Tuscaloosa City Council Meeting - November 3, 2026

The Tuscaloosa City Council met on November 3, 2026, beginning with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of prior minutes. No agenda or minutes packet was available, so this summary is based on the meeting transcript. The council considered a failed demolition order, public-hearing items on demolition costs and alcohol/hemp licenses, a special-events license, and numerous routine contracts, fund disbursements, agreements, and budget amendments. No citizens spoke during public hearings or citizens' comments.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the prior meeting minutes.
• Adopted the consent agenda covering items A through J.
• Approved routine resolutions authorizing a contract with Jim House and Associates Incorporated and declaring a bid-law exemption; tentatively awarding a public works contract to Cornerstone Civil Contractors; authorizing as-needed minor public works with JNL Tree Service; professional services with SPX Aids to Navigation; minor public works with Night Sign Industries; Amendment No. 2 to the Flock Group Incorporated contract; consulting agreements with Millman and Kavanaugh McDonald Consulting; an engagement letter with The Arbitrage Group; purchases from Stivers Ford; intent to extend the North Star franchise agreement; an MOU with LSU; a lease with ALDOT; and the Children's Toys for Parking Tickets program.
• Approved District 4 improvement funds for the DCH Foundation; District 6 improvement funds for Bryant High School and Jeremiah's Community Garden; and District 7 improvement funds for Central Elementary and Central High School.
• Approved payment of bills.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No citizens addressed the council during agenda-item comments or citizens' comments.
• No speakers appeared for or against any of the public-hearing items, including the demolition matters, street vacation, hemp-product approval, alcohol licenses, or special-event licenses.

Discussion Items

• For 906 and a half 18th Street, staff representative Mr. Williams reported the property was posted for condemnation on April 1, 2026, with 48 housing code violations documented. The owner had been notified and understood the condemnation and demolition process, and demolition costs would be assessed back to the owner. Williams said the owners had made all necessary exterior repairs and were not present, so he recommended voting no on demolition. The council followed that recommendation and the demolition order failed.
• For Calentano Mexican Grill, a council member said they had eaten there several times and praised the food, service, cleanliness, and reasonable prices.

Public Hearings & License Approvals

• 2714 31st Avenue: Council set the cost of demolition and authorized filing a lien. The transcript did not state the amount.
• 31st Street East: Approved vacation of a portion of 31st Street East.
• Riverside Package Store: Approved an approval letter for specialty retail sale of consumable hemp products for Riverside Market Incorporated d/b/a Riverside Package Store, 401 Alman Avenue Suite B, District 1. Hours: Sunday 12-9:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-2 a.m. TPD had no objections.
• 15th Street Chevron: Approved an off-premises retail beer and table wine license for Jenny Crimson Corner LLC d/b/a 15th Street Chevron, 1819 Veterans Memorial Parkway, District 5. Hours: Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Applicant Anquita Patel appeared; TPD had no objections.
• Calentano Mexican Grill: Approved a restaurant retail liquor license for Dariala LLC d/b/a L Calentano Mexican Grill, 6343 Interstate Drive, Cottondale, District 6. Hours: Sunday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; occupancy 95. TPD had no objections.
• Downtown Entertainment LLC: Approved less-than-seven-days special event retail licenses for seven November events/groups listed as Dazed and Confused, ATO, CAPA SIG, Phi Capasai, SAE, SIGEP, and Sigma Nu. Applicant Brandon Hanks, 504 Almond Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401, appeared; TPD had no objections.

Key Outcomes

• The demolition order for 906 and a half 18th Street failed after staff recommended no demolition due to completed exterior repairs.
• Council set demolition costs and authorized a lien for 2714 31st Avenue, approved the 31st Street East vacation, and approved the hemp, beer/wine, liquor, and special-event licenses described above.
• Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the fiscal year 2027 general fund budget and the routine contracts, disbursements, agreements, purchases, and bills listed above.
• The meeting adjourned after no citizens' comments.