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Feb 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Council Meeting
The council meeting included ratification of Tyler System accounts for a specific week, involving general fund payments totaling over $1.4 million. The meeting recessed for a work session before reconvening. Unfinished business resulted in the unanimous adoption of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of property on Glendale Avenue, accepting an offer of $2,750.00. New business included the unanimous adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of property at 950 Rainbow Drive for $500,000.00 for public road and parking facilities, with the city retaining current rental income until tenant relocation. Council members expressed appreciation to city staff and congratulated the US hockey teams on their Winter Olympics gold medals. A separate bid opening session was held later that day for new lighting for night golf and materials like cold plant mix paving and crushed stone.
Feb 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Key discussions included the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of property on Glendale Avenue in District 1, which will be placed on the next agenda for consideration. Information was presented on the YMCA's Safety Around Water Program, requesting a $12,000 commitment. Following comments regarding the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, which included a request for city flags to be lowered to half-staff, the Mayor and Council commended Jennifer Smith for receiving her Master Municipal Clerk designation. Remarks also covered upcoming events such as the State of the City address, fundraising events, and the severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday. The payment of Tyler System accounts for the specified week was also ratified.
Feb 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Council Agenda
The Council meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion items involved ratifying payment of accounts for the week of January 23 - 29, 2026, and the recognition of guests. Unfinished business centered on a resolution authorizing a special use permit for AT&T regarding equipment modification on a monopole tower. New Business featured multiple resolutions, including opposition to House Bill 349, awarding bids for the Gadsden Sports Park Phase 5 project, authorizing a change order for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance Contract, authorizing agreements and accepting easements for the South 11th Street Project, authorizing acquisition of Airport Authority property, and authorizing an application for the Rebuild Alabama Act grant for road improvements on Forrest Avenue. The agenda concluded with department reports and remarks by the Mayor and Council.
Jan 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Regular Session
The City Council meeting included the ratification of Tyler System account payments for the week of January 16-22. Key resolutions adopted included authorizing Change Order #1 - Final with Bob Smith Construction Company, Inc. for the Gadsden Sports Park Phase 4 Project, increasing the contract amount to $4,465,439.97. Additionally, the Council authorized an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for Feasibility Analysis and Concept Design for the Noccalula Falls Corridor Streetscape and Pedestrian improvements Project, with a fee not to exceed $44,100.00. During public comments, the Gadsden Kiwanis Club announced their upcoming Pancake Day event. Council remarks addressed local welfare concerns, including warming centers due to frigid temperatures, the transfer of dispatch services to the E911 center, appreciation for public works responses to flooding and weather, and details regarding a food distribution event. A separate bid opening for Gadsden Sports Park Phase 5 was also noted.
