City Council Work Session - August 20, 2026

The City Council Work Session for Hoover, Alabama, held on August 20, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key items included approval of a contract with Meals on Wheels to provide meals to elderly residents, and a court referral officer contract with the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts for mental health and substance use disorder services. The council reviewed the annual transportation plan for FY 2027, allocating $672,000 of gas tax funds for resurfacing segments of Shadescrest Road and Sulphur Springs Road. A deductive change order was approved for the Riverchase Number Six improvement project, reducing the contract price by approximately $25,470. The council authorized a $150,000 agreement with ALDOT for pavement condition data collection and capital improvement planning using advanced laser scanning technology. Additionally, a flood mitigation assistance grant was accepted to acquire and demolish flood-prone properties for open space. Change order number five for the NCFI addition project was approved, adding approximately $230,000 for unforeseen rock removal and soil issues, funded from existing contingency funds. The council also accepted a $10,000 community grant for the police department and a $30,000 grant for the Lakehouse facility construction. A contract amendment with Blue Cross Blue Shield was discussed to change billing to a flat rate, potentially saving the city about $33,000 annually. Finally, a contract with Next Level Studio was authorized to develop a dedicated 911 website for emergency communications, with no additional funding requested. Several other resolutions related to lease agreements, insurance renewals, and sales tax holidays were also addressed.