City of Akron Council Committee Meetings - 7.06.2026

The City of Akron Council held multiple committee meetings on July 6, 2026, including Parks and Recreation, Public Service/Public Utilities/Green, and Public Safety committees. Key procurement discussions included authorization to accept and expand a Nature Works grant for ADA-accessible improvements at Hardesty Park, and several contracts related to water system maintenance and infrastructure. The Public Service committee approved contracts for cross-connection control inspections with Backflow Solutions, maintenance of flow monitoring equipment with ADS Environmental Services, and multiple construction improvement projects at the city water plant. A significant lead service line replacement program was also discussed, involving a nearly $10 million project with substantial loan forgiveness from Ohio EPA. Additionally, the committee authorized leasing two split-body sanitation trucks to improve efficiency. The Public Safety committee addressed a liquor permit objection for a problematic establishment, with a motion to request a hearing before the Division of Liquor Control. Several motions to suspend rules and approve contracts were passed to expedite these procurement actions.