City of Fairhope City Council Work Session and Meeting April 13, 2026

The City of Fairhope City Council held a work session and meeting on April 13, 2026, covering a broad range of procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included approval of contracts for professional consulting and engineering services, such as awarding a $25,000 design contract to Sawrass Consulting LLC for an ALDOT sidewalk project and a $36,892 contract to Neil Schaefer for sidewalk construction inspection. The council also approved a $1.89 million bid to Roy Lewis Construction Corporation for a hurricane safe room project funded by hazard mitigation grants. Additionally, the council authorized a sole source purchase of gas meters from Ed Young Sales Company for $80,963 and approved a $40,000 contract with Pyro Productions for the 4th of July fireworks display. Grant applications were authorized for airport infrastructure improvements and a $14 million pipeline safety modernization grant. The council approved extending a $25 million short-term financing note by six months and increasing it to $30 million to support ongoing capital projects, including waterworks and sewer system improvements. Other procurement actions included contracts for pest control services, fiber optic installation for the police department, and amendments to apparel contracts to add city logos for identification. The meeting also addressed budget transfers for well repairs and lateral installations, and the council approved an ordinance amendment to establish a process for historic property designation to pursue Certified Local Government status. Motions related to these procurements and budget allocations were unanimously passed, reflecting the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community development projects.