Proposed Recycling Audit Contract

The contract will cost $150,000 from the General Fund.

Flock camera system audit

Taxpayers could see funds redirected or saved depending on whether the city keeps, scales back, or cancels its contract for these cameras.

Code Rewrite Consultants Discussion

Loss of private investment capital when distressed properties are demolished before rehabilitation.

Responsible Artificial Intelligence Framework & Policy

None directly requested at this stage, though future software integrations may involve vetting costs.

Front and Main Corridor Modernization Project

$19,800,000

leaf collection

It's a free city service, but staying on schedule saves taxpayers from costly street flooding and drainage repairs later.

Municipal Demolition Property Damage & Communication

Property repair costs and potential administrative liability.

state investigation

Potential findings from the state auditor could lead to unexpected municipal expenses or required financial restructuring depending on what they uncover.

Monsignor Jerome Schmidt Street Naming and 1980 Murder Investigation

It's too early to tell if this will cost taxpayers anything, but ongoing state investigations can sometimes rack up legal and administrative expenses.

Proposed Biometric Data Collection Regulations

While no direct costs are mentioned, modifying how police use these cameras could change future tech spending and potential legal defense bills.

Proposed Gas Station and Fuel Sales Moratorium

Absorbed within existing planning department operations.

Removal of Honorary Street Designation for Msgr. Jerome Schmit Way

Minimal cost to remove the sign if approved.

legal settlement

It's a direct $62,000 hit to the city budget that comes straight out of taxpayer funds.

surveillance technology audit

Taxpayers are funding this review to ensure surveillance tech dollars are actually worth it.

Downtown Traffic Calming and Summit Street Improvements

$60,000 grant revenue with no city match required.

property maintenance

You might have to spend extra cash on landscaping or yard cleanup tools if the rules get stricter.

Immigration Enforcement and Municipal Resource Restrictions

The legislation aims to prevent the diversion of local taxpayer-funded city staff and resources toward federal enforcement duties.

Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year school resource officer program agreement with Toledo Public Schools; authorizing the acceptance and deposit of $139,458.32 into the General Fund in payment for services provided by Toledo…

Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year School Resource Officer Program agreement with the Washington Local Schools; authorizing the acceptance and deposit of $93,657.16 into the General Fund in payment for services provided by…

R-254-26. Urging Ohio General Assembly to Vote No on House Bill 795

Authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and enter into a contract for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) transport billing and collection service; authorizing the acceptance and deposit of revenues into the General…

Authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit funds in the amount of $275,000 from the Board of Lucas County Commissioners for the 2026 Lucas County General Planning Program; and declaring an emergency.

R-254-26. Urging Ohio General Assembly to Vote No on House Bill 795