Mayor's Minutes: City Council recap for Jan. 6

The City Council of Auburn, Alabama, held a meeting on January 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related decisions were made. The council approved a $555,000 report for the Rebuild Alabama Act FY2025, which allocates gas tax funds for infrastructure. They also approved a $35,000 funding agreement with the Lee County Highway Department for the repair and resurfacing of Thistle Lane, with the remainder funded by Lee County. Additionally, the council approved a $516,000 contract with Whatley Construction for renovations to the Duck Samford baseball concessions. Other approvals included retail alcohol licenses for new businesses and the annexation of Cole Place Phase 1. The meeting also included appointments to various boards and recognition of city employees.