Homewood City Council Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Homewood City Council meeting on March 9, 2026, covered a variety of municipal governance topics including board appointments, ordinance amendments, and intergovernmental agreements. Key procurement and contracting discussions included the approval of an agreement for a comprehensive bridge improvement project involving Homewood, Mountain Brook, Birmingham, and Jefferson County, which will enhance pedestrian accessibility near the Highway 280 bridge. The council also approved the declaration of miscellaneous library items as surplus property to be auctioned, and considered requests for special event licenses and use of council chambers. Budgetary matters were addressed through the approval of vouchers for city expenses from February 24 to March 9, 2026. Additionally, the council deliberated on a residency requirement for the city manager position, ultimately voting against seeking an attorney general opinion to potentially broaden residency criteria. The meeting concluded with council members sharing community updates and upcoming events.