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Committee members heard from finance staff that the software would centralize how oversight cases are recorded and tracked and that the one-time cost is being charged to a citywide finance code rather than to the oversight board’s operating budget. Finance staff said the purchasing division is preparing the RFP.

Finance staff member Mr. Fricker said, “So this is the, case management software that we talked about during the budget hearings that will allow them to, enter all the data that goes along with all of the cases that they are tracking.” He told the committee the line-item used is a citywide “other” code that captures contractual and government obligations, not a specific operating division.

Committee members asked whether the project would connect to a requested data-analyst position for the oversight board. Councilman Fusco asked whether the personnel cost had been included in the labor figures; committee staff replied that the analyst position had been budgeted in the labor portion, while the software cost would be charged to finance’s citywide other code. A salary figure of $45,000 for the data analyst was discussed during questioning; staff said it was their understanding from budget hearings that the analyst would manage data going into the system but that no personnel requisition had yet been submitted.

IT staff were identified as available to help configure and implement the software if needed. Purchasing staff were reported to be preparing the RFP now; no purchase contract had been awarded at the committee meeting. The ordinance was placed on the consent agenda and the committee vote to approve consent carried.

Next steps: the RFP process will continue through the purchasing division and the ordinance proceeds on the consent docket for council consideration. The committee did not set a procurement timeline during the discussion and the final contract amount and vendor were not specified in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Akron Council Committee Meetings - 04.28.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Akron Budget and Finance Committee voted to place an ordinance on the consent agenda to authorize the mayor to solicit contracts for a case-management and database system for the Akron Citizens Police Oversight Board and the Office of the Independent Auditor.","taxTitle","Akron, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",2666,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257357,"Committee delays vote on Human Resources Commission appointment after resume not included with materials",208,1821000,2029225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3154700-f2cee693c835291c595bf62872e56c23&start=1821&end=2029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3154700-f2cee693c835291c595bf62872e56c23/thumbnail_1821000.jpg","/articles/6257357/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Committee-delays-vote-on-Human-Resources-Commission-appointment-after-resume-not-included-with-materials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257357-b0fa3a0ddb22ac8be7f86dfa2e3a2b95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158831&Signature=W60GW3Mkg0Gb6PklHTMNxVOkzEcI9Vwab1IO60VyYXDbK0HVh-Zs4jrjYhJ8L-jl-higkRUCmPYcFUYqhKiVJD0THCg6uNkbdJ9LypOTDd3E~Dw4~QK0mPjfSW1tm44Ptxh4qK3mzycjer3n8ct6bIyxy~5kFVoOnS8nHJIwtx02GfSUEngEyhpq8~dZSCnnp86XCIN~g9U07F82j~EamrWrpZVhfZ6tWGElc-R33VQofmvMbyhKNJ4djReZsYqE~xujTDh2XktB2RhWjye7QO01HoSQN8tGXLsNhH6tooyatWYIclUoqP08x2-qGbJTSbWbgpVQrRXkiCO8ToGq1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Akron Budget and Finance Committee voted to take time on a resolution that would appoint Elizabeth England to the city’s Human Resources Commission after members said her resume did not come with the meeting materials.

HR department staff told the committee they had a vacancy on the three-member commission and that the commission reviews disciplinary appeals, layoffs, transfers and reductions in pay. Staff said the commission had been handling cases with only two members and that hearings are scheduled this week and on May 9.

Montrella Jackson, speaking for HR, said, “So the Human Resources Commission reviews all, disciplinary appeals, that, across the city. So if someone decides to challenge a disciplinary action, but also if there's a layoff or if there's a transfer or reduction in pay or, so that board it's a 3 member board and or commission. Sorry. And, they review those appeals.” Jackson said the city had received Elizabeth England’s resume but acknowledged it was not included with the legislation packet and offered to circulate it to council members.

A council member asked for temporary time until members could see England’s resume; the committee voted in favor of a motion for time. One council member who said she personally knows England described her as “an excellent person” with long local residency and experience; the speaker did not identify a specific role beyond council membership in the record. The committee’s motion for time carried and the appointment was not confirmed at the meeting.

Next steps: HR staff will circulate the candidate’s resume to committee members; pending review, the committee may reconvene on the item. The Human Resources Commission’s upcoming hearings were cited as background for filling the vacancy.","The Budget and Finance Committee delayed a vote on the appointment of Elizabeth England to the Human Resources Commission after members said her resume did not accompany the legislation; the commission had been operating with two members and has hearings scheduled this week and on May 9.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257362,"Committee delays Matrix Consulting staffing study vote, seeks scope and community-engagement details",970,851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3154700-f2cee693c835291c595bf62872e56c23&start=851&end=1821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3154700-f2cee693c835291c595bf62872e56c23/thumbnail_851000.jpg","/articles/6257362/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Committee-delays-Matrix-Consulting-staffing-study-vote-seeks-scope-and-community-engagement-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257362-0c76f7fcad07918bc274fa721254419f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158831&Signature=nNSJfZBy8DWW78w3q8zdd5F~R2jPMJX5~QbMLst99X5Ra0U2rVkgVfZ6IgDLGTz3G-l9gAaNr7sVuaLmVt1Aif5lnqEM4kk3diQbQARFvUi1svAlpUCub4GlATsWSYsg99ljYQqHbklfLbSnj3Lao1SWt1NUAfiS0I7QTPHc-2cTFWE2CRwKqHtHV7wSXk-dYEWxFLArxqh1xCSy9gNIDqWsgZ8DKXl6-l080KynZ1QO7T~Ny-zPUApSaHZethzvk-L5I-YkNSxqCSNVbbk8E3GSt4y3egHMovU-fcJuK33VDPanrS0peuCBujEarK1oLPXIispRaB5PKX7BkndITg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Akron Budget and Finance Committee voted to take time on an ordinance that would authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a comprehensive staffing study for the Akron Police Department.

HR and police department staff told the committee the study would review staffing levels, deployment, detective bureau assignments, and community expectations; it includes a community engagement component and an employee survey. Staff said the project is expected to take about six months so any recommendations could inform the 2026 budget process.

Montrella Jackson, representing the joint effort between HR and the police department, told the committee that the city issued a request for proposals and that Matrix Consulting Group was the recommended selection after reviewing submissions. Jackson said the selection process returned several proposals and that Matrix’s work would cover deployment and whether positions are assigned to the right areas.

Deputy Chief Makosi described the study’s scope: “They also are going to go through our detective bureau, look at the positions there, what are the positions that are needed. They're gonna review what we're doing against what best practice is in the industry, not only in Akron, Ohio, but in cities of similar size that are similarly, situated.” He said the firm would analyze call data and community expectations to produce recommendations.

Committee members asked about cost and procurement details. A figure of about $138,000 was mentioned during discussion; staff said the expenditure had not been budgeted and noted that a similar study had been done in-house in 2017 but that the city currently lacks capacity to perform a comparable analysis internally. Committee members repeatedly requested a written scope of services and more detail on proposed community engagement methods (surveys, ward meetings, or other outreach). Several council members urged outreach in ward meetings to reach residents who do not engage on social media.

After discussion, a motion for time to allow staff to provide a detailed scope of services and community-engagement plans was made and seconded; the committee voted in favor and the item was put on temporary time for additional information.","The Budget and Finance Committee took time on an ordinance to contract Matrix Consulting Group for a staffing study of the Akron Police Department, asking for greater detail about the scope and community engagement. Staff said the project would take about six months and is intended to guide the 2026 budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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