Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved several measures during its Tuesday, October 13, 2026, meeting, including tax abatement agreements supporting industrial development, two property rezoning ordinances, municipal liens, and a resolution seeking legislative action to abolish the city’s Civil Service Board.
All measures listed in the council’s official record passed unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
$25 Million Industrial Investment and Tax Abatements
Among the actions approved was Resolution No. 2026-93, authorizing a tax abatement agreement for Epsilon, LLC, associated with a $25 million investment at the company’s Oxford location.
Epsilon operates in the off-site construction industry, specializing in modular, prefabricated mechanical and electrical systems designed to streamline on-site construction and installation.
According to information provided in the council’s official record, the Oxford facility is expected to employ between 140 and 160 workers when fully staffed.
The council also approved Resolution No. 2026-92, authorizing a separate tax abatement agreement for ADCON, LLC. Financial details and projected employment figures for that agreement were not included in the meeting records.
Council Approves Two Property Rezoning Requests
The council unanimously approved two ordinances changing zoning classifications for properties within the city.
Ordinance No. 2026-30 rezones property at 3985 Bynum Boulevard from Residential 1 District (R-1) to Light Manufacturing District (M-1). The request was submitted by Fresh Start Homes through Chris Lindsey.
Ordinance No. 2026-31 rezones properties at 414 and 423 Beck Road from General Business District (GB) to Agricultural District (AG). The rezoning request was submitted by Jeffrey and Stephanie Hornsby.
Both ordinances passed by votes of 5-0.
Council Seeks Legislative Support to Abolish Civil Service Board
The council approved Resolution No. 2026-96, requesting support from the local legislative delegation for legislation that would abolish the City of Oxford Civil Service Board.
The resolution also calls for the repeal, revision, or replacement of existing legal provisions as necessary to accomplish the proposed change.
The council’s action represents a request for legislative support rather than the immediate abolition of the board. Any changes requiring legislative approval would depend on subsequent action by state lawmakers.
The meeting documents did not provide additional details regarding the reasons for the proposed abolition or potential replacement procedures.
Municipal Liens Approved on Three Properties
As part of its consent agenda, the council approved five resolutions authorizing municipal liens totaling $957 across three property addresses.
The approved liens include:
- Resolution No. 2026-86: $189 lien on property at 225 East Oak Street.
- Resolution No. 2026-87: $189 lien on property at 57 Alan Street.
- Resolution No. 2026-88: $195 lien on property at 25 Main Street.
- Resolution No. 2026-89: An additional $189 lien on property at 57 Alan Street.
- Resolution No. 2026-90: An additional $195 lien on property at 25 Main Street.
The official meeting records did not specify the circumstances leading to the liens. All five resolutions were included in the consent agenda, which passed unanimously.
Additional Business Approved
The council also approved several other resolutions addressing municipal operations, property use, and infrastructure.
Resolution No. 2026-91 authorizes the mayor to enter into a professional services agreement with Neumo Group, LLC, for the administration of tobacco and gasoline tax revenue.
Resolution No. 2026-94 approves a short-term rental at 116 East 4th Street.
Under Resolution No. 2026-95, the council approved naming an industrial access road off McIntosh Road as Ron Douglas Way. The official meeting records did not provide additional information regarding the naming decision.
All three resolutions passed as part of the unanimous consent agenda vote.
Next Council Meeting
The Oxford City Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
The October 13 meeting included two approved zoning ordinances and 11 approved resolutions, with each receiving unanimous support from the five-member council.
