# Phenix City Council Meeting   |  March 3, 2026

At the March 3, 2026, Phenix City Council meeting, the council approved several spending and procurement-related actions. It authorized a 12-month extension with Quadient for two postage machines at $126.98 per machine per month; purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 from Sayers Ford Lincoln under state contract C191L for $50,330; and hiring Terry Construction to build an enclosure at the wastewater treatment plant for up to $12,000. The council also approved waiving applicable building and permit fees for construction of the Russell County Emergency Management Agency building, while retaining city inspection services. Surplus property was approved for disposal, including a transfer to the county sheriff’s park for nominal consideration of $1.

The council approved extending the citywide annexation moratorium, with exceptions possible for financial benefit or improved municipal service delivery, and advanced an ordinance establishing a July 2026 back-to-school sales-tax holiday on first reading. An ordinance revising water and sewer rates and service rules was read, with portions described as taking effect April 6, 2026, and January 1, 2027; the provided transcript does not capture a vote on that ordinance. Employee service milestones were also recognized.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles, Emergency Response
**Published:** March 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Phenix City Council Meeting   |  March 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKXjgKT-3po) - City of Phenix City, AL