CAPITAL BUDGET 2026 passed 2-9-26

CAPITAL INVESTMENT
2026
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM	& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Shammas MalikCity of Akron
Passed by Akron City Council on February 9, 2026

-- 1 of 36 --

TABLE OF CONTENTS	TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview & Highlights 	03
Revenue & Expenditure Summary Graphs 	05
Program Fund Summary 	06
Ward Engagement 	08
APPENDIX B - Capital Budget History Chart 	34
APPENDIX A - Capital Budget History Narrative 33
PAGE 2
Arterials/Collectors - pg. 09
Bridges - pg. 10
Residential Streets - pg. 11
Resurfacing Program - pg. 12
Sidewalk Program - pg. 12
Transportation 	09	(Line Items 1-23)
Parks and Recreation 	13	(Line Items 24-41)
Public Facilities 	15	(Line Items 42-61)
Miscellaneous 	18	(Line Items 62-89)
Housing and Community Development 	21
(Line Items 90-105)
Economic and Job Development 	23
Commercial & Industrial Development & Support - pg. 23
Small Business & Neighborhood Business District Support - pg. 24
Neighborhood Business Districts - pg. 24
(Line Items 106-115)
Sewer 	25
Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) - pg. 25
Sanitary Sewers - pg. 26
Storm Water Systems - pg. 28
Water Reclamation Facility - pg. 28
(Line Items 116-144)
Water 	29
Water Distribution - pg. 29
Water Plant - pg. 31
Watershed - pg. 32
(Line Items 145-171)
APPENDIX C - Neighborhood Capital Projects 	35
APPENDIX D - 2026 Issue 4 Income Tax (IT4) 	36

-- 2 of 36 --

On behalf of our entire administration, I am proud to share our proposed 2026 Capital Investment and
Community Development Program, commonly known as the Capital Budget.
Allocating $6.5 million to resurfacing which will
cover approximately 52 centerline miles of Akron
roadway, as well as repairs to concrete streets. The
city will also undertake major repair projects to
Home Avenue, North Main Street in North Hill, and
South Main Street between Bartges and Cedar.
Investing $1 million in the city sidewalk program
which will allow us to complete approximately 225
repair requests. At the beginning of 2024, Akron
was over 3 years behind on sidewalk requests but
thanks to increased investment, in 2026 we will
complete all the requests from 2024 and all the
requests from 2025 up to September bringing us
almost up to date on requests.
The City of Akron has committed to a multi-year
full renovation of the Stubbs Justice Center, which
houses our Akron Police Department. In 2026, we
will be replacing several transport elevators,
replacing the heating and cooling lines from the
basement to the 10th floor, and starting on the
design for the full renovation.
Key Highlights of the 2026 budget include:
Overview	Overview
& Highlights	& Highlights
The capital budget is focused on the key infrastructure investments of city government in the areas of public
safety, transportation, water and sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities, other public facilities, as
well as certain investments in economic development, housing, and community services, including
allocations of federal funds through the CDBG and HOME programs.
With this year’s capital budget, our city government will finish key projects, maintain important infrastructure,
improve transportation throughout the city, and start a phased process to fully renovate our Akron Police
Department headquarters.
Supporting our parks and public spaces through
new playground and recreation improvements
across the city, as well as our new city meadows
program which will improve the natural beauty
and wildlife of certain parks while reducing
mowing and stormwater runoff.
Investing in new construction of infill housing, as
well supporting our neighborhood Community
Development Corporations, and beginning
implementation of the Innerbelt Master Plan.
Undertaking significant water and sewer projects,
including the completion of the Northside
Interceptor Tunnel and the replacement of the
historic Brittain Road Reservoir.
Replacement of two salt domes in the city which
will help with our snow/ice response.
The city has completed the removal of all lead
service lines in the city. We are now moving on to
galvanized lines with a goal of removing all the
galvanized lines by the end of 2027.
PAGE 3

-- 3 of 36 --

This year’s capital budget process began in the summer, with requests submitted by each city department and
by City Councilmembers. Throughout the fall, we focused on public engagement at City Council ward
meetings and community townhalls. Many people have put in hard work to make this budget possible. In
particular, I want to thank the Long Range Planning Division, especially Helen Tomic, Jim Ashley, and Amy
Woodill, and Planning Director Kyle Julien, as well as Patricia Porter in Communications. In each department,
there are many other people to thank, and this budget is truly stronger because of each person who
contributed.
In the coming weeks, our administration looks forward to engaging with City Council on this important piece
of our city’s budget.
Acknowledgements
PAGE 4
As the City of Akron transitions out of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, our continued focus is on
creating a fiscally responsible capital budget which prioritizes the city’s key services and responsibilities. This
year’s proposed capital budget is $39 million less than the 2025 capital budget, a 10.23% reduction.
Prioritizing Fiscal Responsibility
Shammas Malik, Mayor
Overview	Overview
& Highlights	& Highlights
2026

-- 4 of 36 --

2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
REVENUE & EXPENDITURE SUMMARY GRAPHS
State
61%
Local
28%
Federal
9%
Private
1%
Regional
1%
State (61%)
Local (28%)
Federal (9%)
Private (1%)
Regional (1%)
$209,317,316
$95,870,555
$29,829,945
$4,954,204
$1,937,920
Water
30%
Sewer
28%
Transportation
16%
Miscellaneous
16%
Public Facilities
4%
Economic & Job
Development
2%
Parks & Recreation
2%
Water (30%)
Transportation (16%)
Housing & Community Development (2%)
Economic & Job Development (2%)
Parks & Recreation (2%)
Public Facilities (4%)
$102,191,861
$53,629,328
$13,181,265
$8,650,000
$6,178,986
$8,992,500
Miscellaneous (16%)	$54,776,000
Sewer (28%)	$94,310,000
FUNDING	FUNDING
FUNDING SUMMARY	$341,909,940
PAGE 5
EXPENDITURE	EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY 	$341,909,940
Housing &
Community
Development 2%

-- 5 of 36 --

LOCAL 	FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET ($) 	DESCRIPTION
SUBTOTAL 	$95,870,555
Akron Safety Center 	Akron Safety Center reserves	ASC 	2,285,000
General Obligation Debt 	Debt secured by City’s full faith and credit	GO 	13,940,522
Income Tax - Safety & Streets 	.25% Income Tax Increase for Police, Fire and Roads	IT4 	10,726,000
Sewer Capital Fund 	Sanitary sewer user fees used for capital projects	SCF 	11,695,483
Street Lighting Assessments 	Annual assessments levied for provision of street lighting	SLA 	600,000
Tax Increment Financing 	Payments in lieu of property taxes on new development	TIF 	541,500
Tag Tax 	Permissive vehicle license tax	TT 	3,599,000
Water Capital Fund 	Water user fees used for capital projects	WCF 	2,523,150
Property Taxes 	PT 	1,800,000 	Property tax revenue .41 mileage
Income Tax 	27% of City’s 2% Income Tax Collections	IT 	48,009,900	(includes .25% Safety & Street funds)
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUND SUMMARY
REGIONAL 	FUNDING SOURCE 	BUDGET ($) 	DESCRIPTION
1,244,000	Joint Economic Development District 	Income Tax in JEDD areas	JEDD
183,500	City of Cuyahoga Falls 	Funds from City of Cuyahoga Falls	CUYF
SUBTOTAL 	$1,937,920
510,420	City of Norton 	Funds from City of Norton	NORTON
STATE 	FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET ($) 	DESCRIPTION
PAGE 6
Gas Tax 	100,000	GAS 	Additional 6 cents of Gas Tax returned to City
Ohio Department of Transportation 	State transportation agency funding	ODOT 	6,187,596
Ohio Public Works Commission 	Bond issue & 1 cent gas tax for infrastructure improvements	OPWC 	17,100,824
Ohio Water Development Authority 	State financial assistance for environmental infrastructure	OWDA 	75,013
State of Ohio 	Funding through the State of Ohio	STATE 	3,175,000
Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund 	Ohio EPA Water Supply Rev. Loan Account	WSRLA 97,268,383
SUBTOTAL 	$209,317,316
Clean Ohio Program 	500,000	CLEANOH 	Funding to preserve land and clean up environment
Ohio Department of Development 	6,116,000	ODOD 	State development agency funding
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund 	Loan funds for wastewater treatment works projects	WPCLF 78,669,500
Oil & Gas Revenue 	Revenue derived from oil and gas wells	OGR 	150,000
Clean Ohio Trails Funds 	125,000	COTF 	Clean Ohio Trail Fund monies

-- 6 of 36 --

GRAND TOTAL	GRAND TOTAL 	$341,909,940	$341,909,940
FEDERAL 	FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET ($) DESCRIPTION
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUND SUMMARY
PRIVATE 	FUNDING SOURCE 	BUDGET ($) 	DESCRIPTION
PAGE 7
$29,829,945	SUBTOTAL
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority 	Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority	AMHA 	50,000
Bridge Replacement 	FHWA funds for bridges	BR 	7,200,277
Community Development 	Community Development Block Grant, HOME funds
from HUD
CD 	7,165,000
Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality 	FHWA funds for road projects improving environment	CMAQ 	600,000
Environmental Protection Agency 	Funding for environmental improvements	EPA 	3,160,000
U.S. Department of Transportation 	Federal transportation funding programs	FDOT 	280,000
Federal Aviation Administration 	Federal Aviation funding	FAA 	1,121,568
Healthy Homes Funds 	Healthy Homes grant funds from HUD	HH 	187,500
Lead Paint Program 	Lead Hazard Reduction grant funds from HUD	LEAD 	1,750,000
Federal SAFETY Funds 	Federal SAFETY Funds	SAFETY 	2,500,000
Surface Transportation Block Grant 	FHWA funds for classified roads above minor collector
& bridges
STBG 	4,250,000
Transportation Alternatives Set Aside 	Transportation Alternatives Set Aside	TASA 	1,565,600
Private 	Various funding from private sector	PVT 	362,272
Special Assessments 	Assessments levied for improvements adjacent to property	SA 	4,067,234
Summit Metro Parks 	Funding from Summit Metro Parks	SMP 	524,698
$4,954,204	SUBTOTAL

-- 7 of 36 --

WARD ENGAGEMENT	WARD ENGAGEMENT
PAGE 8
Over the past several months, city staff have presented about the 2026 capital
budget at six City Council ward meetings and town halls across the city.
At these meetings, city staff provided residents with an overview of the capital
budget process, and asked them to identify investments that should receive
priority in the capital budget.
These presentations illustrated the wide range of the work accomplished
through the capital budget and how the City invests in its capital assets in
order to improve operations, strengthen the quality of life for our residents,
make Akron more attractive for private investment, and ensure that the City’s
infrastructure aligns with our strategic goals and plans.
City staff explained how the City’s capital needs are identified, how the City
funds investments to address those needs, and the budgetary constraints that
require us to make often challenging choices about what investments to
prioritize and what investments can be delayed.
These meetings reflect the administration’s commitment to creating a more
transparent and engaging city government.
Additionally, attendees were asked to identify their priorities across five
categories: Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Public Facilities, Housing
and Community Development, and Public Safety. Each attendee was provided
with six stickers and asked to indicate their priorities by placing the stickers
on posters labeled with the spending categories.
This exercise gave residents a sense of the challenges involved in
addressing a broad range of capital needs with a limited budget.

-- 8 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION	TRANSPORTATION
PAGE 9
$53,629,328	$53,629,328
Since 2016, the City of Akron has invested over $50 million in resurfacing Akron's roadways.
Thanks to Akron voters passing the income tax increase for Police, Fire, and Roads back in
2017, the city has been able to go from paving 16 miles of roadway a year to approximately
53 miles per year on average. Due to that ongoing work, most of Akron's roadways are now
graded as "fair" to "good" which is an outstanding improvement to where the city was 5, 10,
or 15 years ago.
Funding
Source	Budget ($)	
Arterials/Collectors 	$24,066,063
Home Avenue Improvements
GO
TOTAL(Tallmadge - Independence)
Replacement of the existing concrete pavement on Home Avenue with full
depth asphalt pavement, from Independence Avenue to approximately 900
feet south of Tallmadge Avenue Curb and sidewalk will be patched as
needed. Curb ramps will be replaced to meet ADA requirements.
SA
SCF
OPWC
1,165,110
3,300,000
311,161
115,420
1,708,309
2
East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue
ODOT
TOTAL
Striping and new curb ramps.	
402,000
484,000
GO 	82,000
1
(N. Main Street - SR8)
Howard Glenwood Intersection 	GOSafety study to determine proper countermeasures, including a
roundabout.
 	40,000	3
Akron is responsible for 832 centerline miles of pavement (or 122,000,000 square feet of
pavement) and 144 bridges. Projects in the Transportation section of the budget have either
deteriorated beyond simple maintenance or require safety improvements.
Highlights of this year's budget include the completion of the Home Ave. asphalt
replacement, beginning S. Main St. phase 3 from Bartges to Cedar, N. Main St. full street
improvements, $1 million to the city sidewalk program, and maintenance and
rehabilitation of several of our bridges. Akron is investing $6.5 million to resurface
approximately 52 miles of roadway this year and another $1.85 million on the city’s concrete
pavement rehabilitation program.

-- 9 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 10
Bridges 	$10,899,365
TRANSPORTATION	TRANSPORTATION
N. Main Street Complete Street 	TOTAL(All America Bridge - N. Corp. Line)
Resurface existing pavement, repairing subbase. Implement a road diet
within the existing pavement footprint through striping. Bring curb
ramps up to current ADA standards, repair/replace deficient sidewalk.
Traffic signals will be upgraded. Includes water main replacement.
 10,838,000	5
GO 	1,850,000
STBG 	4,100,000
SA 	613,000
CMAQ 	600,000
SAFETY 2,500,000
OPWC 	1,175,000
S. Main Street Phase 3
SCF
TOTAL(Bartges Street to Cedar Street)
Improvements will include saw cutting 2' from the face of curb to create
a combination curb and gutter and replacing the concrete pavement
with full depth asphalt pavement. Possible road diet.
SA
360,063
9,354,063
195,000
6
TT
OPWC
3,599,000
5,200,000
Annual Bridge Inspection & SNBI Update 	GOUpdate the existing bridge inventory to the new Specifications for the
Nation Bridge Inventory (SNBI) as required by the U.S. Department of
Transportation & ODOT.
 	110,000	7
Bowery Street Bridge over Canal - PID 116146 	TOTAL
Improvements include partial deck replacement, abutment
reconstruction, replacement of drainage system, and other patching of
sidewalk, curb, etc. Bike lanes will be included as an easy connection
from the towpath to the Main Street cycle track.
 	3,218,510	8
GO
PVT
248,970
150,000
OPWC
BR
330,000
2,489,540
High Level Bridge 	IT
City's share for the design costs to replace the High-Level Bridge. This
will be a Summit County construction project.
 	250,000	9
Merriman Valley Mobility Study 	GO(Merriman Road / Portage Path Area)
Traffic and Safety studies to complement the Merriman Valley Area Master Plan.
 	50,000	4

-- 10 of 36 --

Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 11
Residential Streets 	$2,408,000
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION	TRANSPORTATION
Kent Street Bridge Deck Replacement
GO
TOTAL
Closeout charges. Replacement of the Kent Street Bridge Deck. Includes
minor repairs to the concrete abutments.	
BR
28,245
109,281
81,036
11
S. Main Street Bridge over CSX
GO
TOTAL
Bridge repairs including joint replacement, patching piers and
abutments.
BR
460,000
3,760,000
3,300,000
(S. Main St. over CSX Railroad, Near Miller Ave.)
12
University Avenue Major Preventative Maintenance
GO
TOTALCarryover. Bridge rehabilitation including replacing deck overlay, expansion
joints, approach slabs, as well as upgrading the sidewalk. Project managed by
Summit Metro Parks.
BR
69,984
3,136,655
1,329,701
PVT 	112,272
13
SMP 	524,698
TASA 	1,100,000
Belleau Wood Drive Improvements 	TOTAL
Carryover. Replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement with
asphalt pavement, and concrete curb and gutter. Existing pavement
was installed over an unstable subbase.
 	944,500	14(LaFayette Drive - north end)	
GO
SA
551,800
100,000
SCF 	10,000
OPWC 	282,700
Wendling Drive et al 	TOTALWendling Drive will be fully improved with asphalt pavement and
concrete curb and gutter. The other streets in the neighborhood will be
patch and matched with concrete.
 	963,500	16
GO 	349,500
SA 	175,000
OPWC 	439,000
Traffic Calming 	TOTALContinue piloting asphalt speed tables, raised crosswalks, speed limit
reductions, solar sign installations, and removal and restriping projects
(focusing on High Injury Network and other areas of concern).
 	500,000	15
IT4 	250,000
IT 	250,000
High Street Viaduct Rehabilitation - PID 121826 	GO
Repairs to failed expansion joints, miscellaneous concrete patching and
sealing.
 	314,919	10

-- 11 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 12
Sidewalk Program 	$2,545,000
Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Program 	TOTALRehabilitate existing brick and concrete pavement with spot repairs and
partial replacements to create a more uniform surface and extend the useful
life of the pavement.
 1,850,000	18
GAS 	100,000
IT 	100,000
SA 	400,000
OPWC 1,250,000
ODOT Resurfacing - V Odom - PID 113037 	TOTAL
ODOT-led resurfacing.
 3,865,100
(SR59 - 77/76)
19
GO 	533,687
SA 	109,073
STBG 	150,000
NORTON 	510,420
ODOT 	2,561,920
ODOT Resurfacing - Tallmadge Avenue - PID 116804 	TOTAL
ODOT-led resurfacing.
 1,495,800
(SR8 - Brittain)
20
GO 	258,600
SA 	114,000
ODOT 	1,123,200
22
Citywide Sidewalk Program 	TOTALRepair of sidewalks requested by property owners. Includes $50,000 annually
to improve ADA access to city parks and community centers.
 1,000,000
GO 	700,000
SA 	300,000
23
Safe Streets & Roads For All (SS4A) Improvements 	TOTALVarious pedestrian focused improvements, planning studies, and future
improvements.
 	320,000
GO 	40,000
FDOT 	280,000
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION	TRANSPORTATION
Annual Resurfacing Program 	TOTALAnnual resurfacing program. Includes arterial and collector, microsurfacing,
partial depth resurfacing, preventive maintenance, residential resurfacing,
and unimproved street resurfacing.
 6,500,000	17
IT4 	2,750,000
IT 	2,000,000
SA 	1,750,000
Resurfacing Program 	$13,710,900
Resurfacing (Local sponsor)	$8,350,000
Akron Peninsula Rd. Multi-Use Trail 	TOTALCreate 4700' long 11' wide asphalt shared-use trail from the Riverwoods
Public Preserve to West Portage Trail.
 1,225,000
TIF 	541,500
CUYF 	183,500
21
CLEANOH 500,000

-- 12 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 13
The City of Akron manages 162 parks encompassing 1,500 acres. The 2026 Capital Budget
provides $1.2 million for the Rubber City Heritage Trail Phase 2 project which will utilize the
6-mile rail corridor formerly used by the rubber companies. There is $600,000 allocated to
community centers and parks for capital improvements including HVAC systems, lighting,
fencing, flooring, and more. There is $160,000 to invest in the construction of a restroom at
the Elizabeth Park Splash pad and $100,000 to build the e-sports gaming rooms at Lawton
Street/Judge Williams Community Center and Joy Park Community Center.
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION	PARKS AND RECREATION
Esports Gaming Rooms 	IT 	100,000Provide Esports gaming rooms at Lawton Street and Joy Park
community centers.
28
Akron Parks Challenge 	ITDesign and construction of recommended park improvements identified by the
Akron Parks Collaborative through the Akron Parks Challenge grant program.
 	150,000	24
Court Resurfacing Program 	GOAnnual program to address basketball and tennis court resurfacing needs. 	100,000	26
Elizabeth Park Splash Pad 	CDConstruction of restroom facility with changing station. 	160,000	27
$6,178,986	$6,178,986
Gorge Dam Removal 	EPACarryover. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to pay for the design of removal
of the Gorge Dam, stabilization of adjacent infrastructure in the dam pool, and
associated river restoration. The grant is being managed by the City of Akron.
 	800,000	29
City Wildflower Meadow and Habitat Restoration Initiative 	ITReduce mow-able acreage of City Parks by removing sod and installing wildflower
corridors that restore habitat for pollinators, provide educational opportunities to
the public, reduce storm water run off and maintenance costs. Sites include
Hardesty Park, Memorial Parkway Soccer Fields, and Summit Lake.
 	70,000	25
Hyre Park Improvements 	GOPlayground and tennis court improvements. 	150,000	30

-- 13 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 14
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION	PARKS AND RECREATION
Lane Field Improvements 	GOCarryover. Improvements to football field and restroom facilities. 	50,000	32
Miscellaneous Community Centers 	ITMiscellaneous building improvements including HVAC systems, flooring, lighting,
and restrooms at various community centers including Balch Street, Firestone Park,
Joy Park, Kenmore, Lawton Street, and Northwest Family Recreation Center.
 	300,000	35
Miscellaneous Parks 	ITSmall capital improvements at various parks such as play equipment, electric,
lighting, and fencing. Projects include play equipment at Aquae Park, Gale Crosby,
and Summit Lake. Ballfield improvements at Heintz-Hillcrest & Prentiss Park, and
walkway repairs at Atwood-Galena Park.
 	300,000	36
Kent Street / Middlebury Park 	EPAGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to design and construct a park in a
disadvantaged community per the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.
The park will provide community access to green and blue spaces. This is a
continuation from the Kent Street Dam Removal project.
 	130,000	31
Little Cuyahoga River Restoration and Lowhead Dam Removal 	EPACarryover. Restoration of floodplain areas, remove three lowhead dams
to address channelization in the river, and improve fish habitat.
 	2,230,000	34
Parks, Lighting & Public Spaces 	GOInstallation of additional park lighting and security cameras at city parks
and community centers.
 	75,000	37
Rubber City Heritage Trail - Phase 2 	TOTALPhase 2 of a multi-use recreational trail that will utilize the 6-mile rail
corridor formerly used by the rubber companies. Limits Exchange Street
& Arlington Street intersection and ending at the Exchange Street &
Huntington Avenue intersection.
 1,248,204	38
GO 	20,525
TASA 	462,000
COTF 	125,000
ODOT 	640,679
Rubber City Heritage Trail - Phase 3 	TOTALPhase 3 of a multi-use recreational trail that will utilize the 6-mile rail corridor
formerly used by the rubber companies. Limits are Exchange Street to Brown Street.
 	170,782	39
GO 	167,182
TASA 	3,600
Silver Maple Ridge Green Space 	CDDevelopment of green and public space at the Silver Maple Ridge Park. 	50,000	40
Summit Lake ODNR Lease 	STATEPartial funding for the construction of a replacement building on ODNR land. 	75,000	41
Lawton Street Community Center 	ITDesign of pickleball courts. 	20,000	33

-- 14 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 15
The City of Akron owns and maintains 15 Fire facilities, 3 Police facilities, 12 Municipal
facilities, 8 parking decks, 11 community centers, 1 fitness center, 3 in-ground swimming
pools, 4 splash pads, 2 stadiums and an airport. The Building Maintenance Department
not only works on these facilities but also provides support for Lock 3 and Parks and
Recreation’s many community festivals throughout the year. This year’s budget focuses on
much needed infrastructure improvements including a replacement of the underground
fuel farm at the Akron Executive Airport, work on several city-owned parking decks, and
over $4.2 million for the beginning of the rehabilitation of Stubbs Justice Center.
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PUBLIC FACILITIES	PUBLIC FACILITIES
Airport General Consulting Services 	ITGeneral consulting services to cover land releases, land leases, grant
submissions, and general consulting services at the airport.
 	50,000	42
Airport Fuel Farm Replacement 	TOTALReplacement of underground fuel tanks with above-ground steel tanks. 1,450,000
IT 	700,000
ODOT 	750,000
43
Airport Taxiway B Decoupling 	TOTALRemoval of the Taxiway B within the Runway 7-25 Safety Area. 	387,000
IT 	19,350
ODOT 	367,650
44
$13,181,265	$13,181,265
Airport Remark Runway 7-25 	TOTALRemarking Runway 7-25. 	211,000	45
IT 	10,550
ODOT 	200,450
Airport Snow Removal Equipment 	TOTALPurchase of 10-ton dump bed truck with spreader and front attachment
broom/sweeper and plow to remove snow on runways & taxiways.
 	963,265	46
ODOT 	126,697
FAA 	836,568
Airport Taxiway P Rehabilitation 	TOTALRehabilitation of pavement on Taxiway P. FAA grant has been secured for
the design costs.
 	300,000	47
ODOT 	15,000
FAA 	285,000

-- 15 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 16
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PUBLIC FACILITIES	PUBLIC FACILITIES
Canal Park Stadium Improvements 	GORestoration of all roofs. Approx. 42,000 sf. 	570,000	48
Central Services Vehicle Lift Replacement 	GOPhase 2 of replacing vehicle lifts at the Central Services Garage. The
existing vehicle lifts are 25 years old and parts have become obsolete.
This is necessary for mechanic safety.
 	175,000	50
Cascade Parking Deck Rehabilitation 	TOTALThe project will address multiple issues along the central expansion joint
such as repairing failed columns, repairing ramps, replacing stairs, and
rehabbing stair towers. Waffle slab will be rehabbed or replaced around the
central expansion joint, Mill Street entrance and the loading dock area.
Wayfinding will be addressed within the work limits.
 2,050,000	49
GO 	50,000
STATE 2,000,000
Lock 2 Area 	PVTA partnership project with OECC, Akron Children's Hospital and Akron
Rubber Ducks on improvements to Lock 2.
 	100,000	51
Morley Parking Deck Sprinkler Replacement 	GOInstall new fire suppression system. 	1,625,000	52
Municipal Building Miscellaneous Improvements 	ITMiscellaneous improvements to the Municipal Building. 	100,000	53
Mustill Store and House Improvements 	JEDDReplaced damaged wood siding, new exterior paint and tuck-point
foundation to stop water leaks.
 	75,000	54
MSC Fire Alarm Panel and System Upgrade 	GOReplace outdated Fire Panel and upgrade system throughout buildings. 	40,000	55
MSC Garage 1A + 1B Rehabilitation 	GOReplace damaged/missing steel siding, repair damaged support
columns, sandblast and coat steel beams and install sprayfoam
insulation to interior of walls to extend longevity of building life and
make more energy efficient to reduce heating costs.
 	250,000	56
MSC Improvements - Public Works 	GOReplacement of HVAC equipment, security upgrades and structural
repairs at the Municipal Service Center.
 	125,000	57

-- 16 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 17
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PUBLIC FACILITIES	PUBLIC FACILITIES
Parking Deck Lighting Upgrades 	GOUpgrade existing lighting to LED lighting in the parking decks. 	75,000	58
Progress Through Preservation Roof Replacement 	JEDDReplace wood shake shingles with new asphalt shingles to stop water
damage to building.
 	25,000	59
Salt Storage Construction 	GOConstruction of two salt storage structures. One will be located at the
Westside Depot and the other at the Municipal Service Center. Each
structure will have storage capacities of 18,000 tons of salt.
 	325,000	60
Stubbs Building Improvements 	TOTALBuilding improvements, riser pipe replacement, and elevator modernization.
Includes design of phase one Police Headquarters renovations.
 4,285,000	61
ASC 	2,285,000
GO 	2,000,000

-- 17 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 18
This section of the budget includes a variety of needs including debt services, and various
public safety equipment. With the 2026 budget, the city will pay $39 million in annual
repayments on various forms of debt. There’s an additional $4.075 million for equipment
replacement including the snow and ice fleet and a bucket truck for Traffic Engineering.
The city will invest $453,000 for the ongoing contract for police body-worn cameras and
$525,000 to replace miscellaneous EMS equipment such as cardiac monitors.
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MISCELLANEOUS	MISCELLANEOUS 	$54,776,000	$54,776,000
Debt Service 	TOTALAnnual repayments on various forms of debt. Includes safety forces
bond funds.
 39,000,000	63
IT 	37,200,000
PT 	1,800,000
Downtown Beautification 	ITAnnual beautification to various downtown areas. 	10,000	64
Equipment Replacement - Fire 	ITReplacement of up to four ambulances, emergency response SUVs, and
fleet vehicles.
 	850,000	65
Equipment Replacement - Police 	ITAnnual replacement of obsolete or otherwise unusable rolling stock. Up
to 10 vehicles including 6 marked police cruisers, a negotiator vehicle,
and unmarked vehicles.
 	400,000	66
Equipment Replacement - Public Works 	TOTALReplacing the aging Snow and Ice Fleet. Trucks, plows, spreaders, brine
tanks and more. Includes bucket truck for Traffic Engineering.
 4,075,000	67
IT4 	3,000,000
IT 	1,075,000
Fire CAD System 	IT4Annual maintenance of new Tyler CAD system to be used by City of
Akron safety forces.
 	193,000	68
Fire Combined Communication Center 	IT4Funding for expenses related to new Combined Communications Center. 	188,000	69
Abandon Declining City Owned Oil & Gas Well 	OGRAbandon declining City owned oil & gas wells that no longer produce
enough income to justify their continued operation.
 	150,000	62
Fire Facility Improvement Program 	TOTALRepair various fire station kitchens, HVAC systems, overhead doors,
generators, drive aprons, and parking lots.
 	255,000	70
GO 	125,000
IT4 	130,000

-- 18 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 19
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MISCELLANEOUS	MISCELLANEOUS
Fire / EMS Miscellaneous Equipment 	TOTALProvide for replacement of end of service life EMS and Fire equipment.
Examples include cardiac monitors, LUCAS CPR devices, Styker Powerload Cots,
Nozzles, hoses, and miscellaneous equipment.
 	525,000	71
IT4 	400,000
GO 	125,000
Fire Management Software, Hardware, and Renewals 	IT4Funding of ongoing support and maintenance of critical software systems. 	210,000	72
Fire Structural Turn-Out Gear Replacement 	IT4Annual program to provide for the replacement of structural fire protective
clothing equipment.
 	200,000	73
Fire Station Debt Service 	ITDebt service for construction of fire stations 2, 4, and 12. 	2,000,000	74
Police Academy / Training 	IT4Funding for recruiting and hiring costs for APD new hire class, training costs
for the APD Basic Academy, training costs for academy instructors, training
supplies and materials, and incidental costs for the Citizens Academy.
 	536,000	75
Police Body Warn Cameras Annual Contract 	IT4Primary contract for BWC cameras, docking equipment, licenses, and
evidence.com storage.
 	453,000	76
Police CAD System Contract 	IT4Contract payment for CAD system. Multi-year contract with Summit
County/Tyler Technologies.
 	358,000	77
Police Combined Communication Center 	IT4Funding for contract cost of Safety Communications facility and maintenance. 	348,000	78
Police Dan St. Training Bureau Facility Improvements 	TOTALReplacement of the HVAC units and roof repairs. 1,600,000	79
IT4 	500,000
STATE 	1,100,000
Police Gear & Equipment Replacement 	IT4Funding for development and implementation of Patrol long gun program,
replacement of police gear, body armor, and other equipment.
 	255,000	80
Police Management Software, Hardware & Renewals 	IT4Funding for ongoing support and maintenance of critical software systems
including NetMotion, Grayshift, and LEFTA. New deployment of METR,
Acquisition, E-cite, and other software systems critical to improving
department operations and customer service.
 	664,000	81

-- 19 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 20
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MISCELLANEOUS	MISCELLANEOUS
Traffic Annual Signal Replacement & Optimization Program 	ITReplacement of aging signalized intersection infrastructure and optimization
of existing signalized intersection operations.
 	100,000	83
Traffic Annual Street Signal Support Replacement Program 	ITAnnual traffic signal support replacement program. 	35,000	84
Traffic Miscellaneous 	ITAnnual purchase of new and replacement traffic control equipment for the
purpose of maintaining the existing infrastructure and implementing
improvements that enhance the safe and efficient movement of all road users.
 	120,000	85
Tree Planting (AWR) 	TOTALAnnual replacement of trees throughout the City which are located in the right-
of-way, Parks, or other City-owned lands to increase the canopy coverage.
 	700,000	86
IT 	200,000
SCF 	500,000
Tree Removal (Citywide) 	ITAnnual removal of dead, diseased, and/or dying trees throughout the
City located within the right-of-way, Parks, or other City-owned land.
 	400,000	87
Tree Trimming (Citywide) 	TOTALAnnual trimming of trees located throughout the City located within the
right-of-way, Parks, or other City-owned land to improve tree structure
and health which will extend the life of the trees, clear site obstructions
from street signs, and to clear from streetlights.
 	800,000	88
IT 	200,000
SLA 	600,000
Youngs Restaurant Site Improvements 	JEDDHydraulic Study for the former Youngs Restaurant parcel. Pre-
development activities including studies, evaluations, and site
preparation to the former Young Restaurant site.
 	60,000	89
Police Taser Replacement Equipment 	IT4Contract for latest CEW device technology to provide all Uniform officers
Taser devices.
 	291,000	82

-- 20 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 21
Housing and Community Development Programs are primarily supported with funding
through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT $8,992,500	$8,992,500
Acquisition/Relocation/Clearance 	TOTALAcquisition, relocation, and clearance of dilapidated structures or vacant
lots in neighborhood development and redevelopment areas, land
assembly to assist non-profits, and neighborhood blight removal.
 	200,000	90
CD 	100,000
JEDD 	100,000
AMHA Environmental Reviews 	AMHAAssistance to Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority by providing
environmental reviews for property improvements.
 	50,000	91
The City of Akron continues to move forward with activities to stabilize neighborhoods and
assist residents in keeping a safe, warm and dry home. Of the City’s approximately 93,000
housing units, over a third were constructed before 1940. Maintenance and reinvestment
are necessary in order to preserve neighborhoods and housing values. The City utilizes
CDBG and HOME funds for this purpose. The City continues to combine rehabilitation
assistance with Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program funding and Healthy
Homes funding to maximize the efficient use of available resources and manpower. The City
also works with area agencies to provide additional housing assistance.
Community service programs assist lower income residents with a range of public social
services concentrating on infant mortality, public safety, the judicial system, financial
empowerment centers and information and referrals. Thousands of residents take
advantage of these programs every year.
Other objectives include assisting unhoused persons to obtain affordable housing,
retaining affordable housing, increasing the availability of permanent housing that is
affordable to low-income people without discrimination and increasing supportive
housing with features and services that enable persons with special needs to live in dignity.
This also includes $500,000 towards the implementation of the Innerbelt Master Plan.
Affordable Housing Development 	CDMatching funds for housing development organizations. 	900,000	92

-- 21 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 22
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Demolition 	CDDemolition of vacant, abandoned, and/or deteriorated housing, garages, and
commercial buildings.
 	400,000	94
New Housing Construction 	CDMiscellaneous infill affordable housing projects. 	1,500,000	96
Homeless Shelter 	CDSupport of homeless shelters. 	500,000	97
Minor Home Repair 	CDEmergency home repair for low income, elderly, and handicapped homeowners. 	400,000	98
Public Facilities and Improvements 	CDDesign and construction of public space improvements. 	150,000	99
Summit Lake Infill Housing 	CDReleasing scattered site parcels in the Summit Lake neighborhood for the
development of infill housing. Provide HOME subsidy for the development of
10 income restricted affordable housing units.
 	350,000	100
Community Gardens 	CDSupport of community gardens throughout the City. 	50,000	101
Community Services 	CDPublic Services to primarily serve City of Akron residents. Programs include
infant mortality, public safety and the judicial system, financial employment
centers, and information and referrals.
 	400,000	102
Fair Housing 	CDServices that further fair housing activities in Akron including housing
discrimination, complaint processing, tenant/landlord services,
homeownership counseling, and public education.
 	80,000	103
Financial Empowerment Center 	CDProvide funding for Financial Empowerment Center. 	200,000	104
Neighborhood Revitalization & Sustainability 	TOTALGrants and loans for housing rehabilitation and lead paint abatement to
owners of property.
 	2,812,500	105
CD 	875,000
HH 	187,500
LEAD 	1,750,000
Comprehensive Plan Update 	ITModernization of City Comprehensive Plan to better support housing and
neighborhood redevelopment.
 	500,000	93
Innerbelt Master Plan Implementation 	ITCommunity-informed improvements and beautification to the decommissioned
Innerbelt right-of-way.
 	500,000	95

-- 22 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 23
The City of Akron’s Economic Development Department complements Planning
Department initiatives within the Office of Integrated Development. The department
focuses on fostering economic growth, retaining, and attracting businesses,
strengthening business districts, and improving the quality of life for residents. The
Economic Development team supports the spectrum of business from micro-
entrepreneurship to mature businesses through a combination of City programming and
capacity outsourced to a robust network of community partners. The department is an
active participant in Elevate Greater Akron – a cross-sector collaboration between local,
regional, and state organizations to drive prosperity in Akron and the Greater Akron region.
Commercial & Industrial Development & Support 	$7,166,000
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ECONOMIC AND JOB
DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC AND JOB
DEVELOPMENT $8,650,000	$8,650,000
Business Enhancement Grant 	JEDDGrant moneys to be offered to offset upfront costs of opening or
expanding facilities that provide new employment opportunities.
 	400,000	107
Downtown CDC Support 	JEDDSupport downtown CDCs. 	50,000	108
Brownfield Assessments & Remediation 	JEDDAssessment, cleanup and revitalization of various sites. 	100,000	106
PHOTO
Former Firestone HQ Demolition 	TOTALDemolition of Firestone Headquarters. 6,500,000	109
GO 	500,000
ODOD 6,000,000
Hickory Street Environmental Project 	ODODComplete soil, groundwater and air sampling on nine parcels on Hickory
Street using ODOD Brownfields Remediation Program grant funds.
 	116,000	110
This year’s budget includes $184,000 to support the new polymer cluster innovation
center, $250,000 to support the University of Akron’s redevelopment of the Polsky
building, and $550,000 towards the city’s neighborhood business districts.

-- 23 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 24
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ECONOMIC AND JOB
DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC AND JOB
DEVELOPMENT
Small Business & Neighborhood Business District Support 	$934,000
Community Development Corporation Support 	CDSupport local community development organizations. 	500,000	111
Polymer Cluster Support 	JEDDCity's contribution of costs for a new central innovation center. 	184,000	112
University of Akron Polsky Redevelopment 	JEDDSupport the University of Akron’s redevelopment of Polsky's. 	250,000	113
Neighborhood Business Districts 	$550,000
Great Streets - Façade / Development 	CDMatching façade grants, loans, and other assistance to support businesses in
designated Great Streets areas.
 	400,000	114
Great Streets - Public Improvements 	CDPublic improvements to support the Great Streets Initiative. 	150,000	115
TRANSPORTATION, PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES,
MISC., HOUSING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION, PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES,
MISC., HOUSING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL
$145,408,079	$145,408,079

-- 24 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 25
Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) 	$66,215,000
In 2009, the City of Akron was issued a Federal Consent Decree which has required the city
to completely overhaul the combined sewer system throughout Akron. This decree
includes 26 massive projects totaling over $1 billion of investment. To date, the city has
completed 24 of these projects and is in progress on the 25th, the Northside Interceptor
Tunnel. Once the Northside Interceptor Tunnel is operational, which we expect by the end
of 2026, Akron will be capturing 99% of wet weather flows and reducing Akron’s number of
combined sewer overflow events by 99.7%.
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SEWER	SEWER 	$94,310,000	$94,310,000
Combined Sewer Overflow Real Time Control 	SCFImplementation of real time control system to monitor and control wet weather
storage throughout the sewer system in storage basins, OCIT, and the WRF.
 	150,000	116
CSO Post Construction Water Quality Monitoring 	SCFPost construction monitoring of new CSO infrastructure and river water quality
to demonstrate water quality performance of the CSO system for the City's
Combined Sewer Overflow Consent Decree and Integrated Plan, including plan
development and implementation.
 	100,000	117
CSO Program Management Team 	SCFProgram management for implementation of the City's Combined Sewer
Overflow and US EPA/DOJ Consent Decree and Integrated Plan, including PMT,
PMT Green & rate study.
 	1,500,000	118
In 2026, Water Reclamation Services will be implementing Sewer projects to meet
regulatory requirements and to maintain and enhance the performance of the sewer
collection system, Water Reclamation Facility, and Renewable Energy Facility.
The Sewer Maintenance Division operates and maintains the sewer collection system
which includes 1,348 miles of sanitary and storm sewers, 29,771 manholes, 23,424 inlets, 36
sanitary sewer pump stations, and 8 Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) storage facilities
(7 basins and 1 Tunnel). The Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) provides treatment of 70
million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD) and up to 280 MGD during rain events.

-- 25 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 26
Sanitary Sewers 	$15,845,000
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SEWER	SEWER
CMOM 5 - Year Cycle 	SCFImplementation of the CMOM Program including, but not limited to, aggregate
cleaning and inspection of the sewer system every 5 years; identification of as‐
needed projects to help prevent SSOs in the system.
 	4,500,000	120
CSO River Access Point Water Quality & Condition
Notification System
SCF
Provide three live-feed river gauges and non-digital wayfinding signage to
report on publicly available data related to river conditions and quality to signify
levels of caution and safety protocols to exercise when using the waterway.
 	40,000	119
Cuyahoga Street Storage Facility Treatment Improvements 	WPCLFCarryover. Provide treatment on overflows from the Cuyahoga Street Facility. This
is an alternative project under the proposed Consent Decree Amendment No. 4.
 5,700,000	121
Enhanced High Rate Treatment Facility 	TOTALCarryover. The EHRT will treat the remaining combined sewer overflows
(CSOs) from the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel (OCIT). This facility is the last
project in the Consent Decree.
 15,500,000	122
SCF 	500,000
WPCLF 15,000,000
Northside Interceptor Tunnel 	WPCLFCarryover. Combined sewer overflow storage tunnel to capture CSOs from
the Racks 32-35 drainage areas.
 36,700,000	123
Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel 	WPCLFCloseout charges. This Consent Decree project intercepts and stores
combined sewer overflows from Racks, 4, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 37.
 2,000,000	124
Riverside Sewer Separation (CSO Rack 34) 	WPCLFCloseout charges. Construct new storm sewers in the Rack 34 drainage
area, which is in North Hill, to eliminate combined sewer overflows into the
Cuyahoga River and will significantly reduce the area's contribution to the
future Northside Interceptor Tunnel.
 	25,000	125
Brittain Road Pump Station #2 Reconstruction 	TOTAL
Carryover. Reconstruction of the pump station built in 1973.
 	1,115,000
SCF 	115,000
WPCLF 1,000,000
126

-- 26 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 27
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SEWER	SEWER
Flow Monitoring & Rain Gauges 	SCFContinuation of the City of Akron rain gauges that collect rainfall data used
in modeling and supporting the sewage collection system. Also included is
flow monitoring the City's sewage system to support modeling efforts.
 	70,000	127
Miscellaneous Collection System Improvements 	SCFThe improvements include commercial sewer lateral replacement and
WRF/SM vehicle / equipment replacement.
 	450,000	129
Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Emergency Improvements 	SCFDesign, construct, or reconstruct various sanitary sewer emergency
improvements throughout the City.
 	500,000	130
Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement 	TOTALCarryover. Reconstruct deteriorated 4-inch diameter cast iron force mains from
the Fairhill, Cromwell and Fairlawn Knolls Pump Stations, and the deteriorated
8-inch diameter cast iron force main from the Clearfield Pump Station.
 	885,000	131
SCF 	80,000
WPCLF 	805,000
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - 2021 Large Diameter Lining 	WPCLFCloseout charges. Rehabilitation of sanitary and combined sewers and
manholes identified using the CMOM televising and inspection data.
 	5,000	132
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - 2024 	TOTALCarryover. Annual rehabilitation of sanitary and combined sewers and
manholes identified using the CMOM televising and inspection data.
 6,220,000	133
OPWC 2,028,000
WPCLF 4,192,000
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - 2025 	TOTALCarryover. Annual rehabilitation of sanitary and combined sewers and
manholes identified using the CMOM televising and inspection data.
 4,505,000	134
SCF 	10,000
OPWC 	2,362,500
WPCLF 	2,132,500
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - 2027 	SCFAnnual rehabilitation of sanitary and combined sewers and manholes
identified using the CMOM televising and inspection data.
 	485,000	135
Kibler Pump Station Inflow-Infiltration Study 	SCFPerform an inflow and infiltration study of the Kibler Pump Station sewershed,
including the installation of flow meters in the sanitary sewer, to quantify the
wet weather inflow and infiltration contribution to the pump station.
 	200,000	128
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - 2028 	SCFAnnual rehabilitation of sanitary and combined sewers and manholes
identified using the CMOM televising and inspection data.
 	10,000	136

-- 27 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 28
Storm Water Systems 	$540,000
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SEWER	SEWER
Castle Blvd. Storm Outlet 	GOCarryover. Replacement of the Castle Blvd. storm sewer outlet which is
failing and causing erosion of the slope.
 	190,000	138
Miscellaneous Storm Sewer and Storm Water Improvements 	GODesign and construction of miscellaneous storm sewer improvements
throughout the City. Includes storm water ditches and drainage ways.
 	350,000	139
Water Reclamation Facility 	$11,710,000
Annual Plant & Pump Station Renewal 	SCFMiscellaneous improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility including
equipment overhauls/replacement, building improvements, electrical upgrades,
energy efficiency improvements, roof replacement, pump stations within the
collection system, and improvements at the Renewable Energy Facility.
 	2,000,000	140
WRF Renewable Energy Facility Polymer System
Improvements
WPCLF
Carryover. As a result of reaching the end of its useful life, upgrade the
existing polymer system used in the dewatering of solids at the Renewable
Energy Facility.
 4,290,000	141
WRF Secondary Treatment Process Electrical Improvements 	WPCLFCarryover. Modifications to the electrical system at the Water Reclamation
Facility (WRF) North Blower and Pre-Aeration buildings that include replacing
motor control centers and providing backup power to the high-speed turbo
blowers from the existing diesel generator.
 3,750,000	142
WRF Process Control System Replacement 	WPCLFCarryover. Replacement of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) process
control system.
 1,470,000	143
WRF Headworks Improvements 	WPCLFCloseout charges. Upgrade the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Headworks
to provide 280 MGD capacity.
 	200,000	144
Shoreline Pump Station Improvements 	WPCLFCarryover. Improvements to the existing pump station and force main. 1,400,000	137

-- 28 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 29
As the infrastructure of the Akron Public Water System is aging and deteriorating, the
need to maintain, replace, and upgrade critical components within the Water System
are necessary. There are numerous tasks critical to the operation, maintenance, and
sustainability of the Akron Water System including managing short- and long-term
budgeting and planning of Capital Improvements. With the new rate increase which
went into effect in 2024, Akron Water’s objective is to make a significant investment in
updating its aging infrastructure by increasing the investment in water main
replacements and extensions, making a major investment in replacing the main
water storage reservoir in town, repair-replacement of critical Water Plant assets,
and ensuring structural viability of water reservoir impoundment structures.
Water Distribution 	$87,741,238
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WATER	WATER 	$102,191,861	$102,191,861
Akron Emergency Water Main Connections 	WSRLAThis project shall provide permanent emergency water main connections with
Medina County Water and City of Cleveland Water to ensure quick & continued
water service to supplement the operation of the Akron Water Supply System.
 1,000,000	145
Brittain Road Reservoir Replacement 	WSRLAReplacement of main water reservoir to increase the service pressure and
volume of emergency storage in the distribution system and improve water
quality. Schedule contingent upon State funding.
 23,550,000	146
Highlights of this year’s budget include the replacement of 11,000 feet of chronically
breaking and deteriorating water mains, finishing the Fixed Network Advanced
Metering Infrastructure, replacing galvanized houselines on private property which
were previously connected to lead with a goal of removing them all by the end of 2027,
and replacing the sodium hypochlorite feed system.
Fixed Network Advanced Metering Infrastructure 	WSRLAImplement and install a fully integrated and managed system including a Fixed
Network Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System and the installation of
approx. 85,000 5/8" through 12" water meters, Customer Information System.
 13,538,340	147

-- 29 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 30
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WATER	WATER
Force Main Rehabilitation 	WSRLAReplace 600 feet of the original 1912 steel Force Main under the railroad
embankment at Jessie Smith Park, replace 4,000 feet of 1919 steel force main
including crossover valves, replace pitot meters w/ mag meters, upgrade existing
valve vaults, repair Memorial Parkway main.
 10,407,377	148
Hawkins Avenue (S) Water Main Extension 	WSRLAConstruct 1,200 feet of 8-inch water main on S. Hawkins Avenue between
Morse Road and Jason Avenue to connect two non-circulating areas to
improve water quality.
 	347,500	149
Kenmore Boulevard - 28 Street Water Main Connection	th 	WSRLACarryover. Waterline runs south from Kenmore Blvd. under the former Galat
Meat Packing Company building (demolished) and continues underneath the
CSX Rail Road in between Kenmore Boulevard and 28th Street.
 	452,800	150
Lead Service Line Replacement Program - 2025 	WSRLAAnnually reoccurring replacement of galvanized houselines on private property
formerly downstream of a lead service within the distribution system to further
reduce the risk of lead exposure in the distribution system.
 	11,451,335	151
Lead Service Line Replacement Program - 2026 	WSRLAAnnually reoccurring replacement of galvanized houselines on private property
formerly downstream of a lead service within the distribution system to further
reduce the risk of lead exposure in the distribution system.
 12,000,000	152
Water Distribution Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 	WCFAnnually reoccurring purchase of replacement motor vehicles, machinery, and
equipment as necessary to support the Distribution System.
 	800,000	153
Water Main Replacement Program - 2024 	WSRLAAnnual program to replace water mains to improve system reliability of
operation, increase pressure and flow, and improve water quality.
 	4,649,159	154
Water Main Replacement Program - 2025 	WSRLAAnnual program to replace water mains to improve system reliability of
operation, increase pressure and flow, and improve water quality.
 4,434,148	155
Water Main Replacement Program - 2026 	WSRLAAnnual program to replace water mains to improve system reliability of
operation, increase pressure and flow, and improve water quality.
 4,347,229	156

-- 30 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 31
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WATER	WATER
Water Main Replacement Program - 2027 	WSRLAAnnual program to replace water mains to improve system reliability of
operation, increase pressure and flow, and improve water quality.
 	250,000	157
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Yard Water Main Repair 	WSRLAReplacement lining of existing 12" water main beneath railroad on Gilchrist
Road at Darrow Road.
 	513,350	158
Water Plant 	$14,375,610
Advanced Treatment Facility Construction 	WSRLAInstall a new advanced treatment system to improve drinking water quality for
the purposes of reducing taste and odors, agal toxins and other containments.
 3,200,000	159
Backwash Pumps Rebuild & MCC Replacement 	WSRLAProject includes removing, rebuilding, and reinstalling two (2) vertical lineshaft
turbine pumps, reconfiguring associated discharge pipes as needed, and
replacement of the motor control center panel.
 	510,500	160
Fluoride & Hydrochloric Acid Feed System Replacement 	TOTALUpgrade the fluoride and hydrochloric acid feed systems due to age and
maintenance issues consisting of bulk tanks (2), day tanks (3), transfer pumps
(4), metering pumps (3). Carryover.
 	1,303,775	161
WSRLA 	905,942
OPWC 	397,833
High Service Pump Ball Valve and Limit-Torque 	WSRLA
Replace or rebuild six (6) existing 30" Pratt Ball Valves on the High Service
Pump discharge header.
 	3,102,621	162
Manual Valve Replacement
Miscellaneous Plant and Improvements 	WCFAnnually reoccurring miscellaneous improvements as necessary to support
Water Supply operations.
 	500,000	163
Miscellaneous Safety Improvements 	WCFAnnually reoccurring miscellaneous safety improvements as necessary to
support Water Supply Bureau operations.
 	200,000	164
Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement & Repair - Phase 1 	WSRLAReplacement and repair of existing raw water intake valves as necessary to
correct broken and deteriorated valves to ensure sustained operability of the
raw water intake line.
 	443,400	165

-- 31 of 36 --

PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
Funding
SourceBudget ($)
PAGE 32
2026 CAPITAL INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WATER	WATER
Sedimentation Basins HVAC Replacement 	WCFReplacement of the existing HVAC system in Sedimentation Basin 1 & 2 as
deemed necessary by the Asset Management Program.
 	623,150	166
Sodium Hypochlorite Feed System Replacement 	TOTALReplace and upgrade the sodium hypochlorite feed system due to age and
maintenance issues consisting of bulk tanks (4), day tanks (4), transfer pumps
(3), and metering pumps (4).
 3,854,964	167
WSRLA 	1,927,482
OPWC 	1,927,482
Water Plant Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 	WCFReplacement of motor vehicles, machinery, and miscellaneous equipment to
support Water Supply operations.
 	400,000	168
Water Plant Water Main Upgrade 	WSRLACarryover. Upgrade the existing Water Plant distribution line that provides
drinking water to the Water Plant and feeds various chemical feed processes
by tying into the North Summit Supply Main with a 12-inch water main and
looping the Water Plant system.
 	237,200	169
Watershed 	$75,013
East Branch Dam Improvements 	OWDACarryover. East Branch Dam needs drainage improvements at the foot of the
dam in order to effectively move water off of the dam and maintain its integrity.
 	37,398	170
Miscellaneous Spillway Improvements 	OWDAImprovements at the various dam locations to maintain structural integrity of
the dam structures.
 	37,615	171
Grand Total	Grand Total
$341,909,940	$341,909,940

-- 32 of 36 --

CAPITAL BUDGET HISTORY NARRATIVE	CAPITAL BUDGET HISTORY NARRATIVE
Reviewing the City of Akron’s capital budgets from previous years brings a number of trends into focus. (These capital
budgets are available from 1993 forward at the City of Akron’s Finance Department webpage.)
The total investment budgeted for the city peaked in 2016 at over $450 million, which represented an increase of 84% over
the budget for 2015. This figure is also $66 million greater than the second highest historical budget, in 2021. The dramatic
increase in 2016 can be largely attributed to construction on the I-76/I-77 Main-Broadway interchange ($112 million,
funded mostly by Ohio Department of Transportation) and federally mandated work on the City’s sewer and stormwater
system ($138 million).
The smallest capital budget was in 1999, when $134 million of investments were planned.
The proposed capital budget for 2026 totals $341 million, a decrease of 10.23% from 2025. This decrease reflects shifts in
funding at the state and federal level, as well as a reduction in spending on sewer projects.
The largest sustained investment has been the mandated work on the sanitary and storm sewers to eliminate combined
sewer overflows. This work represents a significant amount of the capital budget from 2012 forward, exceeding $100
million in 2016, 2017, 2021, 2024, and 2025.
Significant investment has been directed to the City’s water infrastructure in recent years, including installing advanced
water metering infrastructure and replacing lead service lines throughout the city. That investment allowed the City to
remove its last lead service line in 2025, a significant accomplishment and an investment in the wellbeing of our residents.
From 2008-2011, Economic Development investments averaged $103 million annually, reflecting investments to support
redevelopment of the Goodyear headquarters and the Eastgate Urban Renewal Area. Much of that work was funded by
state and federal programs.
Transportation investments showed significant increases in 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2022, all reflecting Ohio Department of
Transportation projects to improve or maintain freeways and bridges.
Federal ARPA funds, which allowed the City to significantly rebuild or upgrade recreational facilities across Akron
since 2022, have been drawn down.
PAGE 33
A	AAPPENDIX	APPENDIXA	AAPPENDIX	APPENDIX

-- 33 of 36 --

1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Economic & Job Development	13.4	17.2	30.5	49.2	34.1	29.0	28.8	50.9	58.9	42.1	42.6	34.8	35.8	56.3	40.0	116.1	104.5	88.2
Housing & Community
Development	7.5	9.0	9.7	9.1	8.9	9.3	9.6	8.9	5.8	8.6	9.2	8.8	9.3	8.7	7.0	7.2	13.2	15.4
Miscellaneous	13.1	14.0	17.0	17.4	20.4	18.7	21.1	25.2	27.4	28.8	29.5	34.0	30.0	30.2	35.6	39.4	37.8	41.7
Parks and Recreation	6.3	2.6	4.8	4.0	3.1	7.1	8.6	4.7	13.2	12.8	9.9	5.7	5.5	3.8	10.2	7.8	8.4	7.1
Public Facilities	21.5	18.6	4.4	5.8	5.5	10.3	5.5	5.0	5.0	4.9	5.2	7.9	4.1	9.4	9.1	12.1	12.3	10.8
Transportation	68.2	38.7	39.8	32.0	35.9	27.9	17.3	46.3	47.8	76.5	35.2	45.9	34.3	104.6	62.0	71.2	50.0	51.1
Water	12.1	23.9	38.6	12.3	22.4	29.1	22.2	15.7	27.4	26.9	30.8	17.9	7.6	12.9	14.6	9.7	6.5	12.5
Sewer	31.8	31.4	11.4	17.1	28.2	38.3	20.9	17.1	16.4	14.5	21.8	31.9	7.8	13.0	11.1	26.9	29.4	26.0
Overall	173.8	155.2	156.3	146.9	158.5	169.7	133.9	173.7	202.0	215.1	184.1	186.8	134.4	239.0	189.6	290.5	262.1	252.9
Percentage Change (from
previous year)	-10.73%	0.68%	-6.02%	7.94%	7.04%	-21.11%	29.72%	16.31%	6.49%	-14.43%	1.50%	-28.05%	77.79%	-20.65%	53.18%	-9.79%	-3.51%
2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Economic & Job
Development	106.3	58.1	43.9	27.9	30.4	28.5	15.0	6.6	18.7	14.2	8.3	11.8	13.6	5.6	17.3	8.6
Housing & Community
Development	9.6	9.2	4.6	4.6	5.4	6.4	6.7	6.5	7.2	7.0	10.0	20.0	11.4	10.3	9.6	8.9
Miscellaneous	37.2	33.6	38.8	41.1	46.5	46.7	49.8	55.7	55.3	54.3	60.6	50.9	50.1	57.0	52.4	54.7
Parks and Recreation	3.7	2.4	1.7	2.5	3.6	4.1	2.7	3.2	4.0	6.4	9.5	25.0	47.3	45.5	13.5	6.1
Public Facilities	10.1	3.0	1.6	3.2	3.4	1.4	23.9	22.1	8.3	14.5	10.0	17.5	27.1	15.8	10.5	13.1
Transportation	46.9	44.0	18.7	24.3	43.6	153.5	52.4	51.8	60.4	46.3	91.6	93.6	31.6	20.9	49.6	53.6
Water	11.5	9.5	29.5	19.5	15.2	12.7	11.9	15.1	63.5	36.7	38.1	74.9	67.4	71.7	86.9	102.1
Sewer	37.6	48.0	83.2	100.8	96.1	197.8	210.5	171.8	119.9	143.5	155.3	72.9	116.2	138.9	141.0	94.3
Overall	262.9	207.8	222.1	223.9	244.1	451.0	373.0	160.9	337.3	322.8	383.4	366.6	364.9	365.7	380.8	341.9
Percentage Change (from
previous year)	3.97%	-20.95%	6.87%0.80%	9.07%	84.71%	-17.29%	-56.87%	109.65%	-4.28%	18.76%	-4.39%	-0.46%	0.23%	4.15%	-10.23%
B	BAPPENDIX	APPENDIXB	BAPPENDIX	APPENDIXCAPITAL BUDGET HISTORY CHART	CAPITAL BUDGET HISTORY CHART
Note - the decimals listed reflect the budget amounts in millions of dollars
PAGE 34

-- 34 of 36 --

C	CAPPENDIX	APPENDIXC	CAPPENDIX	APPENDIXSelect Capital Projects In Our Neighborhoods
Lovers
Tallmadge Ave
E Exchange St
White Pond Dr
Miller Rd
Revere Rd
Sand Run Rd
Colliler Rd
Hawkins Ave
S Main St
Grant StBrown St	S Arlington StKelly AveSeiberling St	Massillon RdHilbish Ave
Smith Rd
Ghent Rd
Riverview Rd
Merriman Rd
kron Peninsula Rd
Northampton R
Main St
N Portage Path
Memorial Pkwy	W Market St
W Exchange St
Copley Rd	Maple St
Diagonal Rd
Cedar St
E Market
Eastland Ave
Dan St
Romig Rd
Brittain Rd
Darrow Rd
Cuyahoga St
Home Ave
Canton Rd
East Ave
Manchester Rd
KenmeBlvd
t
St	Vernon Odom Blvd
WPo
rta ailge Tr
BahRd
Cuyahoga Falls Ave
8	Garman Rd
4
9or
1
3
Archwood Ave
Wilbeth Rd
7Waterloo Rd
5 Ln
Howe Ave
Independence Ave
2
Eastwood Ave
10N	ewton St
Triplett Blvd
6
Wendling Dr.
concrete replacement
Innerbelt	Mull Ave
planting/beautification
Vernon Odom
resurfacing
Prentiss Park
Young's Restaurant
site improvements
Atwood Galena Park
walking paths
Karona Park
Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
striping & curb ramps
Blinn St. greenspace
Rubber City
Heritage Trail
Joy Park CC
improvements
Ellet CC
improvements
Hyre Park
playground
Heinz-Hillcrest
ballfields
0	1	2
Miles
3	4
Aquae Park
playground equipment
Williams CC
improvements
Select Capital Projects In Our Neighborhoods
Ward Project Name 	Description
1 	Innerbelt
Planning/Beautification
Community-informed improvements and beautification to
the decommissioned Innerbelt right-of-way.
2 	E Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
Striping/Curb Ramps
Restriping and new pedestrian curb ramps, from Main St. to
Route 8.
3 	Vernon Odom Resurfacing Street resurfacing and pedestrian-friendly restriping.
4 	Aquae Park Playground 	New playground equipment.
4 	Williams Community
Center Improvements
Esports gaming room; upgrade flooring and lighting and
remove old play equipment.
5 	Joy Park Community
Center Improvements
Esports gaming room; concrete plaza (north end).
6 	Hyre Park Playground
Improvements
Playground and tennis court improvements.
6 	Ellet Community Center
Improvements
Miscellaneous improvements as identified by Building
Maintenance staff.
(Wards 1-10)
PAGE 35
7 	Heinz-Hillcrest Ballfields 	New bleachers and players benches for baseball fields; ADA
access ramp from Brown Street Parking lot to existing
walking path.
7 	Atwood Galena Paths 	Repairs to asphalt walking path.
8 	Wendling Dr. Concrete
Replacement
Repaving with new curbs and gutters.
8 	Karona Park 	Akron Parks Challenge Grant--converting tennis court to
pickleball, new nature play area, walkways, and landscaping.
9 	Young’s Restaurant Site
Improvements
Evaluations and site preparations for redevelopment.
9 	Prentiss Park 	Replace/repair bleachers, remove softball backstop, and
restroom upgrade.
10 	Rubber City Heritage Trail Continued transformation of a rail corridor into a
recreational trail.
10 	Blinn St. Greenspace 	Develop new park space on the western portion of the
former Blinn street property.

-- 35 of 36 --

PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Replacing the aging Snow and Ice Fleet. Trucks, plows, spreaders, brine tanks and more.
Resurfacing
TOTAL
$2,750,000
$6,000,000
Pave and replace additional streets based on roadway conditions and safety.
Equipment Replacement	$3,000,000
Traffic Calming	$250,000	Traffic safety intervention including speed tables, curb extensions, flashing radar signage, and more.
D	DAPPENDIX	APPENDIXD	DAPPENDIX	APPENDIX
AKRON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Facility Improvement
ProgramProvides for repair of fire station HVAC systems, drive aprons, kitchen, generators, overhead doors, and parking lots.	$130,000
Fire Gear Replacement
Management
Software/Hardware/Training
Fire CAD
Ongoing replacement of turn-out gear.
Computers, cameras, server equipment, security upgrades, phone upgrades, and various software solutions.
$200,000
$210,000
$193,000	Updated software solution for dispatching emergency calls and new record management system for AFD.
Fire/EMS Misc Equipment	Provide for replacement of end of service life EMS and Fire equipment. Examples include cardiac monitors, LUCAS CPR devices, Styker
Powerload Cots, Nozzles, and hoses, and miscellaneous equipment.$400,000
Police Combines Comm Center
TOTAL
$188,000
$4,951,000
Contract Costs for Communication Center facility, technology and utilities.
Safety Forces Staffing	$3,630,000	Funding assistance to maintain staffing levels.
City of AkronProposed Budget Items Funded by 1/4%
Income Tax Increase for Police, Fire and Roads
2026 PROJECTED REVENUES* 	$17,986,000	$17,986,000
*Projected income tax revenue and estimated budgets are current as of 12/30/25 and are subject to adjustments based on actual 2025 income tax revenue received.	
PAGE 36
IT4	
Safety and Streets 2026 Budget
AKRON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Management
Software/Hardware/Training
Police CAD
Safety Forces Staffing
$664,000
$358,000
$3,630,000
Academy / Training
Body Worn Cameras
Police Combine Comm Center
Police Gear Replacement
Taser Replacement
TOTAL
$536,000
$453,000
$348,000
$255,000
$291,000
$7,035,000
Improve development, training and hardware for Police Academy and Citizens Academy, funds for training efforts.
Development of additional cameras for SWAT and SNUD units, and build out of additional infrastructure to support expansion.
Contract to ensure that all APD patrol officers are issued tasers.
Funding for development and implementation of Patrol long gun program, replacement of police gear, body armor, and other equipment.
Computers, cameras, server equipment, security upgrades, phone upgrades, and various software solutions.
Updated software solution for dispatching emergency calls, and new record management system for APD.
Funding assistance to maintain staffing levels.
Contract costs for communication center facility, technology and utilities.
Dan St. Training Bureau
Improvements$500,000	Replacement of the HVAC units and roof repairs.

-- 36 of 36 --