Florence, Alabama
Recent meetings
City Council Regular Session
The Florence City Council will vote on adopting building codes, annexing 19 acres of land, and allocating $300,000 from opioid settlement funds to local schools. The meeting also includes approving various contracts and resolutions for city services.
- Public hearing on building code adoption
- Annexation of 19.06 acres at 263 Skypark Road
- Ordinance to adopt Chapter 5, Buildings to the Code of Florence
- Resolution to appropriate $100,000/year to Florence City Schools
- Contract for Cypress Creek Wastewater Plant disposal ($638/month)
City Council Work Session
This is a work session where the council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a major annexation of 1,906 acres, adoption of new building codes, water purchase contracts with West Lauderdale, Chisholm Heights, and Greenhill, and an alcohol beverage license application. Other items include contracts, invoices, and resolutions for various services and projects.
- Ordinance to annex 1,906 acres located at 263 Skypark Road
- Public hearing and adoption of building codes (Chapter 5 of Florence Code)
- Resolutions for water purchase contracts with West Lauderdale, Chisholm Heights, and Greenhill
- Resolution for Falcons Against Opioids Education and Prevention Campaign
- Alcohol beverage license application (resolution 13a)
City Council Regular Session
The Florence City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 1.81 acres at the southeast corner of Mall Road and Hough Road. The council will also vote on a resolution expressing intent to proceed with a new City Hall project and approve the FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets. The consent agenda includes a FEMA grant application for a new fire apparatus pumper truck, various maintenance contracts, and appointments to city boards.
- Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1.81 acres at Mall Road and Hough Road
- Resolution expressing intent to move forward with the new City Hall project
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for new pumper truck ($1,000,000 grant with $100,000 city match)
- Approval of FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets
- Contract for architectural services on FED Campus at $150/hour (Robert W. Whitten, Architect)
The City Council approved a resolution to proceed with a new City Hall project and adopted the FYE 2027 Gas and Water budgets. The council also approved the rezoning of 1.81 acres at Mall Road and Hough Road and appointed a new City Clerk and City Treasurer.
- Approved resolution to move forward with new City Hall project (5-0)
- Approved FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1.81 +/- acres at Mall Road and Hough Road (5-0)
- Appointed Ricky Williams as City Clerk (5-0)
- Appointed Lora Morgan as City Treasurer (5-0)
- Appointed Mary Margaret Epp to the Beautification Board
- Approved $1M FEMA grant application for a new pumper truck with $100,000 city match
- Approved $6,200 contract with Commercial Industrial Renovators, Inc. for Veterans Memorial Park
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will consider a $307,001.23 contract for a new training center classroom, a $168,000 property purchase for the Electricity Department, and a $100,000 residential rehabilitation agreement. Several consent agenda items include contracts for fence installation, plumbing, fire apparatus repairs, and a July 4 fireworks barge. Public hearings are listed but no specific topics are stated in the agenda.
- Contract with Fresh Works LLC for new Training Center Classroom at $307,001.23
- Real estate purchase at 301 S. Chestnut Street for Electricity Department for $168,000.00
- Contract with Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama for $100,000.00 for residential rehabilitation
- Replace power conductor bar on chlorine hoist at Wilson Lake WTP for $21,461.04 (consent)
- Agreement for barge and tugboat for July 4 fireworks display at McFarland Park for $10,000.00 (consent)
The Florence City Council unanimously approved several contracts and licenses during its May 19 session. Key actions include funding a new training center classroom, purchasing land for the Electricity Department, and issuing retail licenses for local businesses. These decisions allocate budgeted funds for city facility upgrades and establish rules for alcohol and hemp sales in Florence.
- Approved $307,001.23 contract with Fresh Works LLC for a new training center classroom (6-0)
- Approved $168,000 purchase of 301 S. Chestnut Street for the Electricity Department (6-0)
- Approved $100,000 contract with Community Action Agency for residential rehabilitation projects (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda covering facility maintenance contracts and fire apparatus repairs (6-0)
- Approved retail hemp license for Cloverdale Food and Spirits at 3504 Cloverdale Road #B (6-0)
- Approved full-menu alcohol licenses for Rice Box on North Wood Avenue and Mapco on Cox Creek Parkway (6-0)
- Approved special event liquor license for Shoal Cabaret at Florence Lauderdale Coliseum on July 24, 2026 (6-0)
City Council Regular Session
The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and vote on ordinances to rezone properties at Mobile/Cherry and Fairground Road. They will also consider a $913,500 contract for sewer replacement Phase 2 and numerous consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and appointments.
- Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 0.20 acres at Mobile and Cherry Streets from B-3 to PUD by Shoals Commercial, LLC
- Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 6.80 acres at 125 Fairground Road from B-1 to B-2/CO by Proscape Outdoors, LLC
- Contract with BLD Services, LLC for concrete and clay sewer replacement Phase 2, $913,500
- Contract with Keeton Electric Company for generator installation at GFA Fueling Station, $12,478
- Resolution to set a public hearing on July 7, 2026 for adoption of new building codes
The council unanimously approved a $913,500 contract for concrete and clay sewer replacement phase 2. Two rezoning requests were approved: one at 125 Fairground Road (B-1 to B-2/CO) and one at Mobile and Cherry streets (B-3 to PUD). An annexation near Gresham and Middle Roads was also approved. A $10,000 appropriation for the Shoals Business Incubator passed on a 4-2 vote, and an alcohol license for Taco Spot was approved.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous) including 30+ items (payments, contracts, resolutions)
- Approved $10,000 Shoals Business Incubator funding (4-2)
- Approved $913,500 sewer replacement contract with BLD Services (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 6.80 acres at 125 Fairground Road to B-2/CO (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 0.20 acres at Mobile and Cherry streets to PUD (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of Krieger property near Gresham and Middle roads (unanimous)
- Approved resolution committing to civility, dignity, and respect (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol application for Taco Spot (motion passed, no vote tally recorded)
City Council Regular Session
The Florence City Council will consider approving a $754,786.75 contract for Pine Street resurfacing and striping, plus several smaller contracts and alcohol license applications. The meeting also includes resolutions for a solid waste transfer station permit and cybersecurity grant application.
- Pine Street Resurfacing and Striping Project – Rogers Group, $754,786.75 from budgeted funds
- Contract with Skip's Handy Service for renovating McFarland Campground bathrooms, $68,000
- Resolution to apply for State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (60% federal/40% city match)
- Alcohol beverage license applications: special events for graduation and wedding at Coliseum, and retail license for Chartwells at UNA Softball Field
- Resolution to adopt Solid Waste Transfer Station Completion of Transfer Station Permit Application
The council unanimously awarded a $754,786.75 contract to Rogers Group for resurfacing and striping Pine Street. A public comment noted the cost had risen $500,000 from the original estimate. The council also approved the consent agenda and multiple alcohol licenses, including special-event permits for events at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. A $68,000 contract to renovate the McFarland Campground bathroom was approved, and a resolution to adopt a solid waste transfer station was passed.
- Approved $754,786.75 Pine Street resurfacing contract to Rogers Group (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 29 items (minutes, bills, contracts, travel vouchers) (6-0)
- Approved special-event alcohol license for Esmerelda Vargas at Coliseum graduation party June 13 (6-0)
- Approved special-event alcohol license for Oliver Aparicio at Coliseum wedding reception May 16 (6-0)
- Approved 160-day alcohol license for Chartwells at UNA Softball Field (6-0)
- Approved $68,000 contract to Skip's Handy Service for McFarland Campground bathroom renovation (6-0)
- Adopted resolution for Solid Waste Transfer Station permit application (6-0)
- Approved voting delegates for Alabama League of Municipalities annual business meeting (6-0)