SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council held a meeting on Tuesday night, March 4, following a work session which began at 5:00 p.m.
At the meeting, authorization was granted for the City of Sylacauga to assume responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of green spaces along Broadway Ave.
The council accepted the recommendation from EEFS and approved Resolution No. 12-2025 awarding Sylacauga Street Resurfacing Project contract to Massey Asphalt Paving LLC, in the amount of $2,859,855.65. (Funding provided from Series 2024-A G.O. Warrant)
Mayor Jim Heigl was authorized to enter into an agreement with EARPDC for proposals received to establish planning and zoning procedures and provide ongoing advisory support to the Sylacauga Planning Commission.
A budget increase of $11,500 for the Planning Department Budget was approved. (Funding provided from General Fund)
The city council declared certain Transportation Program vehicles as surplus property no longer needed for city purposes and requested permission from the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for authorization for disposal through GovDeals.com online auction or through other appropriate manner as authorized by state law. (Proceeds from sale of vans purchased with ARRA funds must be returned to ALDOT; City is entitled to the first $5,000 of proceeds from sale of vans purchased with Section 5311 funds and 20 percent of any amount exceeding $5,000)
They also declared three Street Department vehicles as surplus property no longer needed for city purposes and authorized the vehicles’ disposal through GovDeals.com online auction or through other appropriate manner as authorized by state law.
The council approved a Special Events License for the Christmas Market scheduled for Nov. 22, 2025 and granted an exemption from Special Event License fees for Sylacauga Parks and Recreation and participating vendors. (Exemption does not apply to Mobile Food Trucks)
Quotes received for K-9 vehicles, which will ensure proper identification for public safety and K9 safety, totaling $1,675 were approved. (Funding provided from PD Earmarked Funds)
The city council approved Fiscal Year 2025 Accounts Payable invoices totaling $135,487.48 as well as the February payroll totaling $520,610.19.
The next Sylacauga City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 p.m.
