Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - April 27, 2026

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on April 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. Key topics included setting bid opening dates for two capital improvement projects: the US 31 pedestrian tunnel improvements and the 185 Oxmore Road parking lot, both scheduled for May 28, 2026. The tunnel project involves landscaping, irrigation, and aesthetic enhancements, while the parking lot project includes underground water detention and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, a budget transfer request was added to the agenda to cover a $25,000 insurance deductible for traffic signal equipment, funded by reallocating money from a sidewalk connection project. The council also discussed a potential property sale involving city right-of-way to support local business parking needs, emphasizing the need for coordination with Alabama Power and developers. Lastly, an outstanding $37,000 invoice from the Birmingham Waterworks Board related to the police department construction was reviewed, with payment considerations deferred pending further clarification. Several motions to send items to the full council for approval were noted, including nominations and scheduling changes.