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Spanish Fort officials say 2026 budget passed; council highlights new hires and vehicle leases
Summary
City officials reported that the 2026 budget was passed and noted additions of police officers, firefighters and parks/public-works staff; the mayor also said the city will pursue vehicle leases intended to reduce capital costs.
City officials reported that the 2026 budget has been passed and highlighted personnel additions and cost-saving measures. Mayor Bass told the commission the budget added several police officers and firefighters and included new positions for parks and public works, and that the city plans to lease vehicles through Enterprise Run Car to save on capital expenses.
Mayor Bass thanked council members for their involvement in the budget process and said department heads were given an opportunity to present requests to the council during the preparation process. He described the adopted budget as aiming for long-term cost savings while also addressing staffing needs for public safety and maintenance functions.
The mayor also noted a recent police operation connected with a nonprofit training effort that resulted in seven arrests related to human-trafficking investigations; he praised the work of public-safety personnel.
No formal budget vote was recorded in this meeting transcript; the mayor presented the status of the 2026 budget during his report to the commission and said staff will begin the next budget cycle preparations in the coming months.
