Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. Key topics included a budget transfer request pending invoice confirmation, a property donation from Samford University to the city, and the authorization of a $5,000 grant award to the Homewood Fire Department. The council also reviewed requests related to zoning changes, traffic policy updates, and public right-of-way usage, with some items carried over for future meetings. Additionally, the council discussed the use of opioid settlement funds, proposing a $20,000 allocation for the Safe and Healthy Homewood program, and considered traffic calming measures and compact parking regulations. Several items, including the opioid fund usage and property donation deed, were deferred for further review before voting.