Gadsden City Council meeting 2026-09-15

The City of Gadsden City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and resolutions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a four-year contract with the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center for animal sheltering services at a monthly cost of $10,691.67. The council also authorized a community policing agreement with the Greater Gadsden Housing Authority, where the authority will reimburse salaries for four officers during fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for the issuance of a specialty retailer license for consumable hemp products to a local business. Budget amendments were made, including a transfer of $75,000 to the Gadsden City Board of Education for needed programs. The meeting also covered street anointment resolutions, zoning ordinance adoption for commercial and residential development, and various community and council remarks. Several motions to substitute resolutions to extend contract terms from one to four years were passed, reflecting a focus on longer-term agreements.