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Opelika council approves contracts, equipment purchases and appropriations; list of votes
Summary
At its April 2025 meeting the Opelika City Council approved a bundle of resolutions covering equipment purchases, service contracts and appropriations, including a $9.1 million lighting contract for new pickleball courts and multiple vehicle and equipment buys.
The Opelika City Council approved a series of resolutions on April 1 authorizing contracts, equipment purchases, appropriations and sponsorships across city departments. Many items passed with little or no discussion; the council recorded roll-call votes for each resolution.
Votes at a glance (resolution number — action — outcome — key detail):
- Resolution 1 — Approve travel expense reports (Blake Smith, Fire Department; President Pro Tem Norris) — approved.
- Resolution 2 — Three-year mailing-system contract (Pitney Bowes) at $905.13 per month — approved.
- Resolution 3 — Purchase three 96-gallon refuse containers from Tatar LLC at $19,821 — approved.
- Resolution 4 — Purchase John Deere Pro Gator from Beard Equipment Company at $35,794.21 — approved.
- Resolut…
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