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Councilors discussed alternatives, construction estimates and safety concerns before approving a substituted resolution and then approving the substitute. Discussion centered on whether the building known in the meeting as the “fire truck” location (a downtown commercial property) or other downtown properties would best serve the center’s needs, with questions about parking, ADA compliance and renovation costs. Council members also noted they had limited time to vet all options before being asked to decide.

The council recorded two roll-call tallies connected to the item. A motion to substitute the pending resolution passed 4–2 (Councilor Phillips: yes; Councilor Tapley: no; Councilor Hardy: yes; Councilor Eric Brown: no; Councilor Chris Brown: yes; Chair: yes). The substitute resolution then passed 5–1 on final approval (Phillips: yes; Tapley: no; Hardy: yes; Eric Brown: yes; Chris Brown: yes; Chair: yes), clearing the purchase and budget amendment.

Several people identified as users of the center addressed the council during public comment. One resident said she had concerns about the proposed fire-truck-market location’s traffic patterns and described the intersection as “dangerous,” and others said parking and accessibility vary by site. At least two users — identified in the meeting as Susan Hardy and Gloria Robinson — said they prefer a downtown location with easier access and supported moving the center quickly to a usable site. Councilors acknowledged the public comments and said they weighed readiness, parking and cost in making the vote.

Council members and staff described options that had been reviewed: (1) holding the current leased facility longer while getting bids for renovation elsewhere; (2) renovating an alternate downtown building that would require removing a concrete wall and adding ADA-compliant parking; and (3) leasing or buying the fire-truck-market building, which staff said had greater immediate parking and accessibility. Staff told the council they had contacted commercial remodel contractors and used an industry average remodeling estimate of roughly $175–$225 per square foot and chose $200 per square foot as a planning figure; councilors noted that precise contractor estimates had not yet been received for the alternate buildings.

The council’s motion and votes authorized the mayor to complete documents necessary for the purchase, and amended the FY25 budget to provide up to $55,000 for the acquisition. The substitute resolution that passed replaces a previously tabled resolution from Feb. 3. The council did not adopt any detailed construction contract or final buildout plan at the March 3 meeting; staff said they would return with further estimates and next steps.

The measure affects current users of the nutrition center and city property-planning; the council and staff said they would pursue further contractor bids and coordination to ensure ADA compliance and parking improvements where required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monday, March 3, 2025, Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Alexander City Council voted March 3 to authorize the mayor to buy 226 Jefferson Street for a nutrition center and amended the FY2025 budget by up to $55,000 to complete the purchase.","taxTitle","Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama","taxId",56010,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300390,"Votes at a glance: Alexander City Council actions, March 3, 2025",541,2896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493109-d0db90a9b4c49f9e9633575876252136&start=2355&end=2896","/articles/6300390/Alexander-City/Tallapoosa-County/Alabama/Votes-at-a-glance-Alexander-City-Council-actions-March-3-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300390-8981c0b7f7ce1280aef3486b95ac027f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200614&Signature=SMdo-N~gVJfZThrcGj0n-DbS05MSq5-I4dqWDfpyPvbrRQmROgBxcnd18-IysbFtAJWCBvmbDuOG9ux8yxkyUkh-LhcxnZGFa7Cj4M993s~7Wu2HywVN7970~z9-j9SHfiT67Pob7rGtW66THKnK0KZyUyXitiPcIL~F3ZClScLspCo~ex2ngRM7OEErUXeC9VrBYYNQYj-8uDimQl7h~motbqd2C5GLFzDjoVduGNqmGV41nyIQdK53IzLCt6cZLPSW00sHyqT3F4MBN2J1Vq3j6~ZmXKALUCEzFiA27o2BxjOYA74bYfZb56GDGk4B0qCrdbrJIkTsi-afLT1pqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alexander City Council took the following formal actions at its March 3, 2025 meeting. All votes below are recorded roll-call results taken from the meeting transcript.

1) Purchase of 226 Jefferson Street (nutrition center) and FY25 budget amendment (substitute resolution)
- Motion: Authorize mayor to sign documents to purchase 226 Jefferson Street for a nutrition center and amend the FY25 budget up to $55,000.
- Final vote on substitute: Yes 5, No 1 (Phillips: Yes; Tapley: No; Hardy: Yes; Eric Brown: Yes; Chris Brown: Yes; Chair: Yes).

2) Resolution awarding RFQ for engineering services (federally funded projects through FY2027)
- Motion: Award request for statements of qualifications for engineering services.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

3) Resolution to enter agreement with AMCO Inc. for HVAC services for the municipal complex
- Motion: Authorize mayor to enter agreement with AMCO Inc. for HVAC services.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

4) Resolution authorizing agreement with Russell Lands Inc., BioFlow Inc., Willow Point Golf & Country Club LLC for sewer extension
- Motion: Authorize mayor to execute agreement to extend sewer service, with partner-provided upfront assistance repayable from revenue if needed.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

5) Resolution to surplus various municipal items
- Motion: Surplus items no longer needed for municipal use.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

6) Resolution to award bid number 2507 (recycling center construction) as amended
- Motion: Award bid 2507 to the contractor listed in the agenda with the award amount amended to $161,645.21 after negotiated scope reductions.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

7) Resolution to place liens on multiple properties (weed/abatement)
- Motion: Place liens on multiple properties for abatement.
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

8) Resolution to approve updated citizen participation plan
- Motion: Approve updated citizen participation plan (compliance with federal grant requirements, limited-English-proficiency provisions noted).
- Vote: Unanimous yes (6-0).

9) Ordinance to amend Alexander City Code Chapter 34, Section 34-4 (voting places)
- Motion A (immediate consideration): Motion for immediate consideration failed (roll call: all Nay). Recorded as failed.
- Motion B (amendment to add District 3 polling place and address updates): Amendment approved by roll call.
- Final motion: Approve ordinance as amended (roll call: unanimous yes after amendment).

Notes: Several agenda items included sponsor names and short presentations by staff (Drew and others). Where the transcript contained inconsistent or alternate spellings of contractor names (for example, the recycling bid contractor appears as both \"J. Manuel Constructions LLC\" in the agenda language and as \"Jay Manifold\" in discussion), the council record shows the award amount and site; staff will finalize contractor paperwork.","Summary of formal votes taken by the Alexander City Council on March 3, 2025, including contract awards, budget amendment, ordinance changes and other resolutions.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300396,"Council approves public-private agreement with Russell Lands to extend sewer service to Willow Point neighborhoods",1634,1098000,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493109-d0db90a9b4c49f9e9633575876252136&start=1098&end=2732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493109-d0db90a9b4c49f9e9633575876252136/thumbnail_1098000.jpg","/articles/6300396/Alexander-City/Tallapoosa-County/Alabama/Council-approves-public-private-agreement-with-Russell-Lands-to-extend-sewer-service-to-Willow-Point-neighborhoods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300396-28ba48f8af755e82cd889c1142fc84a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200614&Signature=ko6e4HSXFIutjxz2PNZB5oGkl699DQFXfYRZObQyG9kv5venFgXhvvECWNK3MGp~UGWLjUTxCcQu30DAdNCTq-BLk~XlpRWQQUub2end3L3c6MZUbtI3AIP-QjC0-pzcljNpLPbkyW91Z-zj5rLJuJrepHjphLENy~Z9zSLIvbjBnAH6ho7RcRwiH8tO0~JXRQzAegetcIgGJjkE3ftSb6A3Np2bhSc05NTtCOzwYbzdOa~63p5TDodCK65Tc9qOYIMBaMHobhaSLMnsI4fVmCKLW~pKilBimy7krRcdqQqb-mrVUcX0Dd4Z6gSpmnE5VJdJHMx7nngYsn1v4lW2SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alexander City Council on March 3 authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with Russell Lands Incorporated, BioFlow Incorporated and Willow Point Golf and Country Club LLC to support an extension of municipal sewer service to the Willows and Willow Point neighborhoods.

Under the public-private partnership described at the meeting, Russell Lands agreed to assist the city with extending sewer service and, if the city requires financial assistance up front, Russell Lands will provide funding that the city will repay from revenue created by the service extension. The council discussed this as a strategic move to add customers, increase long-term revenue and reduce per-customer sewer costs.

Council members praised the long-standing partnership with Russell Lands and said extending service to these neighborhoods will create additional revenue opportunities and help with long-term sewer cost management. The resolution was moved and approved by roll call vote; the meeting record shows unanimous approval.

No specific financing terms, repayment schedule or project timeline were approved or adopted at the March 3 meeting. Staff said the agreement formalizes cooperation and provides a framework for any necessary short-term financial assistance, and that the city will identify projects for the extension and follow normal procurement and permitting processes before any construction begins.

The council noted the agreement supports broader efforts to find funding avenues and to manage sewer costs for residents. Council President Pro Tem thanked Russell Lands for continued partnership during remarks.","Alexander City approved a public-private partnership agreement with Russell Lands, BioFlow Inc. and Willow Point Golf & Country Club LLC to extend sewer service to the Willows and Willow Point; partners agreed the city will repay any initial financial assistance from revenue generated by the extension.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300400,"Council approves amended award for RFP 2507 to construct new 24/7 recycling center after negotiation",1740,1186000,2926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493109-d0db90a9b4c49f9e9633575876252136&start=1186&end=2926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493109-d0db90a9b4c49f9e9633575876252136/thumbnail_1186000.jpg","/articles/6300400/Alexander-City/Tallapoosa-County/Alabama/Council-approves-amended-award-for-RFP-2507-to-construct-new-247-recycling-center-after-negotiation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300400-91264ac0aa8769f868eda58d84cfc9cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200614&Signature=g3x2WKeo6VDfQyOK~ri2QHgNgXgBQGeGtpVKL5Sx8cHuYHXRU39mZUs4lbu1~Zbpa7N1KfQ9UFFSaj4GbnJEHFbbz7738l01PDAiPLcZijIkvUrSaw1tIzaYmZKOQlhjhS5K62eYQkjB8Er32zsDdcsYQBHb463Lj7moj95c5egQrFObA9IeoFuFfhun0lHjRVX-tYjfk746Adcm1x~~Bg8f9TTj4unXXibJnF~3jsMNV097kdySsGPE91bYJlPchrmpT1L3VPHSxN4wl9lqEFUmBa6Whg2SWKOx6TUNX2KczN-jqSHe~Mcvdz~87CxsZBBYQk0md7hmDfJJXhN0Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alexander City Council on March 3 approved an amended award for bid number 2507 to build a new recycling center, lowering the amount from an earlier figure to $161,645.21 after the public works director negotiated removal of items outside the bid specifications.

Staff told the council they had pursued an ADA recycling grant, originally seeking approximately $104,000 in grant funds and receiving bids that varied widely. During pre-award negotiations, the city removed items the contractor could complete outside the bid specifications, which reduced the construction award to $161,645.21. The council approved the amended resolution by roll call; the vote was unanimous.

Drew, speaking for staff, said only two bids initially met specifications, one about $330,000 and another around $190,000; negotiations removed nonessential items such as spray-foam insulation to reduce cost. The city plans to build the recycling facility on a vacant lot at the corner of Raley Road and Texas Avenue, provide 24/7 citizen access outside the fence, and incorporate features to allow weekend access. Staff said the vendor has a four-week lead time to receive the building after a notice to proceed and that the city will issue the notice and give the contractor six weeks to start on site.

Councilors expressed appreciation for the recycling-site staff and the on-site attendant’s work. The council also amended the resolution’s budget language to change a referenced $108,000 figure to $104,110 (as recorded in the motion) and then voted to approve the award as amended.

The resolution names the contractor as J. Manuel Constructions LLC in the agenda language; a motion in the meeting referenced “Jay Manifold” during discussion. The record shows the award as amended to $161,645.21.

Construction timing: staff said the manufacturer has a four-week lead time for the building and the city will issue a notice to proceed and allow six weeks for the contractor to mobilize. No building permit or construction contract beyond the bid award was signed at the meeting.","Council approved an amended award for the recycling center construction project after staff negotiated items out of the bid and reduced the award to $161,645.21. The project uses an ADA recycling grant and will be built on a vacant lot at Raley Road and Texas Avenue.","actionData","errors"]

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