City of Akron Council Committee Meeting - 6.8.2026

The City of Akron Council Budget and Finance Committee met on June 8, 2026, to discuss key procurement and contract issues. The committee reviewed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a two-year intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for animal control services, including options to renew. Members expressed concerns about the reduction of kennel capacity from 80 to 60, the aggressive timeline for issuing an RFP for overflow animal care, and the lack of a backup plan if no vendors respond. The contract was approved by a 3-1 vote despite these concerns. Additionally, the committee discussed procuring a case management system for the Police Auditor's office to improve data collection and analysis of police reviews and complaints. The previous vendor contract fell through due to contract terms, and the new vendor, Thomson Reuters, was selected with a contract value under $100,000. The committee voted to take more time to review this procurement. Later, the Housing Committee heard presentations from Unify Akron delegates on community-driven housing recommendations, focusing on affordable housing, code violation databases, and community engagement. While no direct procurement actions were taken in housing, the discussion highlighted potential future funding and policy considerations.