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Home My WebLink About02-19-2026 City Council Work Session Agenda Packet CITY OF FAIRHOPE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 4:00 PM City Council Chambers Council Members Jack Burrell Joshua Gammon Jimmy Conyers Jay Robinson Andrea Booth Next City Council Work Session, Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chambers 161 North Section Street Page 1 of 16 CITY OF FAIRHOPE AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2026- FROM: Susan Fontaine Godwin – PRESIDENT OF BOARD, HOPE COMMUNITY SUBJECT: Anna T. Jeanes Lease & Nature Trail AGENDA DATE: February 19, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion BACKGROUND INFORMATION: BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GRANT: LEGAL IMPACT: FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION: Page 2 of 16 CITY OF FAIRHOPE AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2026- FROM: Richard Johnson – CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: BCEDA Capital Sitework Improvements on the Grounds of Future Hatch Campus (K-1/HATCH Project) AGENDA DATE: February 19, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation BACKGROUND INFORMATION: BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GRANT: LEGAL IMPACT: FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION: Page 3 of 16 CITY OF FAIRHOPE AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2026- FROM: Richard Johnson – CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: River Mill Community Park Built by Fairhope Single Tax Corporation AGENDA DATE: February 19, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation BACKGROUND INFORMATION: BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GRANT: LEGAL IMPACT: FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION: Page 4 of 16 Memorandum From: Richard D. Johnson, P.E., City Engineer To: Jimmy Conyers, Council President Thru: Sherry Sullivan, Mayor CC: City Clerk; Treasurer; Purchasing; FST; Project Staff; File Date: February 11, 2026 Subject: Request for presentation at Council Work Session and follow up action by Council – RE River Mill Community Park built by Fairhope Single Tax Corporation Mayor and President Conyers: The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation (FST) gifted ±1.75 acres of undeveloped land at the northwest intersection of Fairhope Avenue (CR48) and River Mill Drive with the intent of building a community park for the City. FST engaged Sawgrass Consulting to create the park’s design and held many members and community engagement meetings. They are ready to move forward with the construction of the new park. This park development will include parking, bathrooms, a playground, a large pavilion, courts (basketball and pickleball), sidewalks and other park-related amenities. This new public community park represents a significant investment on behalf of FST. I am requesting time on February 19, 2026, City Council Work Session Agenda to present the proposed design for the River Mill Community Park. Since this represents a capital improvement to a city-owned property, review and approval is required by the City Council. In addition, there will be follow-up action(s) required by the City Council. These actions will be required to allow an NGO such as FST the ability to construct a Public Works scale project on behalf of the City without it being a City project. These actions may include: 1. Granting of a Temporary Right of Entry and Construction Easement to FST, its successors and assigns, including its contractors and subcontractors to construct the project. Page 5 of 16 2. Authorizing the City purchasing of the Playground and Pavilion from the city’s Sourcewell Contract (010521-LTS-4) with 100% donation (reimbursement) from FST for the purchase amount. 3. Authorization for Fairhope Electric to serve as the project’s Electrical Subcontractor for the building and safety lighting including the preplacement of conduit (prior to FST GC mobilization) for future court lighting if that need ever arises. (This may require a minor funding appropriation to cover the material cost) 4. Waive City Sewer and Water Tap Fees and provide and place required water meter (2” Ø). 5. Waive Building Permit fees – however, full permitting will be required of the General Contractor. I will prepare language and documents for the required Council Action and provide them to the City Clerk and other departments involved. We can target the first meeting in March for Council action if desired. I look forward to introducing you to River Mill Community Park. If you have any questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration of this request. RDJ Page 6 of 16 CHECKED BY: JHR SHEET: 01 OF 01 DATE: FEBRUARY 02, 2026 DRAWN BY: JHR SCALE: 1"=20'MASTER LAYOUT PICKLEBALL AND BASKETBALL COURTS RIVERMILL SUBDIVISION GRAPHIC SCALE 0 1 inch = 20 feet 401020 NUMBER:REVISION:DATE: 30673 Sgt. E. I. "Boots" Thomas Drive, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Phone: (251) 544-7900 ENGINEERING - SURVEYING - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Page 7 of 16 FRAME COLOR: SURREY BEIGE ROOF COLOR: EVERGREEN COLORS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. FOR OTHER COLOR SELECTIONS, PLEASE SUBMIT AN E1 DRAWING REQUEST. CHE 30x34 Page 8 of 16 Page 9 of 16 1 Giffen Recreation Inc office@giffenrec.net 205 982-6233 www.giffenrecreation.com River Mill Park Page 10 of 16 2 Giffen Recreation Inc office@giffenrec.net 205 982-6233 www.giffenrecreation.com River Mill Park Page 11 of 16 3 Giffen Recreation Inc office@giffenrec.net 205 982-6233 www.giffenrecreation.com River Mill Park Page 12 of 16 4 Giffen Recreation Inc office@giffenrec.net 205 982-6233 www.giffenrecreation.com River Mill Park Page 13 of 16 5 Giffen Recreation Inc office@giffenrec.net 205 982-6233 www.giffenrecreation.com River Mill Park Page 14 of 16 154 138 146 9090 9090 90 90 178 178 178 Re q ' d l e v e l Si t d o w n A r e a 122 122 170 162 168 Re q ' d l e v e l Si t d o w n A r e a This playground design meets the final Access Board Regulations.Compliance: Playground Layout Drawn by: Date: Project: LTCPS - Farmington 878 East Highway 60 Monett Missouri 65708 Voice: 1-800-325-8828 Fax: 417-354-2273 Project: LTCPS rep: Ground Space: Protective Area: Playground Safety CPSC Handbook for Public ASTM F1487 - Playground Equipment for Public Use. to the requirements of ASTM F1487. layout of these components conform plan are IPEMA certified.The use and The play components identified in this lengths i.e. 96 represents a 96 inch post. All post lengths are identified by text showing the post tripping or collision hazards (i.e. roots rocks border playstructure is shown. This zone is to be free of all The minimum recommended fall zone around the entire around all play equipment. Fall absorbing ground cover is required under and All deck heights are measured from top of ground cover. existing play components. playground may be in compliance when considering appropriate number of ground level events the actual the proposed Access Board Regulations in regards to the Although a particular playground design may not meet accessible surfacing must be utilized in applicable areas. For playground equipment to be considered accessible counsel to determine if the ADA applies to you. when viewed in its entirety. Please consult your legal that you make your park and/or playground accessible The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require Supervision is required. Not all equipment may be appropriate for all children.8. 7. 6. 5. material etc.). 4. 3. 2. 1. Age Group General Notes: 2-5yrs 2-12yrs5-12 yrs 13 yrs 10/24/2025 Scott Benton 54'-6" x 43'-6" 51'-6" x 40' 25016652 GIFFEN RECREATION INC ELEVATED PLAY ACTIVITIES - TOTAL: ELEVATED PLAY ACTIVITIES ACCESIBLE BY TRANSFER: ELEVATED PLAY ACTIVITIES ACCESIBLE BY RAMP: GROUND LEVEL ACTIVITY TYPE: GROUND LEVEL QUANTITY: REQ'D REQ'D REQ'D REQ'D AGE GROUP: 7 0 5 10 7 0 4 2 2 2-12_ASTM River Mill Park Crestview, AL Tom Millard 205-982-6233 CONCERTO TALL CHIMES 200203437 CONCERTO VIBES 200203438 CONCERTO 5-CONGAS 200203444 40 PB SCRAMBLED SCALES PANEL PTMT 200203643 PB LIVING ART PANEL PTMT 200203640 PB SILLY FACE PANEL PTMT 200203646 BELT SEAT 200202835 PB POST LEAF 200203719 TILTED ROCK WALL 200203061 SGL PLASTIC WAVE SLIDE 200064814 40 3224 56 48 64 TRANSFER STATION 200200767 ELBOW SLIDE 200064815 PB POST FLOWER 200203720 STONE CLIMBER IG ONLY 200202346 BELT SEAT 200202835 MIRROR PANEL 200054615 PB POST TOPPER TREE 3D 200203717 PB POST BUTTERFLY 200203718 PB POST BUTTERFLY 200203718 TELESCOPE PANEL 200200650 BUBBLE PANEL 200054611 WAVY RUNG CLIMBER 200202176 2-UNIT ARCH SWING SHADE LT0961 SAFETY RAIL 200054618 CRAWL PANEL 200200973 BEAT BLOCKS PANEL 200203193 PB POST TOPPER TREE 3D 200203717 PB POST FLOWER 200203720 PB POST LEAF 200203719 Page 15 of 16 CITY OF FAIRHOPE AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2026- FROM: Richard Johnson – CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: Julwin’s Plaza Project AGENDA DATE: February 19, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion BACKGROUND INFORMATION: BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GRANT: LEGAL IMPACT: FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION: Page 16 of 16