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Talladega City Council adopts ordinance to transfer downtown properties to redevelopment authority
Summary
The Talladega City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 19‑65 to declare several downtown buildings surplus and convey them to the Talladega Redevelopment Authority, a step council members said will speed downtown redevelopment efforts.
The Talladega City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 19‑65, declaring several parcels and buildings on the square surplus and authorizing their conveyance to the Talladega Redevelopment Authority.
The ordinance, described to the council as including the AJ Building, the Hubbard Building and three adjacent structures, was read by city staff and placed on immediate consideration. A roll call recorded votes in favor by the council; Speaker 1 announced, “Ordinance 19 65 passes.”
Council members said the transfer was intended to allow the redevelopment authority to take title and move more quickly on downtown projects. Mr. O’Brien was thanked in the meeting for his work preparing deeds and coordinating the conveyance.
Why it matters: Council leaders framed the transfer as a practical step to enable targeted redevelopment of the square’s vacant and underused properties, moving control from general municipal ownership to an authority focused on redevelopment and reuse.
Next steps: Council members indicated the Talladega Redevelopment Authority will take title and proceed with implementation; no timeline for new development or disposition of the properties was specified at the meeting.
