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Votes at a glance: Akron council approves radio contract, grants and intercity training agreement

Akron City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a package of items including a Motorola contract for new police and fire portable radios, a $10,000 DollarWise grant, a deicing agent procurement and an intercity training‑range contract; several items were handled on consent or passed after brief debate.

At its February session, Akron City Council approved several administrative and procurement items summarized below.

Motorola radios: Council authorized the mayor to contract with Motorola Solutions to replace portable radios for Akron Fire and Police, citing equipment more than 10 years old and improved technology for first responders. The ordinance passed by roll call, 12–1.

DollarWise grant: Council…

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