The Montgomery City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to act as the city's representative in support of a proposed 56-unit housing development at Meadowview, known as 6 Oaks at Meadowview, which is pursuing tax-credit financing from the Alabama Housing Finance Authority.

City staff said the total development cost is approximately $19,000,000 and the developer, Randy Aldridge of Florence, Alabama, asked for a city letter of support and indicated developers may seek CDBG funding, HOME funds or tax abatement to make the project viable. Staff reported the project address as 38514 Meadowview Street and confirmed it is not planned as Section 8 housing.

Councilmembers praised the project as a potential neighborhood improvement but also raised concerns about nearby shopping-center blight, loitering and crime and said additional, focused attention on the surrounding area and property owners will be necessary to make the development successful. The council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution and provide a city support letter.

Staff said follow-up will include coordination with police and inspections to address adjacent property conditions and work with the developer on financing steps required by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority.