Golf Carts Are Not Allowed on Public Roads in Homewood The Homewood Police Department has received reports of both children and adults driving golf carts on public roads. We want to remind all residents that traditional golf carts are not street legal under Alabama law and may not be operated on public roadways in Homewood. Children are never permitted to drive golf carts on public streets, under any circumstance. There is an important difference between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). What Counts as a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) in Alabama? To qualify as a legal LSV, the vehicle must: Be registered with your county and display a valid tag Be insured, just like a standard vehicle Include required safety features (seatbelts, headlights, mirrors, turn signals, child restraints if needed, etc.) Be operated by a licensed driver age 16 or older Only be driven on roads where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less Properly registered and insured LSVs that meet these criteria may be driven on public roads in Homewood by licensed drivers. For everyone’s safety, please follow these rules and talk to your children about the dangers and legal restrictions of operating golf carts on streets.

Council Meeting June 9, 2025 Agenda: https://bit.ly/3Hx7xoy Meeting schedules & archives: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Summary: Samford University withdrew all rezoning and development plans tied to its proposed Creekside District projects. The city approved contracts for Fire Station No. 1 and design work at 185 Oxmoor Road, along with support for Jefferson County's Safe Streets grant and a zoning amendment allowing drive-thrus only in Wildwood Center. A new Field Plans Examiner role was approved, and hearings were set for the U.S. 31 tunnel, Bulldog District plan, and Oxmoor Road traffic calming. Expanded: Item 09.04.25: Rezoning request for 1601 Parkview Lane and 600–601 University Park Place as part of Samford University’s proposed Creekside District West. The applicant withdrew the request. Dropped Item 10.04.25: Final development plan for the same property under the Creekside District West proposal. The applicant withdrew the request. Dropped Item 11.04.25: Rezoning request for 1891, 1919, 1921 South Lakeshore Drive, and 1100 University Park Place under the Creekside District East plan. The applicant withdrew the request. Dropped Item 12.04.25: Final development plan for the Creekside District East properties. The applicant withdrew the request. Dropped Item 16.05.25: Contract with MBA Engineers for concrete slab design at Fire Station No. 1. Approved Item 17.05.25: Contract to provide engineering design services at 185 Oxmoor Road and fund transfer. Approved Item 18.05.25: Set bid date for U.S. 31 tunnel improvements for July 8 at 3:00pm. Carried over Item 19.05.25: Field Plans Examiner position was discussed and recommended for approval. Approved Item 21.05.25: Resolution supporting Jefferson County’s Safe Streets and All Implementation Grants. Approved Item 22.05.25: Survey funding for a right-turn lane on Cobb Street. Approved Item 13.05.25: Zoning amendment to allow food and beverage drive-thrus only in Wildwood Center. Public hearing was held and the change was approved. Approved Item 10.05.25: Bid opening for Homewood Library Interior Finishes Phase 3 was scheduled for June 10. Carried over Item 35.04.25: Public hearing on traffic calming system for Oxmoor Road set for July 14. Carried over Item 37.04.25: Homeowner at 214 Edgewood Blvd was approved to keep planted trees in the right of way with indemnification. Approved Item 10.05.25: Public hearing set for June 23 for Samford University’s Bulldog District residential plan at 800 Lakeshore Drive. Carried over Item 10.06.25: Request for right-of-way work in front of the Trak Shak was added to the agenda and referred to Special Issues Committee. Carried over Item 08.06.25: Approval of city vouchers from May 20 through June 9. Approved Item 09.06.25: Establishment of an ad hoc committee to plan the 2026 Homewood Centennial Celebration. Approved For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) Highlights June 5, 2025 SV 25.06.01: This was for three variance requests from Samford University for three new residence halls. These projects aim to help meet the university’s 75% on-campus residency goal, which has grown harder as enrollment increases. Samford requested height variances up to 52.5 feet, explaining that building up rather than out helps preserve green space. City staff explained how Samford’s development plan, which is separate from this request, had been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, with a final public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 23, before the full city council. Ultimately, the board approved one of the three height variances (for Stadium Village) and denied the other two (West Village East and West). SV 25-06-02: This item was for a privacy fence built atop a retaining wall that slightly exceeded height limits. Despite neighbor support, that variance was denied. SV 25-06-03: This item was for a new three-foot picket fence for safety on a corner lot; this request was approved. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3HHlAru Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

The City of Homewood is making big changes to Oxmoor Road between Dale Ave. and Evergreen Ave., in front of Dawson Baptist. The project will remove the center turn lanes, currently in place, to add 29 new parallel parking spaces on both sides of the street. This stretch of Oxmoor sees heavy foot traffic and a lot of cars, especially near the Edgewood business district. Narrowing the lanes will help slow down vehicles and make the area safer for people walking, dining, and shopping. Work is expected to begin mid-June and take less than a month, weather permitting.

Finance Highlights June 2, 2025 Members approved contracts for engineering work at Fire Station One and the former Waffle House site, supported hiring a new plans examiner, and backed a $4.4 million Safe Streets grant for future sidewalk projects on Oxmoor, Valley, and Salter. A right-turn lane survey for Cobb Street was also approved. Several items were carried over for more information. Agenda: https://bit.ly/450JlEJ Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.

This is NOT a change to Amwaste's garbage and recycle schedule! This is only for debris and trash you normally place at your curb once a week. Our Public Works department has moved to a 4-day, 10-hour workweek. This change lets crews get more done by reducing time lost to setup and breakdown. It’s also helping with employee satisfaction and recruitment. Starting Monday, June 2 , pickup routes will follow a new schedule based on our updated four-ward map . Every resident is still covered, just be sure to check to see which day is yours. Check the updated map and find your pickup day with the button above:

Every year, thousands of crashes happen between civilian vehicles and first responders. These collisions can be devastating, not just to the public, but to the emergency personnel risking their lives to help others. Up to 25% of firefighter deaths in the line of duty are caused by vehicle accidents. Many of these are preventable tragedies. That’s why Fire Chief Brandon Broadhead is committed to doing everything possible to keep that number at zero in Homewood.

Council Meeting Highlights, May 19, 2025 Nothing major, mainly just procedural items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4j9Fcl2 Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Finance Highlights May 19, 2025 44.04.25: Samford's development team provided an explanation of the proposed Community Investment Program (CIP) tied to the Creekside "West" project. Unlike traditional tax incentives that support single projects, this CIP is meant to fund major infrastructure needed for a large mixed-use development. They stressed that the private sector—not the city—would take on the financial risk, including $140 million in upfront infrastructure costs. In return, they’re seeking a capped rebate over 20 years totaling up to $26 million from lodging, sales, and property taxes (excluding school taxes). They emphasized community benefits like boosting school funding, walkability, environmental stewardship, and long-term quality of life. The agreement must still be finalized, and the item was carried over for further review in committee. 07.05.25: The committee heard requests from three businesses seeking forgiveness for late penalties on their business license renewals. The first business owner explained she missed several years of payments due to serious post-COVID health issues and staff issues. They agreed to pay all fees and interest, and the committee voted to waive penalties and interest if all payments are made within 30 days. The second business asked for forgiveness on a one-time penalty due to a change in ownership and a software transition. Since they had already paid the license fee, the committee voted to waive their penalty and interest. The third company had a large penalty and was noted to be a repeat offender. They did not waive this penalty. Agenda: https://bit.ly/43hNLo5 Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.

The City of Homewood has purchased the property at 185 Oxmoor Road—the site where the old Waffle House sat empty for years in West Homewood. The building has been an eyesore for a long time. City leaders say the deal came together quickly, prompted by the city pressing with legal action against the previous owners. The sale now allows Homewood to take immediate control of the site. The plan? Parking! With new restaurants and businesses opening nearby, parking is in high demand. The city expects to level and pave the back area of the existing lot to expand capacity and better serve the growing activity in that part of town. Demolition is expected to start almost immediately.

Council Meeting Highlights, May 12, 2025 The meeting opened with a proclamation honoring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and recognizing Allie Grace Broadhead for her outstanding local advocacy in suicide prevention and mental health support. 30.04.25: Council approved all Ordinances and Resolutions associated with the 2025 General Election and potential runoff. 23.04.25: Council approved authorizing a contract with Whitehead Solutions for $24,000 to overhaul the city’s core network infrastructure. I.T. Director Brandon Sims explained the project will strengthen cybersecurity, add redundancy, and create better network segmentation, especially for protecting police department systems. Work is expected to start immediately and may finish by August, depending on complexity. Key staff will be fully involved with implementation and will be familiar with the new system. This item will now go before the full council for a vote at the next council meeting May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm. 43.04.25: Council approved a request to create a new Deputy Finance Director/Chief Accountant position. Current contractor’s workflow analysis confirmed there’s enough workload to justify the role, and the Jefferson County Personnel Board has preliminarily validated the position. Council approved crosswalks for the intersections at Carr/Broadway and Mayfair/Ridge. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4mluLOr Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Heads up, Homewood! Starting Monday, April 21 , parts of surface parking above the city hall parking deck will close for about three months due to scheduled maintenance. The northern section highlighted will be closed for the first six weeks, followed by the southern section for the next six. However, be prepared for possible closures throughout the entire area at any time during the project. The city is working on the weather seal membrane beneath the lot behind SoHo and City Hall—a necessary part of routine upkeep. Unfortunately, this means much of the parking near Ashley Mac’s and City Hall will be unavailable during the project. The pedestrian walkway from the deck to the plaza will stay accessible. Be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time when visiting the area!

Planning Commission Highlights May 6, 2025 24.04.01: This project, which is not associated with the Creekside project currently under consideration, was approved unanimously and will now go before the full council. A representative from Landmark Development presented plans for Samford University’s Bulldog District, focused on adding apartment-style student housing to meet campus residency requirements and enhance campus life with modern amenities. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4jNcIPo Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Finance Highlights May 6, 2025 44.04.25: The Creekside Infrastructure Development proposal has raised many concerns among council members and citizens who believe the plan is simply too big for the community and an overreach in many ways. Comments from councilors and citizens focused on the sheer size and scope of the project that will overwhelm the city in many ways. They point to elements like the tall hotel, massive tax incentive requests, heavy traffic impacts, and questions about whether the housing will truly serve students or just become regular apartments. Despite the applicant’s efforts to frame the plan as a community benefit, several council members feel it doesn’t align with what residents want or what the area can realistically support. This item was carried over until the next committee meeting May 19. 02.04.25: The city’s mid-year budget review delivered encouraging news to council members, with revenues exceeding expectations and spending staying right on track. City Manager Glen Adams, who presented the report, highlighted that capital projects, like police vehicles, were progressing as planned and that the city was ahead of its conservative revenue estimates. While the review covered only through February and final numbers will come later, council members asked for quarterly updates in the future to strengthen decision-making and stay ahead of potential issues. 23.04.25: Committee approved authorizing a contract with Whitehead Solutions for $24,000 to overhaul the city’s core network infrastructure. I.T. Director Brandon Sims explained the project will strengthen cybersecurity, add redundancy, and create better network segmentation, especially for protecting police department systems. Work is expected to start immediately and may finish by August, depending on complexity. Key staff will be fully involved with implementation and will be familiar with the new system. This item will now go before the full council for a vote at the next council meeting May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm. 43.04.25: Committee approved a request from City Manager Glen Adams to create a new Deputy Finance Director/Chief Accountant position. Current contractor’s workflow analysis confirmed there’s enough workload to justify the role, and the Jefferson County Personnel Board has preliminarily validated the position. While the role wasn’t in the original budget, funding would come from the general fund. There was concern about waiting until the next fiscal year to include it in the budget process, but committee members emphasized the urgent need now considering the workload and issues the previous director caused. This item will now go before the full council for a vote at the next council meeting May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4mle5Xp Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.

Current paving projects in te City of Homewood If your street is to be paved, you will receive a flyer at your residence with all the details before work begins. Please remove your car from the road and park your cars in the driveway to allow crews easy access. Roads effected: Next up Redfern Street/Trail Saulter Road These are on hold: Hillwood Drive Linwood Drive Lucerne Blvd. Completed: Edgeland Place Forest Brook Circle Forest Ridge Road Forrest Drive Alley Hillbrook Drive Hillmoor Lane Millbrook Circle Morris Blvd. Mosselle Cove Northmoor Lane Redfern Street Redfern Trail South Brook Circle Summit Parkway Velmont Drive Velmont Lane

Council Meeting Highlights, April 28, 2025 18.03.25: Council approved a development plan for a proposed project to convert the former Belk space, at the old Brookwood Mall location, into an Andrew's Sports Medicine medical facility, complete with surgery rooms and all levels of care. A spokesman for the ownership group stressed that the renovation is the first step in revitalizing the property. Council members agreed it was important to move forward now, hoping the project will spark future development on the property. Council also set a date of June 9 for public hearings related to the proposed Creekside development by Samford University. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4lYBnCb Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Finance Highlights April 21, 2025 The following items will be considered by the full Council on April 28, 2025, at 6:00pm: 01.04.25 – Request to accept the quote to add Tyler Payments to the existing agreement with Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing – Wyatt Pugh, Building Official 02.04.25 – Request for consideration of mid-year budget review – Councilor Barry Smith 03.04.25 – Request for consideration to pay two past due invoices (2023 & 2024) for Big Sky Environmental – Berkley Squires, Public Services 04.04.25 – Request for permission for the City Manager to execute contracts for Oxmoor Road Diet construction – Cale Smith, PE 05.04.25 – Request for consideration for Council to appoint a temporary judge – J.J. Bischoff, Chief of Staff / Laura Roberts, Court Administrator 06.04.25 – Request for consideration of budget amendment for line item transfer – Chief Broadhead, Fire Chief 07.04.25 – Request for consideration to add a streetlight at 1455 Overlook Road – Randy Hambley, Traffic Department / Councilor Smith 21.04.25 – Request to upgrade the position of Revenue Examiner (18) to Senior Revenue Examiner (21) – Bo Seagrist, City Clerk Agenda: https://bit.ly/42muJOg Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.