# Pre-Council - Sept. 28, 2026 at 5pm

The City of Homewood held a pre-council meeting on September 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included the presentation of the fiscal year 2025 audit by Doran Mayhew, highlighting a $5.8 million intergovernmental expenditure related to the I-65 Lakeshore diverging diamond project and changes in compensated absences liabilities. The council reviewed a proposal to implement a new spend management platform aimed at improving internal controls over employee reimbursements and credit card usage, with a pilot rollout planned for 10 users starting in December 2026. The platform promises enhanced policy compliance, receipt tracking, and potential cash back benefits. Additionally, the council considered a $90,000 budget amendment to initiate implementation of OpenGov financial software to upgrade the city's financial systems, with a vote scheduled for the same evening. Other procurement-related items included right-of-way encroachment approvals for drainage and irrigation improvements at two Edgewood Boulevard properties, which were carried over for further review. The meeting also addressed telecommunication franchise extension discussions and set public hearings for nuisance property declarations. Overall, the meeting emphasized improving financial controls, software modernization, and managing capital project expenditures.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Pre-Council - Sept. 28, 2026 at 5pm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIo-9EYdllM) - City of Homewood