Council approves plat to advance data‑center expansion despite objections over emergency clause

Sep 29, 2026

Council approved an ordinance accepting a dedication and vacating plats to assemble land for an ARC data center after debate over the emergency clause and utility, noise and public‑safety concerns; the measure passed 12‑1 with Councilperson Wilson voting no.

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An ordinance to accept a dedication plat for a portion of Miami Street and to vacate portions of Galt and Star Streets — part of land assembly for an ARC data center project — passed the Akron City Council after discussion and a roll‑call vote that ended 12‑1. Councilman Kammer moved the measure, and the council suspended the rules to consider it that evening.

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