06-18-2026 Cullman County Commission Meeting

The Cullman County Commission held a meeting on June 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key items included the approval of a Community Development Block Grant application for road reconstruction and resurfacing projects on county roads 627, 628, 630, and parts of 702, with a project cost of approximately $639,000 and county matching funds of around $50,000. The commission also approved a resolution to apply for a State Homeland Security Grant to fund an electrical targeting system for the sheriff's office range, which requires upfront county funding with subsequent reimbursement. Additionally, tax abatements were approved for two economic development projects involving capital investments of $9.785 million and $5.3 million, respectively, with anticipated job creation. The commission authorized the Facilities and Equipment Director to obtain purchase orders up to the bid limit for maintenance emergency items and approved purchases including two John Deere backhoe loaders for the road department and a new dryer for the detention center. A bid award was made for pipe supplies for the county water department. Various appointments and reappointments to local boards and authorities were also confirmed during the meeting.