BUDGET HEARING - SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

BUDGET HEARING - SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

At the September 14th Pre-Counci l meeting, the City Council received an independent organizational and staffing assessment conducted by MGT. The study is intended to provide information and recommendations for the City to consider as it continues improving its operations. The study is not an adopted plan, and no decisions were made as part of the presentation. Its recommendations will serve as a resource for City leadership to consider as they develop a multi-year approach to organizational improvements. MGT reviewed staffing, department structure, reporting relationships and work processes. The firm also interviewed department heads, surveyed employees and compared Homewood with peer communities. The assessment identified strengths within the organization, including employee culture and supervisor support, as well as opportunities to improve coordination, clarify responsibilities and better align related functions. The study also includes recommendations related to organizational structure and staffing. Those recommendations will require additional review of workloads, service levels and operational needs before any changes are made. The report specifically recommends considering vacancies, attrition, organizational realignment and changes in how work is performed as part of that process. Some recommendations align with work already underway, while others may be modified, considered in future years or not pursued. The organizational study provides a roadmap for discussion. The City will determine what ultimately makes sense for Homewood.

BUDGET HEARING - SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Pre-Council Meeting - SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

BUDGET HEARING - SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved variance requests for 1409 Ardsley Place and a new covered front porch at 109 Edge View Avenue. The board denied a request at 104 Edgewood Boulevard to allow 57.92 percent impervious lot coverage, but staff agreed to work with the homeowners on possible repairs and screening that could meet the code. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4gnRpor

Work begins Tuesday, September 8 on ALDOT's US 31 Access Management Project between Old Montgomery Highway and Ventura Avenue. While this work is taking place in Homewood, this is a State of Alabama project being coordinated by ALDOT. Most of the work will be done during overnight hours, so this should not disrupt normal daily traffic. But drivers should expect some changing traffic patterns. The project includes upgraded traffic signals, changes to reduce conflict points and crashes, new sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and safer crossings. The total construction cost is approximately $3.3 million, funded primarily through a $1.96 million ATRIP II grant awarded by the State of Alabama, with the City of Homewood contributing approximately $1.36 million as required through the grant agreement. View entire project and images: https://bit.ly/4w9VvVu

The City Council reviewed a proposed process and evaluation form for the city manager’s six month and annual performance reviews. The Council will take up the procedures during Pre-Council on September 14, then entered executive session to discuss the potential redevelopment of an existing commercial property. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4ynxYlK