Pre-Council - July 27, 2026 at 5pm

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key items included a budget transfer request of $83,500 to replace two failing AC units and address plumbing issues at a city facility, funded by reallocating wages from unfilled positions. The council also discussed a request to authorize the city manager to sign letters of support for grant applications from nonprofits currently funded by the city, streamlining the process for quick turnaround. Additionally, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority presented updates on the Max On-Demand microtransit service operating in Homewood, highlighting its benefits, ridership, and plans for community engagement. The meeting also addressed potential future regulations on electric vehicle charging stations in underground parking decks due to fire safety concerns, with plans to develop an ordinance through the planning commission. Finally, the city manager noted upcoming updates to the budget ordinance to align with current governance practices. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council session, but several action items and future public hearings were scheduled.