Phenix City Council Meeting | April 6, 2026 (Pt1)

The Phenix City Council held a work session on April 6, 2026, in preparation for its next council meeting. Robinson, Brian & Company, P.C. presented the city’s audit, reporting a clean opinion on the financial statements and no reportable legal noncompliance or identified misappropriation. The audit noted limited segregation of duties and delays in bank and other account reconciliations as areas for improvement. The auditor reported $1.35 million in federal expenditures, including approximately $898,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and $433,000 in Department of Transportation expenditures.

The presentation reviewed the city’s financial position, including a $14.2 million general-fund net increase and positive public-utilities performance. The auditor encouraged continued attention to future infrastructure needs, including utilities and roads, and maintaining utility revenues to support projects. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or other procurement actions were identified. The planning commission representative reported one agenda item from the March 24 meeting but provided no further details.