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Phenix City Council approves demolition, fleet and parks purchases; authorizes emergency wastewater cleaning
Summary
Council approved a series of resolutions including demolition and repair contracts, vehicle and equipment purchases for fire, parks and public works, a scoreboard for Miracle Field Park, and emergency cleaning of aeration basins at the wastewater plant to protect new equipment.
Phenix City’s council unanimously approved a package of routine but consequential resolutions June 16, adopting contracts and purchases across several departments.
The council accepted a $14,500 quote from J&J Land Development Corporation to demolish a structure at 1002 280 Bypass and accepted Columbus Quarry’s bid for aggregate (bid E26‑04). The council authorized C.J. Contracting LLC to build two pole barns at the landfill expansion site for up to $58,600 (two barns at $29,300 each) to shelter city vehicles and equipment.
Fire Rescue received approval to buy Senseair Gold G24 gas detectors from North American Fire Equipment Inc. for up to $10,420.41; the Fire Chief explained the detectors help identify hazardous gases at structure fires so crews know when to remove air packs. The council also authorized purchasing a 2026 Ford F‑150 for the fire department for $45,294 and declared a 2006 Ford F‑250 surplus for public auction or scrap.
Parks and Recreation purchases included a 2026 Ford F‑550 chassis cab with dump body (not to exceed $69,408), a 2026 Ford Maverick (not to exceed $28,261), an 8‑by‑4‑foot video display board/scoreboard and ID panel for Miracle Field Park from Electro‑Mech for up to $24,450 (council discussed sightlines and ADA considerations), a 52‑inch mower with attachments for up to $11,361.75, and a True Finish 1210 utility rake from Beard Equipment for up to $22,803.88.
Under Utilities, the council declared cleaning of three aeration basins an emergency after crews found significant grit while preparing to install replacement aeration equipment; the council authorized payment to All Pro Septic not to exceed $17,500 to clean the basins and protect the new pumps and schedule.
Votes at a glance (all adopted, unanimous unless noted): - Nuisance resolution: 1305 14th St; 1903 Crawford Rd — adopted (see separate article on Crawford Road discussion). - Demolition (1002 280 Bypass) — J&J Land Development – up to $14,500 — approved. - Bid E26‑04 (aggregates) — Columbus Quarry — approved. - Pole barns — C.J. Contracting LLC — up to $58,600 — approved. - Gas detectors — North American Fire Equipment Inc. — up to $10,420.41 — approved. - 2026 Ford F‑150 (fire) — Stivers Ford Lincoln — $45,294 — approved. - Surplus 2006 Ford F‑250 — declared surplus for auction/scrap — approved. - Parks fleet and equipment purchases (F‑550, Maverick, scoreboard, mower, utility rake) — total authorizations range by item; all approved. - Utilities emergency aeration basin cleaning — All Pro Septic — up to $17,500 — approved.
Council discussion on several items focused on warranties (pole barns), placement and ADA visibility (scoreboard), and ensuring purchases came from proper state or cooperative contracts per Alabama procurement rules. Department representatives said items were budgeted and within procurement rules. The council thanked department heads for fiscal oversight and the Phenix City Beautification Committee for volunteer efforts before adjourning.
