Anniston City Council Work Session | 07/21/26

The Anniston City Council held a work session on July 21, 2026, during which several budget amendments and procurement-related items were discussed. Key topics included appropriating capital funds for the city's A-Trip local match requirement related to stacking lanes on Quintard Boulevard, with attention to landscaping and median tree replacement. The council also approved funds for purchasing a debris vacuum truck for the stormwater division, costing approximately $330,000, funded by the stormwater tax. Additional budget amendments covered re-roofing projects for city facilities, allocation of proceeds from a community fundraiser, and recognition of grant funds for community mosaic and trail accessibility projects. The council discussed rejecting a bid for the Anderson Museum and Gardens trail due to cost overruns beyond the grant amount. Legal services funding was approved for club development property matters. The council authorized the city manager to execute an amendment to a consulting agreement with Blue Link Solutions LLC, funded by CDBG money, and approved a utility easement grant to Alabama Power for a power line right-of-way project. Finally, the council approved a petition to form an improvement district related to the Summerall development on Highway 21 North.