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Votes at a glance: Homewood council approves ALDOT agreements, diverging-diamond funding, Piggly Wiggly incentive and several contracts
Summary
At its Aug. 25 meeting the Homewood City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including ALDOT traffic and lighting agreements, funding for the Lakeshore/I-65 Diverging Diamond Interchange, a reduced tax-incentive package for a Piggly Wiggly renovation, selection of a new audit firm, and several property and contract actions.
The Homewood City Council on Aug. 25 approved a slate of resolutions and ordinances spanning transportation agreements, development incentives, audit services, nuisance cases and city contracts. Most roll-call votes were unanimous; where recorded, tallies are shown below.
Votes at a glance
- ALDOT traffic signal and roadway lighting agreements (Res. Nos. 25-141, 25-142, 25-143): Council voted 9-0 to authorize the city manager to execute traffic signal and lighting maintenance agreements related to the DDI project. Finance committee reported a 5-0 committee approval prior to the council vote.
- Funding for Lakeshore/I-65 Diverging Diamond Interchange (Res. No. 25-144): The council voted 9-0 to provide the city's funding share for the DDI project. Council and staff said other partners including ALDOT, the MPO and Jefferson County will also contribute; staff presented the funding package in committee.
- FY 2025-26 budget brief accepted (committee report accepted by council): Council accepted the city manager's budget briefing 9-0 (see separate budget article for detail).
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