Michael Murphy

The City of Akron, Ohio's Annual Action Plan for 2026 outlines strategies to address the housing needs of low-income and homeless families, and individuals with special needs. The plan focuses on eight key goals: housing rehabilitation, rental housing rehabilitation, homeless assistance, public services, public facilities and improvements, new housing construction, eliminating slum and blight, and economic development opportunities. These goals are supported by federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant, aiming to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.

This appendix to the Master Tree Planting Plan provides a comprehensive Master Tree List. The list, compiled by State of Ohio Regional Foresters and Urban Foresters/City Arborists, categorizes trees by family, genus, species, cultivar, and common name, alongside planting site hardiness ratings. The document is designed for periodic updates to incorporate new cultivars, with modifications subject to the Service Director's recommendation and approval by the Tree Commission.

The agenda for the Committee Meeting included reviews of the January 14, 2026, Committee meeting. Key discussion areas for the Review Committee involved specific case reviews (2025-00137107, 2025-00140266), monthly OIPA recommendations, and outstanding recommendations. The Governance Committee focused on the Annual Report. The Finance Committee also had scheduled time. Old Business covered the Case Management System Update and the Property Damage Claims Audit Update. The meeting also served as a venue for presenting thematic organization of 2025 and early 2026 recommendations covering use of force standards, de-escalation, juvenile policing, WRAP restraint devices, BWC compliance, and supervisory oversight, alongside discussions on the status of 2022 IPA recommendation implementation.

The agenda for this meeting included a call to order, roll call, reading of CPOB values and purpose, and time for public comments. Key committee reports covered the Auditor Report detailing general OIPA activities and required actions on specific cases (2025-00137107, 2025-00140266), Governance updates including the 2025 Annual Report action item, and discussions regarding the FY26 Budget, Community Engagement, and Human Resources. The agenda also reserved time for an Executive Session if needed, followed by Chairman's Comments and adjournment.

The agenda for the Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board meeting included a roll call, reading of the board's values and purpose, public comments, and committee reports from the Auditor, Governance, Community Engagement, and Finance committees. The Auditor's report covered general OIPA activities and required actions for several case files from 2025. The agenda also noted a section for executive session if needed.