Gadsden public meetings in 2024

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a public hearing for the 2025 RAISE Grant project on Meighan Boulevard, opposing restrictions on fishing tournaments on the Coosa River, and approving agreements for an employee assistance program, tasers for the police department, and a landscape maintenance contract. The council will also consider conveying property at 1514 Lula Street, amending city code fees, and awarding a bid for the City Hall project.

• Public hearing for 2025 RAISE Grant (Meighan Blvd pedestrian & vehicle improvements) – R-674-24
• Resolution opposing restrictions on fishing tournaments on the Coosa River – R-675-24
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise for tasers for the Police Department – R-681-24
• Amendment to City Code Section 74-1(3) (Miscellaneous Fees and Charges) – O-58-24
• Awarding bid for Gadsden City Hall Project – R-684-24

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a $16,689,000 contract with Clements Dean Building Company for the new City Hall at 200 Broad Street, including renovation of the Regions Bank and Merrill Lynch buildings and construction of an additional building. The council also approved resolutions opposing fishing tournament restrictions on the Coosa River, authorized a public hearing for a 2025 RAISE grant project, and adopted several other contracts and ordinances, all by unanimous votes.

• Awarded $16,689,000 bid for new City Hall project at 200 Broad Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing slot limits on Coosa River bass fishing tournaments (unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing for 2025 RAISE grant project to widen Meighan Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved $462,420 five-year Axon taser agreement for Police Department (unanimous)
• Awarded $547,557.08 landscape maintenance contract to Thrive Outdoor, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $63,225 bid for 80 picnic tables from TreeTop Products (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance increasing police record fees from $3 to $10 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 agreement with Thomas M. McElrath for amphitheatre canopy plans (unanimous)

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The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a project development agreement with Coosa Harbor, LLC, and amendments for engineering services on Phases 1 and 2 of the Agricola Drainage Improvement Project. Other items include awarding a bid for a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Building Department, a budget amendment for bomb squad equipment using a JAG Grant, and routine approvals of minutes and accounts.

• Resolution authorizing project development agreement with Coosa Harbor, LLC (R-673-24)
• Three amendments to agreements with CDG Inc. for Agricola Drainage Improvement Project engineering and construction plans (R-670-24 through R-672-24)
• Budget amendment for JAG Grant – equipment and supplies for Gadsden Bomb Squad (O-56-24)
• Bid award for 2025 Ford Explorer XLT RWD for the Building Department (R-669-24)
• Ratifying payment of accounts for December 6-12, 2024

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a project development agreement with Coosa Harbor, LLC for riverfront development, including $1.5 million in city funds for site preparation, conveyance of riverfront property, and a sales tax rebate. The council also approved amendments to engineering agreements for the Agricola drainage project, a budget amendment for bomb squad equipment, and a bid for a new Ford Explorer. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Coosa Harbor riverfront development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $289,455 amendment for Agricola drainage Phase 1 engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $41,086.91 amendment for Agricola drainage Phase 1 plans (unanimous)
• Approved $209,349 amendment for Agricola drainage Phase 2 engineering (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendment for JAG grant bomb squad funds (unanimous)
• Approved $37,822 bid for 2025 Ford Explorer (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts totaling $1,084,305.47 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for 711-823 Tuscaloosa Avenue and vote on several resolutions. Key decisions include awarding a bid for the FY2025 Landfill Cover Dirt Project, authorizing a confidentiality agreement with ALDOT for crash data, and approving an agreement with LaBella Associates for renovating the Municipal Court Building into a new police department. The council will also ratify payments and recognize guests.

• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license at 711-823 Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3585 for FY2025 Landfill Cover Dirt Project
• Resolution authorizing confidentiality agreement with ALDOT for crash data access
• Resolution authorizing agreement with LaBella Associates for Municipal Court Building renovation to house Gadsden Police Department
• Ratifying payment of accounts for week of November 29 – December 5, 2024

The Gadsden City Council approved several resolutions, including a $906,940 architectural and engineering contract with LaBella Associates for renovating the Municipal Court building to relocate the Police Department. They also awarded a landfill cover dirt project bid, authorized a confidentiality agreement with ALDOT for crash data access, and approved a restaurant retail liquor license for 7-Eleven at 823 Tuscaloosa Avenue. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $906,940 contract with LaBella Associates for Municipal Court renovation (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 3585 for FY2025 Landfill Cover Dirt Project to Bedwell & Whorton Excavating (unanimous)
• Authorized confidentiality agreement with ALDOT for crash data access (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for 7-Eleven at 823 Tuscaloosa Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 work session and council meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of November 29 - December 5 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council is meeting in a special called session to address 42 unfinished abatement orders and public hearings for nuisance properties. Many items are tabled again to January 7, 2025, while a few have been abated by owners and others carry resolution numbers for potential action.

• 18 structure abatement orders and 6 trash/debris orders from unfinished business, with 26 tabled to Jan 7
• Public hearings for 10 nuisance properties (structures and trash/debris), several also tabled
• Properties abated by owner: 307 N 11th St, 717 Avenue A, 2204 Hill Ave, 1311 Stroud Ave, 1000 E Meighan Blvd, 1203 Lancaster Ave, 707 Delilah St, 409 Miller St, 2905 Sansom Ave
• Resolutions for immediate action on properties like 713 Avenue A (R-659-24), 101 Argyle Lane (R-660-24), and others
• Properties span multiple districts (D1–D7) and include residential and commercial sites

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting on Dec. 10, 2024, to address nuisance abatement resolutions. Most items were tabled until January 7, 2025, including several that had been previously tabled. The council adopted eight resolutions ordering abatement of nuisances, and noted that several properties had been cleaned up by owners, requiring no action.

• Adopted R-659-24 ordering abatement at 713 Avenue A (unanimous)
• Adopted R-660-24 ordering abatement at 101 Argyle Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted R-661-24 ordering abatement at 1209 Colbert Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-662-24 ordering abatement at 1211 Colbert Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-663-24 ordering abatement at 600 Grant Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-664-24 ordering abatement at 433 Paden Road (unanimous)
• Adopted R-665-24 ordering abatement at 207 Pioneer Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-666-24 ordering abatement for trash/debris at 1110 Foster Avenue (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is meeting to vote on a budget amendment and the establishment of an Arbor Board. The body will also consider an engineering agreement for street resurfacing.

• Ordinance O-54-24 to amend Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for Fire Station #5 furniture
• Ordinance O-55-24 to amend City Code Chapter 2 Article VI to establish Arbor Board
• Resolution R-654-24 for engineering services from CDG, Inc. to resurface Hoke Street from East Broad to Meighan Boulevard

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council will vote on a budget amendment (O-53-24) that moves Gadsden Arts Council funding from Outside Agencies to the Museum budget. Other decisions include awarding a towing and recovery services contract (Bid 3584), purchasing two police-package Silverados for the Fire Department, and accepting property from the Land Bank Authority. New business includes drainage projects, a grant for a mobile command trailer, and a citizen request about water quality.

• ORDINANCE O-53-24: Amending FY2025 budget to fund Gadsden Arts Council under Museum rather than Outside Agencies (second reading)
• RESOLUTION R-644-24: Awarding bid for towing and recovery services
• RESOLUTION R-645-24: Authorizing purchase of two 2025 Chevy Silverado PPV for Fire Department
• RESOLUTION R-647-24: Accepting conveyance of property (PIN 44384 & 44366) from Gadsden Land Bank Authority
• RESOLUTION R-652-24: Amending 2024 Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant program (increasing cap)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on two alcoholic beverage licenses for locations on E Meighan Blvd. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure bids, including drainage improvements and streetscape work.

• Public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses at 1808 E Meighan Blvd (Gadsden Liquor Store and Gadsden Texaco)
• Bid awards for Springrock Street and Dalehaven Place drainage improvement projects
• Bid award for downtown streetscape improvements at Chestnut and South 6th Street
• Resolutions to acquire property on Hinds Road and for Springrock Street drainage
• Bid awards for a JCB 509-42 Telehandler and a 2024NPRHD-1F4 Stake Body Truck

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This meeting was cancelled because of the National League of Municipalities Conference. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024 at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is conducting public hearings to order the abatement of nuisances, including structures and trash and debris, on various properties. The body is also considering the assessment of nuisance abatement liens against specific properties.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement of structures at 1105 South 12th Street, 415 Crawford Avenue, and 1512 Meadowbrook Avenue
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 103 14th Street North, 900 Agricola Avenue, 3411 Concord Avenue, 1502 Hill Avenue, 1125 Hillsboro Drive, 2401 Norris Avenue, 401 Patterson Avenue, 130 Washington Circle, and 14 Winona Avenue
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $1,744.28 for 504 Herzberg Circle
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $2,961.03 for 609 Slack Street

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The Gadsden City Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance rezoning 2208 Industrial Avenue from single-family residential to general business. The council will also award bids for drainage improvement projects in Adams Park and Agricola areas, and vote on resolutions to enhance penalties for exhibition driving and authorize discretionary funds for related tips. A public hearing on an alcohol license for a Broad Street bar has been tabled indefinitely.

• Ordinance rezoning 2208 Industrial Avenue from R-1 to B-2 (second reading)
• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license at 514 Broad Street tabled indefinitely
• Resolution awarding bid for Adams Park area drainage improvement project (Phase I)
• Resolution awarding bid for Agricola drainage improvement project (Phase I)
• Resolution supporting legislation to enhance penalties for exhibition driving in Alabama

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The Gadsden City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 2208 Industrial Avenue (from R-1 to B-2) and on two applications for alcoholic beverage licenses (Litchfield Corner at 425 Hoke Street and Ole Skool Tavern at 922 Tuscaloosa Avenue). The council will also ratify weekly payment accounts for October 18-24, 2024.

• Public hearing: Ordinance rezoning 2208 Industrial Avenue from R-1 (Single-Family Residence) to B-2 (General Business)
• Public hearing: Alcoholic beverage license for MRDA, LLC d/b/a Litchfield Corner at 425 Hoke Street (District 2)
• Public hearing: Alcoholic beverage license for Ole Skool Tavern, LLC at 922 Tuscaloosa Avenue (District 3)
• Ratification of payment accounts for the week of October 18-24, 2024

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The Gadsden City Council will vote on a resolution seeking legislation to require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to notify residents and local elected officials of environmental violations. The council will also consider an ordinance amending the FY2025 budget for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant, and a resolution granting an easement to Alabama Power at Noccalula Falls Campground. Additionally, the council will ratify payments for the week of October 11-17, 2024.

• Resolution R-602-24 seeking legislation to require ADEM to notify residents and local officials of environmental violations
• Ordinance O-49-24 amending FY2025 budget for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Resolution R-603-24 granting an easement to Alabama Power Company at Noccalula Falls Campground
• Ratification of accounts payable for the week of October 11-17, 2024
• CommUnity Thanksgiving Event presentation by Craig Scott and Darlene Harcrow

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The Gadsden City Council is meeting to decide on several ordinances and resolutions, including granting a non-exclusive franchise to Farmers Telecommunications for a fiber optic network, a moratorium on mobile/manufactured homes, and awarding bids for concrete replacement and drainage projects. A public hearing will be held for an alcoholic beverage license for Rusty Hook Trading Post at 341 Riverview Drive. The council will also consider accepting an urban tree planting grant and authorizing financing for a fire truck.

• Ordinance granting non-exclusive franchise to Farmers Telecommunications Corporation for fiber optic infrastructure (O-47-24)
• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license for Rusty Hook Trading Post, LLC at 341 Riverview Drive (R-593-24)
• Resolution imposing moratorium on placement of mobile/manufactured homes (R-596-24)
• Resolution awarding bid for Lakepoint Drive Concrete Replacement Project (R-597-24)
• Resolution authorizing ATRIP 2 grant application for drainage improvements on George Wallace Drive (SR-291) (R-595-24)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to annex and zone property at 341 East Riverview Drive (Tillison Bend Campground) as B-2 General Business District. The council will also consider resolutions for a right-of-way agreement with ALDOT for South 11th Street, an agreement with CDG, Inc. for U.S. Highway 431 turn lane improvements, a non-exclusive franchise to Farmers Telecommunications Corporation for fiber optic infrastructure, and authorization of TIF funds for the US-431 turn lane improvements. Other items include a traffic enforcement agreement for a grant period, a drainage project agreement, appointment to the Youth Council, and a citizen request regarding sidewalks and park facilities.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-45-24 to annex and rezone 341 East Riverview Drive as B-2 General Business District
• Resolution R-561-24 authorizing right-of-way agreement with ALDOT for South 11th Street
• Resolution R-562-24 authorizing agreement with CDG, Inc. for U.S. Highway 431 turn lane improvements
• First reading of ordinance granting non-exclusive franchise to Farmers Telecommunications Corporation for fiber optic infrastructure
• Ordinance O-46-24 authorizing TIF funds for US-431 turn lane improvements

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on orders to abate nuisances, including dilapidated structures and trash and debris, at various properties. Several items from previous meetings are being revisited, while others are being introduced via public hearings.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement of structures at 802 Avenue A, 709 Harvey Street, 919 Holly Street, 206 Shahan Avenue, and 523 Taylor Street
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 107 7th Street North, 526 North 11th Street, 818 North 35th Street, and 955 South 5th Street
• Trash and debris abatement orders for 1215 Central Avenue, 1405 Central Avenue, 808 Dekalb Avenue, and 1300 East Broad Street
• Trash and debris abatement orders for 1216 Ewing Avenue, 1508 Garfield Avenue, 1238 Grant Avenue, and 1407 Main Street
• Trash and debris abatement orders for 1337 Monte Vista Drive, 107 Morgan Street, 704 Padenreich Avenue, 1028 Padenreich Avenue, and 1114 Peachtree Street

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a supplemental agreement with Williams Blackstock Architects for the new City Hall complex and an agreement with LaBella Associates for a temporary police holding facility. Other items include adopting a personal protective equipment policy, authorizing drainage improvements, and applying for a JAG grant for bomb squad equipment. The council will also hear a citizen request for sidewalks on S. 11th Street.

• Resolution R-554-24 authorizing supplemental agreement for new City Hall complex with Williams Blackstock Architects
• Resolution R-553-24 authorizing agreement with LaBella Associates for temporary holding facility for Gadsden Police Department
• Resolution R-555-24 authorizing property acquisition for drainage improvements at North Gadsden Park/Goldenrod Avenue/Presley Avenue
• Resolution R-556-24 authorizing application and acceptance of JAG grant for equipment and supplies for Gadsden Bomb Squad
• Resolution R-559-24 authorizing sixth amendment to property lease agreement with Merrill Lynch

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council is set to consider several resolutions, including awarding a bid for the US Hwy 431 Turn Lane Improvements Project and approving a contract with the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center for animal services. Other items include agreements for a senior nutrition program, use of the sports complex by Gadsden State Community College, and an irrigation agreement with Alabama Power. A citizen request regarding hearing aid sales tax will also be heard.

• Resolution R-549-24 awarding Bid No. 3570 for the US Hwy 431 Turn Lane Improvements Project
• Resolution R-546-24 approving a contract with the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Resolution R-545-24 authorizing participation in the Senior Nutrition Program at Carver and Senior Wellness Center
• Resolution R-547-24 authorizing an agreement with Gadsden State Community College for use of the Titan baseball field at Sports Complex (1500 Meighan Boulevard)
• Resolution R-548-24 authorizing an agreement with Alabama Power Company for irrigation at Gadsden Sports Park

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved all six resolutions presented, including a $294,867.60 bid for U.S. Highway 431 turn lane improvements, a $135,835 grant for the Senior Nutrition Program, and a $10,691.67 monthly contract with the Humane Society. They also authorized agreements with Gadsden State Community College for baseball field use, Alabama Power for a water easement, and created a new job classification. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved R-545-24: Senior Nutrition Program grant application ($135,835) (unanimous)
• Approved R-546-24: Humane Society Pet Rescue contract ($10,691.67/month) (unanimous)
• Approved R-547-24: Gadsden State Community College priority use of Titan baseball field (unanimous)
• Approved R-548-24: Alabama Power permanent easement for water withdrawal at Neely Henry Reservoir (unanimous)
• Approved R-549-24: Awarded Bid No. 3570 to Massey Asphalt Paving, LLC ($294,867.60) (unanimous)
• Approved R-550-24: Created AR Collection Specialist job classification (Pay Range G4) (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of Sept 13-19 ($1,506,754.70) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 17, 2024 work session and council meeting (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider adopting the FY2025 budget, with the ordinance already read once on September 10. Several resolutions propose acquiring properties for drainage improvements in Agricola, Dalehaven, and North Gadsden Park, as well as accepting easements for Adams Park drainage. A one-year moratorium on certain new business licenses within the Design Review Overlay District is up for a vote. Other items include authorizing a permit for seawall repairs at Dub Parker Park and a supplemental agreement for the Hickory Street Bridge replacement project.

• Ordinance O-44-24 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (second reading)
• Resolution R-536-24 imposing a one-year moratorium on new business licenses in the Design Review Overlay District
• Resolutions R-537-24, R-538-24, and R-539-24 authorizing property acquisitions for drainage improvements in Agricola, Dalehaven, and North Gadsden Park/Goldenrod Avenue/Presley Avenue
• Resolutions R-540-24 and R-541-24 accepting permanent and temporary drainage easements from Gadsden Land Bank Authority for Adams Park improvements
• Resolution R-544-24 rejecting the sole bid for fuel dispensing and management services (Bid No. 3569)

The Gadsden City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025 budget, totaling $74,402,513 for the general fund and over $127 million across all funds. They also approved a one-year moratorium on certain new business licenses in designated overlay districts, and authorized property acquisitions for drainage projects funded by the American Rescue Plan. Two resolutions were tabled indefinitely at the request of the City Attorney, and a sole bid for fuel services was rejected.

• Adopted FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved one-year moratorium on new business licenses in overlay districts (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of 9 parcels for Agricola drainage project (6-0, Smith abstained)
• Authorized acquisition of 4 parcels for Dalehaven drainage project (6-0, Smith abstained)
• Authorized acquisition of 1 parcel for North Gadsden drainage project (6-0, Smith abstained)
• Accepted land conveyance for Adams Park drainage easement (unanimous)
• Accepted temporary construction easement for Adams Park (unanimous)
• Rejected sole bid for fuel dispensing services (unanimous)

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The City Council will consider ordinances and resolutions at its September 10, 2024 meeting. Key items include a second reading of a rezoning for 119 Irby Boulevard, a public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget (continued from a prior reading), and adoption of an updated human resources policies handbook. Several resolutions involving agreements with Gadsden State Community College and other local matters are also scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 119 Irby Boulevard from R-1 to B-2 (item 8A)
• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license for D and D Beverages LLC at 401 B & C Meighan Boulevard
• Public hearing and continuation of ordinance adopting FY 2025 budgets
• Resolution repealing prior resolutions and adopting new human resources policies handbook
• Resolutions authorizing facility use, lease amendment, and MOU with Gadsden State Community College

The Gadsden City Council approved a rezoning for 119 Irby Boulevard from R-1 to B-2 to allow a lodging resort, and adopted a new comprehensive Human Resources Policies and Procedures Handbook. A rezoning for 715 Raley Street failed with no votes in favor. The council also approved several resolutions, including agreements with Gadsden State Community College, a contract with Jacksonville for inmate housing, and a bid rejection for a drainage project.

• Approved rezoning at 119 Irby Blvd from R-1 to B-2 for lodging resort (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning at 715 Raley Street (0-7)
• Adopted Human Resources Policies and Procedures Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for D and D Beverages (unanimous)
• Approved easement to Alabama Power for EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved facility use agreement with Gadsden State Community College (unanimous)
• Approved inmate housing agreement with Jacksonville, AL (6-0-1)
• Rejected bid for 9th Street North/Lay Street drainage project (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council is holding a special called meeting to address nuisance abatement for over 50 properties, including orders to abate structures and trash/debris, and public hearings to assess liens for demolition and cleanup costs. Several items have been tabled to a future meeting on October 8, 2024. No other business is on the agenda.

• 500 North 4th Place – structure abatement, abated by owner
• 102 S. 24th Street – commercial building abatement, R-492-24
• 2907 S. 11th Street – $3,016.50 lien for demolition of mobile home, R-529-24
• 1301 Alabama Street – $3,415.00 lien for demolition, R-530-24
• 207 Pioneer Street – $1,366.50 lien for trash and debris abatement, R-535-24

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting focused on nuisance abatement, adopting 30 resolutions ordering property owners to clean up or demolish structures, and assessing 7 liens for demolition costs. Several properties were tabled for further review, and 7 properties were removed from the agenda because owners had already abated the nuisances.

• Adopted R-492-24 abatement order for 102 S. 24th St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-493-24 abatement order for 1102 Fairview Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-494-24 abatement order for 1324 Stillman Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-495-24 abatement order for 1502 4th Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-496-24 abatement order for 830 N. 35th St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-497-24 abatement order for 239 Mitchell Blvd (unanimous)
• Adopted R-498-24 abatement order for 702 Perkins St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-499-24 abatement order for 2403 W. Meighan Blvd (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances to rezone 119 Irby Boulevard and 715 Raley Street from Single-Family Residential to General Business. The Council will also consider resolutions authorizing applications for airport improvement funding, property acquisition for the Hickory Street Bridge project, a special use permit for AT&T, a lease agreement with Connect ABA for the former YMCA building, software agreements for facility maintenance and police department, a community policing agreement with the housing authority, legal services, and conveyance of a surplus fire truck to Altoona.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 119 Irby Boulevard from R-1 to B-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning 715 Raley Street from R-1 to B-2
• Resolution authorizing airport improvement funding applications for FY2025
• Resolution authorizing property acquisition for Hickory Street Bridge project
• Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Connect ABA for former YMCA building

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The City Council will discuss several property acquisitions, right-of-way transfers, and professional agreements for city projects. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an alcohol beverage license for Noccalula Falls Park and the potential establishment of youth and professional advisory councils.

• Agreement with CDG, Inc. for the New Gadsden City Hall project
• Public hearing for special retail alcoholic beverage license at Noccalula Falls Park
• Nuisance abatement lien of $124,817.08 against 101 Hillside Circle
• Agreement with GovWell for Building, Planning, Zoning, Engineering, and Fire Department software
• Agreement with Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. for a side mount pumper truck

The Gadsden City Council adopted a resolution ordering abatement of a nuisance at 101 Hillside Circle (6-0, Wilson abstaining) and established the Gadsden City Youth Council and Mayor's Young Professional Advisory Council. It also approved a special retail alcohol license for Noccalula Falls Park, a change order for street resurfacing, and several other resolutions including a new fire truck purchase. A resolution to assess a $124,817.08 nuisance abatement lien for grass cutting at the same property died for lack of a second and remains tabled.

• Adopted nuisance abatement resolution for 101 Hillside Circle (6-0, Wilson abstaining)
• Established Gadsden City Youth Council (unanimous)
• Established Mayor's Young Professional Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved special retail alcohol license for Noccalula Falls Park (unanimous)
• Approved $179,257.41 change order for street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $760,850 fire truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 engineering agreement for new City Hall (unanimous)
• Tabled $124,817.08 nuisance lien resolution (died for lack of second)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider revoking the beer, wine, and business license for Gah's Gah's Bar and Grill (716 E. Broad Street), a item tabled from July 30. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to create an Entertainment District and establish a City Youth Council and Mayor's Young Professional Advisory Council. New business includes awarding a street resurfacing bid and authorizing a performance agreement with Them Dirty Roses, LLC.

• Resolution to revoke beer, wine, and business license for Gah's Gah's Bar and Grill (716 E. Broad Street)
• First reading of ordinance creating an Entertainment District
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3567 for the 2024 City of Gadsden Street Resurfacing Project
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of an ADEM grant for purchase of recycling trailers
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of property for public purposes at 221 Broad Street

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The City Council will vote on the acquisition of property at 221 Broad Street and several service agreements. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance to amend the building permits fee schedule. Discussions also include drainage and sports park projects.

• Acquisition of property located at 221 Broad Street (R-425-24)
• Agreement with CDG, Inc. for South Gadsden Drainage Project - Phase 1 (R-426-24)
• Agreements with CDG, Inc. and EE Group, Inc. for Gadsden Sports Park – Phase 5 (R-427-24, R-428-24)
• Agreement with Brett Watts for asphalt paving services (R-429-24)
• Agreement with BlueSearch, LLC for Gadsden Police Department analytical services (R-430-24)

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved an ordinance correcting a commercial permit fee and five resolutions authorizing property acquisition and various professional service agreements. The council also ratified weekly accounts and accepted a $10,000 donation from the Gadsden Runners Club for Noccalula Falls Park renovations. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance O-39-24 correcting commercial permit base fee to $31.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-425-24 authorizing acquisition of 221 Broad Street for records storage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-426-24 approving $193,000 CDG, Inc. agreement for South Gadsden Drainage Project Phase 1 plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-427-24 approving $42,500 CDG, Inc. agreement for Gadsden Sports Park Phase 5 plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-428-24 approving $34,000 EE Group, Inc. agreement for sports park electrical plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-429-24 approving Brett Watts consulting agreement at $75/hour for asphalt paving (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-430-24 approving $25,000 Bluesearch, LLC social media analytics contract for Police Department (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts totaling $1,078,218.39 for week of July 26-August 1 (unanimous)

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The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address unfinished business on orders to abate nuisances at numerous properties, including structures and trash/debris. Many items have been tabled until September 10, 2024, while others are removed or shown as abated by owner. Public hearings on additional nuisance resolutions are also scheduled.

• 500 North 4th Place – structure abatement tabled until 9-10-24
• 2623 E. Meighan Boulevard – structure abatement (R-431-24)
• 1502 4th Avenue – nuisance public hearing tabled indefinitely
• 102 S. 24th Street – commercial building nuisance tabled until 9-10-24
• 3311 California Street – trash/debris nuisance (R-435-24 and R-440-24, later removed)

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting focused on nuisance abatement. It adopted 15 resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances (including trash and debris) on specific properties, and tabled 14 resolutions until September 10, 2024, often to allow property owners time to address issues or resolve legal matters. Several agenda items were removed or deemed unnecessary because the nuisances had already been abated by the owners.

• Adopted R-431-24: nuisance abatement at 2623 E. Meighan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Adopted R-432-24: nuisance abatement at 1535 Litchfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-433-24: nuisance abatement at 202 Morningview Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted R-434-24: nuisance abatement at 16 Little Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-435-24: nuisance abatement at 3311 California Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-436-24: nuisance abatement at 2907 Waters Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-437-24: nuisance abatement at 315 Albany Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-438-24: nuisance abatement at 315 Bryan Street (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license for Los Perikos Sports Bar, LLC. Members will also review an ordinance to amend the building permits fee schedule. A public hearing for the revocation of a license for Gah Gah’s Bar and Grill was tabled until August 20, 2024.

• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license: Los Perikos Sports Bar, LLC (2811 E. Meighan Blvd.)
• Ordinance O-01-24: Amending City Code Chapter 18 building permits fee schedule
• Tabled public hearing: Revocation of license for Gah Gah’s Bar and Grill (716 E. Broad Street)
• Ratification of account payments for July 19-25, 2024

The Gadsden City Council met on July 30, 2024, and approved the minutes and payment of HTE System accounts. A public hearing on revoking the beer, wine, and business license for Gah's Bar and Grill was tabled for three weeks due to Councilman Smith's absence. The council also approved an alcoholic beverage license for Los Perikos Sports Bar. An ordinance amending the building code was introduced for first reading but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of July 19-25, totaling $1,335,095.81 (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to revoke beer, wine & business license for Gah's Bar and Grill for three weeks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-424-24 issuing alcoholic beverage license to Los Perikos Sports Bar (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 (Building Code) for first reading; no action taken

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The Gadsden City Council will hold public hearings on an alcohol license for Sip and Chill and on annulling an alleyway, and consider several resolutions, including a lawsuit settlement and budget amendment. Unfinished business includes a second reading of an ordinance amending architectural review board membership. New business includes approving a legal settlement in the Blom case and amending the FY2024 budget for legal claims.

• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license for Smoke House 227 LLC d/b/a Sip and Chill at 710 E. Broad Street (R-417-24)
• Public hearing to authorize annulment of alleyway between Mayflower Street and Norriswood Avenue (R-418-24)
• Resolution authorizing settlement approval in Blom et al v. City of Gadsden (R-422-24)
• Ordinance amending FY2024 budget for legal claims related to the Blom lawsuit (O-38-24)
• Resolution accepting grant from Norfolk Southern for Lexipol app for Gadsden Police Department (R-420-24)

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved an ordinance transferring $862,500 from unassigned fund balance to cover $600,000 for a refund petition by Prime Healthcare Services (Riverview Regional Medical Center) and $262,500 for settlement costs in Blom et al. v. City of Gadsden. The council also approved a $325,000 settlement in that lawsuit, with the city's obligation being $262,500, pending federal judge approval. Other actions included expanding the Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board from 5 to 7 members, approving an alcohol license for Sip and Chill, and accepting a $15,000 Norfolk Southern grant for police department software.

• Adopted Ordinance O-37-24 expanding Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board from 5 to 7 members (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-417-24 issuing restaurant retail liquor license to Smoke House 227 LLC d/b/a Sip and Chill at 710 E. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-418-24 annulling a 10-foot alley in Holly Homes Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-419-24 authorizing addendum to GovDeals agreement for online auction payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-420-24 accepting $15,000 Norfolk Southern grant for Cordico app for police (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-421-24 authorizing SMC Management Solutions agreement for microenterprise program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-38-24 transferring $862,500 from fund balance for Riverview refund and Blom settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-422-24 authorizing $325,000 settlement in Blom et al. v. City of Gadsden, city's share $262,500 (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to discuss a housing rehabilitation agreement and software for emergency evacuations. The body will also consider an ordinance amending city code regarding Architectural Review Board membership and procedures.

• Resolution R-414-24: CDBG program housing rehabilitation agreement with Habitat for Humanity
• Resolution R-415-24: Agreement with Perimeter, Inc. for emergency evacuation software services
• Resolution R-416-24: Permit application for herbicide placement on state rights-of-way
• Resolution R-412-24: Appointment of Tracy Miller and Kelley Carr to the Architectural Review Board
• Resolution R-413-24: Alcoholic beverage license for Southern Fare Ventures, LLC (Pique Nique) at 1 River Road

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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the denial of an alcoholic beverage license for Center St. Brothers Food Mart, LLC. The council will also consider several resolutions to appoint and reappoint members to various local boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on alcohol license denial for 809 S. 11th Street
• Appointments and reappointments to the Design Review Board
• Reappointment of a member to the Gadsden Land Bank Authority
• Appointments and reappointments to the Human Relations Council

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The Gadsden City Council is conducting public hearings for the abatement of nuisances involving structures and trash or debris. The council will also consider assessing liens on several properties. Several items from previous meetings are being revisited or noted as abated by owners.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement of structures
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement of trash and debris
• Lien assessment of $17,210.75 at 849 Hutchins Avenue
• Lien assessment of $4,690.00 at 1121 Litchfield Avenue
• Lien assessment of $1,066.50 at 402 Washington Street

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The council will review ordinances to amend the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and adopt the 2024 fiscal year CDBG annual action plan. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses on East Meighan Boulevard.

• Property conveyance of 1513 Terrace Drive to Free Enterprise, LLC (O-34-24)
• Alcoholic beverage license hearing for 3010 E Meighan Blvd (R-379-24)
• Alcoholic beverage license hearing for 3010-A East Meighan Blvd (R-380-24)
• Reallocation of CDBG funds for facility renovation (O-35-24)
• Adoption of the 2024 fiscal year CDBG annual action plan (O-36-24)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider resolutions for property acquisitions in Adams Park Subdivision and East Gadsden. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcohol licenses and agreements for landscape maintenance and sports complex services.

• Public hearing for Coosa Landing Bait Shop alcohol license at 200 Lake Street
• Property acquisition at Adams Park Subdivision (15th Street to Adams Circle)
• Property acquisition at Springrock Street and Line Street
• Change order #3 with Thrive Outdoor, Inc. for landscape maintenance
• Sale of surplus 1996 GMC Rescue Unit (Pink Fire Truck)

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding liquor license revocations for Sa Cantina and Club Reloaded. The agenda also includes budget amendments for state grants and a sports irrigation project, alongside updates to the city's zoning ordinances.

• Public hearings for liquor license revocations at Sa Cantina and Club Reloaded
• Budget amendments for State Grants and Special Events (O-32-24)
• Agreement with Alabama Power Company for Gadsden Sports Park irrigation (R-278-24)
• Zoning ordinance updates via the GROW Gadsden Comprehensive Plan (R-279-24)
• Bid award for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Tipping Floor Project (R-280-24)

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The council will conduct several public hearings regarding nuisance abatements for structures, trash, and debris. The agenda also includes assessing liens against various properties for demolition, rehabilitation, and debris removal. Many items from previous meetings have been tabled until July 9, 2024.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement of structures and debris
• Assessing liens for property demolition, such as $3,647.50 at 1318 4th Avenue
• Assessing liens for property rehabilitation at 244 Sherwood Drive ($11,488.00)
• Assessing liens for trash and debris removal, including 700 S. 6th Street ($807.50)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet on June 11, 2024, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Items include awarding a bid for the Gadsden Sports Park Irrigation Pumping Project and accepting a grant from the Alabama Tourism Department. The council will also review budget amendments related to state grants and special events.

• Awarding Bid No. 3565 for Gadsden Sports Park Irrigation Pumping Project (R-272-24)
• Accepting drainage easements for Adams Park Subdivision (R-273-24)
• Accepting Alabama Tourism Department grant for local events (R-274-24)
• Amending FY 2024 budget for state grants and special events

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The council will hold a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license for Gameday Fresh Grill. Agenda items include appointments to the Forrest Cemetery Board and Gadsden Arts Council. The council will also consider agreements for architectural services and legal representation regarding a dispute with The University of Alabama.

• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license R-267-24 (Backpack Brands, LLC)
• Appointment of member to Forrest Cemetery Board (R-268-24)
• Agreement with B. Craig Lipscomb Architect, LLC for a maintenance building (R-269-24)
• Appointment of members to Gadsden Arts Council (R-270-24)
• Legal services agreement regarding a dispute with The University of Alabama (R-271-24)

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The Gadsden City Council is meeting to award several project bids and appoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The body will consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to fund golf course improvements and a portable ice-skating rink.

• Bid No. 3562 for Commercial Outdoor Panel Christmas Tree
• Bid No. 3563 to Bob Smith Construction, Inc. for Portable Ice-Skating Rink
• Bid No. 3564 for River Bank Repair & Concrete Replacement Project at the Twin Bridges Golf Course
• Ordinance O-30-24 to amend Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program

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The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding streetscape improvements, transportation grants, and road engineering services. The agenda also includes a resolution for an opioid litigation settlement and a request for law enforcement equipment.

• Change order #1 for Bob Smith R-255-24 train platform and maintenance shed construction
• FY2025 TAP application to ALDOT for Chestnut Street sidewalk and streetscape improvements
• ATIIP grant acceptance for East Gadsden Active Transportation Project (Grow Gadsden Plan)
• Amendment #2 to CDG, Inc. agreement for South 11th Street resurfacing and realignment
• Settlement participation forms with Cardinal Health and Cencora regarding opioid litigation

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The City Council will meet to discuss a property purchase on Riverbend Drive and a modification agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation. The body will also consider a special event alcohol license for The Barbarian Challenge.

• Resolution R-252-24: Special event alcoholic beverage license for The Barbarian Challenge
• Resolution R-253-24: Agreement with ALDOT for median modifications on US Highway 411
• Resolution R-254-24: Purchase of property on Riverbend Drive
• Ratification of account payments for the week of May 3-9, 2024

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to discuss the honorary renaming of a street and the awarding of a herbicide project bid. The meeting also includes citizen requests regarding American Rescue Plan Funds and the CDP 2000 Project Bread Basket.

• Resolution R-218-24: Honorary designation of Sunnyvale Drive as 'Gray-Ray Drive'
• Resolution R-219-24: Awarding Bid No. 3561 for the 2024 City of Gadsden Herbicide Project
• Citizen request from Robert Avery regarding American Rescue Plan Funds
• Citizen request from Pastor Willie J. Simmons regarding CDP 2000 Project Bread Basket

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The City Council will conduct public hearings to order the abatement of nuisances for demolition and trash and debris at various properties. The body will also consider assessing nuisance abatement liens against several properties to recover costs.

• Public hearings for demolition abatements including 609 & 611 S. 6th Street and 1127 Gardner Street
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatements including 1210 S. 10th Street and 1114 Fairview Avenue
• Proposed demolition liens including $4,736.00 for 1611 E. Broad Street and $4,486.00 for 503 Patterson Avenue
• Proposed trash and debris liens including $5,736.25 for 1223 Hoke Street
• Review of unfinished business regarding structure and debris abatement orders

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The Gadsden City Council is holding public hearings regarding the annulment of an alleyway at Bomar and Paris Streets and a portion of Hinds Road. The body is also reviewing resolutions for tax administration and several project change orders.

• Public hearing on annulment of alleyway at Bomar Street and Paris Street
• Change order #1 with Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC for Hillsboro Drive Resurfacing Project
• Change order #2 with Thrive Outdoor, Inc. for 2023-2024 Landscape Maintenance Rebid
• Agreement with CDG, Inc. for sidewalk improvements on Chestnut Street and South 6th Street
• Ordinance for conveyance of 741 Forrest Avenue to CCJC, Holdings, LLC

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The City Council will consider several resolutions, including an amendment to an agreement with TSC Gadsden, LLC and AL58DYNE, LLC. The agenda also includes a decision regarding the closure of Runway 18-36 at the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport.

• Second amendment to economic development agreement with TSC Gadsden, LLC and AL58DYNE, LLC (Tropical Smoothie Café)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 74 regarding privilege license tax
• Transit agency safety plan resolution
• Rejection of bid for Gadsden Sports Park Irrigation Pumping Project
• Closure of Runway 18-36 at the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport

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The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish the Gadsden Arts Council and a performance agreement for a concert at The Amp. The body will also review a public safety services agreement with Alabama Power Company for cameras and bids for nuisance abatement grass cutting.

• Ordinance O-26-24 to establish Gadsden Arts Council
• Resolution R-200-24 for Keith Burns/Dreamers in the Round concert on July 18, 2024
• Resolution R-201-24 for public safety services agreement with Alabama Power Company regarding cameras
• Resolution R-202-24 awarding bids 3554-3560 for grass cutting in Districts 1 thru 7
• Resolution R-203-24 to reduce Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board from 13 to 9 members

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The City Council will discuss the establishment of the Gadsden Arts Council and the conveyance of properties at 802 E. Chestnut Street, 9th South Street, and 3814 Madison Avenue. The body will also review bid awards for the Carver Gym roof, landfill cover dirt, and cemetery maintenance.

• Agreement with Rent.Fun for self-service kayak rentals (R-164-24)
• Property conveyances at 802 E. Chestnut Street, 9th South Street, and 3814 Madison Avenue
• Bid awards for Carver Gym Roof Replacement (No. 3497), Landfill Cover Dirt (No. 3552), and Cemetery Lawn Maintenance (No. 3553)
• ARC Power Initiative Planning Grant for Downtown Gadsden Streetscape Revitalization Plan
• Department of Homeland Security Grant for bomb suit and helmet purchase

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The City Council will hold public hearings to determine the abatement of nuisances related to demolition and trash and debris. The body will also consider assessing nuisance abatement liens against specific properties.

• Public hearing for demolition abatement of 707 S. 10th Street, 1521 Malone Court, and 2405 Marshall Street
• Public hearing for trash and debris abatement of 25 properties, including 1251 South 11th Street and 1001 Penny Street
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $5,204.00 for 1023 Chestnut Street
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $3,620.00 for 1218 Windsor Street
• Orders to abate structures at 1445 E. Broad Street, 102 Springdale Court, and 3501 Williams Avenue

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The City Council will discuss the conveyance of several community center and school properties. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning request and an alcoholic beverage license. The body will also consider agreements for economic development and municipal communications.

• Rezoning of 800 Lay Street from R-1 to B-2
• Alcoholic beverage license for Liquor Express at 1218 West Meighan Boulevard
• Conveyance of Mitchell Community Center, Walnut Park, and Ray Thompson & Raymond Hill properties
• Economic development agreement with Backpack Brands, LLC (Gameday Fresh Grill)
• Agreement with TextMyGov for municipal notifications

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The City Council will discuss the conveyance of several community center and school properties. The body is also considering bid awards for Gadsden Sports Park projects and drainage easements for the Adams Street project.

• Bid awards for Gadsden Sports Park roadway lighting and a new concession/tournament office
• Conveyance of Mitchell Community Center, Walnut Park Elementary/Community Center, and Ray Thompson & Raymond Hill Community Center
• CDBG housing rehabilitation services agreement with SITE, Inc.
• Drainage improvement project amendments for West Meighan Boulevard/North 11th Street/Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Special event alcoholic beverage license for Friends Fest at The Falls

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The City Council will vote on the purchase of property at 515 Lake Street and the use of a Sourcewell contract for equipment and materials. The meeting includes several appointments to local boards and authorities. Two resolutions regarding nuisance abatement at 101 Hillside Circle remain tabled indefinitely.

• Purchase of property located at 515 Lake Street (R-138-24)
• Utilization of Sourcewell contract for a forklift, rolling gates, and concrete/blocks for a drop-off pad (R-139-24)
• Election of Director of the Etowah Gadsden Health Care Authority (R-133-24)
• Appointment of members to Forrest Cemetery Board and Foundation (R-134-24, R-135-24)
• Appointment of member to Gadsden Land Bank Authority (R-136-24)

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The City Council will vote on rezoning requests for East Broad Street and W. Meighan Blvd. The body is also discussing a comprehensive plan endorsement and various service contracts. A public request regarding water filtration for senior citizens is on the agenda.

• Rezoning 1428 East Broad Street from R-2 to B-1
• Rezoning 3200 W. Meighan Blvd and Shahan Ave lots to I-1 Light Industry
• Agreement with Tillman Consulting, LLC for Hickory Street Bridge Replacement right-of-way acquisition
• Franchise grant to Crown Castle Fiber, LLC for fiber-optic lines
• Ordinance O-18-24 amending residential collection and account activation fees

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The City Council is meeting to discuss orders to abate structures, trash, and debris. The body will hold public hearings regarding the demolition of specific properties and the assessment of nuisance abatement liens.

• Public hearings for demolition of properties including 1609 Harlem Avenue, 3327 Madison Avenue, and 10 Mitchell Street
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 2601 Ewing Avenue, 846 Hutchins Avenue, and 401 Oakleigh Drive
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $5,682.50 for 1806 Mt. Zion Avenue
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $5,654.50 for 2326 Hill Avenue
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $5,638.50 for 103 Body Street

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The City Council is conducting public hearings on two rezoning requests and considering several resolutions for equipment purchases. The body will also review a lease-sale ordinance for the Family Success Center.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 1428 East Broad Street from R-2 to B-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning 3200 W. Meighan Blvd and two Shahan Ave lots to I-1
• Resolution R-102-24: Awarding Bid No. 3536 for Senior Wellness Center furniture
• Resolution R-103-24: Awarding Bid No. 3542 for a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado for Public Works
• Ordinance O-14-24: Authorizing lease-sale of 821 East Broad Street (Family Success Center)

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The City Council is meeting to discuss the creation of the Gadsden Emergency Communication District and its membership. The body will also review several infrastructure agreements and police vehicle acquisitions.

• Ordinance O-13-24 to create the Gadsden Emergency Communication District
• Bid No. 3537 for fifteen 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for the Police Dept.
• Agreement with CDG, Inc. for sidewalk improvements on 6th, 7th, Chestnut, and Walnut Street
• Agreement with CDG, Inc. for resurfacing and partial realignment of South 11th Street
• Easement for Alabama Power Company for EV charging stations at The Venue

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The City Council is meeting to award a bid for Fire Station 5 and authorize related ALDOT permit applications. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the fire station and two portable restroom trailers. Several resolutions regarding permanent drainage easements are on the agenda.

• Awarding Bid No. 3520 for New Fire Station 5
• Ordinance O-12-24 to amend Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Fire Station and two portable restroom trailers
• Agreement with GPS Technologies, Inc. for golf cart mounted yardage displays
• Drainage easements at 329 North 9th Street, 333 North 9th Street, and 344 10th Street
• Drainage easements at 2525 Brookhaven Drive, 218 Manor Street, and 220 Manor Street

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The Gadsden City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding infrastructure, grants, and property conveyance. Key items include a grant application for a greenway and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024.

• Application for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant for Downtown Gadsden Greenway
• Special Work Authorization Agreement with ALDOT for relocation of SR-25/US-411
• Ordinance authorizing conveyance of property at 2702 West Meighan Boulevard
• Ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2024 Budget using Unassigned Funds
• Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc for HVAC units at The Venue

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The City Council is conducting public hearings to order the abatement of trash and debris at multiple properties. The body is also reviewing previously tabled orders to abate structures and trash, as well as a proposed lien for grass cutting.

• Public hearing for trash and debris abatement at 806 N 9th Street, 3311 California Street, 1531 Chestnut Street, 27 Dwight Avenue, 1317 Eastview Avenue, 1130 Goodyear Avenue, and 1136 Goodyear Avenue
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien for grass cutting at 101 Hillside Circle in the amount of $124,817.08
• Orders to abate structures at 405 Tuscaloosa Court
• Order to abate trash and debris at 2300 Norris Avenue

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The City Council will hold a meeting to discuss a budget amendment for the employment of a Senior Aid. The body will also consider an agreement with the Etowah County 911 Communications District.

• Ordinance O-08-24: Amending Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Senior Aid employment in partnership with East Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission
• Resolution R-61-24: Authorizing agreement with Etowah County 911 Communications District
• Ratification of payment of accounts for January 19–25, 2024

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The City Council will vote on several board appointments and agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation. The meeting includes a first reading of a contract for the relocation of the Gadsden Police Department and an economic development agreement with Gadsden Premier E Cinema, LLC.

• Economic development agreement with Gadsden Premier E Cinema, LLC
• Agreement with LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for relocation of the Gadsden Police Department
• Vegetation management agreements with ALDOT for Route I-759 and Highway 411 (Al-25)
• Budget amendment for the employment of a Senior Aid via East Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission
• Appointments to the Architectural Review Board and Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center Board

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The City Council will discuss agreements for master planning a new aquatic center and engineering services for Black Creek Parkway. The body is also reviewing a city code amendment regarding the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts and permits for AT&T equipment.

• Agreement with Williams Architects for Master Planning Services for a proposed new Aquatic Center
• Agreement with Waggoner Engineering, Inc. for resurfacing Black Creek Parkway from Wills Creek Road to South 11th Street
• Special use permit for AT&T equipment modification at 1212 Scenic Drive
• Bid No. 3535 for a 2024 Turf Pride Roller Mower for Twin Bridges
• Agreements with Crescent Moon Entertainment and Lyman C. McAnally, Jr. for May Bash events at the Amp

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The work session and city council meeting scheduled for January 16 have been moved to Thursday, January 18. The new times are 11 a.m. for the work session and noon for the city council meeting.

• Work session rescheduled to January 18 at 11 a.m.
• City council meeting rescheduled to January 18 at noon

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The Gadsden City Council is holding a special called meeting to address unfinished business and public hearings on nuisance abatement. The agenda includes orders to abate structures and trash/debris at numerous properties, as well as resolutions to assess liens for abatement costs. Many items were tabled from the December 5, 2023 meeting, and several properties have already been abated by owners.

• Orders to abate structures at 13 properties, including 1013 7th Avenue, 1026 Fairview Avenue, and 1181 Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Orders to abate trash and debris at 2 properties: 307 Hardin Circle and 205 Mountain Drive
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement resolutions on 11 properties, including 205 2nd Street North and 1517 Kyle Avenue
• Public hearings for trash/debris abatement on 20 properties, including 922 N. 36th Street and 1000 E. Meighan Boulevard
• Assessing nuisance abatement liens for demolition costs ranging from $1,192.00 to $15,552.00 on 8 properties, and trash/debris liens of $662.50 each on 2 properties

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to discuss budget amendments and several infrastructure agreements. The agenda includes awarding a bid for sidewalks and authorizing agreements for sports park lighting and legal services.

• Ordinance O-06-24 to amend the FY 2024 budget for the Noccalula Falls Campground Project
• Resolution R-06-24 awarding Bid No. 3517 for sidewalks on 6th, 7th, Chestnut, and Walnut Streets
• Resolution R-08-24 for roadway lighting at Gadsden Sports Park with EE Group, Inc.
• Resolution R-12-24 to expand garbage bill exemptions
• Resolution R-11-24 for an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood, LLC regarding the Noccalula Falls Campground Project

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The Gadsden City Council is meeting to consider several items, including alcohol beverage licenses, a bid award for the Noccalula Falls Campground Project, and amendments to the FY2024 budget. They will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Etowah County for streetlight upgrades, a grant application for a healthcare/technology program, and multiple ordinances amending building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing code fees. The meeting includes a public hearing for one alcohol license and a citizen request for a fundraiser.

• Resolution R-01-24: Alcoholic beverage license (D3) for Gadsden Liquor, 1015 Meighan Boulevard W. Suite B and C (tabled from 12-19-23)
• Public hearing: Resolution R-02-24: Alcoholic beverage license (D4) for Food City 502, 951 Rainbow Drive
• Resolution R-03-24: Awarding Bid No. 3531 for Noccalula Falls Campground Project (first reading)
• Ordinance: Amending FY2024 budget for Noccalula Falls Campground Project
• Ordinances O-01-24 through O-05-24: Amending City Code Chapter 18 fees for building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing codes