Madison, AL
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MadisonAL averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $378,797 +0.9% yr/yr · +16.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$71.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$50.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$65.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$171.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$859 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025626 housing units ($140.6M)
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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 12:00
City Council Meeting
Council to vote on one-time retiree lump-sum payment
The Madison City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve Resolution No. 2026-332-R, which authorizes participation in a one-time lump-sum payment for eligible city retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees, as provided by Act 2026-608. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with procedural steps.
- Resolution No. 2026-332-R: Authorizing participation in one-time lump-sum payment for eligible City retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees pursuant to Act 2026-608
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City of Madison, Alabama
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Agenda
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MADISON, ALABAMA
12:00 PM
Council Chambers
August 31, 2026
AGENDA NO.2026-003-SP
I.
WAIVER OF NOTICE SIGNED BY ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
II.
ROLL CALL OF ELECTED GOVERNING OFFICIALS
III. DISCUSSION
Resolution No. 2026-332-R: Authorizing participation in the one-time lump-sum payment for eligible City retirees
and beneficiaries of deceased retirees pursuant to Act 2026-608
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Note: It should be noted that there are times when circumstances arise that require items be added
to or deleted from the agenda at time of the Council meeting. Also all attached documents are to be
considered a draft until approved by Council.
All attendees are advised that Council meetings are televised and that their statements and actions are
therefore viewed by more than just those attending the meetings.
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Meeting
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Meeting
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Meeting
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council Meeting
Council to vote on annexations, zoning, contracts, and $50K road donation
The Madison City Council will hold public hearings on two annexation and zoning proposals, and consider consent agenda items including insurance settlements, donations, and contract terminations. They will also vote on contracts for janitorial services, shade equipment, and solid waste collection, plus a $50,000 donation for repaving Gillespie Road.
- Public hearing: Zoning 0.62 acres at 11356 Cardinal Drive (R-1A) upon annexation
- Public hearing: Zoning 2.42 acres at 10569 Burgreen Road (R-1A) upon annexation
- Resolution 2026-308-R: Solid waste collection agreement with Madison County at $67,450/month
- Resolution 2026-158-R: Janitorial services contract with Baza Services, LLC at $8,442/month
- Donation of $50,000 from Commissioner Steve Haraway for repaving Gillespie Road
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City of Madison, Alabama
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MADISON, ALABAMA
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
August 24, 2026
AGENDA NO. 2026-16-RG
City Council meetings are broadcast live on local Wow! Channel 42 and online streaming (visit
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to weigh in on a Council matter but do not want to attend, may contact the City Clerk's Office or the Mayor's
Office (contact information on City website www.madisonal.gov) or text the word "comment" to 938-200-8560
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
A.
POLICE CHAPLAIN SHELTON TORBERT
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL OF ELECTED GOVERNING OFFICIALS
5.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
MINUTES NO. 2026-15- RG, dated August 17, 2026
7.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Anyone who would like to sign up prior to the Council
meeting may contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@madisonal.gov. Anyone who would like to submit a
presentation to the City Council must email it to the City Clerk by noon on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Anyone who cannot attend the meeting in person and would like to email written comments must do so by
noon of the Council meeting date, and address comments to citycouncil@madisonal.gov
For Public review and reference, see Resolution No. 2021-268-R Policy For Pub …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider two annexations, permits, and city projects
The Madison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two annexation and zoning requests, then consider special development permits and city infrastructure projects. The meeting includes approval of the previous minutes and public comments.
- Annexation of 20.8 acres for RC-2 zoning (Bellawoods, north of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road)
- Annexation of a 1.55-acre lot for R-1A zoning at 139 Lewter Drive
- Special Development Permit for a commercial building on 1.04 acres at 12 Main Street
- Sidewalk installation on Hughes Road between Conger Street and 577 Hughes Road
- Proposed 8-ft multi-use path on Town Madison Boulevard and park improvements on 23 acres
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Planning Commission Members
Chairman Troy Wesson, CAPZO
Vice Chair Mike Potter, CAPZO
Councilmember, Erica White, CAPZO
John Howard, CAPZO
Anthony Caudle, CAPZO
Amanda Jarrett, CAPZO
Terri W. Johnson, CAPZO
Joe Mullins, CAPZO
Steven Ryder, CAPZO
The Planning Commission welcomes you to the meeting.
Please silence all cell phones and/or electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.
The meeting may be viewed through live broadcasts on local WOW Channel 42 and online streaming:
(visit http://www.madisonal.gov/1130/Video-Updates for access)
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Acceptance of the Agenda
IV.
Minutes Approval - Approval of Minutes for July 16, 2026 Regular Meeting
V.
Public Comments
VI.
Public Hearing Items
Annexation/Zoning Map Amendments
1. Bellawoods (ANN2026-008/ZMA2026-010)
Annexation of 20.8 acres and zone the property RC-2 (Residential Cluster District) upon
annexation
Location: North of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road, East of Holladay Boulevard
Applicant: Diltina Development Corporation
Property Owner: Reality 9, LLC
Staff Report
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 17:30
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:30
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $86.5M | GRIFFON AEROSPACE, INC. Department of Defense · BASE AWARD - RPVT |
| $80.6M | TYONEK TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · CYBER OPERATIONS FORMAL TRAINING SUPPORT 2.5 (CYOFTS 2.5) |
| $77.7M | GRIFFON AEROSPACE, INC. Department of Defense · IN SUPPORT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER- UNLEASHING AMERICA DRONE DOMINANCE, THE |
| $55.0M | TYONEK TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · CYBER OPERATIONS FORMAL TRAINING SUPPORT (CYOFTS) 2.75 |
| $24.4M | SPECTRUM SOLUTIONS INC Department of Defense · PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE AT FORT HUNTER LIG |
| $23.7M | TFAB DEFENSE SYSTEMS LLC Department of Homeland Security · HC144 PODS, A KITS AND SPARES |
| $23.4M | TYONEK TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 77734 - AMXG PRODUCTION SUPPORT TASK ORDER FOR AMXG PRODUCTION SUPPORT |
| $23.4M | TYONEK TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SKILLED PERSONNEL TO A |
| $19.6M | TFAB DEFENSE SYSTEMS LLC Department of Homeland Security · PURCHASE 89 AIRCRAFT WIRE HARNESSES FOR THE MH-65 DOLPHIN SHORT RANGE |
| $19.0M | GRIFFON AEROSPACE, INC. Department of Defense · GRIFFON ARROWHEAD ORDER |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Madison County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+4,800 people (+$141.4M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 9, "Hurricane": 6, "Tornado": 2, "Biologica · last Thu Sep 26, 2024)
Business establishments9,295 (191,024 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,248/mo (179 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.2% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$71.2M
Annual budget
$171.4M
Debt outstanding
626
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$71.2M
Spending$50.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$171.4M
Debt-to-revenue2.41×
Debt-load index47 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.