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Council temporarily suspends Blind Tiger lease payments for July and August during waterfront work
Summary
The Fairhope City Council authorized a temporary suspension of lease payments for the Blind Tiger at the Fairhope Pier for July and August 2025 to accommodate impacts from the waterfront revitalization program; regular payments resume Sept. 1, 2025.
The Fairhope City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Sullivan to temporarily suspend lease payment terms for the Blind Tiger at the Fairhope Pier for July and August 2025 because of impacts from the ongoing waterfront revitalization program.
The resolution amends the lease terms effective 07/01/2025 and terminating 08/31/2025; all other lease provisions remain in effect and the original lease payment schedule resumes on 09/01/2025, the council said on the record.
The council approved the suspension by voice vote with no recorded opposition. No additional concessions, offsets, or repayment terms were recorded in the meeting minutes.
City staff described the action as temporary relief tied explicitly to construction impacts; councilors did not discuss alternative compensation or extended suspensions during the public session.
