Homewood City Council approves ADA ramps and crosswalks, awards fire-maintenance contract and signs off on multiple variances and budget moves

Homewood City Council on May 6 approved a set of public-safety and administrative measures, including two ordinances to add Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps and pedestrian crosswalks at several Oxmoor Road intersections, a one-year maintenance contract with Compass Fire, and a series of budget transfers and sign variances.

The meeting, chaired by Walter Jones, opened with roll call and routine appointments. On an item of procurement, Chief Broadhead told the council the city summarized bids and recommended awarding the fire facilities maintenance contract to Compass Fire, the lowest responsible bidder, with a one-year total of $16,660 and a three-year total of $49,980. “We are confident with them,” Chief Broadhead said, explaining the company has worked for the city before. Council approved the award as resolution 24‑53 by unanimous vote (8–0).

Why it matters: the contract covers sprinkler systems, extinguisher servicing, hood systems and monitoring in most city buildings, ensuring regular inspection and contracted hourly rates for repairs are available.

The council also moved several routine budget adjustments requested by finance. Councilor Smith reported finance recommended transferring $34,000 from fund balance to vehicle maintenance and $750 to the natural-gas line; the council…