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During the meeting the council also considered and approved multiple business-license applications, including an application for a vape-shop operation doing business as KPO48 at 105 North Berbat Drive. The vape-shop application was approved by recorded vote (7 in favor, 1 opposed). Other licenses approved at the meeting included retail liquor and food-service licenses and several convenience-store liquor licenses; most licenses were approved by motions to suspend the rules followed by a council vote.

Councilor Aronde Mitchell told the council he wants an ordinance addressing vape shops and related retail outlets in place before the start of the school year and asked legal staff to distribute proposed language to council members so they can consider it. That request was presented as direction to staff rather than a formal ordinance vote.

The council managed individual license applications in public hearings as required; for at least one restaurant-licensing applicant the council noted outstanding building- or fire-department items (for example, a certificate of occupancy and fire inspection) that must be completed before full operational clearance, and staff confirmed those inspections are the conditions for final license issuance.

Actions recorded at the meeting included the motion to uphold the mayoral veto (mover: Mister Demar; outcome: upheld, unanimous) and the motion to approve the vape-shop license (outcome: approved, yes 7, no 1). Councilor Mitchell asked legal to prepare proposed ordinance language addressing vape shops and similar retailers with a target of having something in place by August; that request was made on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MONTGOMERY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION (June 17, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council voted unanimously to uphold the mayoral veto of Ordinance 28-2025, which would have imposed a moratorium on permits for package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops, and approved multiple business licenses at the same meeting.","taxTitle","Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama","taxId",3930,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194252,"Montgomery finance staff: city projects to finish year with modest revenue gain and stronger reserves",267,113000,380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705&start=113&end=380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6194252/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Montgomery-finance-staff-city-projects-to-finish-year-with-modest-revenue-gain-and-stronger-reserves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194252-d904795823f29c254c995d00760acce2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180373&Signature=cPj2kUfbzNRnop7TqlP-nAyor6VmHknTMronfdx9YOAsj3tiWs~hMsc5HMlGpEaTxvZ6mWrIiYm~7RD1xSYVdzUd0jqlLy6xAHKv~HJPrQ0b5uBAQcKlxOA43kT8XA2lyROJDNwMq6QBF0gUwTYoZYqLsrR5tgXMV6YC9A5cbWFDV~iLlrgUtJHW~UZIMivJnns2zZ8Jt9i8sEmrdL94ygbhw~iG3kYXqRDBScTY63s5DNboruIRNd7~7N8Z-8ZJi43tE6cdyqxhCf-Xz9shQ6MgQjVsIcAxkJzVwDGdw85EGcpyrPpjc5MhW4bgVu2F-~lXy2RfqlEC6Gwg-nMaaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A staff member delivering the City of Montgomery's financial update told the City Council that the city's total revenues are projected to finish the fiscal year roughly 1% above budget, or nearly $2.3 million more, while expenditures are tracking about $2.8 million below budget.

The presenter said sales and use tax collections have grown nearly 5% compared with the same period last fiscal year and are about 2% above April, although that growth is roughly 0.5 percentage point below the current budget assumption. Lodging-tax collections were lower in May compared with an April reporting anomaly but remain about 5% year‑over‑year and 7% above the same period in FY2024 when reporting quirks are accounted for. Gasoline-tax revenue has rebounded but is roughly $72,141 lower than the same period in FY2024. Alcohol-beverage tax revenue has slipped about 10% compared with the same period last year but is roughly 5% better than February's level.

Based on collections through May, the presenter projected the city will close the books with a net increase in fund balance reserves of at least $1.5 million after covering internal service fund shortfalls and other adjustments. The presenter also said a $2.2 million reduction is available to cover potential internal-service deficits.

The update included operational reminders and event notices but the financial figures listed above were the substantive items presented to the council. The presenter concluded by reminding residents that city offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

The council did not take separate formal action on the financial projection during this portion of the meeting; the numbers were presented for the council's information.","City finance presenter told the council that sales and use tax and lodging tax are up year over year, gasoline and alcohol taxes dipped, and overall revenues are projected about 1% above budget while expenditures are expected to be below budget, increasing the city's fund balance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194238,"Council designates nuisance‑abatement agent, assesses abatement costs and approves small community grants",56,1895000,1951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705&start=1895&end=1951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705/thumbnail_1895000.jpg","/articles/6194238/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Council-designates-nuisanceabatement-agent-assesses-abatement-costs-and-approves-small-community-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194238-d00f33e9c509d4181c3c998d4513da28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180373&Signature=EdrOHyDawa8RapWOH1pMzz6hVDk-PUB-WCv2J9mBgHOClCwgqkrZyJ2h-Ov0K~Vc9LLODDWOxOOZpzSoKERlWJBHhSJbgpzy8N1toa6bMo95EAiU0ITcksKM5O1h6uni4Iz-65rznxMWyvV6NASfMnK6R1E0cLwV8~N8N7BYaLXHKvucm2d6gtTt6pn~p4ZIJ87HakFcvlSRMRnTVIrBE--WxhzUhArr4OlxWbuL2A-4TFg0BfxiE3nm6wy0eC8QyAeSaVTygaHHqwXpEKZ26XPvQlAlRNwEr-r6UfPSmaBTcviRG08coZdZn0pQV8Q7WijRI8R8DvC9YzUyN0fWwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted a resolution designating a nuisance-abatement agent and a separate resolution authorizing the assessment of costs for abatement of public nuisances on multiple lots.

Council members also recorded small appropriations and cancellations with contingencies: $500 to East Montgomery softball Ponytail All-Stars (District 1), $500 to East Montgomery softball (District 2), $1,000 to Gift of Life Foundation (District 8), and $1,000 to the Georgetown Neighborhood Association, as reflected during the meeting's communication of allocations.

Both resolutions and the community allocations were adopted by unanimous council votes. The nuisance-abatement resolution assigns administrative authority to a designated agent to proceed with abatement actions and allows the city to assess costs against property owners per the city code; the meeting record did not display parcel-level details beyond the resolution language.","The council adopted resolutions designating a nuisance abatement agent and assessing abatement costs for properties; council also approved small allocations to local softball programs and community organizations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194243,"Council approves agreement allowing mayor to sign county partnership for new health and wellness clinic",21,1374000,1395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705&start=1374&end=1395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864624-2a40dbbcacd2fed21546af76828cc705/thumbnail_1374000.jpg","/articles/6194243/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Council-approves-agreement-allowing-mayor-to-sign-county-partnership-for-new-health-and-wellness-clinic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194243-d85807ede9c0bc1a289440ff418c5175/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180373&Signature=YqXWNGy-Oc5yrbbdags0k0nnmR~Gnlxoe8ObzeNsb0b1WFX-SCgHWx4WxZ45gxnOGmXqSr7o9g9vUO3kWy5hJynRIKjRyh0GNqazCE3863B0vTfOT514GuMRe4YYyG4L4M8~KKaWI4DyfaKLyWe0Bbs68TcgghvslRm7HyIpk39x-51uiQhIy7Sngdx2XX1b1WuP--Ff5DlLx~B41Q4Q-5Q2CD3rVDulVutKfcMdoipwXY9Ex9vWtV2jv0quxmGgCu~P3iZ-qxwcOYzac9uilsvZAwWpwTU9PXFBZS-jjtNXWICjS16s75h2DwmO6llFHwsD~fVUis7Kqjpf9jke4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Montgomery and Montgomery County regarding the new Premise Health and Wellness clinic.

City staff and presenters described the agreement in brief and confirmed that the clinic operator will pay rent to occupy the new building; several details of the agreement remained under discussion and were described as still being worked out. Council members asked questions about terms; after a brief exchange the council approved the resolution by unanimous vote.

The resolution authorizes the mayor to finalize and sign the agreement; the council did not record further terms on the public record beyond noting that rent will be paid and details remain to be finalized.","The council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Montgomery County for a new Premise Health and Wellness clinic; staff said rent will be paid and some details remain to be worked out.","actionData","errors"]

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