Homewood Council Meeting - May 18, 2026 6pm

The City of Homewood held a 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, passed unanimously as resolution 2656. The council also approved a request for a restaurant retail liquor license for Little Donkey at 2701 18th Street South, contingent on fire department approval. Additionally, the council passed resolution 2655 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. Other agenda items such as zoning classification changes and budget transfer authority were carried over to future meetings. The meeting concluded with a proclamation and state resolution honoring the Homewood High School boys track and field team for their state championship victory.