Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Foley City Council will hold a regular work session and council meeting to review updates to local operating standards and code regulations. The session will feature a comprehensive review of the city's technical design requirements and updated guidelines for residential and commercial solicitation. Officials will also consider new opportunities to reduce fees for qualified community organizations that provide public benefits. Council members are expected to address department personnel budgets, grant applications, and major equipment purchases.

The regular work session meeting takes place this evening, Mon, Sep 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM in Foley City Hall's Council Chambers.

During the work session and regular meeting, the council will also:

Key Council Agenda Items:

• Technical Design Manual: First reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 26-2011 to adopt a revised Technical Design Manual governing design, development, permitting, and construction standards within city limits.
• Commercial Solicitation Rules: First reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 1097-09 and replacing Section 5-134 of the Code of Ordinances regarding door-to-door commercial solicitation, establishing permit, registration, enforcement, and business accountability requirements.
• Nonprofit Fee Reductions: First reading of an ordinance establishing a Non-Profit Permit Fee Reduction Program for eligible entities providing public benefits.
• City Budget Revisions: Consideration of a resolution amending the FY2026 city personnel budgets.
• Grant Applications: Resolution approving two applications for ADECA Volkswagen Settlement Eligible Mitigation Action Item Projects.
• Library Grant: Resolution requesting permission to memorialize an application submitted for the FY27 Library Services and Technology Act Strengthening Youth and Family Grant.
• Street Department Purchase: Resolution amending Resolution #26-1310 authorizing the Mayor to sign an updated letter of intent and quote to purchase triaxle dump trucks from Truckworx.
• Fire Department Equipment & Surplus: Resolutions to approve buying loose equipment for a new ladder truck and to surplus and sell a 2014 KME Custom Fire Pumper.
• Park Fee Waiver: Resolution waiving fees for the use of Heritage Park for Abiding Love Church to host the Foley Faith and Family Festival on Jan. 30, 2027.
• Nuisance Weed Hearings: Resolutions setting public hearings to declare weeds a public nuisance and order abatement at 406 E. Myrtle Ave. and two properties on Clarke Ridge Road.

Consent Agenda & Administrative Reports:

• Approval of Work Session and Council Meeting minutes from Sep 8, 2026.
• Report of August 2026 approved and paid bills for the record.
• Acceptance of August 2026 monthly bid awards.
• Submission of monthly departmental reports, including Planning & Zoning, Police Department stats, Building Department, HR Applicant Report, Fire Department, Tax Report, and Permit-Plan Review.
• Presentations including a proclamation for "Color the World Orange Day" and an update presentation from the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition.