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Moody City Council unanimously approves proclamation, multiple departmental purchases and a firefighter hire
Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting, Moody City Council unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month, authorized department travel and several budgeted purchases and services — including a $17,213.43 yearly fire-reporting subscription — and approved advertising to hire a full-time firefighter/paramedic.
Moody City Council met on Jan. 12, 2026, and unanimously approved a series of routine agenda items, including a proclamation recognizing January as Alabama’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month and several budgeted purchases and personnel actions across city departments. Mayor Rutledge called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the council adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
The council approved the proclamation presented by the mayor after a motion by Council Member Nick Rutledge and a second by Council Member Matt Morris. Police Chief Reece Smith received council approval to send Officer Chapple to the Annual K‑9 Training Conference in Dothan, Ala., Feb. 16–20, at an estimated cost of $850 (budget line 01513-1500).
Chief Smith also secured unanimous council approval to renew the Cell Bright investigative licensing at $8,820 (01-513-3000) and…
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