Agenda Work Session & Council Meeting 05:04:2026

The City of Decatur, Alabama held an agenda work session and council meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key actions included awarding Bid Number 26003 to Hood Contracting for the Bunny Lane widening project and Bid Number 26016 to BCA for renovations at the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center, both approved unanimously. The council also approved a budget amendment for purchasing audio and video equipment upgrades for the council chambers and declared surplus items from the Information Services Department. Additionally, the council approved a special use permit for Verizon Wireless to install a temporary cellular facility for an upcoming concert and accepted a donation for a brick memorial at the Animal Services facility. The meeting included setting public hearings for rezoning requests and approving resolutions related to traffic signal removals and municipal utility board payments. The council also authorized applying for a Safe Street Grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation to develop a city safety plan, which could lead to further grant opportunities for infrastructure improvements.