{ "city": "Vernon", "state": "Alabama", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofvernon/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Vernon City Council to consider $352,000 natural gas support contract", "summary": "The City Council will discuss potential changes to regular meeting times and review several consent items. The body is also scheduled to swear in a new police officer and recognize retiring and long-term employees.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10606", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=507" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $37M energy purchase contract with NRG Business Marketing LLC", "summary": "The Vernon City Council will vote on a 10-year, $37 million energy purchase agreement with NRG Business Marketing LLC. Other notable decisions include approving a $90,000 financial advisory contract, a $62,460 vehicle purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with Metro for bus shelter installations. The council will also adopt a city-wide strategic plan and recognize outgoing commission members.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10574", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=493" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Special Board of Library Trustees Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=511" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Special Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=509" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Special City Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=508" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=492" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Vernon City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 operating budget", "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The body will also discuss updating electric and natural gas rates and adopting a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10419", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=486" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "CANCELLED - Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=484" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold budget workshop for FY 2026-27", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on job vacancies and recruitment/retention efforts as required by state law. They will also consider a contract for a citywide street tree planting project for $484,900, introduce a franchise towing agreement with Mr. C's Towing, and hold a workshop for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Consent items include approval of an $8.58 million warrant register and adoption of an investment policy.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10330", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10575", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=490" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "CANCELLED - Regular Board of Library Trustees Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=491" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=500" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "CANCELLED - Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=489" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold first FY 2026-27 budget workshop", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Under the consent calendar, they will approve a $12 million warrant register, a $126,000 contract for City Hall third floor renovations, and a $600,000 contract with Hafenfeld Ranch for consulting and construction services without competitive bidding. The council will also consider a $96,000 residential property management agreement and receive reports on police and fire activities. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10201", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10338", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=488" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "CANCELLED - Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=483" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to certify election results, appoint officials, approve $7.9M payments", "summary": "The Vernon City Council will certify the results of the April 14 general municipal election, administer the oath to Council-Elect Monica Rodriguez, and reorganize the council. The council will also appoint Lilia Hernandez as Deputy City Administrator and Veronica Petrosyan as Director of Health and Environmental Control. The consent calendar includes approvals of a $7.9 million operating account warrant register and several contracts, totaling over $1 million, for auditing, street striping, and water treatment chemicals.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10116", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10340", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=480" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=495" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $3.07M security guard contract", "summary": "The Vernon City Council will consider approving a three-year, $3,067,821.56 unarmed security guard contract with Good Guard Security, Inc., plus a 10% contingency. The consent calendar includes ratification of $14.8 million in operating account warrants and adoption of a new ordinance regulating fats, oils, and grease discharges. A presentation will honor the police department's 2025 Officer and Employee of the Year, and the Council will discuss goal tasks for its strategic plan.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9961", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10120", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=479" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt ordinance regulating fats, oils, and grease discharge to sewer", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and take first‑reading action on Ordinance No. 1312, adding Chapter 13.25 to the Vernon Municipal Code to regulate the discharge of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into the city sewer system. The council will also consider the FY 2026‑27 General Fee Schedule and adopt a new Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy. Additional items include approvals for a vehicle purchase, a purchase order for gas regulators, and several side‑letter agreements with labor unions.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9762", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10094", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=478" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=475" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to approve Atlantic Boulevard Bridge rehabilitation contract", "summary": "The council will adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance 1310) and amend sidewalk vending regulations (Ordinance 1311). It will approve the Operating Account Warrant Register totaling $9,191,307.17. The council will also approve a $45,000 professional services agreement with Actum‑E, LLC and a consulting services agreement with CNS Engineers for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge rehabilitation and widening project.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9722", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9934", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=474" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "CANCELLED - Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=458" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Special City Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9724", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=482" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Vernon City Council considers 1/4 cent local sales tax for June election", "summary": "The City Council will discuss a potential 1/4% local sales tax and whether to call a special election for June 2, 2026. The body is also reviewing mid-year budget appropriations and a clean energy savings plan for renewable energy.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9656", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9723", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=473" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/10337", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=476" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Vernon City Council to consider clean energy savings plan and sales tax measures", "summary": "The City Council will discuss a renewable energy transaction to create discounts for the city and receive reports on proposed sales tax measures. The body is also considering several professional service contracts and updates to employee compensation and benefit policies.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9475", "minutes_url": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9667", "source": "https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=468" } ] }