Council Agenda Work Session 06:29:2026

The City of Decatur, Alabama held a council agenda work session on June 29, 2026, focusing on various procurement and infrastructure projects. Key discussions included updates from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on transportation planning and funding, including past and upcoming roadway projects with federal and local funding. The council approved several resolutions related to procurement: awarding bids for pest control services to Defense Pest Solutions and for sand and fine aggregates to Terry Equipment Company and Vulcan Materials. They also approved a contract for Wilson Morgan Park access improvements and a street condition assessment using AI technology by First Step Pavement Management. Additionally, the council discussed purchasing new software for planning application intake and review, negotiated at a reduced price of $30,000, replacing a more expensive alternative. Other procurement-related approvals included a change order for fencing on a bike trail project, replacement of AV equipment at the public safety training center funded by Alabama Fire College funds, and acceptance of donated equipment for fire and rescue. The meeting also covered utility and sewer line agreements for development projects and reappointments to various city boards. Overall, the session emphasized capital improvement projects, vendor selections, and budget allocations to support city infrastructure and services.