CAPITAL BUDGET 2026 passed 2-9-26
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On February 9, 2026, the Akron City Council passed the 2026 Capital Investment and Community Development Program. Key allocations include $6.5 million for road resurfacing covering approximately 52 centerline miles, $1 million for the sidewalk program to address repair requests, and ongoing investments in major infrastructure projects including renovation work on the Stubbs Justice Center police headquarters. The budget prioritizes public safety, transportation, water and sewer systems, parks and recreation, and economic development initiatives.
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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 --
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