City of Fairhope City Council Work Session June 8, 2026

The City of Fairhope City Council Work Session on June 8, 2026, included discussions on several procurement and budget-related topics. The council considered the introduction of the First Tee youth golf program, which involves volunteer and paid coaches and requires a standard agreement for use of city golf facilities. A midyear financial review highlighted revenue increases in sales and lodging taxes, noted a decrease in property tax collections, and discussed capital improvement projects including water, sewer, and road resurfacing. The council approved the selection of Jade Engineers for phase two of the PCAN watershed project and recommended awarding a road resurfacing contract to HCL, emphasizing coordination with utility work to avoid disruptions. Additionally, the council discussed purchasing a replacement garbage truck using available sanitation budget funds and considered enhancements to the America 250 celebration funded by community development grants. A proposed ordinance to establish a service territory for new sanitary sewer connections was reviewed, setting density limits and service conditions to manage system capacity and growth. The council also discussed timing for ordinance implementation and potential amnesty periods for new sewer hookups. Overall, the meeting focused on managing city infrastructure projects, budget allocations, vendor selections, and policy updates affecting future procurement and service delivery.