Akron Council's Weekly Legislative Spotlight! 2024 Issue #28

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From the Desk of the Council President

Hello Joan,

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We hope you enjoy the information shared each week, including 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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Sincerely,

Margo Sommerville

Council President

Ward 3 Council Member

Legislative Highlights From Monday, September 16, 2024

Ordinance No. 321-2024 authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a lease agreement with Stow BMX Association to extend the term of their bicycle motocross facility lease at the Akron/Fulton Airport; and declaring an emergency. Vote: Ayes: 12, Nays: 0 (Garrett absent).

Ordinance No. 324-2024 amending and/or supplementing Title 15, “Land Usage,” Chapter 150, “Environmental Health Housing Code,” Section 150.04, “Housing Appeals Board,” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Akron; and declaring an emergency. Vote: Ayes: 12, Nays: 0 (Garrett absent). This legislation updates the number of members to seven. The Housing Appeals Board meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month in Akron City Council Chambers beginning at 9:00 a.m. Learn more about the Housing Appeals Board here.

Ordinance No. 325-2024 approving and authorizing the execution of a purchase and/or development agreement Citi Center Development, LLC or its nominee providing for the sale and redevelopment of the CitiCenter Building located at 146 S. High Street; and declaring an emergency. Vote: Ayes: 12, Nays: 0 (Garrett absent). The developer is proposing to redevelop the property into approximately 100 or more residential units along with related features and services.

Remember...

You can see all the legislation discussed during the meeting at: https://onlinedocs.akronohio.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/

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Public Hearings

Up for Public Hearing September 23, 2024

5:00 p.m. Special Meeting:

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to place a monument sign with an LED message board for Reservoir Park at 1735 Hillside Terrace.

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to place a monument sign with an LED message board for Patterson Park Community Center at 800 Patterson Avenue.

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to place a monument sign with an LED message board for Ed Davis Community Center at 730 Perkins Park Drive.

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to install an oversized hi-rise sign at 1526 Vernon Odom Boulevard.

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to construct a convenience store and gas station at 311 Darrow Road.

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to construct the Akron Zoo Animal Hospital on the east side of Diagonal Road, north of Auldfarm Road.

Up for Public Hearing October 3, 2024

2:00 p.m. Special Meeting:

Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to construct and operate a refuse and recycling transfer station and trash hauling business at 1400 E. Archwood Avenue.

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Rule 1.2 Special Meetings

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