Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - August 10 2026

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on August 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key items included requests for consideration of drainage infrastructure improvements at 1512 Grove Place and condemnation of two unsafe, fire-damaged apartment buildings at 1552 and 1556 29th Court South, with demolition costs to be brought back to council for lien placement. The council also reviewed updates to the municipal budget process ordinances, which will be sent out for vote. Additionally, the council discussed approval of development plans for a new entertainment venue in West Homewood and Sanford University's south campus student housing project, both meeting city codes and pending public hearings. A significant agenda item was the request for seed funding to establish an emergency assistance fund to support residents displaced by the condemnation of a park area, with plans for community donations and coordinated outreach efforts. The meeting concluded with authorization for the city manager to execute a contingency agreement with legal counsel and adjournment to executive session.