City of Akron Council Meeting - 6.15.2026

The City of Akron Council held a meeting on June 15, 2026, which included public comments and several procurement-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with West Publishing Corporation for a case management and database system for the Akron Citizens Police Oversight Board and the Office of the Independent Police Auditor, which passed with an 11 to 2 vote. Additionally, the council authorized contracts with Woolpert Incorporated to assist with the city's migration to a new cloud platform and with Dormakaba for a time clock solution integrating with Workday. Another contract was approved without public bidding for Linde Incorporated to supply liquid oxygen to the wastewater treatment plant, with a three-year term. The meeting also featured presentations from international visitors and discussions on special assessments for various road improvements. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted.