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Council approved demolition of two structures and weed-abatement assessments for three properties; unanimously passed the consent agenda including a downtown street closure for Juneteenth, a $1,222,586 intersection improvement contract, and a $688,879 purchase of tasers for the police department. Council also approved an MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning for a Career Skills Program and a $2,000 special appropriation for the Juneteenth celebration.
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What this means
The council voted to demolish two vacant properties and to place city weed-abatement charges on three lots, which can result in the city clearing hazards and billing the property owners. Officers will receive new tasers as part of an approved equipment purchase, and a major intersection project was funded, which may mean upcoming construction on Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive. The city approved a downtown street closure and a small grant to support the Juneteenth event, and residents spoke during public comment to thank the city and to oppose potential data centers.
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- Adopted meeting agenda and approved minutes from 05-19-26
- Approved demolition of 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Approved demolition of 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Approved weed-abatement assessments for 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Approved weed-abatement assessments for 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard
- Approved weed-abatement assessment for 1211 Magnolia Street
- Approved consent agenda including downtown street closure for Juneteenth celebration (06-19-26)
- Awarded bid for Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive intersection improvements ($1,222,586)
- Approved robotic turf mowing system lease and service agreement (Public Works)
- Approved purchase of tasers, related equipment & training for Opelika Police Department ($688,879)
- Approved MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning for Career Skills Program
- Approved special appropriation to GEMS Empowered for Juneteenth Celebration ($2,000)
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