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“These are your tax dollars,” Ford said while outlining the projects. He announced a ribbon cutting for a new Noccalula-area fire station with a log-cabin facade intended as a recruitment tool, a state-of-the-art campground replacement to accommodate modern motor homes, and two 225-foot turf fields developed through a partnership with Gadsden State (Ford referred to the partner as \"Gas and State\") and Dr. Murphy. He said the turf fields and new concession stand will reduce rainouts and that the city will add curbing and guttering to discourage parking on grass.

Ford said the city has secured a FERC permit and worked with Alabama Power to install a pump station to draw irrigation water from the Coosa River for the sports fields; he estimated the change will save the city about $12,000 per month. “So we're excited about that. That's gonna save $12,000 a month,” Ford said.

Other items Ford announced included a fuel station at the popular boat-launch/bait-shack area to provide fuel for both land vehicles and river boats, and the return of the city's duck boats to service once weather permits. He also said he participated in an ADECA video with ADECA director Kevin Boswell (referred to in the transcript as Director Boswell) and praised ADECA’s role in securing grants for the city.

Ford said a city staff delegation is traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal officials and the city's congressional delegation — he named Congressman Rogers and former Congressman Aderhold and referenced two senators by name in the transcript — to pursue federal funding for identified projects. Ford was not able to join the trip because of a recent retinal procedure; he listed Tina King, Heath Williamson, David Hooks and Ruth Moffett as staff who would attend.

All items were presented as mayoral announcements during the mayor’s minute. No council votes or formal appropriation actions were recorded in the remarks; Ford described grant awards and ongoing project work but did not provide full project budgets or specific ADECA grant award amounts in his comments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Mayor's Minute for Feb. 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Craig Ford said Gadsden City received multiple ADECA grants and announced ribbon cuttings for a new fire station, a renovated campground and two turf fields, and that drawing irrigation water from the Coosa River will save about $12,000 per month.","taxTitle","Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama","taxId",53910,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344549,"Gadsden City announces Braves Country youth baseball camp at Gadsden City High School",54,218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250635-d0715f32bcf3a045412ed0b1541acb87&start=218&end=272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250635-d0715f32bcf3a045412ed0b1541acb87/thumbnail_218000.jpg","/articles/6344549/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Gadsden-City-announces-Braves-Country-youth-baseball-camp-at-Gadsden-City-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344549-589a56a963e83c37db0522da18c43874/orig.mp4?Expires=1773602293&Signature=j-3dkKFJsCs~akpfYfMya1K4wYYjYx7hZ~7NHL4s8OUlzvs-hZRF49vdzr4Up9uXQH3mLg0Ms5PrGaMsukzqQAQUq-LNyG5IqfpXU905mI-AR6F1Y5a~znf5fwwiPJWWqhLYhfT8yjgwmHDmOMZI2jZ1Y~b1ToGXlIWrigjRveklSXbNf52VPk1S76j8A266Q9EH6mcBGeCPB8NCqtAMnDQ4i0RKPXTs4SOAp5C0Ll6IoXwULAnUhOipm~xkUCHTaIVLJe~sdy-kWfk0PHUfxicfAHR3ovbOmnioqacAhL1HvGDqXbqVz1r79OEbyLVG6LXo5Gr2bxK~fjCm6D8hPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Craig Ford announced a Braves Country youth baseball camp to be held Saturday at Gadsden City High School, saying the city is partnering with the high school baseball program and expects former Braves players to participate.

“Please look on the website. ... we already have over 50 kids,” Mayor Craig Ford said, urging parents to sign up because spots are limited. He described Braves Country as a growing program that is “competing with” established youth leagues and said Gadsden City has recently moved its city baseball program into Braves Country.

Ford said Braves Country is in its third or fourth year statewide and that Gadsden is one of only a few leagues in Alabama to adopt it. He encouraged interested families to contact Parks and Recreation for the flyer and registration details; the mayor did not state the camp start time or registration deadline in his remarks.

The announcement was made during the mayor’s minute; no formal council action or funding allocation related to the camp was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Mayor Craig Ford said the city is partnering with Gadsden City High School and Braves Country to host a youth baseball camp with limited spots; more than 50 children have already registered.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344553,"Gadsden City mayor announces March amnesty day for municipal court fines",82,108000,190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250635-d0715f32bcf3a045412ed0b1541acb87&start=108&end=190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250635-d0715f32bcf3a045412ed0b1541acb87/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6344553/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Gadsden-City-mayor-announces-March-amnesty-day-for-municipal-court-fines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344553-1d1911774a4ca443cd49c8376c44e144/orig.mp4?Expires=1773602293&Signature=UNpi6NrEO4jIEBKuRdPwUfQyOXjD8LFwSByZkAj5AlNeTd2wEYivX0kvi21Aa2JjxFYS~DUNXUr5r5wUS88uJeVt8OniM4nCFqlHJ~esFKMPgrEFbMFya4FfPjfqNFgB~X94jfaMflTJhikCslMyI77p88GQsIji4CL7E4eTOxly0c-gBVufjnOBRKJ0GBoXFgp5kr254vWTPM2OBgiuQe0bzE0GL8nsNYuS57izMhqAVxcr4f9qgdOAbgtMD56ylVTrQlJzXElzOU89WOIZLu11t-YJHBcus6IXV7BGX185R-tZ-Rv085UWGWt7pFIXbKOHdd1GPO4D3e2U51s2uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Craig Ford announced a municipal amnesty day in March that will let people with outstanding municipal-court fines pay 50% of the fine and avoid jail time or service time.

The amnesty is intended to give residents a chance to clear municipal records and avoid enforcement: “we're taking 50% off of your fine and no no jail time, no service time or anything,” Mayor Craig Ford said. Ford said the municipal judge will be present on the amnesty day to work with people on payments and arrangements.

The mayor framed the amnesty as a limited opportunity tied to increased enforcement. He said the city has been conducting “roundups every 30 days” to locate people who did not appear in court or pay fines. “If you get a ticket or you owe a fine, I was emphatic that, okay, you're gonna have to pay it, or go to court or work it out with the court,” Ford said, adding that those who skip amnesty will be subject to future roundups.

Ford described the amnesty as a way to remove certain municipal penalties from participants' records if they pay and work with the judge. He encouraged residents with outstanding fines to take part but did not specify a calendar date in his remarks. Details about which municipal offenses qualify, how the 50% reduction is calculated, or any deadlines were not specified in the mayor’s comments.

The announcement came during the mayor’s regular “mayor’s minute,” a segment of the meeting used for brief public updates. No formal council action or vote on the amnesty was recorded during the remarks; Ford presented it as an administrative program coordinated with municipal-court staff.

City officials have said previously that enforcement operations and court schedules vary; residents seeking specifics about eligibility, exact amnesty dates, or payment plans were directed to the municipal court (details not specified in the meeting transcript).","Mayor Craig Ford said the city will hold an amnesty day in March allowing municipal defendants to pay half of outstanding fines with no jail or service time; city staff will continue regular enforcement roundups for nonparticipants.","actionData","errors"]

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Gadsden City announces ADECA-backed projects, ribbon cuttings and Coosa River water pumping to save $12,000 a month

Gadsden City announces Braves Country youth baseball camp at Gadsden City High School

Gadsden City mayor announces March amnesty day for municipal court fines