Pre-Council - August 10, 2026 at 5pm

The City of Homewood held a Pre-Council meeting on August 10, 2026, addressing several procurement and municipal matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval requests for infrastructure improvements such as extending a drainage pipe at 1512 Grove Place, and condemnation considerations for two fire-damaged apartment buildings at 1556 and 1552 29th Court South, with demolition costs to be liened to the property owners. The council also reviewed and planned to update ordinances related to the municipal budget process to reflect the current council-manager form of government. Additionally, the council considered final development plans for two major projects: The Woods, a golf-oriented outdoor entertainment venue in West Homewood, and Stanford University's South Campus student housing development, both meeting city codes and approved by planning and zoning. A significant budget allocation was proposed to seed fund $25,000 for an emergency assistance fund supporting residents displaced by the condemnation of the Park At Buckingham apartments, with further community and partner contributions anticipated. The meeting concluded with authorization for the city manager to execute a contingency agreement related to fire apparatus antitrust litigation and an adjournment to executive session.