Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - March 9, 2026

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on March 9, 2026, featuring several presentations and procurement-related discussions. Key procurement topics included an update on Sanford University's community liaison transition and a detailed presentation on the Miss Sims Garden Botanical Park's multi-phase capital improvement project focused on stormwater management, accessibility, and historical home restoration. The council also considered declaring miscellaneous library items surplus and discussed a budget amendment to continue intelligent system services for city hall, which optimize building environmental controls and save costs. Additionally, the council reviewed a request to approve a retaining wall encroachment into the city right-of-way and considered permits for special events and use of city facilities. A public hearing was scheduled regarding a nuisance property due to a dead tree. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss matters affecting the city's competitive position, indicating potential procurement or contractual deliberations.