City of Akron Council Committee Meetings - 6.15.2026 (Public Service, Public Utilities, & Green)

The City of Akron Council's Public Service, Public Utilities, and Green Committee met on June 15, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure-related items. The committee approved an ordinance to proceed with the concrete street repair program for various street segments, funded in part by Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grants, with property owners responsible for approximately 30% of the repair costs. Additionally, the committee authorized a three-year contract with Linde Incorporated for the supply of liquid oxygen to the wastewater treatment plant, essential for maintaining dissolved oxygen levels and odor control in the treatment process. The contract was approved without public bidding due to the vendor's long-term service and the urgent need to maintain treatment operations. The meeting also included an update on the wastewater system's performance during recent heavy rainfall, highlighting the effectiveness of recent infrastructure improvements in preventing backups and managing stormwater flows.