Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - September 14, 2026

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on an organizational assessment presented by the MGT Group. The assessment reviewed staffing, structure, and operational efficiencies, recommending potential realignments and reductions in certain departments, including community development and internal services, to improve efficiency over a multi-year implementation period. The discussion emphasized that these recommendations were a framework for consideration rather than immediate cuts, with attention to natural attrition and further analysis before any personnel changes. Additionally, the meeting addressed several procurement-related items, including approval requests for contracts with audit firm Dor Mayhew for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, a three-year IT services contract with Train Intelligence Services, a contract for tasers with Axon Enterprises, and a $12,000 independent contractor agreement for a muralist funded by the Centennial budget. The council also discussed a $30,000 grant award for sidewalk repairs and plans to implement a new credit card management system to improve purchasing controls and reimbursement processes. Several motions to authorize the city manager to sign contracts were prepared for the upcoming council meeting, highlighting ongoing procurement and budget management activities.