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The resolution, introduced by Councilor Boone, says the project is envisioned as a museum, archival library, STEM education center and event venue. The resolution also notes a $2 million allocation from the State of Alabama's 2026 Education Trust Fund that is intended to support the project.

Daniel Oakley, the city's finance director, explained how the sales-tax reserves are structured. \"So you have a 1' sales tax. Total value of it is around $9,300,000. We take 10% off the top, and that gets put into our general fund reserves bank account. So you've got 90% of the 1' sales tax remaining. That 90% is then divided into 4 equal buckets, 1 of which is the education bucket,\" Oakley said, describing further how the education bucket is subdivided among Central Alabama Community College, the Autauga County Board of Education and an accumulating education reserve.

Oakley told the council the education reserves bank account \"currently has $2,200,000 in it,\" and that the city estimates the education bucket for the current year to be about $522,000, leaving a cushion for the pledge. He also said the pledge is reimbursement-based and that \"there shall be no obligation for funding in any fiscal year covered under the pledge should no eligible work be performed on the Pratt.\"

Council discussion touched on why the project is classified as an education expense. The mayor said the facility and library had been discussed previously as part of the education bucket and that proponents envision school field trips, artifacts, STEM programming and other educational uses. Councilor Marcus asked the council to consider dedicating a portion of the facility in memory of the late Councilor Albert Strickland; the council did not act on a naming decision during the meeting.

The motion to adopt the resolution was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The resolution authorizes the mayor and finance director to execute required documents and allows unspent pledged funds in a year to be encumbered forward through fiscal year 2029.

Why it matters: The pledge directs a material portion of the city's education reserves toward a high-profile downtown cultural and education project. The funding mechanism is reimbursement-only and includes a clause that relieves the city of obligation if no eligible work occurs in a given fiscal year.

The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-20-2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Prattville's City Council on Tuesday voted to amend the fiscal 2025 budget and pledge up to $2 million toward design and construction of a downtown museum and STEM education center called \"The Pratt.\"","taxTitle","Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama","taxId",52840,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228140,"Council authorizes purchase of seven police SUVs, citing long lead times",175,2401000,2576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee&start=2401&end=2576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6228140/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Council-authorizes-purchase-of-seven-police-SUVs-citing-long-lead-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228140-b74b8ec76b3c50e2404a72f0fe89fc09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170583&Signature=Yn3Nul2~AjVi1mRhOD0aAXEPK9empQldlVzX7zxeN9mFiA2w3YDduq4GAhmXLiRGMgFdLE7omxS-51lxNw4p0uosecZsqPqpL2q6P3PFtsb3PK25pddnMzV0PQnd0zwNrHKWKug-KYxl~HGVZsursZXOGx4001uATy2Y8vL70GLI5FNwVa4ah5s6LErmuALmSdezPNmvOJ0a7YWeVcvODdyEN9YtQE89YVsoNRKxn-jEtBy3zaoGlOjEIgeshWO0vxQQrUm8QbueJ3gctH9W6KGoJz59cWldferhoXEaHwipANCSgseDGMg6iFfGElrPnjBO4VYm5OHfqRwEay1-8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council on Tuesday authorized the purchase of seven police utility SUVs and related emergency-equipment installation under an existing bid, at a cost not to exceed $388,080.

Councilor Chambers introduced the resolution noting the city previously awarded bid number 24012 to Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc. for 2025-or-newer police utility SUVs. The resolution states the bid remains valid and that, because of supply-chain lead times, the city needs to place the order in fiscal 2025 with delivery and payment occurring in fiscal 2026.

The council approved the expenditure with a motion, second and voice vote. The resolution appropriates funds from the fiscal 2026 police department capital outlay line and authorizes payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc.

Why it matters: The purchase updates police fleet vehicles and reflects current procurement constraints that require ordering equipment in advance of delivery.

Next steps: finalize purchase order with the vendor and schedule vehicle outfitting and delivery coordination with the police department.","The Prattville City Council approved up to $388,080 to purchase seven 2025 police utility SUVs and outfit them with emergency equipment under an existing bid; delivery and payment will occur in fiscal year 2026 due to lead times.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228144,"Council approves up to $124,399 for Alabama Power lighting at Spillway Park",82,2318000,2400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee&start=2318&end=2400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee/thumbnail_2318000.jpg","/articles/6228144/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Council-approves-up-to-124399-for-Alabama-Power-lighting-at-Spillway-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228144-edabb47dfd1d5f6c12fcca9ead060fde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170583&Signature=cNuDE5E8GE4Vts~3Gq6u7tV8ZTNcGZ-mWIk1Uuolb8W9X267up3xaljtERxsoLYr5aUp8Cezvwel4ecd4Iu1JoLPRqCGWG1IIi5aC4nwKw3XgNl6KYmKNbyXrgSenaOWKLWHVVozTabMduwuPs3xPqLwKggP-ne5LfDTdKOtySfDKc4NX5UL5arruq5eRHi5grjzSFTJQRlwEB1qkP5VorLGrLqH-9XicoKPf5mRErTq2PwCyPWGAv5NgVcQSI3lMo3V6Svp9X1RQ9~zLMxVellZkcC5~NyjHoZ6qr7ZLKctWzPVsQ4bjDX6Lgq88AUirSPYi2HfHktxjNZYZRH6Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council on Tuesday approved a budget amendment to pay Alabama Power up to $124,399.42 to install and maintain lighting services for the Spillway Park renovations project.

Councilor Strzyzyk introduced the resolution, which decreases funds from the City Hall annex renovations capital project and increases the Spillway Park improvements line by the same amount. The resolution authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Power for the lighting services at a cost not to exceed $124,399.42 and directs that funds be appropriated from the fiscal 2025 capital projects fund.

The item passed on a motion, second and voice vote with no recorded roll call. The resolution instructs the mayor to execute documents necessary to carry out the agreement.

Why it matters: The lighting installation is part of the Spillway Park renovation scope and represents a material capital cost that has been reallocated from another capital project within the FY2025 budget.

Implementation steps include executing the agreement with Alabama Power and coordinating installation timing with park renovation work.","The Prattville City Council amended the budget and authorized contracting with Alabama Power for lighting services at Spillway Park at a cost not to exceed $124,399.42, to be paid from capital project funds; the mayor is authorized to execute the agreement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228149,"Council approves ADA engineering contract and authorizes TAP sidewalk application for downtown improvements",378,2662000,3040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee&start=2662&end=3040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee/thumbnail_2662000.jpg","/articles/6228149/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Council-approves-ADA-engineering-contract-and-authorizes-TAP-sidewalk-application-for-downtown-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228149-8809c76df5fcf910093e5ebcabd372b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170583&Signature=EKQZm97VV0EPENpruoDIU2E6VJdrZSsuxFNRhoFxl14pliMXimBozk5duhgRYXzeiHiK~aAY4MhXEl6kg0i3u8MwXCVY3o2Jupk4EuNyXRHhxjbdxkVqe-j7761Vrd2bOBit1eLU8dtg0grIThms5qnALLmWb0h4n8H18Y0qONaoph842S41jgyvXFa549Go4NAZS2VQPRfWQ~NFZIjvm~dMEtfQmZ-04HCue-NTtn1YYvE9Lcb9SV0qP5nvQyHOBaE1v0DXpf2Nn9PocPCN071kHLh7QPPGUW2ER-skJ4aJ5AEJG0iOWuk~rlac6nFbdxw-m7ACK9NOZqj0m2lW4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council on Tuesday approved two actions to advance downtown pedestrian and sidewalk improvements: a construction engineering and inspection (CEI) agreement with Krebs Engineering Inc. for ADA compliance work, and a resolution authorizing submission of an Alabama Department of Transportation Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application for sidewalks on Washington Ferry Road, Selma Highway and McGriff Street.

Councilor Jackson introduced the CEI resolution, which authorizes the mayor to contract with Krebs for CEI services at a total cost not to exceed $62,000 with a net city cost not to exceed $12,400. The resolution cites Code of Alabama \u0000\u0000\u0000 30-9-222(1) (authority to secure engineering services without bidding when specialized expertise is required).

Jackson said the CEI work is budgeted from the capital projects fund for downtown sidewalks. \"Whereas the engineering department has identified a need for construction engineering and inspection services for said project and whereas Krebs Engineering Incorporated has the expertise to provide said engineering services at a cost not to exceed $62,000,\" the resolution text states.

The council also adopted a resolution directing Civil Southeast to submit a TAP application for sidewalk improvements along Washington Ferry Road, Selma Highway and McGriff Street, and committed the city to provide required matching funds if the grant is awarded. Councilors noted the TAP application work leverages state funding for locally prioritized pedestrian upgrades.

Both measures passed on voice votes after motion and second. The CEI contract requires the mayor to execute documents necessary to carry out the work; the TAP application resolution authorizes the mayor to sign application materials and commit local match funds.

Why it matters: The measures position Prattville to complete ADA corrections and compete for federal/state transportation funding to expand sidewalks and pedestrian connectivity in and near downtown.

Implementation steps include executing the CEI contract, completing design and inspection tasks, and submitting the TAP application by ALDOT deadlines.","The council authorized a construction engineering and inspection agreement with Krebs Engineering for ADA compliance of downtown pedestrian paths and approved submitting a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application for additional sidewalk improvements along several corridors; city cost-share and budgets were described.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228154,"Prattville council authorizes permanent easement for Kinder Morgan pipeline repair after suspending rule",257,3073000,3330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee&start=3073&end=3330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477623-75a6dd58faa5f9c9073a1fb1c21171ee/thumbnail_3073000.jpg","/articles/6228154/Prattville/Autauga-County/Alabama/Prattville-council-authorizes-permanent-easement-for-Kinder-Morgan-pipeline-repair-after-suspending-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228154-097b2b6b03712e1f29ce32420d506453/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170583&Signature=cXgymA-rerppg8vfbitLA6nybQAMK5hNNpjEwfgZcmY80CRgAmnW3D4WuuVFB4nDwvuUj9kiTzqN6b0hgI-H6i0wJr1rJAq3vF6wgFm7m12MeSuOIXb-afeuQzmO8hHkPP9JQYr05nkImkwmitQp6gMteRJTNjLAB25jreqq7OzdhWejH80jUtUSxzJcw3~Np0rGqzTHUQCL1k00SJtX~lXeaPJ-LA2tKnUXxFDWTapscmZKCwEkQBfTKo~5CCcuyEzWqPpjieHHw2hhiAfplXiTWPoxCEVHng~PXf3pN5beApkLPkFoHo3sp5VVfgtXvhPfaB9-TwCc0j~4B6n06w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prattville City Council on Tuesday authorized the mayor to execute a permanent easement conveying 1,800 square feet to Kinder Morgan Operating LLC and Products SE Pipeline Corporation to support a gas pipeline repair and upgrade at a site on East Main near Pine Creek.

Councilor Strzyzyk introduced the resolution, which says the easement affects a parcel described as Northeast Quarter of Section 15, T17N R16E (PIN 1905151001001.005). The resolution states Kinder Morgan will reimburse the city for related filing fees.

Because the resolution was permanent in nature, the council first voted to suspend the rules so it could act immediately. A roll-call vote on suspending the rules was recorded: Councilor Jackson voted no; Councilor Chambers voted yes; Councilor Mayer voted yes; Councilor Strutchett voted yes; and Councilor Boehme voted yes. The presiding officer then announced the rules were suspended and the easement resolution was considered and adopted by voice vote.

The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute any documents necessary to convey the permanent easement and notes the temporary workspace previously negotiated with Kinder Morgan for the pipeline project.

Why it matters: Conveying municipal easements to utilities can affect city property and future maintenance access. The council used a rules-suspension procedure to vote on the permanent conveyance at the same meeting.

The measure was adopted and the mayor was authorized to complete easement documentation.","The council approved conveying a permanent 1,800-square-foot easement to Kinder Morgan for pipeline repair and maintenance after a roll-call vote to suspend the rules, then adopted the easement resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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