Akron committee reviews emergency temporary water‑main connection after Montrose tank riser failed

The City of Akron Public Service Committee on Wednesday considered an ordinance ratifying actions by the director of public service to contract with the Medina County Board of Commissioners and Wingfoot Rental and Development Company for an emergency temporary water‑main connection and declared an emergency. Committee members then approved a motion to suspend the rules so invoices related to the work could be paid.

The item matters because inspections of the Montrose water tank found a critically failing 6‑inch internal riser late last year that put service to parts of the city at risk. Director of Public Service Mr. Lateral told the committee the temporary connection…