# Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - November 9, 2026

The City of Homewood’s November 9, 2026 pre-council meeting discussed a proposed agreement with Jefferson County EMA for disaster debris removal through an existing statewide contract. The arrangement would establish a contractor and debris-monitoring process in advance of an event, with payment based on the amount removed. Although the item was initially described as scheduled for a vote, the mayor later clarified it would not be brought to that night’s council meeting; no contract approval or award is recorded in the transcript. The council also discussed a request to declare 28 fleet vehicles surplus, including a garbage truck, a clamshell truck, police vehicles, and spares, based on a fleet study; no vote is recorded. A proposed ordinance would allow the city manager to set bid-opening times and locations, an administrative change that could affect future bidding procedures.

Other discussion included changes to voucher reporting, a proposed 2027 holiday schedule adding a personal day for eligible employees, and updates to council procedures. The personal day was estimated to cost about $200,000 for one citywide day, and its approval was deferred to a later meeting. No other procurement awards or purchasing approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Emergency Response, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Homewood Pre-Council Meeting - November 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V6qQLCad5s) - City of Homewood