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29 September 2025
NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the City Council of the City
of Fairhope, Alabama, to be held at the Fairhope Municipal Complex on Friday,
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of:
4- Resolution — That the City Council reviews, approves and adopts the
proposed FY2026 Budget.
s Resolution - That the City Council desires to use Impact Fees account for
equipment and projects that meet the criteria and are in the FY2026
Proposed Budget.
Resolution -- That the City Council approves and adopts the
recommendations to fund new positions and approve Pay Grades;
reclassify positions: defund; and delete positions as presented in the
FY2026 Budget.
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Jack B i 4ouPresident
CONSENT TO HOLDING OF MEETING.
The undersigned members of the City Council of the City of Fairhope,
Alabama, do hereby acknowledge service of the Notice and Call of Special
Meeting hereinabout set forth and do hereby consent to the holding of such
any6t)tig such time in such p ace the purpose set forth
sa A. I anks, M CC
Citv Clerk
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29 September 2025
STATE OF ALABAMA )(
COUNTY OF BALDWIN )(
The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in Special City Council meeting at
5:00 p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Mondav, 29 September 2025.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Corey Martin,
Jimmy Conyers, Jay Robinson, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Sherry Sullivan, City
Attorney Marcus E. McDowell, and City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks.
There being a quorum present, Council President Burrell called the meeting to
order and explained the reason for the meeting was to discuss and adopt three
resolutions regarding the FY 2025 — 2026 Budget. The invocation was given by
Councilmember Kevin Boone and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council and thanked City Treasurer Kim
Creech and her Staff, the Department Heads, and the City Council for their work on
( this budget. She thanked the City Council for holding this Special Called meeting to
adopt the budget.
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Ms. Creech presented a Power Point Presentation titled "City of Fairhope FY
2026 Budget Highlights; and answered any questions if necessary. (See attached
Power Point Presentation) Council President Burrell thanked the Mayor, Department
Heads, and Staff for their work on the budget. He commented there is a lot of detail in
this budget.
Councilmember Boone introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council reviews, approves, and
adopts the proposed FY2026 Budget. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Robinson. Council President Burrell read the main parts of this resolution. After
further discussion, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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29 September 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 5574-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, that the proposed Budget presented and reviewed on the 29th day of September
2025, hereby approved, and adopted for the FY 2025-2026; and that the following estimates
of revenues and expenses, as related thereto, are hereby adopted; and those revenues and
expenses are appropriated as follows:
GENERAL FUND:
Total Revenue and Transfers In $56.841,939
Total Expenditures and Transfers Out $56,841.939
SANITATION FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $4,902,015
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $4.902.015
GAS FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $16,436,227
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $16.436.227
ELECTRIC FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $30,442,065
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $30.442.065
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $70,178,703
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Water Department $38,475,280
Waste Water Department $33,903,423
Total Expenditures & Transfer Out $72378.703
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $21,911,893
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $21.911.893
IMPACT FEES FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $3,232,103
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out S3.232.101
GAS TAX FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $118,600
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $118.600
REBUILD ALABAMA FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $396,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $396.000
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MUNICIPAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $230,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out
CORRECTION FUND:
Total Revenue & Transfer In $100,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $100.000
TOTAL FYE 2026 BUDGET $204.789,545
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Annual Salaries of City Personnel shall be as
shown on a list entitled Annual Salaries of All City Personnel; and said list filed in the Office
of the City Treasurer and of Human Resources; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the portion of the
Sales and Use Tax revenue for FY 2025-2026 that is restricted in the General Fund Debt Pre -
Payment Account can be used for General Fund operations up to $3,596,516.00 reduction;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the portion of the
Sales and Use Tax revenue FY 2025-2026 that is restricted in the Capital Project Fund
(Infrastructure Improvement Special Fund) can be used for General Fund operations up to the
$3,596,516.00 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Treasurer
to perform Administrative Budget Transfers, as needed throughout the Fiscal Year. Directors
are expected to operate with the funding appropriate for their department. Should a funding
increase be required, a written request is to be submitted to the Treasurer and Mayor with a
limit not to exceed $20,000.00. All Administrative Budget Transfers are documented and
tracked in the City's financial management system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves 2% set aside for
Cost -of -Living raise will become effective the first pay period after the passage of the budget
in FYE 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves merit raises for the
City of Fairhope employees as defined in the proposed budget that may become effective
December 2025.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025
ack Burrell uncil President
Attest:
ssa A. a s,10
City Clerk
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29 September 2025
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council desires to use Impact Fees
account for equipment and projects that meet the criteria and are in the FY2026
Proposed Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5575-25
WHEREAS, the City of Fairhope adopted Ordinance No. 1817, An Ordinance repealing and
replacing Ordinance No. 1625 to establish Impact Fees on new development in the City of
Fairhope on December 19, 2024 in accordance with Act No. 2006-300 enacted by the Legislature
of Alabama on April 4, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use funds for "Police" which is a Benefit Area for (1) the cost
recovery of the City's cost and expense related to the construction, development and improvement
of its justice center, (ii) the cost recovery of the City's cost and expense related to the
construction, development and improvement of its animal shelter, (iii) the acquisition of police
vehicles, and (iv) the acquisition of police -related apparatus and equipment, and (v) the police
component of the "Impact Fee Study" prepared by TischlerBise; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use funds for "Fire" which is a Benefit Area for (i) the
construction, development, and/or improvement of fire stations, (ii) the acquisition of fire fighting
vehicles, and (iii) the acquisition of firefighting apparatus, and (iv) the fire component of the
"Impact Fee Study" prepared by TischlerBise; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use funds for "Transportation" which is a Benefit Area for the
cost of intersection improvements made to address additional demand generated by New
Development and the transportation component of the "Impact Fee Study" prepared by
TischlerBise; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use funds for "Parks and Recreation" which is a Benefit Area for
(i) the acquisition of new public parks lands, (ii) the construction, development and/or
improvement of public recreational facilities, (iii) the construction, development and/or
improvement of public park amenities, (iv) the acquisition of new park vehicles, and (v) the parks
and recreation component of the "Impact Fee Study" prepared by TischlerBise; and
WHEREAS, the following project shall be paid from the Impact Fees Account and have met the
criteria stated to be paid from said Account:
FY2025 BUDGET PROJECTS
Engineering and Design for
new police precinct
New Fire Truck
Drainage -Capital Project
Fund
POLICE FIRE
$97,540 1
$1,580,443
TRANS- PARKS/
PORTATION RECREATION TOTAL
$97,540
$1,580,443
$359,000 $359,000
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FY2026 Resurfacing -
Capital Project Fund $100,000
Bathroom at Volanta-
Capital Project Fund $225,000
Barnwell Park
Improvements $150,000
Storm shelter/pavilion at
Barnwell Park $75,000
Walkway at Volanta Park $35,000
Flying Creek Park -Capital
Project Fund $229,000
New playground
equipment at new
baseball field Volanta
Park -Rollover $35,000
Covered Batting Cage at
Founders Park -Rollover $34,072
Open-air pavilion/storm
shelter at Fairhope Soccer
Complex -Rollover $46,750
Shade structures over
bleacher seating at
Volanta Park -Rollover $187,298
Additional playground
equipment at Rotary
Youth -Rollover $75,000
Impact Fees FY 2026 $97,540 $1,580,443 I $459,000 $1,092,120
$100,000
$225,000
$150,000
$75,000
$35,000
$229,000
$35,000
$34,072
$46,750
$187,298
$75,000
$3, 229,103
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Sherry Sullivan
to expend Impact Fees for the above projects as designated from the Impact Fee Account for
services for the "Police," "Fire," "Transportation," and "Parks and Recreation" Benefit
Areas.
DULY ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025
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Attest:
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City Clerk
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29 September 2021
Councilmember Martin introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution that the City Council approves and adopts the
recommendations to fund new positions and pay grades; reclassify positions; defund
positions; and delete positions as presented in the FY2026 Budget. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO.5576-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, That the City Council approves and adopts the
recommendations to fund new positions and approve Pay Grades; reclassify positions;
defund; and delete positions as presented in the FY2026 Budget as follows:
Position Name
New Positions:
Driving Range Attendant (2)
Code Enforcement Officer
Animal Control Officer
Corrections Officer (2)
Intern
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Custodian
Mechanic
Nature Park Maintenance Worker
Sanitation Aide
Sanitation Coordinator
Reclassifications/Title Changes:
Permit Technician/Property
Maintenance Inspector
IT Technician
Assistant Dispatch Supervisor
Assistant Chief Corrections Officer
Police Administrative Sergeant (4)
Right -of -Way Utility & Construction
Inspection Manager
Custodian Crew Leader
Fire Station Maintenance Crew Leader
Mechanic Crew Leader
Pay Prior
Department Status Grade Grade
Golf Operations
PT
3
Planning
FT
7
Police
FT
7
Police
PT
7
Police
PT
-
Purchasing
FT
7
Recreation
PT
4
PW/Fleet Maintenance
FT
7
PW/Flying Creek
FT
7
PW/Sanitation
PT
6
PW/Sanitation
FT
10
Building Inspections
FT
7
7
Info Tech
FT
8
11
Police
FT
9
7
Police
FT
9
7
Police
FT
10
8
PW/Administration
FT
11
10
PW/Facilities Maintenance
FT
9
4
PW/Fire Station
Maintenance
FT
9
7
PW/Fleet Maintenance
FT
10
7
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Parts Runner
PW/Fleet Maintenance
PT
5 1 4
Lead Mower
PW/Horticulture
FT
9 6
Lead Traffic Sign Technician
I PW/Streets
FT
9 9
Traffic Sign Technician
PW/Streets
FT
7 7
Assistant Recreation Center Manager
Recreation
FT
7 6
Customer Service Representative II (2)
Revenue
FT
6 5
Accountant I
Treasury
FT
10 9
Meter Reader (6)
Treasury
FT
6 5
Reclassifications/Title Changes:
Wastewater Operator II (2)
Wastewater Operator I (3)
Defunding:
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Part -Time
Equipment Operator II
ATTEST:
Wastewater
Wastewater
Purchasing
PW/Streets
FT
7 7
FT
4 4
PT
7
PT
6
ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025
tsa A. anks, N4MC
City Clerk
Items:
a k Bu? Council President
The following individual spoke during Public Participation for Non -Agenda
1) Mayor Sullivan addressed the City Council and said there were only 13 new
positions, which is a small number for a City our size. She said there is a two
percent merit raise but it must be presented with an employee evaluation. She
commented that all new and reclassified positions are vetted through the
Personnel Board. Mayor Sullivan thanked the City Council for allowing these
positions and to keep our employees. She said this was more efficient and Staff
does a great job.
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Councilmember Robinson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Conyers, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
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FY 2026 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Investments in critical infrastructure to maintain and improve quality of life in the City of Fairhope
continue to be our primary focus, by utilizing external funding sources where applicable and the
strategic use of our reserves.
• $62.4 Million in Utility System Improvements
• $4.3 Million in road resurfacing, on -street parking and drainage projects, and sidewalks
• $4.1 Million in traffic and transportation improvement projects
2. Protecting our natural environment for the enjoyment of all patrons by maintaining safe, clean,
aesthetically pleasing City parks and designated recreation areas and facilities.
• $6.3 Million in parks and facility investments
• $6.2 Million investment for K- I Center (Grants $3.5M)
3. Personnel Costs
• Salaries and Benefits are budgeted at an--1 1.6% increase in comparison toFY25 Budget. This
increase includes a notable increase in health insurance costs as well as Merit and Cost of Living
Wage increases for FY26.
• 13 New positions in General Government (6 FTand-7PT)'
FUND DESCRIPTION FY2026 BUDGETAMOUNT
GENERAL, FUND $56,841,939
SANITATION FUND $4,9029015
GAS FUND $16,436,227
ELECTRIC FUND 030 4
42,065
VVATERNVASTEWATER FUND
$70,178,703
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
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$21,91 1,893
IMPACT
CT FEES FUND
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$3,232,103
GAS TAX FUND
$ I 18,600
REBUILD ALABAMA FUND
$396,000
MUNICAL CAPTIAL
$230,000
IMPROVEMENT FUND
CORRECTION FUND
$100,000
TOTAL FUNDS BUDGET .._ � ....,...
$204,789545
FUND FY2025 FY2026
BUDGET BUDGET
GENERAL FUND _ $53,742,243 $56841,939
SANITATION FUND $4 430;596 $4,902,015`
GAS ^FUND $15,799,927 $16,436,227
ELECTRIC FUND $30,619,070 $30,442,065._...
WATERIWAASTEWATER 63,246, 194 $70, i 78,703
FUND o
CAPITAL PROJECT $20,449,724 $21,91 1,893 --
FUND
IMPACT FEES FUND $2,471,750 ! $3,232,103
GAS TAX FUND - $116;500 V $'1 18,600
REBUILD ALABAMA $219,614 j $396,00o
FUND i
MUNICAL CAPTAL �$230,000 ��$230,000�"
IMPROVEMENT FUND
CORRECTION F
$0 f $100,000 1
TOTAL FUNDS BUDGET` $191,325,618 $204,789,545
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■ Public Works
■ Culture and Recreation
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■ Transfers
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• Non -departmental Facilities
($523 K)
• Library
• HVAC Improvements
13oys & Girls Club
• New Playground Equipment
Is New Laundry addition
h HVAC Improvements
Haven
° Phase 11 Building Renovations
HVAC Improvements
INVESTMENT IN
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT IN
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Recreation ($2.3M)
• -Municipal Pool (MEP & Structural
Repairs)
•-Volanta Park Bleachers, Shade
Structures & Security Lighting
• -Majors Field Press Box and Walkways
Renovation & Bathroom/Concessions
Replacement
-Barnwell Youth Football improvements
• -Flying Creek Nature Preserve and John
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• Ouail Creek Golf Course ($320K)
Golf Greens Renovation
• New Bathroom For Holes #2 & #3
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GAS DEPARTMENT ($7.1 M)
• Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Phase 11
Construction and Inspections
Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Phase III
Engineering Design
• 1 - l 0 Gas Main and CR 64 Widening
Project
• New Regulators & High -Pressure
Valves
• Additional Upgrades and
Improvements
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT ($6.8M)
• 44 KV Loop for Redundant System
• Lighting Improvements
Traffic Light Upgrades — N. Section/Volanta and N.
Section/Gayfer
• New LED Lights & Poles(Veterans Dr
• Additional Upgrades and Improvements
WATER DEPARTMENT ($26.9M)
• 16" WTM Hwy 18 I /Fairhope Ave/Gayfer Rd
to CR-13
ri Phase (I of 2) 24" Water Distribution Trunk
Line from WTP#2 to CR 13 along Fairhope
Ave
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• New Water Treatment plant
New Water Tank (2M Gallons capacity)
• Testing for New Wells & New Well
Construction
• Additional Upgrades and Improvements
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
($21.5M)
• Force Main Upgrades
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades &
Expansion
• Lift Station Upgrades -
Bypass Pumps Installation
• _
Force -Main Upgrades Support of RESTORE
project
• Additional Upgrades and Improvements
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INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• General Government ($313K)
• Vehicles & New Shuttle Bus
• Upgrade Fuel Master Equipment
• Lidar sensor for Drone for mapping
• Police Department ($651 K)
• Vehicles Fitted With Police Equipment .
• Dispatch Console Furniture
• Handheld radios
• Fire Department ($2.7M9)
• New Fire Engine and Equipment (2)
• New Ladder Truck
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• Recreation/Marina ($256K)
• Skid Steer
• Remote track incline mower
Fitness equipment for Rec Center
Street Department ($240K)
• Skid Steer
• Steel Wheel Roller
New Vehicles
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• Landscape ($248K)
• Crew vehicle
New WaterTruck
• Standup Mower
Gator w/dump body
• Fleet Maintenance ($3SK)
• Welding Machines
Quail Creek Golf Course ($76K)
• Mowers
• Fertilizer Spreader
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EQUIPMENT
• Water Department ($352K)
• Vehicle
• Boring Tanker Truck
• Submersible VVell Pump
Spare Motor and Trench Box
• Wastewater Department ($482K)
• Vehicle
• Lift Station Crane Truck
• Mini Excavator &Trailer
• Inspection Camera
Sanitation ($883K)
• Automated Side Loader Garbage Truck
Knuckle Boom Trash Trucks (2)
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4 Police Positions (3 PT; I FT)
2 Public Works positrons
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2 Sanitation positions (1 FT, I PT)
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Investments in critical infrastructure to maintain and improve quality of life in the City of Fairhope
continue to be our primary focus, by utilizing external funding sources "where applicable and the
strategic use of our reserves.
• $62.4 Million in Utility System Improvements
• $4.3 Million in road resurfacing, on -street parking and--dra inage::projects, and sidewalks
• $4.1 Million in traffic and transportation improve ment:`projects
2. Protecting our natural environment for the enjoyment of all patrons by maintaining safe, clean,
aesthetically pleasing City parks and designated recreation areas and facilities.
• $6.3 Million in parks and facility investments
• $6.2 Million investment for K- I Center (Grants $3.5M)
3. Personnel Costs
Salaries and Benefits are budgeted at an 1 1.6% increase in comparison to FY25 Budget. This
increase includes a notable increase in health insurance costs as well as Merit and Cost of Living
Wage increases for FY26.
• 13 New positions in General Government (6 FT and? PT)
FUND DESCRIPTION
PY2026 BUD GETi AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND
$56,84 ! ,939
SANITATION FUND
$4,902,0l s
GAS FUND
$16,436,227
ELECTRIC FUND
$30,442,065
WATERNVASTE WATER FUND
$70,17$,703
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
$21,9 I I ,893
IMPACT FEES FUND
$3,232,103
GASTAX FUND
$118,600
REBUILD ALABAMA FUND
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$396,000
MUNICAL CAPTIAL
$230,000^`
IMPROVEMENT FUND
CORRECTION FUND
TOTAL FUNDS BUDGET
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$204,789S4S
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SANITATION FUND
GAS FUND
ELECTRIC FUND
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GAS TAX FUND
REBUILD ALABAMA rr
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MUNICAL iCAPTIAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND`
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BUDGET
$13,142,243
$4,430,596
$15, 799, 927
$30,619,070
63,246,194
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• Non -departmental Facilities
f$523K)
• Library
• HVAC Improvements
• Boys & Girls Club
• New Playground Equipment
• New Laundry addition
• HVAC Improvements
• Haven
• Phase II Building Renovations
• HVAC Improvements
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INFRASTRUCTURE
• Recreation ($2.3M)
• -Municipal Pool (MEP & Structural
Repairs)
•-Volanta Park Bleachers, Shade
Structures & Security Lighting
• -Majors Field Press Box and Walkways
Renovation & Bathroom/Concessions
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• -Barnwell Youth Football improvements
• -Flying Creek Nature Preserve and John
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• Quail Creek Golf Course ($320KI
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• New Bathroom For Holes #2 & #3
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• Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Phase II
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• 1 -10 Gas Main and CR 64 Widening
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New Regulators & High -Pressure
Valves
• Additional Upgrades and
Improvements
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT ($6.8M)
44 KV Loop for Redundant System
• Lighting Improvements
• Traffic Light Upgrades — N. Section/Volanta and N.
Section/Gayfer
• New LED Lights& Poles(Veterans Dr
• Additional Upgrades and Improvements
WATER DEPARTMENT ($26.9M)
• 16" WTM Hwy 181 /Fairhope Ave/Gayfer Rd
to CR-13
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Ave
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• New Water Treatment plant
• New Water Tank (2M Gallons capacity)
• Testing for New Wells & New Well
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• Additional Upgrades and Improvements
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EQUIPMENT
• General Government ($313K)
• Vehicles & New Shuttle Bus
• Upgrade Fuel Master Equipment
• Lidar sensor for Drone for mapping
• Police Department ($651 K)
• Vehicles Fitted With Police Equipment
• Dispatch Console Furniture
Handheld radios
• Fire Department ($2.7M)
New Fire Engine and Equipment (2)
• New Ladder Truck
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
Recreation/Marina ($256K)
Skid Steer
• Remote track incline mower
• Fitness equipment for Rec Center
• Street Department ($240K)
• Skid Steer
• Steel Wheel Roller
• New Vehicles
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• Landscape ($248K)
Crew vehicle
• New Water Truck
• Standup Mower
• Gator w/dump body
• Fleet Maintenance ($35K)
• Welding Machines
• Quail Creels Golf Course ($76K)
• Mowers
• Fertilizer Spreader
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• Gas Department ($47K)
• Vehicle
• Electric Department ($679K)
• Bucket Truck
• Flat Bed Dump Truck
• Trenching Buckets
• Meter Testing Station &Analyzer
INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
• Water Department ($352K)
Vehicle
• Boring Tanker Truck
• Submersible Well Pump
• Spare Motor and Trench Box
• Wastewater Department ($482K)
• Vehicle
• Lift Station Crane Truck
Mini Excavator &Trailer
• Inspection Camera
• Sanitation ($883K)
• Automated Side Loader Garbage Truck
• Knuckle Boom Trash Trucks (2)
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18 Reclassifications, title changes, and promotions