Spanish Fort Council approves key resolutions on park, fire training, and police facilities

The Spanish Fort City Council convened on April 21, 2025, to discuss several resolutions aimed at improving city services and infrastructure. The meeting began with the adoption of Resolution 14-95-2025, which approves an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation. This agreement allows the city to remove existing concrete improvements near the future site of Valor Park, facilitating the construction of a new parking lot and access points.

Next, the council addressed Resolution 14-96-2025, which involves a memorandum of understanding with Culture City. This initiative will provide sensory-inclusive training and equipment for the Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department, enhancing accessibility for individuals with sensory issues, including those with autism and PTSD. The training will be funded through grants and private contributions, incurring no cost to the city.

The council then moved to Resolution 14-98-2025, authorizing the rental of a robotic paint sprayer from Turf Tank USA Inc. for athletic fields. The robotic sprayer, which utilizes GPS technology, is expected to significantly reduce the time and resources needed for field maintenance, with an annual rental cost of $16,000.

Resolution 15-02-2025 was introduced to amend the rules and regulations for the Spanish Fort Community Center. This resolution proposes an increase in rental fees and clarifies responsibilities for rental agreements. However, the council decided to postpone this resolution for further discussion at the May 5 meeting.

The council also introduced Resolution 15-03-2025, which authorizes the mayor and fire chief to apply for a state homeland security grant to enhance security at fire stations. Additionally, Resolution 15-04-2025 proposed the appointment of members to the Spanish Fort Public School Commission, which was adopted unanimously.

Resolution 15-05-2025 appointed Council Member Mary Bridal as the city’s voting delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities annual convention, with Council Member Carl Gustafson as the alternate. This resolution was also adopted following a motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration.

Further resolutions included 15-06-2025, which authorizes the mayor and police chief to apply for a homeland security grant for equipment purchases, and 15-07-2025, awarding a bid for a portable training facility for the police department, funded through a previous homeland security grant.

Lastly, Resolution 15-08-2025 was introduced to approve an agreement with Hunter Security for monitoring internal communications for the elevator at the Spanish Fort Community Center, with a monthly fee of $55 for three years.

The meeting concluded with several resolutions being set for further discussion at the next council meeting, ensuring continued progress on various city initiatives.