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Fairhope council approves grant applications, architect selection and multiple bids

Fairhope City Council · February 19, 2026

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Summary

During the Feb.19 meeting council authorized a Rebuild Alabama grant application for County Road 13, selected an architect for Nick Center restroom work, and awarded contracts for youth park restrooms and field fencing; the body also approved selection of a consultant for a PHMSA grant application.

Fairhope — The Fairhope City Council on Feb. 19 moved through a package of resolutions authorizing grant applications, professional selections and contract awards for municipal projects.

Key approvals and outcomes:

- Rebuild Alabama grant: Council authorized staff to apply for a $350,000 Rebuild Alabama annual grant with a $100,000 local match to address County Road 13 (Morphy Avenue north to Moseley Road). The application will be submitted to ALDOT with the mayor authorized to sign required documents.

- Nick Center bathroom architect: Council approved selection of GMC (Goodwin Mills Cawood) as architect for the Nick Center restroom remodel and authorized the mayor to negotiate a not‑to‑exceed fee for council approval.

- Youth baseball restrooms: Council awarded the youth baseball restroom bid at Atlanta Park to GAF Companies LLC for $176,783.70.

- Barnwell youth football fencing: Council awarded the Barnwell field fence contract to Hagen Storm Fence of Mobile for $39,617.

- PHMSA grant preparation: Council approved selection of Magnolia River to assist with the City’s PHMSA grant preparation and authorized the mayor to execute the contract documents.

- Administrative procurement change: Council approved a minor administrative amendment to streamline quality‑based selection for professional services on projects under $100,000 so the mayor may select and negotiate a contract with council approval of the resulting fees.

All listed resolutions passed by recorded vote (ayes recorded in the transcript); several other routine license and ordinance adoptions were approved later in the meeting.