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)

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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 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 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 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)

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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 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 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 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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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 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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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 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)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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

City Council Agendas & Minutes

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 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)

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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)

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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 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 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 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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)