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Opelika City Council approves development amendments, major road/vehicle purchases, and ordinance changes (Apr 21, 2026)

OpelikaApr 21, 20262 min read

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Council met April 21, 2026 (6:00–6:30 PM). All members and the mayor were present. Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, recognized citizens and public safety personnel, held four public hearings with no speakers, approved a broad consent agenda including a $3,052,473.84 bid for the Northpark Drive extension and bridge over Halawakee Creek, and passed two ordinance items (Pre‑Trial Diversion Program amendment and Cedar Creek PUD amendment). Two project development agreement amendments were approved. Public commenters raised concerns about the Northpark Drive extension, a potential data center, local water quality, and protection of historic cemeteries.

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Project Development Frederick Rd Intersection Improvement Project

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Adopted meeting agenda and approved minutes from April 7, 2026.
Approved consent agenda (unanimous), including: alcohol licenses for 1854 Rare Wines And Gifts and Banditos; purchase of one Turret Trailer ($70,939); Scott Vision C5 facepieces for OFD ($182,590); one Altec AT37G outrigger F550 truck ($183,827); Crowdstrike subscription upgrades for IT ($186,411.63); Byrne JAG grant application ($26,229); contract for fireworks ($25,000); geotechnical boring professional services ($133,854); ALDOT construction invoice for Gateway Dr/Frederick Rd intersection improvements ($523,604.74); and an amended FY2026 appropriation contract with The Arts Association of East Alabama ($75,000).
Awarded bid for Northpark Drive Extension & Bridge over Halawakee Creek — $3,052,473.84 (consent agenda).
Approved Resolution No. 099-26: First Amendment to Project Development Agreement with MAB American Management, LLC.
Approved Resolution No. 100-26: Second Amendment to Project Development Agreement with Broad Metro, LLC.
Ordinances: Adopted (2nd reading) amendment to Chapter 17, Article 5 (Pre‑Trial Diversion Program) — Ordinance No. 018-26; adopted (2nd reading) amendment to the Cedar Creek PUD — Ordinance No. 019-26; introduced (1st reading) rezoning of 1502 Spring Drive (R-5 to C-3).

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