Joe Cappel

Key discussions included the review and acceptance of the LCTID Monthly Financial Report as of August 2025, which detailed fund cash balances for the General Fund, Dorr Street Interchange Fund, and US 20A Interchange Fund. The Board convened an Executive Session to confer with legal counsel concerning pending or imminent court action disputes. Subsequent to returning to the regular session, updates were provided on the status of the Riverfort Project, the completion of the US 20A Project, closeout activities for the Dorr Street Project, and soundwall issues managed by ODOT. There was also general discussion regarding Columbus Statehouse items, specifically property tax impacts, and an update on ODOT's 475 widening project.

The meeting involved a review and discussion of the LCTID Monthly Financial Report as of October 31, 2025, detailing cash balances for the general fund and specific interchange funds. The Board also accepted the proposed renewal for the TID insurance policy, which detailed premium changes and carrier assignments. Key resolutions approved included Resolution 2025-02 to amend fund budgets for Calendar Year 2025 to account for property sale proceeds, and Resolution 2025-03 to adopt the Calendar Year 2026 fund budget to cover future expenses. Furthermore, Resolution 2025-04 was adopted to confirm actions related to the sale of the WICKS Lumber property parcel. Other business included updates on ongoing parcel disposals, specifically US 20A excess land and Dorr Street parcels, and a general discussion on federal and state funding items, including grants and potential Sierra Club action concerning the EV Charging Grant.

The board meeting included a review and acceptance of the monthly financial reports as of November 30, 2025, detailing various fund cash balances. An update was provided on the Dorr Street project closeout, with finalization anticipated between April and May 2026. The board also passed resolutions to rescind a previous option agreement (Reso 2025-05) regarding a US20A parcel to allow for its sale to a new interested party, and approved another resolution (Reso 2025-06) for the sale of a second excess property parcel from the US20A project. It was noted that these sales leave only one remaining parcel from the US20A project and one from the Dorr Street project in the LCTID's name. Additionally, it was reported that no progress has occurred regarding the Sierra Club and the LCTID EV Charging Grant since a public records request in October.

This 6-Year Capital Improvement Program, spanning 2026-2031, outlines planned infrastructure projects for Lucas County, including roadways, bridges, drainage/culverts, and multi-use paths. It details funding sources, summarizes projects let to construction in 2025, and forecasts anticipated projects for both the county and townships for the upcoming years, with a dedicated section on the Storm Water Utility.

The Lucas County Transportation Improvement District meeting addressed the monthly financial report for September 2023, noting a total fund balance. The status of the Dorr Street Project SIB Loan was discussed. The board also discussed the 20A Interchange Project, which is advancing towards completion, and the status of real property conveyances from the LCTID to the County Landbank. Resolution 2023-06 was approved, authorizing funding for the Riverfort Drive Extension Project, including the Ohio Department of Development grant and ODOT Jobs & Commerce Grant.