# August 13, 2026 Madison Board of Aldermen Meeting

The August 13, 2026 meeting of the Madison Board of Aldermen included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) concerning flood damage prevention and parking space dimensions, increasing parking space width from eight to nine feet for safety. They also approved a schedule of fees adjustment related to waste management services, clarifying charges for additional trash and recycling carts for residents and businesses. The board considered but tabled approval of a revised web service sales agreement for a new ADA-compliant website, seeking further vendor comparisons and clarity on pricing and features. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the School Resource Officer program, detailing funding and staffing arrangements. The meeting also addressed budget reports, abatement approvals for property cleanups, and discussed a recent $525,000 state grant for downtown River Park improvements. Policy discussions included board member term staggering for the ABC board and concerns about long-term appointments. The board also reviewed OSHA violations and ongoing staffing challenges in the police department. No new contracts or large capital projects were awarded during this meeting, but several policy and fee adjustments were approved that will impact future procurement and service delivery.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 13, 2026

### Sources
- [August 13, 2026 Madison Board of Aldermen Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZhoXvgMRE) - Rockingham Update