City of Ozark

The council agenda includes considerations for property usage for a tent revival, re-appointment of the Board of Zoning and Adjustments, and resolutions confirming costs for various weed liens. The meeting will address the declaration of several properties as public nuisances and schedule a future public hearing. Additionally, the council will evaluate bids for alcohol beverage services and an exclusive concession services agreement for the Civic Center, while also receiving the municipal court and financial reports.

The council addressed several items, including the establishment of a police firearm retirement benefit policy and the authorization to surplus property from the police department. Approvals were granted for a special events retail liquor license application and a lease assignment for a pending business sale. The council rescinded a previous alcohol sales bid at the Civic Center and entered an executive session to discuss employee negotiation strategy. Additionally, the council amended the agenda to authorize a letter to ADECA regarding the withdrawal of a funding request for the Steagall Park tennis courts improvements project.

The council authorized the Mayor to apply for the America 250 Alabama campaign, including a $2,500 grant application. A public hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2026, to address a dangerous building property. The council also approved a $40,000 Wiregrass RC&D grant for repairs to the Flowers Center, passed a resolution to surplus property within the Administration Department, and appointed a new member to the Ozark City Board of Education.

The City Council convened to canvass the vote from the Municipal Election held on August 26, 2025, including provisional votes, and adopted a resolution accordingly. Certificates of Election were approved for the new Mayor, Charles Ray Ward, and Councilmembers Bryan Macario (Place 1), Winston T. Jackson (Place 3), and Caitlyn Cummings (Place 5).

The document outlines the estimated revenues and expenditures for various funds and departments. It includes the General Fund, Special Funds, and Enterprise Funds, detailing revenue sources such as taxes, licenses, permits, and intergovernmental funds. Expenditure categories cover police, fire, public works, leisure services, judicial, and economic development. The budget also includes capital projects, debt service, and transfers between funds.