Gadsden City Council meeting 2026-06-08

The City of Gadsden held a City Council meeting on June 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. The council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a $46,000 energy efficiency performance contract to Path Company LLC, and accepting a $690,000 Innovate Alabama grant for planning and engineering a pedestrian bridge across the Coosa River. They also authorized a reimbursable agreement with the Gadsden Waterworks and Sewer Board for utility relocation related to street resurfacing projects, and awarded a bid for the Payton Road and Table Road resurfacing project to Alabama Grading and Excavation LLC. Additionally, the council amended the fiscal year 2026 budget to accommodate the grant funds. Other business included approving alcoholic beverage and tobacco licenses, rezoning property, and appointing members to the Forest Cemetery Board and Foundation Board. The meeting also featured updates on infrastructure challenges, particularly related to drainage and flooding, and community events. No new contracting vehicles or policy changes were discussed.