City of Akron Council Committee Meetings 9.14.2026

The City of Akron Council held committee meetings on September 14, 2026, covering public service, public utilities, green initiatives, public safety, and budget and finance. Key procurement discussions included approval of special assessments for street cleaning and lighting, with no rate increases since 2012-2014, and ongoing challenges with street light repairs managed by Ohio Edison. The council authorized emergency contracts for storm sewer repairs and replacement of the sprinkler system in the Morley parking garage. They also approved bidding for phase six of parking deck lighting upgrades, focusing on LED installations to reduce costs. Additionally, a contract was authorized for rebuilding a damaged high-service pump at the water plant. The council approved a lease agreement with US Bank for six new street cleaners with a guaranteed 50% buyback option. In public safety, the council approved purchasing low-pressure fire hoses and nozzles from Atlantic Emergency Solutions. Budget discussions included ordinances authorizing property tax distributions and certification of the tax levy at the full 10.5 mills allowed by the city charter. Several motions to suspend rules and approve contracts were passed to expedite procurement and maintenance projects.