Phenix City Council Meeting | September 1, 2026

The Phenix City Council meeting held on September 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions and approvals. The council ratified the purchase of a 2026 Ford Transit van for the Building Department at a cost of $51,194.66 under a state contract. They authorized entering into a participation agreement with the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund. The council approved applying for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to support police department equipment, including hazardous response items. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a Pipe Treker A200X pipe crawler robot package for $85,453.80 and authorized emergency repairs and valve installations on a leaking water main with an estimated cost of $52,780. They also approved emergency cleaning services at the wastewater treatment plant for $32,800. The meeting included zoning ordinance amendments to increase maximum building area in commercial districts and a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Troy Cable Vision for constructing and maintaining a fiber optic network within city rights-of-way. Motions to approve these items were passed unanimously. The council also addressed annexation requests and reappointments to the planning commission. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement approvals for city equipment, infrastructure maintenance, grant applications, and policy updates affecting future development and telecommunications services.