Maumee City Council authorizes application for H2Ohio wetland grant to restore Maumee River sites

Maumee — At a special meeting March 30, the Maumee City Council approved Resolution 009-2026 authorizing the city to submit an application to the H2Ohio wetland grant program for restoration work along the Maumee River, including work at lower Towpath Park and the Riverbend fishery and ecosystem restoration project.

The resolution was presented to council as a recommendation from the law director and council members said the item was placed on a special agenda because of a tight deadline for the H2Ohio application. After a short procedural exchange about making a formal motion, a council member moved to approve the resolution and another member seconded the motion.

The council approved the resolution by roll call. The clerk recorded votes of yes from Artzi, Barrow, Gonzalez, Hughey, Koppenmaier, Sun and Kurt. One member who had earlier recorded an abstention announced they were withdrawing that abstention and voted yes before the final tally. No further discussion or amendments were recorded.

After the vote the council moved to adjourn and the meeting concluded shortly thereafter.

The resolution authorizes submittal of the application only; the transcript does not specify grant amount, timeline for project work, or whether the city has secured matching funds. The law director and applicants had briefed council previously; council did not discuss project-level details at this special meeting.