Phenix City Council Meeting | July 7, 2026

The City of Phenix City Council held a meeting on July 7, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved a purchase from Sty Ford Lincoln for the building department under a state contract not to exceed $55,320. They also ratified multiple resolutions awarding demolition contracts for various properties to vendors such as Elite Hauling and Land Works and J&J Land Development, with individual contract amounts ranging from approximately $3,150 to $7,499. Additionally, the council authorized acceptance of a quote from Hydro Cal LLC for replacement of 54 water filtration meters at a cost not to exceed $16,900, and approved a change order for Ready Contractor Inc. for additional sanitary sewer work valued at $50,379. Other procurement actions included authorizing installation of an air conditioning unit and electrical service at a pump station for $23,493.64, and approving payment of $36,566 to War Grading Contractor for water leak repair and repaving. The council also declared various city equipment and fire hoses as surplus for disposal or sale. Furthermore, a resolution was passed to apply for $350,000 in federal funds from the Department of Justice for police department equipment upgrades, primarily for radio systems. The council held a public hearing notice for the 2026-2027 budget and approved annexation and rezoning of property to a high-density residential district. Several motions related to claims and settlements were also approved. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract awards, vendor selections, budget preparations, and capital improvement projects affecting city infrastructure and services.