C.
AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING PORTIONS OF DARROW ROAD
(STATE ROUTE 91) AS BEING AN “URBAN DISTRICT” UNDER
STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE CITY’S TRAFFIC CODE TO
LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35
MILES PER HOUR ON DARROW ROAD (STATE ROUTE 91)
BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND THE CITY’S NORTHERN
CORPORATE LINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Staff have completed an evaluation of the speed limit
along Darrow Road (SR 91) between the Northerly Corporate Line and Valley
View Road, which has a current speed limit of 45 mph. Based on these
findings, staff recommend that the City proceed with legislation to officially
designate this segment as an "Urban District." This designation provides the
legal framework to reduce the posted speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph.
Attachments:
Proposed Legislation for June 16, 2026, Council Meeting
5.
A.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances’ Council meeting
notification provision is outdated and must be updated.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 26-85 is scheduled for a third reading on June 16, 2026.
Legislative History
5/12/26
5/19/26
5/26/26
6/2/26
City Council Workshop
City Council
item forwarded to the City Council
first reading
City Council Workshop
City Council
item forwarded to the City Council
second reading
B.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD
AND STOW ROAD.
Brief Description: This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants on
the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-86 is scheduled for a third reading on June 16, 2026.
Legislative History
5/12/26
5/19/26
5/26/26
6/2/26
City Council Workshop
City Council
item forwarded to the City Council
first reading
City Council Workshop
City Council
item forwarded to the City Council
second reading