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Trussville to spend $125,000 as local match for new comprehensive plan
Summary
The Trussville City Council authorized an agreement with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to develop a new comprehensive plan estimated at $750,000, with the city’s 20% share of $125,000 to come from existing funds; council debate focused on whether to require a second reading and the timing given grant availability.
The Trussville City Council on Jan. 13 voted to authorize a contract with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to prepare a new comprehensive master plan for the city. The plan’s estimated total cost is $750,000; the city’s required share is 20% ($125,000), while the regional planning commission or grant sources would cover the remainder.
Mayor Short outlined the ask and said the money would be drawn from a line of credit tied to prior land-sale proceeds; he told the council the planning process will include community engagement and take roughly 9–12 months to complete. Several council members asked for a second reading to give citizens a chance to review the expenditure; the mayor and others said the item is a resolution (not an ordinance) and that delaying could risk losing grant-funded matching slots that are “first come, first serve.”
Council action: Councilor Jackson moved and the council approved the resolution authorizing the agreement; debate preceding the vote centered on timing and fiscal oversight. The item passed during the regular session.
Context and next steps: If the contract proceeds, staff and the regional planning commission will initiate community engagement, scoping and consultant work. Councilors asked that residents be kept informed and noted the plan will guide land-use and infrastructure decisions over the coming decade.
