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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
October 14, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 1, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Ordinance No. 593-2021, Amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort, Changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property Located at 31003 Spanish Oaks Drive West, Spanish Fort, Alabama, from R-2 to R-4
The public is invited to attend this hearing, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed Resolution. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884.
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SPANISH FORT CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 594-2021
October 5, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council voted at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021, to pass the following ordinance:
SPANISH FORT CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 588-2021
October 5, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council voted at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021, to pass the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 588-2021: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Spanish Fort, the Baldwin County Commission and the Planning Commission of the City of Spanish Fort Concerning the Exercise of Subdivision Regulations Within the Planning Jurisdiction of the City of Spanish Fort Planning Commission
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION VACANCY
October 1, 2021
The Spanish Fort Public School Commission has a vacancy! This volunteer position is open to resident electors of the Spanish Fort Special 3 Mil Ad Valorem School District who wish to be involved in helping give advice and make recommendations to the Baldwin County Board of Education regarding the use of the special 3 mil tax proceeds in the Spanish Fort schools. If you wish to be considered, please mail or bring your resume to the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527.
No firm deadline for application submissions has been imposed. The position will remain open for a minimum of two weeks to receive applications from interested parties, and applications will be evaluated and discussed by the City Council before the appointment is made at a future Council meeting.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
September 29, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Spanish Fort Community Center (7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard).
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
September 27, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 29th. The meeting will take place at Spanish Fort Middle School, located at 33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive.
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SPECIAL CALLED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 24, 2021
The Spanish Fort Planning Commission will hold a special called meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021. The special meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd and will be immediately followed by the regularly scheduled work session for this date. Persons who may require assistance due to disability may contact Carol Caldwell at 251-626-4993.
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED 2021-2022 BUDGET
September 23, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 4, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm a the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Resolution No. 1176-2021 - General Operations Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
The public is invited to attend these hearings, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed budget. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
September 23, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Spanish Fort Community Center (7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard).
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 22, 2021
There will be a special City Council Meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 23rd, at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
September 16, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 29th. The meeting will take place at Spanish Fort Middle School, located at 33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 14, 2021
There will be a City Council Work Session at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 23rd. This work session will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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UPCOMING TRAFFIC SHIFT FOR HIGHWAY 31 PROJECT
September 3, 2021
Notice from Michael Baker International (US-31 Project Manager):
"Please be advised HO Weaver plans to implement the remaining traffic shift from Western end of the project through to east of Poppa Johns store.
The plan will execute Thursday night the 9th of September. We will open all lanes during this shift with temporary hold striping. We will have blue light presence for the shifting of signals at Westminster and Blakley Way.
All appropriate traffic control measures will be used during this time."
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET RETREAT NOTICE
September 3, 2021
The City Council Budget Retreat will take place Saturday, September 11th, at 8:00 am. The City Council will meet at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard to discuss the FY 2021-2022 Budget.
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WASTE PRO SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR WEEK OF LABOR DAY
September 1, 2021
Waste Pro will not be running on Labor Day, September 6th.
Regular pickup will run one day behind their normal pickup day for the week of Labor Day and will resume normal schedule the following week. Services will be running through Saturday to ensure everyone receives their service.
HURRICANE IDA UPDATE
August 30, 2021
Planning Commission Work Session for Monday, August 30th, has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date.
Spanish Fort Community Center will resume normal operations Tuesday, August 31st, at 8 am.
SPANISH FORT COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURE
August 29, 2021
Due to Hurricane Ida, Spanish Fort Community Center, including Spanish Fort Public Library and Spanish Fort Senior Center, will be closed beginning Monday, August 30th, and will reopen once conditions are safer.
WastePro is expected to run as usual, weather permitting.
CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING
August 27, 2021
There will be a City Council Emergency Meeting Saturday, August 28th, at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION AGENDA
August 19, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 24th. The meeting will take place at Spanish Fort Elementary School, located at 30900 AL-225.
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RECYCLING NOTICE FROM WASTE PRO USA
August 18, 2021
From Waste Pro USA:
Attention Waste Pro customers of Spanish Fort AL:
Due to a fire at the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s Materials Recycling Facility, residential recycling collection will be temporarily suspended until further notice beginning August 18th.
Those who subscribe to Waste Pro’s recycling services are asked not to place recycling items into your green 18gal recycle bin. Please place recycling items in with your regular trash container. Do not place your recycling container at your curb after August 18th as it will not be collected during this time.
Customers WILL receive a credit on their next billing cycle.
ECUA anticipates the recycling facility to re-open in mid-September. Customers will be notified when recycling services resume.
If you have any questions, please call us at 850-365-1900.
AUGUST MUNICIPAL COURT CANCELED
August 18, 2021
Spanish Fort Municipal Court has been canceled for Thursday, August 26th, 2021. Notices of new court dates will be mailed. If you have any questions, please call 251-626-4884.
FIRE COMMITTEE MEETING
August 17, 2021
There will be a Fire Committee meeting at 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 26th. This meeting will be held in the Safe Room of the Spanish Fort Fire Station, located at 7580 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT CANCELED
August 11, 2021
The City Council Retreat scheduled for 8:00 am on Saturday, August 14th, has been canceled.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CANCELED
August 11, 2021
The Special City Council Work Session scheduled for 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 11th, to discuss amendments to the City's sign regulations has been canceled. A makeup date will be announced.
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
August 10, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 24th. The meeting will take place at Spanish Fort Elementary School, located at 30900 AL-225.
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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT NOTICE
August 6, 2021
The City Council Retreat will take place Saturday, August 14th, at 8:00 am. City Council will meet at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
August 3, 2021
There will be a City Council Special Work Session at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 11th, to discuss the amendments to the City's sign regulations. This work session will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
July 20, 2021
There will be a City Council Special Work Session on Thursday, July 29th, at 9:00 am. This work session will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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MEETING NOTICE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT
July 16, 2021
There will be a meeting for the Board of Directors of the Capital Improvement Cooperative District for the Highway 181 Public Facilities on Thursday, July 22nd, at 8:30 am. The meeting will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CANCELED
July 14, 2021
The City Council Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 at 4:30pm has been canceled.
PUBLIC HEARING
July 12, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, August 2nd, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of these hearings is to receive public comments on the following:
Ordinance No. 591-2021, amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort Establishing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property as B-4, Major Business District
Ordinance No. 592-2021, amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort Establishing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property as B-3, General Business District
The public is invited to attend these hearings, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed ordinances. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884. A copy of each ordinance is attached to this Public Notice, or the ordinances may be reviewed at the City’s website, www.cityofspanishfort.com or at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
July 12, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, July 19th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
July 12, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. The meeting will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 12, 2021
There will be a City Council Special Work Session at 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 21st, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED
June 30, 2021
The Special City Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm has been canceled. The Work Session scheduled for 4:30 pm will be held as scheduled.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 29, 2021
There will be a Special City Council Meeting Thursday, July 1st, 2021, at 6:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES
June 21, 2021
Ordinance No. 585-2021: An Ordinance Establishing Towing and Recovery Rotation Services Regulations in the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama
Ordinance 586-2021: An Ordinance Regulating Abandoned, Junked or Nonoperating Vehicles Within the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama
Ordinance No. 587-2021: An Ordinance Establishing Terms of the Chairman Pro Tempore of the City Council
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 16, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, June 21st, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
LIBRARY BOARD HEARING
June 15, 2021
The City of Spanish Fort Library Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 U.S. Highway 31 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Spanish Fort Public Library Internet Safety Policy
The public is invited to attend this hearing and to comment for or against the proposed policy. Persons who may require assistance due to disability, may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884.
CLICK HERE to see the notice and policy.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 15, 2021
There will be a City Council Special Work Session at 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 1st, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
June 14, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, June 21st, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 11, 2021
There will be a City Council Special Work Session at 4:30 pm on Monday, June 14, 2021. The meeting will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES
June 10, 2021
Ordinance No. 579-2021: An Ordinance Approving the Masterplan for Brentwood, a Planned Unit Development
Ordinance No. 583-2021: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort Changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property Located at 30460 Sgt E I Boots Thomas Drive, Spanish Fort, Alabama, from B-3 to M-1
Ordinance No. 584-2021: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property into the Corporate Limits of the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama
LIBRARY BOARD HEARING
June 8, 2021
The City of Spanish Fort Library Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 U.S. Highway 31 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Spanish Fort Public Library Internet Safety Policy
The public is invited to attend this hearing and to comment for or against the proposed policy. Persons who may require assistance due to disability, may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
June 8, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021. The meeting will be held at Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTMEBER 30, 2020
June 8, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Audits for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020, for the City of Spanish Fort as follows:
• The City of Spanish Fort
• The Cooperative District of the City of Spanish Fort – Highway 181 Public Facilities
• The Cooperative District of the City of Spanish Fort – Highway 98 Public Facilities
The public is invited to attend this hearing, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed audits. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at (251)626-4884. Audits may be viewed at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
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LOCATION CHANGE FOR SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
May 28, 2021
The location for the Spanish Fort Public School Commission meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 2nd, has been moved to Spanish Fort High School, located at 1 Plaza De Toros Drive.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
May 28, 2021
There will be a meeting for the Board of Directors of the Capital Improvement Cooperative District for the Highway 181 public facilities at 8:30 am on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
May 28, 2021
There will be a meeting for the Board of Directors of the Capital Improvement Cooperative District for the Highway 98 public facilities at 9:30 am on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 28, 2021
There will be a City Council Work Session on Thursday, June 10th, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
May 25, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021. The meeting will be held at Spanish Fort Middle School, located at 33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
May 12, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021. The meeting will be held at Rockwell Elementary School, located at 10183 Highway 31.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION TIME CHANGE
May 7, 2021
The time for the Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting has been moved to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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PUBLIC HEARING
May 7, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7th, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm. at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Ordinance No. 583-2021, Amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort, Changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Property Located at 304600 Sgt W I Boots Thomas Drive, Spanish Fort, Alabama, from B-3 to M-1
The public is invited to attend this hearing, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed Ordinance. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884. A copy of the proposed resolution is available for inspection at the City of Spanish Fort Community Center.
CLICK HERE to view this notice and the relevant ordinance.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
May 3, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, May 17th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
May 3, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 27, 2021
There will be a City Council Work Session on Thursday, May 6th, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
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NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCE
April 23, 2021
CLICK HERE to view Ordinance 582-2021: an ordinance establishing regulations and procedures related to the permitting, installation and construction of small wireless facilities in the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 23, 2021
There will be a Special Called City Council Meeting Friday, April 23rd, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
CLICK HERE to read the meeting agenda.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
April 23, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 22, 2021
There will be a Special Called City Council Meeting Friday, April 23rd, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
April 15, 2021
There will be a meeting for the Board of Directors of the Capital Improvement Cooperative District for the Highway 181 Public Facilities at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 19th, 2021. The meeting will be held at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
April 12, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
ORDINANCE FOR ANNEXATION
March 23, 2021
Ordinance No. 574-2021 Wakefield Loan Warrant Issuance
PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
March 23, 2021
CLICK HERE to view the agenda for tonight's Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting, scheduled for 6:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 2021
There will be a Special Called City Council Meeting Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
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SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
February 19, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
February 18, 2021
There will be a Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, March 1st, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
ORDINANCES FOR ANNEXATION
February 16, 2021
Ordinance No. 574-2021 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property into the Corporate Limits of the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama
Ordinance No. 575-2021 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property into the Corporate Limits of the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
February 10, 2021
There will be a Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 15th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING
February 4, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 15, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the following:
Resolution No. 1127-2021, adopting the General Operations Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
The public is invited to attend this hearing, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed Resolution. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884. A copy of the proposed resolution is available for inspection at the City of Spanish Fort Community Center.
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UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING
February 4, 2021
The Spanish Fort City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, March 1, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama. The purpose of these hearings is to receive public comments on the
following:
Ordinance No. 576-2021, amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort
Ordinance No. 577-2021, amending Ordinance No. 51-96 of the City of Spanish Fort
Ordinance No. 578-2021, amending the Master Plan for Rayne Plantation, a Planned Unit Development
The public is invited to attend these hearings, and at such time, all persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the proposed ordinances. Persons who require assistance due to disability may contact the City Clerk at 251-626-4884. A copy of each ordinance is attached to this Public Notice, or the ordinances may be reviewed at the City’s website, www.cityofspanishfort.com or at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard.
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JANUARY COURT CANCELED
January 25, 2021
Court for Thursday, January 28, has been canceled. The next court date will be Thursday, February 25. For any questions, call the Court Magistrate at 251-626-4884.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
January 14, 2021
CLICK HERE to view the agenda for the Public School Commission Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
January 14, 2021
There will be a Spanish Fort Public School Commission Meeting at the Spanish Fort Community Center at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
MEETING NOTICE FOR CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
January 6, 2021
The City Council Retreat will be held at Blakely State Park at 9 am on Saturday, January 9, 2021. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 5, 2021
There will be a Special Called City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 4:30 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING AVAILABLE AT SPIRIT PARK
December 17, 2020
Waste Pro will be placing 2 roll-off dumpsters in the gravel parking area at Spirit Park for additional recycling of cardboard, wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. over the Christmas Holidays. These dumpsters will be available starting Friday, December 18, 2020, through Monday, January 4, 2021.
Baldwin County will be delivering an extra roll-off dumpster to the recycling center to provide extra room for recycling of cardboard and wrapping paper. This dumpster will be clearly marked "cardboard only".
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 10, 2020
There will be a Special Called City Council Meeting Friday, December 11, 2020, at 12:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
November 20, 2020
The Spanish Fort Community Center and Spanish Fort Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
WASTE-PRO PICKUP SCHEDULE FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 20, 2020
Waste-Pro's service schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday will be as follows:
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Thursday garbage service will be picked up on Friday, November 27
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Friday garbage service will be picked up on Saturday, November 28
UPDATE FOR SPANISH FORT CHRISTMAS EVENTS
November 20, 2020
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and concern for public safety, the City’s annual Christmas Parade will not be held this year.
The annual parade is expected to resume in 2021.
The City will still be having a Christmas Event! Save the Date for December 6, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. where the City will showcase its decorations and present books to each family with children in a drive-through event at the Spanish Fort Community Center at 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard. More information will be announced as details are finalized.
UPDATE FROM ALDOT REGARDING US-31 ROAD CLOSURES
November 13, 2020
"HO Weaver will close Water Tower Road on Monday, 11/16/2020, at approx. 9-am. And should re-open Water Tower Road, Friday 11-20-2020, by COB. Should it be needed HOW will continue to complete pipe crossing on Saturday, 11-21-2020. HO Weaver will be placing Drainage Structures and Pipe in, around, and crossing Water Tower Road. The second driveway to the Lodge will have to be used to access and exit Water Tower Road. All precautions, road closure signs, and flaggers will be used as needed."
MEETING NOTICES FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE DISTRICT
AND SPANISH FORT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 10, 2020
Please see the notices below for the upcoming meeting dates of the Board of Directors for the Capital Improvement Cooperative District and the Board of Directors for the Spanish Fort Redevelopment Authority. Click on the date to see the official public notice:
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November 12, 2020, at 4:00 pm - Board of Directors for the Capital Improvement Cooperative District
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November 12, 2020, at 5:00 pm - Board of Directors for the Spanish Fort Redevelopment Authority
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November 16, 2020, at 1:00 pm - Board of Directors for the Capital Improvement Cooperative District
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November 16, 2020, at 2:00 pm - Board of Directors for the Spanish Fort Redevelopment Authority
COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED FOR VETERAN'S DAY
November 10, 2020
The Spanish Fort Community Center and Spanish Fort Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in observance of Veteran's Day. Thank you to all current and former members of the military for your service.
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
November 5, 2020
CLICK HERE to see the agenda for the upcoming Public School Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
SPANISH FORT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING
November 3, 2020
There will be a meeting of the Spanish Fort Public School Commission on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center.
CLICK HERE to see the official public notice.
SPANISH FORT COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURES
October 27, 2020
General Elections are on Tuesday, November 3rd. Spanish Fort Community Center will be open for VOTING ONLY and the Spanish Fort Public Library will be closed to the public on that day. All city services will be suspended until Thursday, November 5th.
Wednesday, November 4th, Spanish Fort Community Center and SFPL will be closed for cleaning and sanitizing procedures following the general election.
City staff will be available via phone at 251-626-4884 from 8 am - 4:30 pm both days. Spanish Fort Public Library will still be available for Grab-n-Go curbside pickups (call 251-410-7323).
UPDATE FROM ALDOT REGARDING US-31 CONSTRUCTION
October 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 22, 2020
ALDOT TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SHIFT ON US-31 IN SPANISH FORT
SPANISH FORT, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is conducting a traffic shift on US-31 between Marcella Ave. and State Route 181 beginning Wednesday, October 28 as a part of the ongoing widening project in the area.
Northbound and southbound traffic, each reduced to one lane, will be shifted onto portions of the northbound and southbound sides of US-31 throughout the work zone. Signage will be implemented to guide motorists through the new traffic pattern.
The traffic shift will occur in phases and is anticipated to be complete by the end of the week.
Upon the project’s completion, US-31 will be a four-lane divided highway between US-98 and SR-181 with portions of median and designated left turn lanes. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2021.
For traffic condition updates, download the ALGO app and follow ALDOT Southwest Region on Twitter at @ALDOT_SW_Region.
CLICK HERE to see a map of the upcoming traffic shift.
Request for Proposals for DEBRIS MONITORING, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES
October 8, 2020
CLICK HERE for the official Request for Proposals
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama, for DEBRIS MONITORING, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES until Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, Alabama, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Proposal specifications may be obtained from the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, Alabama, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Sealed proposals shall be mailed or hand-delivered directly to the City of Spanish Fort prior to the public opening. All sealed proposals must be clearly and legibly marked “SEALED PROPOSAL,” with the proposal title. Contact Mary Lynn Williams, City Clerk, at (251) 626-4884 or cityclerk@cityofspanishfort.com with any questions.
Sealed proposals must be mailed or hand-delivered to the following address:
City of Spanish Fort
Attention: City Clerk
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd.
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Be advised that overnight delivery by express or courier to Spanish Fort is not guaranteed. Faxed proposals will not be accepted.
The most responsive, responsible proposal will be accepted with key consideration based upon best value and benefit to the public. The City of Spanish Fort reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity in the proposals received, and to accept or reject any items of the proposal for the benefit of the public. No conditional proposals will be accepted. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing date and time for the receipt of proposals.
RESULTS OF 2020 SPANISH FORT MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION
October 6, 2020
CLICK HERE to view the results of the 2020 Spanish Fort Municipal Run-Off Election.
SPANISH FORT COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURES
October 5, 2020
Municipal Elections are on Tuesday, October 6th. Spanish Fort Community Center will be open for VOTING ONLY on that day. All city services will be suspended until Thursday, October 8th, and the Spanish Fort Public Library will be closed to the public.
Wednesday, October 7th, Spanish Fort Community Center and SFPL will be closed for cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
City staff will be available via phone at 251-626-4884 from 8 am - 4:30 pm both days. Spanish Fort Public Library will still be available for Grab-n-Go curbside pickups (call 251-410-7323).
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 30, 2020
There will be a Special Called City Council Work Session Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 8:00 am at the Spanish Fort Community Center. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
CURFEW LIFTED
September 19, 2020
****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****
Saturday, September 19, 2020
City of Spanish Fort
251-626-4884
Effective immediately, Mayor Mike McMillan has lifted the previously imposed curfew for all areas located within the city limits of the City of Spanish Fort.
REMINDER TO ALL CONTRACTORS REGARDING HURRICANE CLEANUP
September 18, 2020
In an effort to protect our citizens from uninsured or unsecured businesses, the City of Spanish Fort would like to remind all contractors that are assisting in Hurricane Sally clean-up that Business Licenses must be obtained from City Hall before beginning any work within the city limits. Application forms can be obtained from the City's website at https://www.cityofspanishfort.com/business-licenses-taxes.
Payment can be made by credit card (4% fee), cash or check. License fee is prorated after July 1 to $62.00. Completed applications may be emailed to permitclerk@cityofspanishfort.com or dropped off at City Hall. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Credit card payments can be made over the phone at 251-626-4993.
CURFEW HOURS UPDATED
September 17, 2020
****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****
Thursday, September 17, 2020
City of Spanish Fort
251-626-4884
Mayor Mike McMillan has pushed back the hours of the curfew for the City of Spanish Fort to assist neighbors to the South that are in need of services that are available in the City of Spanish Fort. The new curfew hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
CURFEW SET RELATED TO HURRICANE SALLY
September 14, 2020
**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****
Monday, September 14, 2020
City of Spanish Fort
251-626-4884
The City Council of the City of Spanish Fort has imposed a curfew in those areas in an along U.S. Highway 90 and 98 from the Mobile/Baldwin County line to the U.S. Highway 98 Bypass (a portion of Battleship Parkway /the Causeway) within the corporate limits of the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama. The curfew shall be from dusk to dawn beginning on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. In the event that the curfew is no longer needed, in the discretion of the Mayor, after consultation with the Chief of Police, the Mayor is hereby granted the authority to lift the curfew.
PRESS RELEASE FOR THE CITY OF SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA, RELATED TO HURRICANE SALLY
September 14. 2020
**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****
Monday, September 14, 2020
City of Spanish Fort
251-626-4884
Based on the voluntary evacuation recommendation issued by Emergency Management Officials for Zones 1 and 2 in Baldwin County, Alabama, and the fact that a portion of Zone 3 which consists of the Causeway, Pineda Island, and Blakeley River Road in the City of Spanish Fort are subject to flooding, the City Council hereby recommends that the areas along the Causeway, Pineda Island, and Blakeley River Road consider a voluntary evacuation at this time, and further, that they be directed to follow the directions of the Governor and/or Emergency Management Officials. In the event that Zone 1 and 2 become mandatory evacuations, those areas along the Causeway, Pineda Island, and Blakeley River Road evacuate. In the event persons need to seek shelter, contact the Baldwin County Emergency Agency for shelter availability at 251-972-6807.
WASTE PRO SERVICES POSTPONED
September 14, 2020
Waste Pro garbage and waste services will not run Tuesday, September 15th, due to Hurricane Sally. Schedule for the remainder of the week will be decided and announced once conditions are safer.
HURRICANE SALLY PASSES FOR CAUSEWAY RESIDENTS AND OWNERS
September 14, 2020
**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****
Monday, September 14, 2020
City of Spanish Fort
251-626-4884
The City of Spanish Fort will be issuing Right-of-Way entry passes for Hurricane Sally for residents/property owners and business owners of the Causeway and Pineda Island. Passes will be issued at Spanish Fort Community Center (7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard) through 4:30 PM on Monday, September 14, and at Spanish Fort Police Department (30500 State Highway 181, Suite 618) from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, September 14, and from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15.
Residents of the Causeway and Pineda Island must bring a photo ID and a current utility bill/deed to Spanish Fort Community Center for permitting. Business owners must bring a photo ID and a copy of their current City Business license. Permits are currently limited to two per business or household.
The Spanish Fort Community Center will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 15, and will reopen to issue additional permits once conditions are safer.
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 10, 2020
There will be a Special Called City Council Work Session Friday, September 11, 2020, at 7:00 am. There will be a Special Meeting held afterward, if needed. The work session and meeting will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center. CLICK HERE to read the official notice.
RESULTS OF 2020 SPANISH FORT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
August 25, 2020
CLICK HERE to view the results of the 2020 Spanish Fort Municipal Elections.
LIST OF QUALIFIED VOTERS NOW AVAILABLE
August 20, 2020
Please see the included notice to find out where you can view the list of qualified voters for the August 25th Spanish Fort Municipal Election.
SPANISH FORT COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURES
August 13, 2020
Municipal Elections are on Tuesday, August 25th. Spanish Fort Community Center will be open for VOTING ONLY on that day. All city services will be suspended until Thursday, August 27th, and the Spanish Fort Public Library will be closed to the public.
Wednesday, August 26th, Spanish Fort Community Center and SFPL will be closed for cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
City staff will be available via phone at 251-626-4884 from 8 am - 4:30 pm both days. Spanish Fort Public Library will still be available for Grab-n-Go curbside pickups (call 251-410-7323).
APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPAL ABSENTEE BALLOT
July 29, 2020
Municipal Elections for the City of Spanish Fort will be held on August 25, 2020. Residents of the City of Spanish Fort will be able to vote from 7 am until 7 pm at the Spanish Fort Community Center (7361 Spanish Fort Blvd). The deadline to register to vote is August 10, and the deadline to submit an application for a regular municipal absentee ballot is August 20. CLICK HERE for a printable copy of the application for municipal absentee ballot. Applications can be returned in person to the Spanish Fort Community Center Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm, or they can be mailed to the following:
Spanish Fort Community Center
Attn: Mary Lynn Williams
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
July 23, 2020
Municipal Elections will take place on August 25, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the list of candidates for the 2020 Municipal Elections.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
July 7, 2020
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, an election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and a Councilmember (aldermen) for each single member district: District 1; District 2; District 3; District 4; District 5, for the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama, will be held, and at that time all registered and qualified electors of the state, who reside within the corporate limits of Spanish Fort, Alabama, and have resided therein for 30 days or more immediately preceding the date of the election, and who are qualified to vote in the county precinct which embraces and covers that part of the corporate limits of Spanish Fort in which the elector resides, will be authorized to participate in the election. Any run-off election required will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Read full notice...
Beginning July 7, candidates may begin qualifying at Spanish Fort Community Center. Candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission in order to appear on the ballot. The deadline to qualify to run for municipal office is July 21, by 5:00 pm.
For more information on Municipal Elections, visit the Alabama League of Municipalities website.
PUBLIC NOTICE - TORNADO SIRENS
The 1st Wednesday of each month, Spanish Fort will conduct a test of its tornado sirens at 12:00 pm, pending weather.
This is only a test. If you live within the city limits and are not able to hear the sirens, please call the main police desk at 251-626-4919.