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Public Safety Committee authorizes public fire hydrant at Oxmoor and Cook Street

5113164 · July 1, 2025
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The Homewood City Public Safety Committee voted June 30 to authorize installation of a public fire hydrant at the corner of Oxmoor and Cook Street, approving a city contribution to the estimated $6,500 cost and noting ongoing coordination with Birmingham Water Works.

The Homewood City Public Safety Committee voted June 30 to authorize installation of a public fire hydrant at the corner of Oxmoor and Cook Street and to use existing budget funds for the city's share of the cost.

Deputy Chief Paul Hall told the committee the request originated with Fire Chief Brandon Broadhead and the developer's original plan to install a private hydrant would not meet the department's operational needs. "That's the only hydrant on that side of the road for…

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