Posts Tagged ‘2011 Budget’
Upcoming Council meeting Yeah and Boo
It appears after quite a bit of discussion, media attention, which included several columns I wrote on the topic, the Toledo-Lucas County Housing Fund will finally get the disbursement they were owed and there will be a plan for future payments. The legislation for those of you interested that will be before Toledo City Council on May [...]
22,000 + pool visits
During the 2010 swimming season for City of Toledo public pools, which ran from June 21st – August 13 -- 22,450 visits were logged at the six pools that were open, Willys, Wilson, Navarre, Pickford, Jamie Farr and Savage splash pad. The 2009 swimming season was a shorter one due to the economic situation Toledo was in, July 7th – August [...]
H.R., I.T. & Finance April 21
Sarantou and Ludeman were there when the meeting began, Collins arrived shortly after it began. Manufacturing nationally is improving, home sales is still a concern, it's increasing but not at the same level of other sectors. The star of the show first quarter was manufacturing, 9.1% nationally, four times more than the rest of the economy. [...]
Solid Waste Analysis by Collins
The following was sent to members of council from Toledo City Councilman D. Michael Collins on March 28: To: President Brown and Members of Council From: D. Michael Collins Ref: Solid Waste Analysis Colleagues, I have taken the time to perform an analysis on the decision before us as to whether or not to transfer our Core Service of [...]
Toledo City Council tomorrow
Monday, March 28, 2011 One Government Center – City Council Chambers at 4 p.m. Special Toledo City Council meeting The purpose of the meeting is for: Amendments to 2011 Operating Budget and Passage of 2011 Operating Budget The fate of the trash fee may be decided tomorrow, a balanced budget must be passed by March 31. Toledo [...]
Public Safety, Law and Criminal Justice March 22
Toledo had 596 police officers with a ratio of 1.8 and a daily requirement of 32 officers as of February 4, 2010, 25 retirements were anticipated. Collins asked for an update on the strength numbers with or without a budgeted police class. Chief Navarre introduced those with him at the committee hearing. Currently they are projecting 50 [...]
HR, IT & Finance March 21
McLean said growth rates continue to look positive, 3.6% growth from now till June, oil prices continue to be a concern, housing sector is still weak. They are looking to see if there are disruptions from the Japanese earthquake, 160,000 work for Japanese companies in the Great Lake states, they are seeing some short term disruptions. [...]
Toledo City Council March 22
Items before City Council. The one unexpected item was the proposed increase in the trash fee. Appointments - Youth Development Steering Committee 20 were Confirmed by all present Resolution - Recognize the Chuck Ealey Undefeated Spirit Award and Mentoring Program Adopted by all present Designate Mulberry St. between Moore and Yates as [...]
Revenue projections in Toledo up
The city of Toledo finance department today announced its updated 2011 income tax revenue projections. After receiving $144.6 million in 2010, Toledo is expected to generate $146.9, an increase of $2.3 million over 2010 and up $1.4 million from initial projections made in October 2010. “These income tax figures reflect our belief that we [...]
Referrals like “Go Fish”
Councilwoman Paula Hicks-Hudson asked for: Provide a breakdown of costs directly related to the daily operations of the Division of Solid Waste. Do not include such costs as payment for the new trucks and carts. The response? Please see attached 2011 Proposed Budget. The costs for repayment of the trucks/carts are not included in the [...]
