Fairhope, Alabama
STILL AWAITING BP FUNDING
The development of a new, more environmentally-oriented comprehensive growth plan for the city (including areas outside city limits) has been pushed back again due to funding delays at the federal level.
In her capacity as the city's representative on the Alabama RESTORE Council which was charged with deciding how oil spill fine money is spent, Mayor Wilson applied for the $650K shorty after taking office in 2016.
Wilson said she had expected the project to begin earlier, by the fall of 2019, but recently she received information that would not happen; spring of 2020 is now projected for initial funding from the Treasury Department.
She attributed the delay to Fairhope being the first to apply, a "model" for other applicants, and encounter the many unexpected difficulties in the complex political process:
Wilson: "Our administration has proven to be the most efficient in getting everything in first and starting first. If there are any holdups, it will be because the City of Fairhope has been used as the model for the rest. Therefore, we've had to do much more."
SEEKS NEW STRATEGY OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
The new plan will seek to solve the lack of zoning problem in the unincorporated areas outside of city limits as well, where there are practically no real limitations on growth currently.
More details:
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| Emphasis on environmental stewardship |
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| New used car lot on Hwy 181 outside city limits. |
STILL AWAITING BP FUNDING
The development of a new, more environmentally-oriented comprehensive growth plan for the city (including areas outside city limits) has been pushed back again due to funding delays at the federal level.
In her capacity as the city's representative on the Alabama RESTORE Council which was charged with deciding how oil spill fine money is spent, Mayor Wilson applied for the $650K shorty after taking office in 2016.
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| Complex federal funding chart. |
Wilson said she had expected the project to begin earlier, by the fall of 2019, but recently she received information that would not happen; spring of 2020 is now projected for initial funding from the Treasury Department.
She attributed the delay to Fairhope being the first to apply, a "model" for other applicants, and encounter the many unexpected difficulties in the complex political process:
Wilson: "Our administration has proven to be the most efficient in getting everything in first and starting first. If there are any holdups, it will be because the City of Fairhope has been used as the model for the rest. Therefore, we've had to do much more."
SEEKS NEW STRATEGY OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
The new plan will seek to solve the lack of zoning problem in the unincorporated areas outside of city limits as well, where there are practically no real limitations on growth currently.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to develop a community-based
comprehensive land use plan that recognizes all community concerns and
issues and translates this information into a clear framework, plan, and
course of action that supports community growth in a responsible,
sustainable, and resilient manner. A Fairhope area community-based
comprehensive land use plan will recognize the interconnectivity of all
community concerns and issues to guide future land use activities and code
updates for the purpose of protecting and preserving the culture, heritage,
and natural resources within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Fairhope
and broader Mobile Bay watershed.
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Comments
The war is over.
They were told to back off back in the 90’s after the Grand Hotel complained.
And regardless of what they say they have plenty of personnel, evident by how often I see them parked side by side while on patrol just having a casual conversation.
As for the farm land being sold off,it has become apparent that farming is no longer a viable entity in this area anymore.
As for the Police dept. the lack of enforcement does not just lay with in traffic as most cases are over looked,covered,or are considered a civil matter.As I agree with the previous post of how often,units are parked at the water tower on 48,school area at the water tower to the east,and the church parking lots.I have no faith in the current structure in that dept.
As for the Mayor and counsel the misappropriations of funding for pet projects seem to be the norm now.Example=the purchase of the school funding should have gone towards the new sewer project yet the city has attached a $4.00 fee to water bills to pay for it.This affects the businesses,and owner outside city limits who purchase city water and have no sewer connections.
As for enforcement there is very little in several arenas.Just try and help a disabled person in a chair navigate the obstructions on city side walks,due to planters,tables,chairs,and other items.