City Council Meeting - February 23, 2026

The City Council of Homewood convened on February 23, 2026, with all members present. Key procurement and contracting discussions included approval of a budget amendment to allocate $36,971 from the general fund carryover to professional services for a contract with MGT Impact Solutions LLC to conduct an organizational study of city staffing and efficiencies. Additionally, the council authorized reimbursement of travel expenses for an out-of-state candidate for the city manager position and approved the appointment of Kale Smith as the city's first city manager, entering into an employment agreement. The council also approved vouchers for city expenses during the period of February 10-23, 2026. Other notable topics included scheduling interviews for board vacancies and updates on infrastructure projects such as the pedestrian bridge, which is fully funded by the county and state appropriations, with no cost to the city. The meeting concluded with community announcements and acknowledgments of local achievements.