Gadsden City Council meeting 2026-04-07

The City of Gadsden held a City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions primarily related to capital improvement projects funded by Grow Gadsden bonds. The council approved multiple resolutions awarding bids for various components of the Gadson Athletic Center project, including site work, athletic fields, pool construction, and mechanical work, with contract amounts ranging from approximately $192,000 to over $8 million. Additional agreements were authorized with architectural and engineering firms such as Chamblas King Architects LLC and Three Notch Group Incorporated for construction plans, specifications, and intersection improvements. A change order was approved for the Adams Park drainage improvement project, increasing the contract sum by over $75,000. The council also authorized the purchase of five TRE Marlin e-bikes for the police department and approved a five-year agreement with Top Tracer Range for ball tracking and gaming software at Twin Bridges. Furthermore, a resolution was adopted to revoke a business license due to nonpayment issues involving Emporium South LLC. The meeting included discussions on zoning ordinance amendments and recognized community achievements and grants, including a $690,000 planning grant for a pedestrian bridge. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on advancing infrastructure projects through awarded contracts and managing city business licenses and ordinances.