Akron Council's Weekly Legislative Spotlight! 2024 Issue #2

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From the Desk of the Council President

Hello Joan,

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We share highlights from the Council's legislative agenda from the previous Monday's Committee and Council meetings. Definitions and information about commonly used terms and council-related facts are also featured.

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The information shared in each week's Legislative Spotlight will continue to educate, empower, and liberate you to become increasingly engaged with your City Council in making Akron a better place for all its residents.

Sincerely,

Margo Sommerville

Council President

Ward 3 Council Member

Legislative Highlights From Monday, January 22, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2024 authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a contract, without the formality of publicly advertising for bids, with Summa Health to provide the education and training necessary for Fire Division employees to achieve the required paramedic certification; and declaring an emergency. Vote: Ayes: 12, Nays: 0.

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2024 recognizing January 22, 2024 – January 26, 2024 as Gun Violence Survivors Week; and declaring an emergency. By commemorating Gun Violence Survivors Week, Council honors and remembers all victims of gun violence and uplifts the resilient voices of survivors across the City. Vote: Ayes: 12, Nays: 0.

A public hearing was held on the Resolution adopting the 2024 Capital Investment and Community Development Program, legally referred to as the Capital Investment Budget; and declaring an emergency. The first review session was held on Monday at 3:30 p.m. You can watch the full presentation here. The second review session will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29th. Read more about these sessions here . See a brief overview of the Capital Budget here.

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Upcoming Open Comment Public Hearings

Up For Public Hearing February 5, 2024:

(during 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting)

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to establish a laundromat at 147 N. Arlington Street. (PC-2023-49-CU)

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to establish a Type A daycare home at 782 Bellevue Avenue. (PC-2023-60-CU)

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to establish a charter high school at 375 W. North Street. (PC-2023-57-CU)

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to construct a gas station and convenience store at 1526 Vernon Odom Boulevard.(PC-2023-65-CU)

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