Irondale council approves up to $71,625 for waterline to new fire station

The Irondale City Council on Oct. 21, 2025, approved Resolution 2025-R-201 authorizing the mayor or his designee to execute a letter of authorization, a special service agreement and related documents to pay up to $71,625 toward a waterline extension by Central Alabama Water (Birmingham Water Works Board) to supply the new Irondale fire station.

Chief McDaniel and staff told the council the work will be paid from bond proceeds. Kyle Duncan of Kent Management Solutions, who said he is managing the project for the city, described the process: “The work, it was it's Birmingham Water Works Board, but they have architects drawing it up in CADRE, and they'll draw it up. And once it gets approved, which it has by Birmingham Water Works, now we need to sign a signing of that. Now we'll go and find the people to actually go on the ground, build it.”

Duncan told the council the extension will run from Winners Way across to Alton Road, connect to an existing 20-inch main, and that the contractor window for construction was being planned at up to nine months. He confirmed the city will receive detailed CAD drawings and a contractor list once the Water Works Board finalizes plans.

Council members asked whether the city’s equipment and fire-apparatus needs were being considered; Mees and Duncan said fire-marshal and engineering review are part of the plan review process. Councilman Fox and Councilman Sims both said getting water to the station is a priority.

The council placed the item on the consent calendar and approved it with the rest of the consent agenda. The resolution authorizes payment not to exceed $71,625 and directs the mayor or his designee to finalize the required agreements so construction and connection can proceed.