HR Director Tricia presented a first-reading proposal to offer employees with 25 years of service the option of a buyout (described in the meeting as about $250 per month per year of service) in lieu of continued city-paid post-retirement single coverage; staff will draft a resolution for the council’s next meeting.

Fort Payne — Oct 21, 2026

Council accepts donated-funded low bid to resurface Bread of Life’s auditorium floor

Oct 21, 2026

Council authorizes bid release for ALDOT-linked sewer relocation tied to State Road 35 work

Oct 21, 2026

Telecom Infrastructure

Council discusses T‑Mobile proposal for tower on city land; lease of about $9,600/year cited

Sep 17, 2026

Business Licensing

Council approves alcohol-license transfer for Vogel's Social Enthusiast under new ownership

Sep 17, 2026

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What stands out in Fort Payne

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Fort Payne with communities in Alabama or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Fort Payne's residents in poverty was 32.5%; Polco's model expected 23.8%. It fell short of expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Oct 21Fort Payne City Council Meeting 10/20/2026Approve low bid and authorize city to contract Sep 17Fort Payne City Council 09/15/2026FY2027 budget adopted unanimously Sep 15Fort Payne City Council 09/15/2026Council gave informal approval to proceed with renderings and zoning materials.Aug 19Fort Payne City County 08/18/26 Fort Payne City County 08/18/26Business license application denied by unanimous vote.

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Fort Payne

Council hears first reading on retiree insurance buyout option for 25-year city employees

Council accepts donated-funded low bid to resurface Bread of Life’s auditorium floor

Hank Cobble, Tina Potter appointed to DC Gas board after plurality block vote

Council approves temporary street closure for 2nd Baptist Church fall festival

City announces application window for Fort Payne Water Works board seat

Council authorizes bid release for ALDOT-linked sewer relocation tied to State Road 35 work

Council discusses T‑Mobile proposal for tower on city land; lease of about $9,600/year cited

Council approves alcohol-license transfer for Vogel's Social Enthusiast under new ownership

What stands out in Fort Payne

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Council adopts new R1A neighborhood residential zoning on 3–2 vote

Council to draft resolution for civic‑club sign on Highway 35 after ordinance review

Council adopts reduced commercial sewer-rate increase, keeps residential rate at 3%

Council hears Verizon small-cell preapproval request from SmartLink; council signals support

Council hears first reading on retiree insurance buyout option for 25-year city employees

Council accepts donated-funded low bid to resurface Bread of Life’s auditorium floor

Hank Cobble, Tina Potter appointed to DC Gas board after plurality block vote

Council approves temporary street closure for 2nd Baptist Church fall festival

City announces application window for Fort Payne Water Works board seat

Council authorizes bid release for ALDOT-linked sewer relocation tied to State Road 35 work

Council discusses T‑Mobile proposal for tower on city land; lease of about $9,600/year cited

Council approves alcohol-license transfer for Vogel's Social Enthusiast under new ownership

Recent meetings

More coverage

Council adopts new R1A neighborhood residential zoning on 3–2 vote

Council to draft resolution for civic‑club sign on Highway 35 after ordinance review

Council adopts reduced commercial sewer-rate increase, keeps residential rate at 3%

Council hears Verizon small-cell preapproval request from SmartLink; council signals support