Homewood City Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

The City of Homewood held a city council meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a request to execute an easement agreement with McConnell White and Terry Realty for irrigation and landscaping related to the US 31 pedestrian tunnel project, and the approval of a restaurant retail liquor license for Little Donkey at 2701 18th Street South, contingent on fire department approval. The council also passed a resolution supporting Jefferson County's fiscal year 26 SS4A application for ADA-compliant sidewalk improvements along Oxmoor Connector. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance to levy an additional $20 fee on residential building permits for new detached single-family dwellings to fund the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund, addressing workforce shortages in residential construction trades. Several public hearings were scheduled for future meetings, and some items were carried over for further discussion. The meeting concluded with a proclamation honoring the Homewood High School boys track and field team for their state championship victory.