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City Council approves roads, zoning, and tax deals

OpelikaJul 7, 20262 min read

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The council approved more than $7.7 million in road construction and improvement bids, a zoning change for 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway, and annexation at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N.

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The council moved ahead with several major infrastructure projects, including Bridgewater Boulevard, Hi-Pack Drive, and the Mill Village roundabout and roadway improvement project. It also approved a zoning change for 18.34 acres from residential to commercial use on Birmingham Highway. The council approved annexation for property at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N and agreed to tax abatements for BS Logistics America, LLC and Yongsan Automotive USA, Inc. Residents also saw approval of emergency service agreements, a storm water plan update, and a temporary street closure for Foundry UMC Bible School.

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Approved $1,530,025 bid for Bridgewater Boulevard construction.
Approved $2,820,262 bid for Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive.
Approved $3,339,029 bid for Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project.
Approved a weed abatement assessment for 606 Dogwood Avenue.
Approved emergency response, rescue, and ambulance service agreements for the fire department.
Approved a zoning amendment for 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P.
Approved annexation for property at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N.
Approved tax abatements and exemptions for BS Logistics America, LLC and Yongsan Automotive USA, Inc.

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Opelika City Council Regular Meeting

Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika, AL 36801completed

Agenda

1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch
Decision: ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
1. Mayor Eddie Smith.
Decision: INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Boy Scout Troup 858.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-07-26.
Decision: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 06-16-26 council meeting.
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Decision: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 606 Dogwood Avenue.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure - Foundry UMC Bible School on 07-22 thru 07-24-26.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2. Bid: Bridgewater Boulevard Construction - ENG ($1,530,025).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
3. Bid: Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive - ENG ($2,820,262).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
4. Bid: Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project - ENG ($3,339,029).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
5. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution: Purchase - Panasonic Hardware Management Service Agreement - IT ($42,970).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
7. Resolution: Purchase - Two-Way Radios and Related Equipment - OFD ($71,260).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
8. Resolution: Approve Amended Employment Contract with Patrick McCulloch - OPD.
Resolution Approving Amendment of Employment Contract with Patrick McCulloch | attachments=2
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
9. Resolution: Approve Certain Tax Abatements and Exemptions for BS Logistics America, LLC - ED.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
10. Resolution: Approve Certain Tax Abatements and Exemptions for Yongsan Automotive USA, Inc - ED.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
11. Resolution: Approve Grant Application to FEMA for BRIC Grant related to North Park Sewer Improvements Project - PW.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
12. Resolution: Approve Proposal from Hydro Engineering to Update Storm Water Management Plan - ENG ($26,500).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
13. Resolution: Approve ROW Acquisition Agreement for Sharp St and Sportsplex Pkwy Extension Projects - ENG.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
14. Resolution: Special Appropriation to The Curtis House ($1,500).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
15. Appointment: Appoint Monty Newport to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA). Existing Term expires 02-11-2027.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
13. AWARDING OF BIDS
14. RESOLUTIONS
1. Weed Abatement Assessment - 606 Dogwood Avenue.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
2. Approve Emergency Response, Rescue, and Ambulance Service Agreements - OFD.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
15. ORDINANCES
1. Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 Acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P - 2nd Reading.
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Decision: ORDINANCES
2. Approve Annexation Petition by Ernest Gunn, Jr., Armuriel Gunn Dumas, College Dade Gunn Holloway, and Mary Ann Gunn at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N - 1st Reading.
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Decision: ORDINANCES
16. APPOINTMENTS
17. SECOND ROSTER OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
18. ADJOURN
1. Character Trait of the Month - Courage, mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Decision: ADJOURN
2. Motion to Adjourn.
Decision: ADJOURN