Gadsden public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider an ordinance to repeal existing zoning regulations and adopt new comprehensive zoning regulations. The body will also review a resolution to accept a donation for a new pier construction.

• Ordinance O-36-25 to repeal City Code Chapter 130 and adopt new comprehensive zoning regulations
• Resolution R-920-25 to accept a donation from Neely Henry Lake Association for new pier construction costs
• Payment of accounts for the weeks of December 12-18 and 19-25, 2025
• Citizen request from John Burnett regarding digital accessibility

The council adopted Ordinance O-36-25, which repeals the existing zoning code and implements a new comprehensive zoning ordinance. The council also adopted Resolution R-920-25, accepting a $278.63 donation from the Neely Henry Lake Association for a new kayak dock pier. Earlier agenda items, including approval of the previous meeting minutes and payment of Tyler System accounts, were ratified unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of Tyler System accounts for Dec. 12‑18 & Dec. 19‑25 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-36-25, new comprehensive zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-920-25, accepting $278.63 donation for kayak dock pier (unanimous)

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The council will consider several contract awards, including the Gadsden Athletic Center steel work, city landscape maintenance, and guardrail installation. It will also vote on settling a lawsuit, purchasing property at Highway 77 and Airport Road, and entering an agreement with Williams Blackstock Architects for a new Fire Station 1.

• Award bid No. 3615 for the Gadsden Athletic Center – Package #3 – Recreation Center Foundation and Structural Steel Contract (R-914-25)
• Award bid No. 3617 for the 2026 City of Gadsden Landscape Maintenance Contract (R-915-25)
• Award bid No. 3618 for the 2026 City of Gadsden Guardrail Installation & Repair Contract (R-916-25)
• Authorize settlement of lawsuit (R-917-25)
• Authorize purchase of property at Highway 77 and Airport Road and agreement with Williams Blackstock Architects for New Fire Station #1 (R-918-25, R-919-25)

During a special session, the council unanimously adopted six resolutions awarding contracts and authorizing purchases. The council approved a $3,498,000 contract with Clements Dean Building Company for the Gadsden Athletics Center foundation and structural steel. It also approved a $1,500,000 purchase of three acres at Highway 77 and Airport Road for proposed commercial development, along with other contracts and a $300,000 lawsuit settlement.

• Adopted Resolution R-914-25 awarding $3,498,000 contract to Clements Dean Building Company for Athletics Center foundation and structural steel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-915-25 awarding $1,055,810.80 contract to Thrive Outdoor, Inc. for 2026 landscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-916-25 awarding contract to Alabama Guardrail, Inc. for guardrail installation and repair (unit prices) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-917-25 authorizing $300,000 settlement of City v. Yousef M. Alabbasi lawsuit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-918-25 authorizing purchase of ~3 acres at Highway 77 and Airport Road for $1,500,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-919-25 authorizing $605,720 agreement with Williams Blackstock Architects for new Fire Station No. 1 on Highway 411 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing to repeal City Code Chapter 130 and adopt new comprehensive zoning regulations. A separate public hearing will consider a resolution to annul a portion of an unnamed R-901-25 alley between 304 and 310 Chilton Street. The council will also vote on several resolutions authorizing permits and agreements for Verizon equipment, lighting upgrades, and park master‑planning services. Additional resolutions will address expansions of the landfill service area and other capital projects.

• Public hearing – ordinance repealing City Code Chapter 130 and adopting new comprehensive zoning regulations
• Public hearing – resolution authorizing annullment of a portion of an unnamed R-901-25 alley between 304 and 310 Chilton Street
• Resolution – authorizing a special permit for Verizon Wireless to modify equipment on the self‑support tower at 4610 Airport Road
• Resolution – authorizing lighting services agreement with Alabama Power to install an LED fixture at Noccalula Falls Park
• Resolution – authorizing master planning consultation services with Black Design Architecture for Adams Park, Hughley Park, North Gadsden Park, and Carver Community Center Park

The council approved a resolution to expand the Gadsden construction and demolition landfill service area with a 4‑3 vote. It also unanimously adopted an ordinance annulling a portion of an alley on Chilton Street and several utility, lighting, and architectural agreements. One agreement for a new scale house at the landfill passed with five votes in favor and one abstention.

• Adopted Resolution R-902-25 expanding landfill service area (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution R-901-25 annulling portion of alley between 304 and 310 Chilton Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-903-25 special permit for Verizon Wireless at 4610 Airport Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-904-25 lighting services agreement with Alabama Power for LED fixture at Noccalula Falls Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-905-25 agreement with Alabama Power for utility relocation on South 11th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-906-25 $20,000 master‑planning services for multiple parks with Black Design Architecture (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-911-25 agreement with Williams Blackstock Architects for new scale house at landfill (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution R-912-25 agreement with Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood for Phase 1 of Downtown Gadsden Greenway (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will review unfinished business, including orders to abate structures and trash/debris. It will conduct public hearings on resolutions ordering nuisance abatement and on assessing nuisance abatement liens tied to demolition. The meeting focuses on property abatement actions and related lien assessments.

• Order to abate 1205 Arthur Street (D2) – abated by owner.
• Order to abate 101 W. Lake Drive (D2) – abated by owner.
• Public hearing on nuisance abatement resolution for 439 North 11th Street (D3).
• Public hearing on assessing nuisance abatement lien: 1290 South 11th Street – $7,130.56 lien.
• Public hearing on assessing nuisance abatement lien: 501 Chester Street – $3,808.55 lien.

The council adopted several resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances on specific properties, each passed unanimously. Resolutions R-876-25, R-877-25, R-878-25, R-879-25, and R-880-25 were adopted as written. All other pending nuisance abatement resolutions were tabled until January 6, 2026, also unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution R-876-25 (601 Tuscaloosa Avenue) – unanimously
• Adopted Resolution R-877-25 (439 North 11th Street) – unanimously
• Adopted Resolution R-878-25 (507 Chester Street) – unanimously
• Adopted Resolution R-879-25 (108 Chieftan Way) – unanimously
• Adopted Resolution R-880-25 (316 Cromwell Avenue) – unanimously
• Tabled 20 other nuisance abatement resolutions until Jan 6 2026 – unanimously

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The City Council will consider ordinances regarding restricted parking and the conveyance of properties on Chadwick Drive, 1327 Chestnut Street, and 2319 Chestnut Street. The body will also review resolutions for an agreement with TTL, Inc. and a performance agreement for May 2026.

• Ordinance O-32-25: Amending City Code Section 118-124 regarding Restricted Parking
• Ordinance O-33-25: Conveyance of property on Chadwick Drive
• Ordinance O-34-25: Conveyance of property at 1327 Chestnut Street
• Ordinance O-35-25: Conveyance of property at 2319 Chestnut Street
• Resolution R-874-25: Agreement with TTL, Inc. for Gadsden Athletic Center Bid package #2

The council unanimously adopted four ordinances to convey city property on Chadwick Drive and Chestnut Street, and two resolutions authorizing contracts for construction testing and a performance deposit. A motion to table the landfill expansion resolution was also unanimously carried. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Motion to table landfill expansion resolution carried unanimously
• Ordinance O-32-25 (parking prohibition on sidewalks) adopted unanimously
• Ordinance O-33-25 (conveyance of Chadwick Drive property, $99) adopted unanimously
• Ordinance O-34-25 (conveyance of 1327 Chestnut St property, $500) adopted unanimously
• Ordinance O-35-25 (conveyance of 2319 Chestnut St property, $500) adopted unanimously
• Resolution R-874-25 (TTL, Inc. agreement, $128,602) adopted unanimously
• Resolution R-875-25 (Celebrity Talent International deposit, $75,000) adopted unanimously

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The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing to approve an alcoholic beverage and tobacco license for M3 Bar and Grill at 710 East Broad Street. Council members will consider two ordinance amendments—one updating alarm system regulations (Chapter 42) and another revising fire alarm provisions (Chapter 50). A resolution will authorize the conveyance of a surplus 2024 Airburner S 330 firebox to the city of Florence. Additional resolutions will accept donations of Hot Wheels cars and bicycles for the police department.

• Public hearing to approve alcoholic beverage and tobacco licenses for M3 Bar and Grill, 710 East Broad Street (R-869-25)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 42 – Emergency Services Article II (alarm systems) (O-30-25)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 50 – Fire Prevention and Protection (fire alarm) (O-31-25)
• Resolution authorizing conveyance of surplus equipment (2024 Airburner S 330 Firebox) to the City of Florence (R-870-25)
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of donation of 500‑700 Hot Wheels cars from Katie McKenzie and Phillip Williams (R-871-25)

The council unanimously adopted a resolution granting M3 Bar and Grill an alcoholic beverage and tobacco license. It also unanimously passed two ordinances amending the city code on alarm systems. A resolution to convey a surplus firebox to the City of Florence was approved (5‑0‑1). Three donation resolutions for the police department were adopted without opposition.

• Approved alcoholic beverage and tobacco license for M3 Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-30-25 amending alarm system provisions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-31-25 adding fire alarm penalties (unanimous)
• Authorized conveyance of 2024 Airburner S330 Firebox to City of Florence (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 abstention)
• Accepted donation of 500‑700 Hot Wheels cars for police use (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 donation from Etowah CARES for police bicycle (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 donation from Friends of the Falls for police bicycle (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25 meeting and ratified Tyler System payments (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Bureau of Justice Assistance Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership, which provides 16 replacement vests and 7 new hire vests. The council will also review two ordinances amending City Code Chapter 42 (burglary alarm systems) and Chapter 50 (fire alarm). Additional agenda items include routine approvals of minutes, payment ratifications, and public recognitions.

• Resolution authorizing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership program (16 replacement vests, 7 new hire vests)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 42 – Emergency Services, Article II (burglary alarm systems)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 50 – Fire Prevention and Protection (fire alarm)
• Ratification of payments for the weeks of November 7‑13 and November 14‑20, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes and proclamations

The council unanimously adopted Resolution R‑868‑25 to apply for and accept a $22,839 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant, including a city match of $11,419.50, to purchase 23 bullet‑proof vests. The minutes of the November 10 work session and the Tyler System payments for two weeks in November were also ratified by unanimous vote. Ordinances amending the emergency services and fire‑prevention chapters were read but not acted on and will be considered at the next regular meeting. Motions to recess and later reconvene the council were each unanimously carried.

• Adopted Resolution R‑868‑25 for bullet‑proof vest grant (unanimous)
• Approved Work Session minutes from Nov 10 (unanimous)
• Ratified Tyler System payments for Nov 7‑13 & 14‑20 (unanimous)
• Moved to recess the meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to reconvene the meeting (unanimous)
• Ordinances on emergency services and fire prevention placed on next agenda (no action)
• Approved payment of $2,943,178.96 general fund (unanimous)
• No further business; meeting adjourned (unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss several construction change orders and engineering agreements for road and facility improvements. The body is also considering a loan application for the Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Ordinance O-29-25 regarding residential collection damaged container fees
• Change orders for Solid Waste Transfer Station Tipping Floor, US Hwy 431 Turn Lane, and Twin Bridges Golf Club Sand Bunker projects
• Section 108 loan application for Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
• Preliminary engineering agreement with Three Notch Group for Randall Street resurfacing (6th Street to South 11th Street)
• Agreement with Three Notch Group, Inc. for Chestnut Street sidewalk improvements (6th Street to 5th Street)

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The Gadsden City Council will hold first readings on two rezoning ordinances: one for 1002 Ewing Avenue (changing from R-2 to B-1) and another for 3616 West Meighan Blvd (changing from R-1 to B-2). The meeting also includes a first reading of a resolution amending the city’s substance‑abuse policy and an ordinance updating the residential collection fee for damaged containers. New business items include awarding bid No. 3613 for structural repairs at the Gadsden Museum of Art, authorizing an A‑Trip 2 grant application through ALDOT at US 431 and College Parkway, amending the capital assets policy, and forming a partnership with the Etowah County Food Bank.

• Ordinance rezoning 1002 Ewing Avenue from R-2 (Multi‑Family Residence) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) – first reading
• Ordinance rezoning 3616 West Meighan Blvd from R-1 (One‑Family Residence) to B-2 (General Business) – first reading
• Resolution amending Substance Abuse Policy R-834-25 – first reading
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3613 for structural repairs at the Gadsden Museum of Art
• Resolution authorizing application for A‑Trip 2 grant funding through ALDOT at US Highway 431 and College Parkway

The Gadsden City Council unanimously adopted two rezoning ordinances for 1002 Ewing Avenue and 3616 W. Meighan Boulevard. It also approved an $81,100 award for structural repairs at the Gadsden Museum of Art, a $2,000,000 grant application for the U.S. Highway 431/College Parkway intersection with a $151,341.63 local match, an amendment to the capital assets policy, and a partnership with the Etowah County Food Bank. An ordinance to add a residential collection fee was read but postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted rezoning of 1002 Ewing Avenue to B-1 (unanimously adopted)
• Adopted rezoning of 3616 W. Meighan Boulevard to B-2 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved award of Bid No. 3613 for museum repairs – $81,100.00 (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized grant application for ATRIP 2 – $2,000,000.00 with $151,341.63 local match (unanimously adopted)
• Amended capital assets policy – increased threshold to $5,000.00 (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized partnership with Etowah County Food Bank (unanimously adopted)
• Deferred ordinance to add residential collection fee to next regular meeting (no action)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 28 meeting and ratified Tyler System payments (unanimously adopted)

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The City Council will conduct public hearings to order the abatement of nuisances related to structures, trash, and debris at various properties. The body will also review unfinished business regarding structure abatements and grass-cutting liens.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement of structures at 108 North 24th Street, 1815 Adams Street, and 1610 Harrison Avenue
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 2714 S 11th Street, 408 Chester Street, and 709 Crestview Drive
• Review of grass-cutting liens for 456 Keeling Alley ($309.00) and 815 Spring Street ($817.94)
• Unfinished business regarding structure abatement at 111 Morningview Court
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement at 4 Laurel Road, 1327 Merryhill Avenue, and 106 Rosalie Avenue

The Gadsden City Council unanimously adopted seven resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances at specific properties. It also unanimously moved to table a series of other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until December 9. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution R-839-25 ordering abatement at 111 Morningview Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-840-25 ordering abatement at 108 North 24th Street (commercial) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-841-25 ordering abatement at 1815 Adams Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-842-25 ordering abatement at 1610 Harrison Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-843-25 ordering abatement at 701 Harvey Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-844-25 ordering abatement at 4 Laurel Road (accessory building) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-845-25 ordering abatement at 1327 Merryhill Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled multiple nuisance‑abatement resolutions (e.g., 118 South 12th St, 1205 Arthur St, etc.) until Dec 9 (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will conduct public hearings on two rezoning proposals: 1002 Ewing Avenue, moving from a multi‑family residential district (R‑2) to a neighborhood business district (B‑1), and 3616 West Meighan Boulevard, moving from a one‑family residential district (R‑1) to a general business district (B‑2). The council will also consider several resolutions, including a change order for the 9th Street North‑Lay Street drainage improvement project, reappointment of water works and sewer board members, and an agreement with Chambless King Architects for the Riverwalk boardwalk renovation and extension. Additional items include revoking a business license for Rainey’s Neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill and authorizing acquisition of easements for the South 11th Street partial realignment and resurfacing project.

• Public hearing – ordinance rezoning 1002 Ewing Avenue (R‑2 to B‑1)
• Public hearing – ordinance rezoning 3616 West Meighan Blvd (R‑1 to B‑2)
• Resolution – authorizing Change Order #1 for 9th Street North‑Lay Street Area Drainage Improvement Project
• Resolution – reappointing members to Water Works and Sewer Board (Gil Isbell, Rickey Hunter, Ekra Tolbert)
• Resolution – authorizing agreement with Chambless King Architects for Gadsden Riverwalk boardwalk renovation and extension

The council unanimously adopted six written resolutions covering a business license revocation, a drainage project change order, water‑works board reappointments, a solid‑waste permit notice, easement acquisition for South 11th Street, and an architectural study for the Riverwalk. It also voted 7‑0 to approve the sale of Burns Park Road property to Martha Holcomb for $60,000. Earlier agenda items, including minutes approval and Tyler System payments, were ratified unanimously.

• Revoked business license for Rainey's Neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑829‑25 authorizing Change Order #1 for 9th St North/Lay St drainage project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑830‑25 reappointing members to Water Works and Sewer Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑831‑25 authorizing public notice for Solid Waste Facility permit amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑832‑25 authorizing acquisition of easements for South 11th Street realignment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑833‑25 authorizing agreement with Chambless King Architects for Riverwalk study (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑26‑25 authorizing conveyance of Burns Park Road property to Martha Holcomb for $60,000 (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 21 meeting and Tyler System payments (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing to approve an alcoholic beverage license for The Shack Bar and Grill at 3639 S 11th Street. It will also vote on resolutions authorizing a transition bonus for dispatch employees, accepting a traffic‑control grant from the East Central Alabama Highway Safety Office, and a preliminary engineering agreement for a bridge replacement on Hickory Street over Black Creek. A renewal of a web‑based platform agreement will be considered as well.

• Public hearing to approve alcoholic beverage license (D6) for The Shack Bar and Grill – 3639 S 11th Street
• Resolution authorizing transition bonus agreement for dispatch employees (R-824-25)
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant from East Central Alabama Highway Safety Office for traffic control (R-825-25)
• Resolution authorizing preliminary engineering agreement with State of Alabama for bridge replacement on Hickory Street over Black Creek (R-826-25)
• Resolution authorizing renewal of agreement with web‑based platform (REP'D) (R-827-25)

The council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a bridge replacement agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, an alcoholic beverage license for The Shack Bar and Grill, and agreements for 9‑1‑1 transition, traffic safety, and a resident‑engagement web platform. Minutes from the October 14 meeting and payment of Tyler System accounts were also approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of Tyler System accounts for Oct 10‑16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of alcoholic beverage license for The Shack Bar and Grill at 3639 S 11th St (unanimous)
• Authorized transition bonus agreement (up to $5,000) for 9‑1‑1 services (unanimous)
• Authorized traffic enforcement agreement with East Central Alabama Highway Safety Office (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with ALDOT for Hickory Street bridge replacement; city share $2,001,600 (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Rep ’d agreement for web‑based resident platform ($12,000) (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing to assess nuisance abatement liens related to grass‑cutting services for numerous properties. Each listed property has a specific lien amount ranging from $309 to $5,459. The council will consider approval of these liens during the meeting.

• 108 North 24th Street – D6 – $309.00 – Ready Investments, LLC
• 1405 Central Avenue – D6 – $309.00 – Robert Louis Wright
• 133 River Road – D4 – $5,459.00 – Imaging Props, LLC, The Ross Wayne Barnett 2024 Trust
• 525 Plainview Street – D3 – $2,760.00 – Fast Lane Enterprises, Inc.
• 1505 Roosevelt Avenue – D5 – $1,492.46 – Tracy L Rudolph

The council adopted nineteen written resolutions to assess nuisance abatement liens for grass‑cutting on various properties, with amounts ranging from $309 to $809. All motions were seconded by Councilwoman Latham and passed unanimously, and no members of the public spoke for or against any resolution. One resolution (R‑656‑25) was moved by Councilman Robinson but also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution R‑639‑25 assessing $309 lien for 108 North 24th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑640‑25 assessing $468.35 lien for 818 N 32nd St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑641‑25 assessing $309 lien for 818 N 33rd St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑642‑25 assessing $309 lien for 914 N 33rd St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑650‑25 assessing $309 lien for 1406 Alabama St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑657‑25 assessing $809 lien for 452 Keeling Alley (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑656‑25 assessing $309 lien for 2506 Hillcrest Dr (unanimous, moved by Robinson)
• Adopted Resolution R‑651‑25 assessing $559 lien for 309 Bryan St (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a solid waste services contract and appointing members to local boards. The council will also vote on an amendment for a hydraulic analysis of the South 11th Street Project. The most significant item is the resolution authorizing an agreement with Sports Facilities Development, LLC for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project.

• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3612 for solid waste transfer and disposal services (R-634-25)
• Resolution appointing Tina Gregerson to the Gadsden Airport Authority (R-635-25)
• Resolution reappointing members to the Historic Preservation Board (R-636-25)
• Resolution authorizing Amendment #4 to agreement with Three Notch Group for hydraulic analysis of the South 11th Street Project (R-637-25)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Sports Facilities Development, LLC for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project (R-638-25)

The council adopted several resolutions, including awarding the solid‑waste contract to Meridian Waste Services and appointing Tina Gregerson to the Gadsden Airport Authority. They also reappointed members to the Historic Preservation Board and authorized a $16,886 amendment to the Three Notch Group agreement. The council authorized a $485,000 agreement with Sports Facilities Development, LLC for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution R-634-25 awarding Bid No. 3612 for solid‑waste services ($1.02 M budget) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-635-25 appointing Tina Gregerson to Gadsden Airport Authority – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-636-25 reappointing four members to Historic Preservation Board – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-637-25 authorizing Amendment #4 to Three Notch Group agreement, adding $16,886 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-638-25 authorizing $485,000 agreement with Sports Facilities Development, LLC for athletic center equipment – unanimous
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 work session and council meeting – unanimous
• Ratified payment of Tyler System accounts for week of Oct 3‑9 – unanimous

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The council will consider several resolutions, including awarding two bids for the Gadsden Athletics Center, approving the purchase of a parcel at 1230 West Meighan Boulevard, and authorizing a change order for the Dalehaven Place drainage improvement. Additional items include a rezoning of 753 Walnut Street to multi‑family, a transportation plan using FY 2026 Rebuild Alabama Act funds, and contracts for street improvements and professional services.

• Ordinance rezoning 753 Walnut Street from O‑1 office district to R‑2 multi‑family district (D5)
• Resolution authorizing Change Order #1 – Final to Bid No. 3576 for the Dalehaven Place Drainage Improvement Project (R-602-25)
• Resolution approving the Annual Transportation Plan for FY 2026 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds (R-604-25)
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3610 for the Gadsden Athletics Center – Site Work Contract (R-609-25)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of real property at 1230 West Meighan Boulevard (R-611-25)

The council unanimously adopted a rezoning of 753 Walnut Street to a multi‑family district and approved several resolutions, including a transportation plan, senior nutrition and fire‑gear grants, and bids for the Gadsden Athletics Center. It also authorized the mayor to acquire property at 1230 West Meighan Boulevard for the Athletics Center, with one council member abstaining.

• Adopted Ordinance O-25-25 rezoning 753 Walnut St to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-604-25 Annual Transportation Plan FY‑2026 $597,411 for Hoke Street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-605-25 Senior Nutrition Program grant $141,903 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-608-25 Firefighters grant $49,430 with $4,943 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-609-25 Awarded bid $673,400 to Evergreen Siteworks for Athletics Center site work (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-610-25 Awarded bid $2,973,000 to J.T. Harrison Construction for Athletics Center building (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-611-25 Authorized acquisition of 1230 West Meighan Blvd for Athletics Center; vote 5‑0‑1 (Avery abstained)
• Approved Resolution R-602-25 Change Order #1 for Dalehaven Place Drainage, reducing contract to $421,032 (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold public hearings to order the abatement of nuisances related to structures, trash, and debris at various properties. The body will also consider assessing specific liens against properties for trash and debris removal costs.

• Public hearings for structure abatement including 1811 Emanuel Avenue and 119 Irby Boulevard
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement including 202 North 16th Street and 423 North 24th Street
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $3,038.78 for 900 Agricola Avenue
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $2,642.66 for 1135 Stillman Avenue

In the special session, the Gadsden City Council adopted eight resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances on specific properties, with one adoption passing 4‑1 and the rest unanimously. The council also unanimously tabled ten other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until November 4. Two properties were noted as already abated, requiring no council action.

• Adopted Resolution R‑612‑25 for 612 Ewing Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑613‑25 for 1811 Emanuel Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑614‑25 for 2624 Forrest Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑615‑25 for 119 Irby Boulevard (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑616‑25 for 1504 Malone Street (4‑1 vote: Smith, Avery, Back, Minatra aye; Latham nay)
• Adopted Resolution R‑617‑25 for 1907 Marshall Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑618‑25 for 2826 W. Meighan Blvd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑619‑25 for 3 Primrose Road (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 753 Walnut Street and consider resolutions for downtown renovations, South 11th Street improvements, and a fiber-optic franchise.

• Public hearing: Rezone 753 Walnut Street (Office to Multi Family)
• Resolution: Award bid 3609 for Downtown Intersection Renovations
• Resolution: Authorize South 11th Street partial realignment and resurfacing
• Resolution: Authorize Spire Alabama agreement for South 11th Street project
• Ordinance: Grant franchise to Uniti Fiber GulfcO, LLC

The council unanimously adopted an ordinance creating a $0.10 per milliliter excise tax on vapor products. It also approved a franchise for Uniti Fiber Gulfco, a TAP grant for Chestnut Street sidewalks, and several infrastructure and land‑use resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance O-24-25 establishing vapor products license tax ($0.10 per milliliter) – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-25 granting non‑exclusive franchise to Uniti Fiber Gulfco, LLC with 5% of gross receipts fee – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-597-25 accepting TAP grant funds: $800,000 federal share and $408,257 local match for Chestnut Street sidewalk and streetscape improvements – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-593-25 awarding Bid No. 3609 to Bob Smith Construction, Inc. for downtown intersection renovations and pedestrian access improvements ($869,735.50) – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-594-25 authorizing airport improvement funding applications for Northeast Alabama Regional Airport – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-595-25 authorizing donation of 0.751 acre Tract 5 for S. 11th Street partial realignment and resurfacing – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-596-25 authorizing purchase of mitigation credits with Westervelt Ecological Services, LLC ($32,450.00) for S. 11th Street project – unanimously adopted
• Adopted Resolution R-598-25 accepting conveyance of two lots (0.84 acre and 0.35 acre) from Edge Family Properties, Inc. – unanimously adopted

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The Gadsden City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including appointing members to the Forrest Cemetery Board and authorizing a special use permit for Verizon Wireless to modify equipment at 1007 Goodyear Avenue. Additional items include agreements with KoA Hills Consulting for HRM implementation, a partnership with Etowah County Commission on city warrants, an easement to Alabama Power for the Agricola Drainage Project Phase I, and design services for a new tennis center at Gadsden Sports Park. The meeting also covers routine agenda items such as approvals of minutes and financial ratifications.

• Resolution appointing/reappointing members to Forrest Cemetery Board (R-586-25)
• Resolution authorizing special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 1007 Goodyear Avenue (R-587-25)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of property for drainage improvements in the Murray Drive area (R-590-25)
• Resolution granting easement to Alabama Power Company for Agricola Drainage Project, Phase I (R-591-25)
• Resolution authorizing design services for new Tennis Center at Gadsden Sports Park (R-592-25)

The council unanimously adopted eight resolutions, including appointing members to the Forrest Cemetery Board, granting a special use permit to Verizon Wireless, and authorizing agreements with KOA Hills Consulting ($100,000) and Etowah County Commission ($121,204.61 annually). It also approved the acquisition of 16 parcels for drainage improvements, an easement for Alabama Power, and a $476,548 architectural services contract for a new tennis center at Gadsden Sports Park.

• Adopted Resolution R-586-25 appointing cemetery board members (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-587-25 authorizing special use permit for Verizon Wireless (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-588-25 authorizing $100,000 agreement with KOA Hills Consulting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-589-25 authorizing $121,204.61 annual fee agreement with Etowah County Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-590-25 authorizing acquisition of 16 parcels for Murray Drive drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-591-25 granting easement to Alabama Power for Agricola Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-592-25 authorizing $476,548 agreement with Chambless King Architects for new tennis center design (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider several resolutions, including a request for the city attorney to write an opinion on Attorney General opinion R-583-25 and a resolution authorizing a community policing agreement with the Greater Gadsden Housing Authority. Council members will also appoint two residents to the Gadsden City Youth Council. Additional items include ratifying weekly account payments and a citizen request about animal and overgrowth concerns.

• Resolution requesting city attorney to write opinion on Attorney General opinion R-583-25 (Alabama Code §36-21-55(1))
• Resolution authorizing community policing agreement R-584-25 with Greater Gadsden Housing Authority
• Resolution appointing Ra’mi yah Davenport and Lorabella Brown to Gadsden City Youth Council (R-585-25)
• Ratifying payment of accounts for the week of September 5‑11, 2025
• Citizen request from Delores Sullivan regarding animal and overgrowth problem

The Gadsden City Council adopted three written resolutions, all by unanimous vote. One requests the City Attorney to seek the Alabama Attorney General’s opinion on law‑enforcement disciplinary reporting. Another authorizes a community‑policing agreement with the Greater Gadsden Housing Authority. The third appoints two members to the City Youth Council for the 2025‑2026 academic year. The council also approved prior meeting minutes and ratified a routine payment.

• Adopted Resolution R-583-25 requesting City Attorney to seek Attorney General opinion on officer database – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-584-25 authorizing community policing agreement with Greater Gadsden Housing Authority – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-585-25 appointing Ra ’miyah Davenport and Lorabella Brown to City Youth Council (2025‑2026) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Ratified payment of Tyler System accounts for week of Sep 5‑11 – unanimous

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The Gadsden City Council will consider orders to abate structures at multiple residential and commercial addresses listed in the unfinished business section. It will hold public hearings to order nuisance abatement for properties with trash, debris, or other violations. The council will also assess nuisance abatement liens, presenting specific dollar amounts for demolition and for trash/debris removal on several properties.

• 2100 Hill Avenue – D6 – $14,481.70 nuisance abatement lien (demolition)
• 540 Line Street – D3 – $14,892.06 nuisance abatement lien (demolition)
• 2206 Marshall Street – D5 – $17,813.48 nuisance abatement lien (demolition)
• 1710 Main Street – D5 – $11,278.76 nuisance abatement lien (demolition)
• 1811 Emmanuel Street – D6 – $3,514.94 nuisance abatement lien (trash and debris)

During the special session, the council unanimously adopted 13 nuisance‑abatement resolutions (R‑552‑25 through R‑558‑25) and 7 additional resolutions introduced in the public‑hearing segment (R‑559‑25 to R‑565‑25). It also unanimously voted to table nine other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until October 7. All actions were taken on the recommendation of the Building Official or Building Inspector.

• Adopted 13 nuisance‑abatement resolutions (R‑552‑25 to R‑558‑25) (unanimous)
• Adopted 7 public‑hearing nuisance‑abatement resolutions (R‑559‑25 to R‑565‑25) (unanimous)
• Tabled nine nuisance‑abatement resolutions (including 118 South 12th St, 1205 Arthur St, etc.) until Oct 7 (unanimous)

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The City Council will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets. The body is also reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, board appointments, and service agreements.

• Ordinance O-21-25 adopting Fiscal Year 2026 budgets
• Resolution R-542-25 awarding Bid No. 3606 for Lakewood Drive Improvements Project
• Resolution R-546-25 for pickleball courts and fire pit areas at Gadsden Sports Park
• Resolution R-551-25 authorizing opioid litigation settlement participation forms
• Resolution R-545-25 for LED lighting upgrades on Holmes Street with Alabama Power Company

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance O-21-25, establishing the FY2026 General Fund budget of $80,947,000 and related special revenue, debt service, enterprise, and capital project funds. It also unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including awarding the $2,063,951.60 Lakewood Drive Improvements contract, appointing new members to the Beautification Board, and authorizing several community and service agreements. Additional unanimous approvals covered the Sunset Sips event on the Broad Street bridge, lighting upgrades with Alabama Power, a $17,000 pickleball court project, a special events alcohol license for Artober Fest, a $10,691.67 monthly contract with the Humane Society, and agreements with Tyler Technologies, Motorola, and opioid settlement participation.

• Adopted FY2026 budget (Ordinance O-21-25) – unanimous
• Awarded Bid No. 3606 for Lakewood Drive Improvements – $2,063,951.60 – unanimous
• Appointed and reappointed members to the Beautification Board – unanimous
• Authorized Sunset Sips event on Broad Street bridge – unanimous
• Authorized lighting services agreement with Alabama Power – $7.38 per fixture per month – unanimous
• Authorized supplemental agreement for pickleball courts at Gadsden Sports Park – $17,000 – unanimous
• Approved special events alcoholic beverage license for Artober Fest – unanimous
• Authorized contract with Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center – $10,691.67 per month – unanimous

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The Gadsden City Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and two new alcoholic beverage licenses. The meeting also includes votes on appointments, grants, a special use permit, and a change order for landscape maintenance.

• FY2026 budget adoption (continued from prior meeting)
• Alcohol license for Shivah, LLC at 116 Walker Street (D6-R-533-25)
• Alcohol license for Tentacion Cantina, LLC at 221 S. 3rd Street (D4-R-534-25)
• Acceptance of $2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Downtown Gadsden Greenway (R-537-25)
• Change order #1 to 2025 City of Gadsden Landscape Maintenance Contract with Thrive Outdoor, Inc. (R-541-25)

The council approved an ordinance authorizing $115 million in general obligation warrants to fund R.I.S.E. program projects. It also unanimously approved two new alcoholic beverage licenses, several council appointments, and multiple grant acceptances. All actions were adopted without opposition, with one council member abstaining on the warrant ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance O-20-25 authorizing $115 M general obligation warrants (AYES: Latham, Smith, Back, Wilson, Minatra, Robinson; ABSTAIN: Avery)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Shivah, LLC – 116 Walker St (unanimously adopted)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Tentacion Cantina, LLC – 221 S. 3rd St (unanimously adopted)
• Appointed Ketrenia Hooks to Gadsden Arts Council (unanimously adopted)
• Reappointed six members to Gadsden City Youth Council (unanimously adopted)
• Accepted $2,995,917 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant with matching funds (unanimously adopted)
• Accepted $50,000 Thriving Communities grant for Mort Glosser Amphitheatre (unanimously adopted)
• Approved $8,000/year Carousel Digital Signage agreement (unanimously adopted)

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The City Council will hold public hearings to consider assessing nuisance abatement liens against various properties for grass cutting. The agenda lists 92 properties across multiple districts with associated costs for the services provided.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement liens for grass cutting at 92 listed properties
• Lien amounts ranging from $309.00 to $553.66 per property
• Assessment of a $553.66 lien for 931 Avenue F
• Assessment of a $541.43 lien for 209 Albany Avenue
• Assessment of a $516.17 lien for 203 Goldenrod Avenue

In a special session the Gadsden City Council heard no public comments and unanimously adopted twenty resolutions assessing nuisance abatement liens for grass‑cutting fees on properties in districts 1‑5, with lien amounts ranging from $309.00 to $553.66. No council action was required for three properties where owners had already paid or were making payments. All motions were moved by Councilman Avery, seconded by Councilwoman Minatra, and adopted without opposition.

• Adopted Resolution R-450-25 assessing $309 lien on 806 North 8th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-451-25 assessing $309 lien on 411 North 9th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-452-25 assessing $309 lien on 921 South 5th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-453-25 assessing $426.98 lien on 204 6th St South (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-454-25 assessing $309 lien on 700 South 6th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-460-25 assessing $418.37 lien on 1816 Alaska St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-461-25 assessing $541.43 lien on 209 Albany Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-469-25 assessing $488.48 lien on 315 Brandon St (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to vote on a zoning board appointment and a grant for recycling equipment. The body will also consider a special permit for telecommunications equipment modifications.

• Resolution R-447-25: Appointing Justin Nelson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Resolution R-448-25: Acceptance of Alabama Recycling Fund grant for a pickup truck and mesh tarps
• Resolution R-449-25: Special permit for T-Mobile to modify equipment at 1124 Scenic Drive

The Gadsden City Council adopted three resolutions, all by unanimous vote. They appointed Justin Nelson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, accepted a $52,782 grant from the Alabama Recycling Fund, and authorized a special use permit for T‑Mobile to modify equipment at its facility on 1124 Scenic Drive. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution R-447-25 appointing Justin Nelson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-448-25 accepting a $52,782 Alabama Recycling Fund grant for a pickup truck and mesh tarps (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-449-25 authorizing a special use permit for T‑Mobile to modify equipment at 1124 Scenic Drive (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to ratify account payments for the week of August 8-14, 2025. The agenda includes a citizen request from Joshua Nelson regarding the GCHS girls wrestling program.

• Ratification of account payments for August 8-14, 2025
• Citizen request from Joshua Nelson regarding GCHS girls wrestling program

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 work session and council meetings. They also ratified payment of the Tyler accounts for the week of August 8‑14. A motion to recess the meeting for a work session was unanimously carried, followed by a motion to reconvene, which also passed unanimously.

• Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Tyler accounts payment for Aug 8‑14 (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting for work session (unanimous)
• Re‑convened meeting (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider tabling orders to abate nuisance structures and trash and debris on multiple properties until September 9, 2025. The meeting will also address unfinished business and hold public hearings on nuisance abatement.

• Tabling orders to abate structures on 118 South 12th Street, 1015 3rd Avenue, and 1205 Arthur Street
• Tabling orders to abate trash and debris on 35 Little Street and 243 Russell Street
• Public hearing to order abatement of nuisance on 812 North 10th Street
• Public hearing to order abatement of trash and debris on 710 Dodge Lane
• Public hearing to order abatement of trash and debris on 3415 Georgia Avenue

The Gadsden City Council adopted six resolutions ordering the abatement of trash and debris nuisances at specific properties, all unanimously. It also voted to table a series of other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until September 9, with one table motion passing 5‑1. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑428‑25 for 417 North 33rd St (unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑429‑25 for 35 Little St (unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑430‑25 for 812 North 10th St (unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑431‑25 for 929 Avenue A (unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑432‑25 for 2511 Sansom Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION R‑433‑25 for 710 Dodge Ln (unanimous)
• Tabled 13 nuisance‑abatement resolutions until Sept 9 (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for 421 Chester St (5‑1 vote; Wilson voted no)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet on August 12, 2025, to decide on reappointing members to the Gadsden Airport board, approve a supplemental agreement for turf baseball fields at Gadsden Sports Park, and authorize lighting upgrades at Mort Glosser Amphitheatre. The council will also consider new business, including awarding a bid for a protective canopy at the amphitheatre and accepting a grant for the Downtown Gadsden Greenway.

• Reappointment of members to Gadsden Airport board (R-422-25)
• Supplemental agreement with Three Notch Group for Gadsden Sports Park turf baseball fields (R-423-25)
• Agreement with EE Group, Inc. for Mort Glosser Amphitheatre lighting upgrades (R-424-25)
• Agreement with Chambless King Architects, LLC for East Gadsden Community Pool Project (R-425-25)
• Award bid for new protective canopy at Mort Glosser Amphitheatre (R-426-25) and accept 2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Downtown Gadsden Greenway (R-427-25)

The City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a $2,995,917 grant to fund the north leg of the Downtown Gadsden Greenway trail. Other approvals covered airport authority appointments, design and construction contracts for the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre, East Gadsden Community Pool, and sports‑park improvements. All actions were taken with unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of Aug 5 committees (unanimous)
• Ratified Tyler System payments for Aug 1‑7 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dave Cummans and reappointed Tim McCartney to Gadsden Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 supplemental agreement with Three Notch Group for sports‑park water cannons and shade sails (unanimous)
• Authorized $55,000 agreement with EE Group for Mort Glosser Amphitheatre lighting upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized $310,638 agreement with Chambless King Architects for East Gadsden Community Pool design (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 3604 to Hudak Construction for protective canopy over Amphitheatre stage, $364,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,995,917 grant for north leg of Downtown Gadsden Greenway trail project (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider several resolutions regarding utility relocations and infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes a bid award for demolition work and agreements for road and sewer projects.

• Bid No. 3607 for Gadsden Athletics Center Package No. 1 – Demolition
• Reimbursable agreement with Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board for Walnut Street resurfacing
• Reimbursable agreement with Spire Energy, Inc. for Walnut Street resurfacing
• Special agreement with ALDOT for storm sewer improvements on George Wallace Drive (SR-91)
• Appointment of Mario Gallardo, Steve Reagan, and Charles Hill to Gadsden Arts Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 29 meeting and ratified HTE System payments, both by unanimous vote. It appointed three non‑voting members to the Gadsden Arts Council and approved four resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements for demolition, utility relocations, and storm‑sewer improvements, each adopted unanimously. All actions were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Approved July 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of July 25‑31 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mario Gallardo, Steve Reagan, and Charles Hill as non‑voting members of the Gadsden Arts Council (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 3607 for Gadsden Athletics Center demolition to Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Inc. for $222,300.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,800.00 in‑kind relocation agreement with Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board for Walnut Street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Authorized $750.00 in‑kind relocation agreement with Spire Energy, Inc. for Walnut Street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Authorized special agreement with ALDOT for drainage structures on George Wallace Drive (unanimous)

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The City Council will conduct a series of public hearings regarding the assessment of nuisance abatement liens for grass cutting. The meeting covers numerous properties across multiple districts.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement liens on 76 listed properties
• Highest listed lien amount of $1,359.00 for 344 S. Albert rains Blvd.
• Lien assessment of $809.00 for 1308 4th Ave nue (Alabama Power Company)
• Lien assessment of $809.00 for 326 E Broad St reet (Alabama Power Company)
• Removal of 909 N 33rd St reet from the agenda due to a new owner

In a special session, the Gadsden City Council adopted resolutions to assess nuisance abatement liens for grass‑cutting on numerous properties. Each motion was moved by Councilwoman Latham, seconded by Councilman Smith, and adopted unanimously. The council noted no action was needed for two properties where the lien was already addressed.

• Adopted Resolution R-344-25 assessing a $559.00 lien on 425 N. 11th Street, unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-345-25 assessing a $809.00 lien on 105 15th Street N., unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-346-25 assessing a $743.96 lien on 112 21st Street N., unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-347-25 assessing a $559.00 lien on 3 N. 28th Street, unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-348-25 assessing a $860.42 lien on 536 S. 6th Street, unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-349-25 assessing a $709.50 lien on 109 10th Street S., unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-350-25 assessing a $919.04 lien on 111 S. 10th Street, unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-363-25 assessing a $1,359.00 lien on 344 S. Albert Rains Boulevard, unanimous

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The Gadsden City Council will discuss budget amendments for City Hall renovations and a monument at Riverside Park. The body will also consider changes to truck route codes and a grant for the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport.

• Ordinance O-18-25 to amend FY2025 budget for Riverside Park Dedication Monument and City Hall Renovations
• Ordinance O-19-25 to amend City Code Chapter 118 regarding truck routes
• Resolution R-342-25 for Amendment #3 to agreement with Three Notch Group, Inc. for South 11th Street resurfacing and realignment
• Resolution R-343-25 to accept an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant for Northeast Alabama Regional Airport

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance O‑18‑25, allocating $2,300,000 for City Hall renovations and $25,000 for a Riverside Park monument. It also unanimously passed Ordinance O‑19‑25, limiting truck routes to state and federal highways. Resolutions R‑342‑25 ($6,281 for South 11th Street work) and R‑343‑25 ($308,575 airport improvement grant with a 5% local match) were adopted without opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance O‑18‑25 appropriating $2,300,000 for City Hall renovations and $25,000 for Riverside Park monument (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑19‑25 limiting truck routes to state and federal highways (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑342‑25 authorizing $6,281 amendment for South 11th Street resurfacing and realignment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑343‑25 accepting $308,575 airport improvement grant with 5% local match (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will vote on economic development and project agreements for three businesses. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for city renovations and a park monument.

• Project agreement and warrant for AJM, LLC (Alabama Rural King Retail Shopping Center)
• Economic development agreement with Southern Brew Corp. (7 Brew – 202 E Meighan Blvd.)
• Economic development agreement with Triple C Development, LLC (Zaxby’s – 900 Gilbert Ferry Road SE)
• Budget amendment for Riverside Park Dedication Monument and City Hall Renovations
• City Code amendment regarding truck routes in Chapter 118

The council unanimously adopted a resolution asking Etowah County to raise municipal election fees. It also approved three economic‑development agreements: a $9.7 M Rural King retail center with AJM, LLC, a Southern Brew development, and a Triple C Development Zaxby’s. Two ordinances were read but postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of HTE System accounts for week of July 11‑17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑339‑25 requesting Etowah County to increase election qualifying fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑17‑25 authorizing project agreement and revenue bond for AJM, LLC Rural King center (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R‑340‑25 authorizing economic development agreement with Southern Brew Corp. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑341‑25 authorizing economic development agreement with Triple C Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance to amend FY 2025 budget (Riverside Park dedication, City Hall renovations) – postponed
• Read Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 118 truck routes – postponed

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The Gadsden City Council will vote on several board appointments and a grant for the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre. The body is also reviewing agreements for the West Meighan Sports Complex and an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• Ordinance O-16-25 to amend FY 2025 budget for Gadsden Athletics Center, City Hall furniture, dispatch relocation, and a new garbage truck
• Agreement with Robins & Morton for construction management of West Meighan Sports Complex
• Supplemental agreement with Chambless King Architects, LLC for West Meighan Sports Complex plans
• Agreement with Ice Bumper Cars International, LLC for twelve Premium Plus Packages
• Alcoholic beverage license for Apothecary Holdings, LLC at 318 Broad Street

The council unanimously approved appointments to the Arbor Board, Design Review Board, and Human Relations Council, accepted a $125,000 Alabama Tourism Department grant for the Mort Glosser Amphitheater, and authorized several contracts including ice bumper cars, a prisoner‑housing agreement, and construction services for the West Meighan Sports Complex. It amended the FY25 budget, transferring $13,115,000 to fund the sports complex, new City Hall furniture, dispatch relocation, and a new garbage truck. Finally, the council authorized preliminary matters for a capital‑improvement bond issue of up to $115,000,000.

• Adopted Resolution R-329-25 appointing 12 members to Arbor Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-330-25 appointing/reappointing members to Design Review Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-331-25 appointing/reappointing members to Human Relations Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-332-25 accepting $125,000 tourism grant for Mort Glosser Amphitheater (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-334-25 authorizing $87,600 purchase of 12 Ice Bumper Car packages (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-335-25 authorizing prisoner‑housing agreement with Etowah County at $30 per prisoner per day (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-16-25 amending FY25 budget, transferring $13,115,000 for sports complex, City Hall furniture, dispatch relocation, and garbage truck (6‑0, Avery absent)
• Adopted Resolution R-338-25 authorizing preliminary matters for bond issue up to $115,000,000 (unanimous)

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The City Council is holding a special meeting to address unfinished business and public hearings regarding property nuisances. The body will decide on orders to abate structures, trash, and debris at various residential and commercial locations.

• Orders to abate structures at 235 North 6th Street, 804 E. Broad Street, 104 E. Lake Drive, 1501 Tuscaloosa Avenue, and 1103 Whitehead Street
• Orders to abate trash and debris at 411 Bryan Street and 400 Miller Avenue
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement at 1123 6th Avenue, 404 Carolyn Lane, 1459 East Broad Street, 608 Henry Street, and 1320 Kyle Avenue
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 1207 Brookside Drive, 143 Brookwood Drive, 2111 Chestnut Street, 1405 Eastview Avenue, and 1430 Hill Avenue
• Additional trash and debris abatement hearings for 226 Keeling Road, 305 Lakepoint Drive, 324 Lakepoint Drive, 405 Miller Street, 1112 Monte Vista Drive, 229 Russell Street, and 1110 Springfield Avenue

The Gadsden City Council unanimously adopted multiple resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances at specific properties, including 235 North 6th Street and 804 E. Broad Street. It also postponed several other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until August 12, again with unanimous votes. No other substantive matters were decided in this special session.

• Adopted Resolution R-305-25 ordering abatement at 235 North 6th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-306-25 ordering abatement at 804 E. Broad St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-307-25 ordering abatement at 104 E. Lake Dr (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-308-25 ordering abatement at 1501 Tuscaloosa Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-312-25 ordering abatement at 1123 6th Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution for 1015 3rd Ave until Aug 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution for 1205 Arthur St until Aug 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution for 1021 Glendale Ave until Aug 12 (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will consider an alcoholic beverage license for a business on 2nd Street. The body will also vote on awarding bids for traffic signs and authorizing a transit safety plan.

• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license (D4) for Moes Original BBQ at 208 2nd Street
• Awarding Bid No. 3601 for Finished Traffic Signs
• Awarding Bid No. 3602 for Unfinished Traffic Signs and Posts
• Authorization of Transit Agency Safety Plan
• Agreement with Etowah County Commission and Sheriff regarding incarceration of city prisoners

The Gadsden City Council adopted five resolutions, all by unanimous vote, including an alcoholic beverage license for Moes Original BBQ, two traffic‑sign contracts, a transit agency safety plan, and an agreement to house city prisoners at Etowah County Detention Center at $30 per inmate per day. The council also approved the previous meeting minutes and HTE System payments.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Moes Original BBQ (unanimous)
• Approved award of Bid No. 3601 for finished traffic signs (unanimous)
• Approved award of Bid No. 3602 for unfinished traffic signs and post (unanimous)
• Approved Gadsden Transportation Services safety plan (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Etowah County to house city prisoners ($30 per inmate per day, three‑year term, one‑year renewal) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of HTE System accounts for week of June 27‑July 3 (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to discuss infrastructure upgrades and federal grant planning. The body is considering a resurfacing project for George Wallace Drive and the adoption of the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program.

• Awarding Bid No. 3603 for the 2025 George Wallace Drive Resurfacing Project
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Lighting services agreement with Alabama Power Company to upgrade lights on Wright Circle and Bonton Avenue to LED fixtures

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan for $900,286. It also approved a lighting services agreement with Alabama Power to upgrade street lights on Wright Circle and Bonton Avenue. The council awarded a $455,284.50 bid to Alabama Grading & Excavation for resurfacing George Wallace Drive. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 CDBG annual action plan ($900,286) – unanimous
• Approved lighting services agreement with Alabama Power for LED upgrades – unanimous
• Awarded bid No. 3603 to Alabama Grading & Excavation for George Wallace Drive resurfacing ($455,284.50) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Ratified payment of HTE System accounts for week of June 20‑26 – unanimous

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The City Council will hold public hearings to assess nuisance abatement liens against multiple properties for grass cutting. These liens are intended to recover costs for city-performed maintenance on private properties.

• Public hearing for lien at 312 North 3rd Street for $2,419.00
• Public hearing for lien at 3411 Georgia Avenue for $2,191.82
• Public hearing for lien at 3517 Forrest Avenue for $2,159.00
• Public hearing for lien at 1408 Chandler Street for $1,934.60
• Public hearing for lien at 141 Brookwood Drive for $1,695.68

The council unanimously adopted a series of resolutions assessing nuisance abatement liens for unpaid grass‑cutting fees on properties throughout Gadsden. Each resolution listed a specific dollar amount and property address, and all motions were moved and seconded by council members before being adopted without opposition. One property (344 S. Albert Rains Boulevard) required no action because the fees had already been paid.

• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $2,419.00 on 312 North 3 rd Street (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,059.00 on 350 North 4 th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,098.95 on 115 20 th Street North (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,559.00 on 1318 Acton Street (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,653.35 on 1123 Auburn Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,809.00 on 1201 Belle Street (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance abatement lien $1,934.60 on 1408 Chandler Street (unanimous)
• No council action needed for 344 S. Albert Rains Boulevard because fees were paid

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The Gadsden City Council will vote on a contract for disaster debris removal and an agreement with Volkert, Inc. for engineering services to relocate US Hwy 411. The body will also consider budget amendments for the Gadsden Sports Park and Carver basketball courts.

• Bid No. 3600 for 2025 Disaster Debris Removal On-Call Contract
• Removal of vape shops from one-year moratorium on new business licenses
• Engineering agreement with Volkert, Inc. for relocation of US Hwy 411 (SR-25) from I-759 to US Hwy 431
• Ordinance O-15-25 to amend Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for Gadsden Sports Park and Carver basketball courts
• Citizen request from Joseph Cole regarding police stops of citizens

The Gadsden City Council unanimously adopted four resolutions, including a $2,746,775 agreement with Volkert, Inc. for engineering services to relocate US Hwy 411. The council also passed an ordinance amending the FY2025 budget to reallocate $5 million for capital projects, with a vote of six ayes and no nays. Minutes from the June 17 meeting and payment of HTE System accounts were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution R-252-25 awarding Disaster Debris Removal On‑Call Contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-253-25 removing moratorium on vape‑shop licenses (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-254-25 amending council rules of procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-255-25 authorizing $2,746,775 engineering agreement with Volkert, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-15-25 amending FY2025 budget, reallocating $5,000,000 for capital projects (ayes: Latham, Smith, Back, Wilson, Minatra, Robinson; nays: none)
• Approved payment of HTE System accounts for week of June 13‑19 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will review a special use permit for a telecommunications facility and an agreement with Etowah County. The body will also ratify account payments for the week of June 6-12, 2025.

• Special use permit for Vertical Bridge, LLC to build a wireless facility at 1202 Eastview Drive
• Agreement with Etowah County Communications District for emergency dispatch integration

The council adopted Resolution R‑251‑25, approving a three‑year agreement with the Etowah County Communications District that will cost $850,000 per year and reimburse up to $640,000 for moving dispatch operations to 4610 Airport Road. The council also adopted Resolution R‑250‑25, granting a special‑use permit to Vertical Bridge, LLC to build a wireless telecommunication facility at 1202 Eastview Drive, with a vote of six ayes, zero nays and one abstention. In addition, the council unanimously ratified payment of HTE System accounts for the week of June 6‑12 and approved the minutes of the June 10 work session and public safety committee meetings.

• Approved Resolution R‑251‑25 agreement with Etowah County Communications District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑250‑25 special‑use permit for Vertical Bridge, LLC at 1202 Eastview Drive (6‑0‑1)
• Ratified payment of HTE System accounts for week of June 6‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 10 work session and public safety committee meetings (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will discuss a memorandum of understanding regarding financial incentives for a proposed Rural King store. The body will also consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Resolution R-248-25: Memorandum of understanding for Rural King store financial incentives
• Resolution R-249-25: Appointment of Travis Watkins and Eric Wright to Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Payment of accounts for the week of May 30 – June 5, 2025
• Public hearing for Vertical Bridge, LLC wireless facility at 1202 Eastview Drive (tabled until 6-17-25)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from June 3 and ratified the HTE System payment for the week of May 30‑June 5. It adopted Resolution R‑248‑25 authorizing a memorandum of understanding to provide financial incentives for the acquisition and renovation of the Mid‑Town Shopping Center at 280 N. 3rd Street. It also adopted Resolution R‑249‑25 reappointing two members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A resolution to permit a new AT&T wireless tower was tabled until June 17.

• Approved June 3 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Ratified HTE System payment $1,792,097.23 (unanimous vote)
• Tabled AT&T tower special‑use permit resolution (unanimous carry)
• Adopted Resolution R‑248‑25 authorizing MOU for Mid‑Town Shopping Center incentives (unanimous adoption)
• Adopted Resolution R‑249‑25 reappointing zoning board members (unanimous adoption)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is meeting to discuss orders to abate structures and trash and debris. The body will hold public hearings to order nuisance abatements and assess liens against properties for cleanup costs.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement at 505 South 16th Street, 314 Louis Street, 1013 Tidmore Bend Road, and 3605 West Meighan Boulevard
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 1408 Alabama Avenue, 409 Bryan Street, and 202 East Cherry Street
• Proposed nuisance abatement liens including $3,341.54 for 702 Perkins Street and $3,148.82 for 716 Claire Street
• Proposed nuisance abatement lien of $2,965.06 against the State of Alabama for 303 Winston Street
• Review of structure abatement orders for 628 Broad Street and 2709 Lookout Avenue

The Gadsden City Council adopted six nuisance‑abatement resolutions, all by unanimous vote. It also postponed consideration of several other nuisance resolutions until July 8, again unanimously. No other actions were taken during the special session.

• Adopted Resolution R-212-25 (628 Broad St, District 5) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-213-25 (2709 Lookout Ave, District 7) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-214-25 (505 S. 16th St, District 5) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-215-25 (314 Louis St, District 1) – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution for 235 N. 6th St (District 3) until July 8 – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution for 1015 3rd Ave (District 5) until July 8 – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution for 1205 Arthur St (District 2) until July 8 – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution for 1704 Main St (District 5) until July 8 – unanimous

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to conduct general business and ratify account payments. The council is scheduled to consider a resolution regarding a board appointment for the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts.

• Resolution R-211-25 to appoint Harrison Martin to the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts, Inc. Board
• Ratification of account payments for the week of May 23-29, 2025
• Citizen request from John Reed regarding Community Development Project 2000 Golf Outing

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting by unanimous vote. It ratified payment of the HTE System accounts for the week of May 23‑29, also unanimously. The council adopted Resolution R‑211‑25, appointing Harrison Martin to the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts payment for week of May 23‑29 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑211‑25 appointing Harrison Martin to museum board (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will review resolutions for public safety equipment and infrastructure grants. The body is also considering agreements for a tribute concert and renovations to the Twin Bridges Golf Course Clubhouse.

• Acceptance of grants from Etowah County R-206-25 for Flock cameras, energy devices, and vehicle/water barriers
• Public safety services agreement with Alabama Power Company for three Flock LPR cameras, solar panels, and two metal poles
• Application for 2026 Transportation Alternatives Programs (TAP) grant for Chestnut Street sidewalk and streetscape improvements
• Agreement with Chin Chin Entertainment, LLC for a Taylor Swift Tribute on July 19, 2025
• Agreement with CDP Design, LLC for renovations and additions to the Twin Bridges Golf Course Clubhouse and driving range

The City Council unanimously adopted five resolutions authorizing various grants and agreements, including a $800,000 federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant with a $408,257 local match for Chestnut Street sidewalks. It also approved a $7,500 entertainment contract for a Taylor Swift tribute and a $96,715 design contract for Twin Bridges Golf Course renovations. The council approved the May 20 meeting minutes and ratified HTE System payments for the week of May 16‑22.

• Adopted R-206-25 to accept $19,500 grant and $35,000 for cameras, energy devices, and barriers (unanimous)
• Adopted R-207-25 authorizing $812.52/month agreement with Alabama Power for LPR cameras and solar panels (unanimous)
• Adopted R-208-25 to apply for $800,000 federal TAP grant with $408,257 local match for Chestnut St. sidewalks (unanimous)
• Adopted R-209-25 authorizing $7,500 agreement with Chin Entertainment for Taylor Swift tribute at The AMP on July 19 (unanimous)
• Adopted R-210-25 authorizing $96,715 agreement with CDP Design for Twin Bridges Golf Course clubhouse renovations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of HTE System accounts for week of May 16‑22 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will review ordinances regarding property annexations and zoning changes. The body is also considering updates to stormwater management regulations and tax abatement extensions.

• Annexation and rezoning of Whorton Bend and Oakland Drive area from R-1 to R-T
• Annexation of property in and around 1831 Owens Street
• Amendment to City Code Chapter 108 to revise stormwater permit classifications and fee structure
• Change order #1 for the 2024 City of Gadsden Resurfacing Project with Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC
• Tax abatement extension for Nan BioRenewables AL, LLC from April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026

The council approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting and ratified recent HTE System payments, both by unanimous vote. It adopted three ordinances: two annexing land for residential development and one amending stormwater management regulations, each unanimously adopted. Three resolutions were also adopted unanimously, authorizing change orders for city projects and extending a tax abatement for NantBioRenewals AL, LLC.

• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for May 2‑8 and May 9‑15 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-12-25 annexing ~2.3 acres at Whorton Bend Rd/Oakland Dr (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-13-25 annexing portion of Government Lot 9, Section 17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-14-25 amending City Code Chapter 108 stormwater regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-203-25 authorizing Change Order #1 with Vulcan Materials (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-204-25 extending tax abatement for NantBioRenewals AL, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-205-25 authorizing Change Order #1 with EDKO, LLC (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This meeting includes public hearings on a new alcohol license for 823 Bar and Grill and on annexing and rezoning property near Whorton Bend and Oakland Drive to allow townhomes. The council will also consider first reading of an ordinance to amend stormwater management regulations with a revised fee structure, and authorize engineering services for widening Black Creek Parkway. Other items include a change order for Lakepoint Drive concrete replacement and a citizen request for neighborhood revitalization.

• Public hearing: alcoholic beverage license for 823 Bar and Grill (823 Tuscaloosa Avenue)
• Public hearing: annexation and rezoning of Whorton Bend/Oakland Drive area from R-1 to R-T
• Resolution: agreement with Waggoner Engineering for resurfacing and widening Black Creek Parkway
• First reading: stormwater management regulation amendment (new permit classifications, revised fees)
• First reading: annexation of 1831 Owens Street (R-1 Single-Family Residential)

The council approved several unanimous resolutions, including an alcoholic beverage license for 823 Bar & Grill, a change order reducing a road contract cost, and acceptance of the FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Act funds report. It also adopted a $97,000 agreement with Waggoner Engineering for resurfacing and widening Black Creek Parkway. The rezoning ordinance was read for the first time and will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System payments for week of Apr 25‑May 1 (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for 823 Bar & Grill at 823 Tuscaloosa Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #1 reducing Lakepoint Drive contract by $97,411.15 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Act funds expenditure report (unanimous)
• Authorized $97,000 agreement with Waggoner Engineering for Black Creek Parkway project (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider orders to abate structures and trash and debris at multiple properties. The meeting includes public hearings for new nuisance abatement resolutions and the assessment of demolition liens against eight properties.

• Orders to abate structures at 19 locations, including 437 Broad Street and 1704 Main Street
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement at 10 properties, including 2410 Forrest Avenue
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement at 23 properties, including 1318 Alabama Street
• Demolition lien assessment for 3501 Williams Avenue in the amount of $40,796.94
• Demolition lien assessment for 707 S. 10th Street in the amount of $16,625.20

The Gadsden City Council adopted eight resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances at specific properties, all by unanimous vote. Several other nuisance‑abatement resolutions were postponed until June 3, also unanimously. For three properties the council noted no action was needed because the nuisances had already been resolved.

• Adopted Resolution R-178-25 for 515 N. 16th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-179-25 for 247 13th Street South (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-180-25 for 2216 Clayton Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-185-25 for 1023 Glendale Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled 12 other nuisance‑abatement resolutions until June 3 (unanimous)
• No council action needed for 813 Avenue A, 1612 Gadsden Avenue, and 102 E. Kyle Place (nuisances already abated)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to review several resolutions including property acquisitions for road work and a new vehicle for Public Works. The body will also consider an electronic payment agreement for the Garbage Department.

• Resolution R-171-25: Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for Garbage Department electronic bill payments
• Resolution R-172-25: Awarding Bid No. 3599 for a 2023 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado for Public Works
• Resolution R-173-25: Acquisition of property and easements for Lakewood Drive street improvement

The council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a seven‑year agreement with Paymentus Corporation for garbage billing services. It also approved awarding bid No. 3599 to L & A Motors for a Chevrolet Silverado costing $38,453. Additionally, the council approved authorizing acquisition of easements for the Lakewood Drive street‑improvement project.

• Adopted Resolution R‑171‑25 authorizing Paymentus billing agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑172‑25 awarding bid 3599 for Chevrolet Silverado $38,453 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑173‑25 authorizing acquisition of easements for Lakewood Drive improvements (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to discuss three ordinances including a rezoning request and updates to city codes. The body will also ratify account payments for the week of April 11-17, 2025.

• Rezoning of 140 Ewing Avenue from R-1 (Single-Family Residence) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Amendment to City Code Section 110-133 regarding permit fees
• Amendment to City Code Section 6-8(1) regarding package store sales time and manner
• Ratification of account payments for April 11-17, 2025

The Gadsden City Council approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and ratified recent HTE System payments, both by unanimous vote. Council members also unanimously adopted Ordinance O-09-25 to rezone 140 Ewing Avenue from residential to light industrial, Ordinance O-10-25 to set new permit fees for rights‑of‑way work, and Ordinance O-11-25 to allow Sunday sales at package stores. The council confirmed Arbor Board nominations and announced a city‑wide cleanup day.

• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System payments for week of April 11‑17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-09-25 rezoning 140 Ewing Ave to I‑1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-10-25 establishing $25 residential and $150 commercial rights‑of‑way permit fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-11-25 permitting Sunday sales at package stores 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Board nominations (unanimous)
• Announced city‑wide cleanup day (informational)
• Proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day (informational)

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The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 140 Ewing Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residence to I-1 Light Industrial. The council will also consider awarding a bid for sand bunker renovations at Twin Bridges Golf Club, appointing a board member, and authorizing a legal engagement for business licensing matters. A separate public hearing concerns an alcoholic beverage license for Bama Quick Shop at 1000 Tuscaloosa Avenue. First readings are scheduled for amendments to permit fees and package store sale hours.

• Public hearing on rezoning 140 Ewing Avenue from R-1 to I-1
• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license for Bama Quick Shop at 1000 Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 3596 for Twin Bridges Golf Club Sand Bunker Renovations Project
• First reading of ordinance amending permit fees (Section 110-133)
• Resolution authorizing submission of Non-Residential Phase 1 Permit Application for Coosa Harbor Development

The council adopted several resolutions by unanimous vote, including the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license for Bama Quick Shop at 1000 Tuscaloosa Avenue. It also approved the award of a sand bunker renovation contract for Twin Bridges Golf Club, designated voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting, and appointed a new member to the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board. Additional resolutions authorized legal representation, a consulting agreement for a South 11th Street right‑of‑way project, and a permit application for the Coosa Harbor development.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Bama Quick Shop (unanimous)
• Approved award of Bid No. 3596 for Twin Bridges Golf Club sand bunker renovations ($449,734) (unanimous)
• Designated voting delegates for Alabama League of Municipalities business meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Russell to Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board (unanimous)
• Authorized legal engagement with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale (retainer $2,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Tillman Consulting, LLC up to $51,750 for South 11th Street right‑of‑way project (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of non‑residential Phase 1 permit for Coosa Harbor development (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council holds a special called meeting to consider unfinished business from March 4, including 19 orders to abate structures and trash/debris, plus five public hearings on nuisance abatement resolutions and assessment of liens for demolition and cleanup costs on dozens of properties. They will vote on whether to order abatement and impose liens ranging from $1,425 to $16,658.

• 19 orders to abate structures (e.g., 515 N 16th St, 247 13th St S) and trash/debris (3122 Sudie Ave, 516 Washington St) tabled from March 4
• Public hearing on 10 nuisance abatement resolutions for properties including 1205 Arthur St, 437 Broad St, and 133 Brookwood Dr
• Public hearing on 24 trash/debris nuisance abatement orders at addresses such as 420 N 9th St, 1812 Alaska St, and 102 Argyle Cir
• Public hearing to assess demolition liens: 700 S 6th St ($8,961.58), 1137 Bretwood Dr ($16,404.48), 1517 Kyle Ave ($16,658.30), and 4 others
• Public hearing to assess cleanup liens: 1227 Alabama Ave ($2,392.01), 3311 California St ($2,484.01), and 6 other properties

The council adopted six specific nuisance‑abatement resolutions for properties on Fairview Alley, Glen Iris Drive, Sudie Avenue, Washington Street, and two Brookwood Drive sites. All other pending nuisance‑abatement resolutions were postponed until May 6. The council also reconsidered and then tabled the resolution for 2216 Clayton Avenue. All actions were taken unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution R-129-25 (1013 Fairview Alley, District 6) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-130-25 (1105 Glen Iris Drive, District 3) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-131-25 (3122 Sudie Avenue, District 6) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-132-25 (516 Washington Street, District 3) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-133-25 (133 Brookwood Drive, District 1) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-134-25 (136 Brookwood Drive, District 1) – unanimous
• Reconsidered and then tabled the resolution for 2216 Clayton Avenue (District 7) until May 6 – unanimous
• Tabled twelve other nuisance‑abatement resolutions (various properties) until May 6 – unanimous

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing an alcoholic beverage license to Quickety Split Liquor Mart at 1401 East Broad Street. The council also considers resolutions to appoint members to the Gadsden Commercial Development Authority, authorize final change orders for New Fire Station 5 and Noccalula Falls Animal Habitat, and purchase property at 107 Irby Boulevard. Proclamations and commendations will recognize GCHS Special Needs Basketball and Cheerleading teams and Janie Browning for the Gadsden City Schools STEM Fest.

• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license R-124-25 for Quickety Split Liquor Mart, LLC at 1401 East Broad Street, Suite A
• Resolution R-125-25 appointing Jason Wilson, Gil Isbell, and Beth Anne Mashburn to Gadsden Commercial Development Authority
• Resolution R-126-25 authorizing final change order #1 with Boatner Construction Company for New Fire Station 5
• Resolution R-127-25 authorizing final change order #1 with Bob Smith Construction Company for Noccalula Falls Animal Habitat
• Resolution R-128-25 authorizing purchase of property at 107 Irby Boulevard

The council unanimously adopted a resolution to issue an alcoholic beverage license to Quickety Split Liquor Mart. It appointed three members to the Gadsden Commercial Development Authority with one abstention. The council also authorized two change orders for construction projects and approved the purchase of property at 107 Irby Boulevard. Minutes of the April 1 work session and payment of HTE System accounts were ratified unanimously.

• Approved Quickety Split Liquor Mart alcohol license (unanimously adopted)
• Appointed Jason Wilson, Gil Isbell, Beth Anne Mashburn to Commercial Development Authority (6-0-1)
• Authorized Change Order #1 for New Fire Station 5, adding $125,020.40 (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized Change Order #1 for Noccalula Falls Animal Habitat, adding $128,832.15 (6-0-1)
• Approved purchase of property at 107 Irby Boulevard for $199,000 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved minutes of April 1 work session (unanimously adopted)
• Ratified payment of HTE System accounts for week of March 28‑April 3 (unanimously adopted)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will consider resolutions to amend an economic development agreement with MWB Restaurants, LLC to extend the opening date of Whataburger, and to authorize plans, specs, and a bid for interior and exterior renovations to the Asphalt Crew Facility. Also on the agenda are appointments to the Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board, contracts for two concert events (7 Bridges Band and The Purple Madness), and a citizen request for a low-cost spay and neuter ticket sales program. The meeting will open with routine items including approval of minutes and ratification of accounts.

• Resolution R-119-25: Amend economic development agreement with MWB Restaurants, LLC (Whataburger) to extend opening date
• Resolution R-122-25: Authorize agreement with Thomas M. McElrath for plans and specs for Asphalt Crew Facility renovations
• Resolution R-123-25: Award bid No. 3598 for interior and exterior renovations to the Asphalt Crew Facility
• Resolution R-118-25: Appoint member to the Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board
• Resolutions R-120-25 and R-121-25: Authorize entertainment agreements for 7 Bridges Band (May 30) and The Purple Madness (June 5)

The council approved the March 25 meeting minutes and ratified HTE System payments. It appointed Gil Isbell to the Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board and approved an amendment to the MWB Restaurants economic‑development agreement. Several entertainment and renovation contracts were authorized, including a $389,000 award for building renovations at 1699 Chestnut Street.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System payment for week of Mar 21‑27 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gil Isbell to Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to MWB Restaurants economic‑development agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,000 contract with Crescent Moon Entertainment for May 30 performance (unanimous)
• Authorized $7,500 contract with Elite Success Talent Group for June 5 performance (unanimous)
• Authorized $19,750 contract with Thomas McElrath for renovations at 1699 Chestnut St (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 3598 to Bob Smith Construction, Inc. for $389,000 renovations at 1699 Chestnut St (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing an alcoholic beverage license to CJ's Crab Shack at 514 Broad Street. The council will also consider ordinances amending fire suppression staffing requirements and nuisance abatement conditions, resolutions authorizing summer concert series agreements, and a resolution opposing Alabama Senate Bills 12 and 29. Routine business includes approving minutes and ratifying accounts for the week of March 14–20, 2025.

• Public hearing for alcohol license (CJ's Crab Shack, 514 Broad Street)
• Ordinance amending minimum staffing for fire suppression and rescue companies (O-07-25)
• Ordinance amending nuisance declaration conditions (O-08-25)
• Resolution opposing Senate Bills 12 and 29 on business license changes (R-116-25)
• Resolutions authorizing 2025 Summer Concert Series agreements (R-114-25, R-115-25)

The council unanimously approved an alcoholic beverage license for CJ’s Crab Shack at 514 Broad Street. It also adopted two ordinances: one changing fire‑suppression staffing rules and another raising the weed‑height threshold for nuisance declarations. Several resolutions were adopted, including three summer concert series agreements, a resolution opposing two Senate bills, and the award of a $141,205 Christmas‑tree contract. All actions were taken by unanimous vote.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license for CJ’s Crab Shack (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending fire‑suppression staffing code (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending overgrown grass nuisance threshold (unanimous)
• Approved summer concert series agreement with BrioLIVE Production & Entertainment ($6,850) (unanimous)
• Approved summer concert series agreement with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights ($5,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 29 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 3597 for 77‑foot panel Christmas tree to Jubilee Decor ($141,205) (unanimous)

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The City Council will review several resolutions related to drainage and concrete work, including annual contracts and engineering services. The body will also discuss a property acquisition for the Agricola Drainage Improvement Project – Phase 2.

• Bid No. 3594 R-107-25 for 2025 Annual Drainage & Concrete Work Contract
• Supplemental request for TTL, Inc. regarding East Gadsden Drainage Project
• Supplemental request for Tillman Consulting, LLC regarding Agricola Phase 2 Drainage Project
• Revised traffic signal maintenance agreement R-110-25 with Alabama Department of Transportation
• Property acquisition R-112-25 for Agricola Drainage Improvement Project – Phase 2

The Gadsden City Council approved a final change order for the Noccalula Falls Campground renovation, increasing the contract with Lambert Contracting to $12.55 million. It also awarded a drainage and concrete work contract, approved supplemental engineering and appraisal agreements, and authorized property acquisition for a drainage project. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $98,461 annual drainage and concrete work contract to Bob Smith Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $61,438 supplemental engineering services for East Gadsden Drainage Project, adjusting TTL, Inc. agreement to $97,538 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,750 supplemental appraisal services for Agricola Drainage Project Phase 2, adjusting Tillman Consulting agreement to $143,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized revised traffic signal maintenance agreement with Alabama DOT, adding Whorton Bend Road intersection (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Noccalula Falls Campground renovation, adding $1,173,500, adjusting contract to $12,550,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of 21 tracts for Agricola Drainage Improvement Project Phase 2 (unanimous)

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The City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on orders to abate structures, trash, and debris across various city districts. The body will also hold public hearings to assess nuisance abatement liens against specific properties.

• Public hearings for nuisance abatement liens for demolition at 305 Mistletoe Hollow Road ($9,357.00) and 3215 Shahan Avenue ($7,802.28)
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement liens at 2601 Ewing Avenue ($2,422.51), 305 Mistletoe Hollow Road ($1,961.87), 904 Roxbury Avenue ($4,500.92), and 1013 Tidmore Bend Road ($3,665.09)
• Orders to abate structures, including 501 Chester Street and 406 Taylor Street
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement of properties including 1502 Alabama Avenue and 1011 Glendale Avenue
• Public hearings for trash and debris abatement of properties including 1823 Elwyn Avenue and 1025 Lexington Avenue

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting on March 4, 2025, focused entirely on nuisance abatement. The council adopted 20 resolutions ordering the abatement of nuisances (e.g., trash, debris, unsafe structures) on specific properties, and tabled 15 resolutions until April 8, 2025, often at the request of property owners or on the Building Official's recommendation. Additionally, the council assessed six nuisance abatement liens against properties for costs incurred by the city, and noted that no action was needed on 20 properties where nuisances had been abated by owners.

• Adopted R-85-25: abatement at 501 Chester Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-86-25: abatement at 406 Taylor Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-87-25: abatement at 1818 Colorado Street (unanimous)
• Adopted R-88-25: abatement at 3506 West Meighan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Adopted R-89-25: abatement at 1502 Alabama Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-90-25: abatement at 931 Avenue F (unanimous)
• Adopted R-91-25: abatement at 1011 Glendale Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-92-25: abatement at 213 Nunnally Avenue (unanimous)

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The Gadsden City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions regarding infrastructure and regional compliance. Key items include a utility agreement for the relocation of SR-25 and a shoreline permit for Coosa Harbor.

• Resolution R-82-25: Preliminary engineering and right-of-way for relocating SR-25 (US-411/Albert Rains Blvd) from I-759 to SR-1 (US-431/278/Meighan Blvd)
• Resolution R-83-25: Alabama Power shoreline permit for Coosa Harbor construction
• Resolution R-84-25: Agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for Beason-Hammon/Davis Bacon Wage Compliance Services
• Ratification of account payments for the week of February 21-27, 2025

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: authorizing a preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and utility agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the relocation of SR-25 (US-411/Albert Rains Boulevard) from I-759 to SR-1 (US-431/278/Meighan Boulevard), with $6.5 million in federal funding and a city match of $2,550,250; authorizing submission of a shoreline permit to Alabama Power for the Coosa Harbor development; and authorizing an agreement with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at $100 per hour for wage compliance assistance on federally funded projects. The council also ratified weekly HTE System accounts totaling $3,034,420.46 and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted Resolution R-82-25 authorizing SR-25 relocation agreement with ALDOT (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-83-25 authorizing Alabama Power shoreline permit submission for Coosa Harbor (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-84-25 authorizing East Alabama RPDC agreement at $100/hour (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for Feb 21-27 totaling $3,034,420.46 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 work session and council meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a consulting agreement with Blulynx Solutions to assist with the 2025 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, a third amendment to a lease with the University of Alabama at 121 1st Street, and bids for recycling trailers and a dump truck for asphalt hauling. They will also consider an agreement with the Etowah County Tourism Board for the Coosa Landing Super Bass Fishing Tournament. Routine items include approving minutes and ratifying payments for the week of February 14-20, 2025.

• Resolution R-78-25: Authorizing consulting agreement with Blulynx Solutions for community development plans
• Resolution R-79-25: Authorizing third amendment to lease with University of Alabama at 121 1st Street
• Resolution R-80-25: Authorizing agreement with Etowah County Tourism Board for fishing tournament April 4-6, 2025
• Resolution R-77-25: Awarding bid for recycling trailers
• Resolution R-81-25: Awarding bid for 2025 On-Call Tri-Axle Dump Truck for asphalt hauling

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: awarding a $65,280 bid for 24 recycle trailers (reimbursed by an Alabama Recycling Fund Grant), authorizing a $28,500 consulting agreement with BLULYNX Solutions for community development plans, approving a third lease amendment with the University of Alabama (extending to June 13, 2025, at $1,000/month), and accepting $10,000 from the Etowah County Tourism Board for a fishing tournament prize. A bid opening for drainage and concrete work was held, with recommendations pending.

• Approved Bid No. 3590: 24 recycle trailers from Outback Trailers for $65,280 (unanimous)
• Approved R-78-25: $28,500 consulting agreement with BLULYNX Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved R-79-25: Third lease amendment with University of Alabama, extending to June 13, 2025, rent $1,000/month (unanimous)
• Approved R-80-25: Accepted $10,000 from Etowah County Tourism Board for fishing tournament prize (unanimous)
• Approved R-81-25: Awarded on-call tri-axle dump truck bid to three contractors (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of Feb 14-20, totaling $1,731,510.80 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2025, meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding property acquisition and a tax abatement agreement. The body is also reviewing transportation studies and sidewalk improvements.

• Purchase of property at 2510 Rainbow Drive (R-70-25)
• Tax abatement agreement with Prince Metal Stamping USA, Inc. (R-71-25)
• Transit study and 2050 long range transportation plan agreements with Volkert, Inc. (R-72-25, R-73-25)
• Sidewalk improvement project along Chestnut Street and 6th Street with CDG, Inc. (R-74-25)
• Amendment of admission and rental rates at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground (R-75-25)

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a 10-year tax abatement for Prince Metal Stamping USA, Inc., tied to a $5.5 million capital investment, which Mayor Ford said would retain about 340 jobs and generate $120,000 for schools. The council also approved several other resolutions, including property purchase for a welcome sign, transit study and long-range transportation plan agreements with Volkert, Inc., a sidewalk construction engineering contract with CDG, Inc., fee increases at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, and a $25,000 settlement in a lawsuit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved tax abatement for Prince Metal Stamping USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 purchase of property on Rainbow Drive for welcome sign (unanimous)
• Approved $94,543 transit study agreement with Volkert, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $229,521 long-range transportation plan agreement with Volkert, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $159,751 sidewalk construction engineering contract with CDG, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved fee increases at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 settlement in Investment Property Unlimited lawsuit (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for police vehicles and real estate. The body is also reviewing several service agreements and appointments to local arts boards.

• Ordinance O-06-25 to purchase property at 2510 Rainbow Drive
• Ordinance O-05-24 to purchase five Ford Explorers and one Chevrolet Silverado
• Resolution R-66-25 for a DECA grant for a splash pad at 403 Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Resolution R-68-25 for a mutual aid agreement between Gadsden and Glencoe Police Departments
• Resolution R-61-25 for Change Order #1 with Bedwell & Whorton Excavating, LLC

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a $275,000 transfer from the Opioid Settlement Fund to buy five Ford Explorers and one Chevrolet Silverado with police packages. They also approved several resolutions, including a $29,150 change order for landfill cover dirt, a $327,415 engineering agreement for the SS4A grant, a $156.80/month security contract for Noccalula Falls, and a $40,000 land purchase for a welcome sign. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted O-05-25 transferring $275,000 for police vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopted R-59-25 reappointing Cultural Arts Foundation members (unanimous)
• Adopted R-60-25 appointing Jennifer McGriff to Museum of Fine Arts board (unanimous)
• Adopted R-61-25 authorizing $29,150 change order for landfill cover dirt (unanimous)
• Adopted R-62-25 authorizing $327,415 AECOM agreement for SS4A grant (unanimous)
• Adopted R-63-25 authorizing Vector Security contract at $156.80/month (unanimous)
• Adopted O-06-25 transferring $40,000 for land purchase at 2510 Rainbow City (unanimous)
• Adopted R-66-25 authorizing ADECA grant application for splash pad (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This special called meeting continues unfinished business from January 7, addressing nuisance properties. The council will consider orders to abate structures and debris, hold public hearings on nuisance abatement, and assess demolition liens totaling over $100,000 on eight properties. No new business is on the agenda.

• 14 orders to abate structures, including 407 N. 9th Street and 935 S. 11th Street
• 4 orders to abate trash and debris at 1102 Dwight Ave. and others
• Public hearings on nuisance abatement for 25 properties (items 19–43)
• Assessing demolition liens on 8 properties, largest $25,184.54 at 2826 W. Meighan Boulevard
• All items were tabled from the January 7, 2025 council meeting

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting focused on nuisance abatement. It adopted 20 resolutions ordering abatement of nuisances (including trash, debris, and fire-damaged structures) and tabled 15 resolutions until March 4, 2025. The council also approved 8 nuisance abatement liens for demolition costs totaling $110,364.95. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Adopted R-30-25 abatement at 935 S. 11th St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-31-25 abatement at 1018 Peachtree St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-32-25 abatement at 1013 Slusser Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-33-25 abatement at 1811 Emanuel Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-34-25 abatement at 921 Wisteria Ln (unanimous)
• Adopted R-35-25 abatement at 1031 S. 12th St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-36-25 abatement at 1 Central Alley (unanimous)
• Adopted R-37-25 through R-50-25 (various abatement resolutions, all unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will discuss several amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These include funding for police vehicles, additional officers, and the purchase of the 221 Broad Street property.

• Purchase of 221 Broad Street property (O-01-25)
• Awarding Bid No. 3591 for five 2025 Ford Explorer police Interceptors (R-27-25)
• Awarding Bid No. 3592 for one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado PPV (R-28-25)
• Budget amendment for hiring additional officers (O-03-25)
• Rescinding alcoholic beverage license for 823 Tuscaloosa Avenue (R-29-25)

The Gadsden City Council approved a budget amendment transferring $288,000 from the Economic Development Fund to buy property at 221 Broad Street, and another transferring $400,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for hiring additional police officers. It also awarded bids for five Ford Explorer police interceptors ($224,800) and one Chevrolet Silverado police vehicle ($48,666), and adopted a $5 per night lodging tax on RV spaces. A first-reading ordinance to transfer $275,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for police vehicles was introduced but not acted on.

• Adopted O-01-25: $288,000 transfer for 221 Broad Street purchase (6-0, Avery abstained)
• Adopted O-02-25: $5/night lodging tax on RV spaces (6-0, Wilson abstained)
• Adopted R-27-25: Awarded bid for 5 Ford Explorer police vehicles to Ronnie Watkins Ford ($224,800)
• Adopted R-28-25: Awarded bid for 1 Chevrolet Silverado police vehicle to Hardy Automotive ($48,666)
• Adopted O-03-25: $400,000 transfer from Opioid Settlement Fund for police officer hiring (6-0, Avery abstained)
• Adopted R-29-25: Rescinded liquor license resolution for 7-11 at 823 Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Adopted O-04-25: Amended privilege license tax definitions (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading: $275,000 transfer from Opioid Settlement Fund for police vehicles

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is meeting to discuss budget amendments and city ordinances. Key items include the potential purchase of a property on Broad Street and the acquisition of new buses.

• First reading of Resolution R-25-25 for three new/used 2024 Ford E-450 buses
• Proposed budget amendment for the purchase of 221 Broad Street property
• Proposed ordinance amending the city code regarding Lodging Tax
• Resolution R-26-25 to grant an easement to Alabama Power Company for Fire Station #5

The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved Resolution R-25-25 authorizing the purchase of three 2024 Ford E-450 buses through the Sourcewell cooperative for $520,791, with 80% federal funding and 20% local match. The council also unanimously granted an easement to Alabama Power Company for a new Fire Station #5 at 1894 Noccalula Road. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading but no action was taken: a $288,000 budget transfer for property at 221 Broad Street and a $5.00 per night lodging tax for camping. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approval of prior minutes and payment of accounts.

• Approved Resolution R-25-25 for $520,791 bus purchase via Sourcewell (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-26-25 granting easement to Alabama Power for Fire Station #5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 work session and council meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of January 17-23 totaling $1,112,634.92 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to transfer $288,000 for property at 221 Broad Street (no action)
• Introduced ordinance adding $5.00 per night lodging tax for camping (no action)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to revoke the liquor license for Tipsy's Bar & Lounge at 514 Broad Street. The council also considers several resolutions, including creating a new job classification for Assistant Facility Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, appointing members to the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board, authorizing parking modifications for the new city hall location, and supporting the use of proceeds as a co-sponsor for the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. Routine items such as approval of minutes and ratifying payments for the week of January 10-16 are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on revocation of liquor license for Tipsy's Bar & Lounge (514 Broad Street)
• Resolution creating job classification for Assistant Facility Construction and Maintenance Superintendent
• Resolution appointing/reappointing Lexy Cooner and Nanda Patel to Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board
• Resolution authorizing Director of Engineering to modify parking for new city hall location
• Resolution supporting use of proceeds as co-sponsor of Northeast Alabama Regional Airport

The Gadsden City Council unanimously revoked the restaurant retail liquor license for Tipsy's Bar & Lounge at 514 Broad Street after a public hearing where no one spoke. The council also created a new job classification, appointed board members, and authorized street modifications for City Hall construction. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Revoked liquor license for Tipsy's Bar & Lounge (unanimous)
• Created job classification Assistant Facility Construction and Maintenance Superintendent (unanimous)
• Appointed Lexy Cooner and reappointed Nanda Patel to Museum of Fine Arts board (unanimous)
• Authorized Engineering Director to modify parking/travel lanes on Broad, Chestnut, 3rd Streets (unanimous)
• Supported airport land sale proceeds for hangar development (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on revoking the liquor license of SO 11th Package Store, LLC at 1405 S 11th Street (Item R-18-25). The council will also vote on a resolution appointing a member to the Gadsden Land Bank Authority (R-19-25). Other agenda items include approval of minutes, ratification of weekly payments, and routine reports.

• Public hearing: Revocation of liquor license for SO 11th Package Store, LLC at 1405 S 11th Street
• Resolution: Appointing Amy LaCount to the Gadsden Land Bank Authority (R-19-25)
• Ratifying payment of accounts for January 3-9, 2025
• Proclamations and commendations by Mayor Craig Ford

The Gadsden City Council unanimously revoked the liquor license for SO 11th Package Store, LLC, at 1405 S. 11th Street, after the licensee failed to remit liquor and gross receipts taxes. The council also unanimously appointed Amy LaCount to the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Bid openings for police vehicles were held, with recommendations to follow.

• Revoked liquor license for SO 11th Package Store, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Amy LaCount to Gadsden Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of January 3-9, totaling $2,952,548.21 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 RAISE Grant project for pedestrian and vehicle improvements on Meighan Boulevard and on two alcohol beverage license applications. One of the license applications (Tipsys Bar and Lounge) is noted as a dead issue with no motion or second. The council will also ratify weekly payments and consider routine approvals.

• Public hearing for 2025 RAISE Grant project (Meighan Boulevard pedestrian and vehicle improvements)
• Public hearing for D4 alcohol license (Big D Holdings LLC d/b/a Big D's Game Changer, 201 S 3rd Street)
• Public hearing for D5 alcohol license (Initium Management Consulting d/b/a Tipsys Bar and Lounge, 514 Broad Street) — noted as dead issue
• Ratification of accounts for week of December 27, 2024 – January 2, 2025
• Proclamations and commendations by Mayor Craig Ford

The Gadsden City Council approved a restaurant retail liquor license for Big D Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Big D's Game Changer at 201 S. 3rd Street. A proposed Class 1 Lounge Retail Liquor License for Tipsys Bar and Lounge received no motion or second, making it a dead issue. The council also ratified weekly payments and approved minutes from the prior meeting.

• Approved minutes of Dec 30, 2024 work session and council meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified HTE System accounts for week of Dec 27, 2024-Jan 2, 2025, totaling $686,048.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-01-25 for alcoholic beverage license for Big D's Game Changer (unanimous)
• No action on liquor license for Tipsys Bar and Lounge; resolution received no motion or second

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Gadsden City Council holds a special meeting focused on unfinished business from December, considering abatement orders for structures and trash/debris on 43 properties. Many items are tabled further to February 4, while several were abated by owners prior to the meeting. Two public hearings are scheduled for resolutions ordering abatement of nuisance. No new business is on the agenda.

• 17 structure abatement orders, many tabled to 2-4-25, including 407 N. 9th St., 935 S. 11th St., and 247 13th St. South
• 6 trash/debris abatement orders listed under unfinished business, with 3 abated by owner
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 2 Cabot Ave. (D6) and 609 Polk St. (D2)
• Public hearing for trash/debris nuisance at 909 N. 36th St. and 8 other properties
• Several properties removed or abated by owner, including 309 E. Broad St. (commercial) removed at Building Department request

The Gadsden City Council held a special meeting focused on nuisance abatement. It tabled 16 resolutions until February 4, 2025, and adopted 14 resolutions ordering abatement of nuisances. Several properties were noted as already abated by owners, requiring no council action.

• Tabled nuisance abatement for 16 properties until Feb 4 (unanimous)
• Adopted R-02-25 for 1407 Centre Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-03-25 for 312 Cromwell Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-04-25 for 316 Cromwell Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-05-25 for 827 Jones St (unanimous)
• Adopted R-06-25 for 105 Star Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-07-25 for 2 Cabot Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted R-08-25 for 609 Polk St (unanimous)