Gulf Shores Considers Infrastructure Fee Plan And Budget
K. Cooper • November 2, 2026
Key community measures will face review at City Hall.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores leaders will discuss and evaluate an updated fee schedule for new development. The review aims to guide capital planning alongside community growth. Several administrative agreements will also go before officials during the upcoming meeting. Local departments have placed key updates before the city for review.
The council work session is scheduled for this evening, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Gulf Shores City Hall. Council members will review several operational items.
The meeting centers on the first reading of the Tischler Bise Impact Fee Study. The council will also evaluate a resolution setting the new fee structure.
During the meeting, the council will also:
Hear opening remarks from Councilman Philip Harris- Recognize Gulf Shores 101 members
- Present the Firefighter of the Quarter recognition to Johnathan Jones
- Consider the 2026 Baldwin County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Review a proposed schedule for rescheduling 2027 Committee of the Whole and council meetings around municipal holidays
- Consider 2026 Budget Amendment 2
- Discuss a telecommunications franchise agreement request from Gigapower, LLC
- Review, confirm, and ratify an emergency purchase of hurricane decals for residents
- Consider a street name change from Landward Drive South to Saturn Drive
- Review a lease agreement between the City of Gulf Shores and the Public Park and Recreation Board regarding the Gulf Shores Sports Center
- Consider a memorandum of understanding with the Krewes & Commerce Parade Alliance
- Discuss a tri-party agreement for the 2027 Alabama Independent School Association State Track and Field Championship
- Hear updates from the mayor
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