City of Fairhope City Council Meeting July 27, 2026

The City of Fairhope City Council held a meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and zoning matters were discussed and voted upon. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Children's Site Works, Inc. for emergency demolition services not to exceed $22,500, and authorization of a contract with Krebs Engineering for on-call professional engineering services with a $100,000 annual cap. The council also approved a sole source procurement for CARIS 8700 corrosion inhibitor water treatment chemical from Albert and Blakey LLC for an additional $30,000 due to price increases, bringing the total annual procurement to $390,000. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for a lump sum bonus of $42,179 for RSA retirees pursuant to state legislation. Several zoning ordinance amendments were adopted, including changes to mixed-use building density in the central business district and impervious surface regulations, with plans to revisit some provisions for engineering solutions. The council also discussed and approved amendments related to water and sewer connection fees and service territories. A resolution was passed authorizing front and rear courtyard improvements at the K1 Center. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation, with no action anticipated afterward.