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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $1.32M burn tower contract for fire training",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will consider a $1,320,450 bid award for a Burn Tower with Installation at the Fire Training Facility, and hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Lost Bay Townhouses. Other actions include adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, approving a special events liquor license, and accepting a FEMA safe room design proposal.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
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   "headline": "Council to consider drug task force MOU with Sheriff's Office",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss and consider resolutions including a mutual aid agreement with Medstar EMS, a drug task force MOU with the Sheriff's Office, and a $44,853 purchase of utility vehicles for the Police Department. Also on the agenda are ordinances on RV rentals and micromobility devices, and a public hearing for a Columbia Southern University zoning amendment. An executive session for pending litigation is added.",
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   "headline": "Council may sue fire truck makers over price fixing",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will hold a work session to discuss a possible federal antitrust lawsuit against manufacturers and retailers of fire trucks, as well as potential property acquisition. No votes or formal decisions will be taken at this meeting.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider appraisal of Beech RV Park Property for $8,500",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council is considering a resolution to authorize an appraisal of the Beech RV Park Property by Heron Valuation Group at a cost not exceeding $8,500. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation. This is a special-called meeting with limited agenda items.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
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   "headline": "Council to adopt revised Personnel Policy Manual and discuss retiree bonus",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will discuss the ARSEA/APEAL longevity bonus for retirees and consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, authorizing contracts for lab services, police training, and various infrastructure projects. The Council will also set public hearing dates for two zoning amendments and introduce an ordinance to reduce speed limits in the Lauder Place Subdivision.",
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   "headline": "Council to fill vacancy in Place No. 3, consider zoning change",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD. The council also will consider several resolutions, including filling a vacancy in Council Place No. 3, purchasing equipment for police and fire departments, and awarding a task order for recreation complex improvements. Additionally, a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month will be presented.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
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   "headline": "Council to consider $170,600 contract for recreation complex improvements",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a silent auction donation request and consider multiple resolutions authorizing purchases and contracts, including a police dispatch radio ($39,007.20), fire department furniture ($59,108.96), and a recreation complex improvements task order ($170,600). The council will also note upcoming public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf and Pirates Voyage.",
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   "headline": "Council approves $200,000 DOT grant for Safety Action Plan Project",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will consider several ordinance amendments, approve two retail liquor license applications, and adopt multiple resolutions. Among the resolutions, the council will authorize a $200,000 grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration for the Safety Action Plan Project. Additional resolutions reappoint board members and approve contracts for design services and equipment.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
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   "headline": "Council reviews personnel policy update",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council holds a work session to review a proposed update to the personnel policy and discuss additional items for future council meeting agendas. No votes or decisions will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
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   "headline": "Council to consider $200,000 federal grant for Safety Action Plan",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss grant awards, including a $200,000 federal grant for a Safety Action Plan, and consider several resolutions. They will also reschedule a public hearing for the Pirates Voyage PUD to June 16 after the applicant deferred the project, and set a public hearing for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD. An ordinance amending the city's noise code is on the agenda for discussion.",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council awards $307,303 contract for County Road 4 lift station rehab",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will vote on several contract awards, including a $48,750 bid for barricades, a $75,590 bid for a sewer pump, and a contract not to exceed $307,303 for County Road 4 lift station rehabilitation. A resolution will designate the official name of Beach Boulevard East and amend a board of adjustment appointment. The council will also hold public hearings on three zoning ordinance amendments for the Buena Vista, Moondance, and The Wharf Landing PUDs.",
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   "headline": "Orange Beach council reviews sewer bids and zoning amendments for three PUDs",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council is reviewing new business items, including bids for sewer equipment and barricades, and a resolution to designate Beach Boulevard East. The agenda also lists reminders for public hearings on May 19 regarding zoning amendments for three planned unit developments. These zoning amendments would modify development rules for properties in the Buena Vista, Moondance, and The Wharf Landing districts. No final decisions or dollar amounts are listed in this agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider bridge evaluation task order for $55,899",
   "summary": "This regular council meeting includes several resolutions, such as a professional services agreement with Volkert, a task order for evaluating alternatives for the Baldwin Beach Express Bridge not to exceed $55,899.20, a vehicle purchase for Public Works for $59,674, and beach monitoring for $59,200. Also includes appointments to the Board of Education and Board of Adjustment, and submission of the MWPP Annual Report. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM.",
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   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Council will hold an executive session on threatened and pending litigation",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will hold a work‑session to review several updates, including the city’s financial status, a town‑hall presentation, the organizational chart, personnel policies, a property acquisition, and the recreation campus plan. An executive session will be held to discuss threatened and pending litigation. The council will also consider any additional items for future agendas before adjourning.",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to discuss RV rental ordinance, bridge study, set PUD hearings",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss an amendment to the Recreational Vehicle Rentals Ordinance and a Board of Adjustment appointment. Resolutions include a professional services agreement with Volkert, Inc., a task order for Baldwin Beach Express Bridge evaluation not to exceed $55,899.20, a vehicle purchase for Public Works for $59,674, and beach monitoring services for $59,200. The council will also set public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance amendments: Moondance PUD boat slips and The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD.",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider sale of Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will consider authorizing the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf, among other items. The agenda also includes resolutions for a rifle range site work bid ($234,325), a zoning ordinance update ($163,540), and participation in opioid settlements. Public hearings are scheduled for a conditional use approval for Bayside Orange Beach Garages Phase 2.",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Council to hold executive session on pending litigation",
   "summary": "The Orange Beach City Council will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural with roll call and adjournment.",
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