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Wilson cited recent violent incidents elsewhere in the country as the impetus for the review, telling the council: \"Rather than waiting for some sort of tragic tragedy of that nature to happen here in Gadsden, it's time for us to do a comprehensive review of what our safety procedures and protocols are.\" He referenced an incident in Idaho in which two firefighters were killed and a third injured, and the 2021 murders of legislators in Minnesota, as examples of the kinds of events prompting the review.

Wilson said the effort will be collaborative: he expects to work with \"the mayor's office and several members of the city staff\" and anticipates the process will require a series of meetings to reach workable recommendations. He described the focus as both safety at City Hall and safety for employees who interact with the public in the field.

The announcement is a direction to begin a review process; the transcript records no formal motion, vote, or assignment of budget or external consultants. Wilson asked the city clerk to poll subcommittee members to schedule the first meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gadsden City Council meeting 2025-07-01","oneSentenceSummary","Councilman Wilson said he will ask the city clerk to poll members of the public safety subcommittee to start a series of meetings reviewing safety procedures for city employees, City Hall and field staff following recent nationwide attacks on public officials and first responders.","taxTitle","Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama","taxId",53910,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178833,"Council adopts CDBG allocations totaling $900,268.40 for local nonprofits and infrastructure",120,489000,609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace&start=489&end=609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace/thumbnail_489000.jpg","/articles/6178833/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Council-adopts-CDBG-allocations-totaling-90026840-for-local-nonprofits-and-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178833-671396f5ecf450c3db9f8a3bcbdb4939/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198397&Signature=DgUrt3De7ikDuDn6Kur216YWbuH0I9lnx8~UmSe224UbQFRuLZndjUo3dYQnTDf9jHfp3l1cDjqc2UCEMTDAJF5GHuHCKr0~Px6H9Nqo7Z3pxTz~39dl7Xy~902lIZ2RudoAqzU35b~z9QFpWiHqETeXlwzmpewm~dAvfBB8tSWPIgyk8ZV-tx18Tqf4QULNwDa36sk3mG09PVPt2-sylAvTVZcbiAj5a4tWpcxuODUgpLY~ZrQLZDuLja44u1lg-sLtmNtRTGNGJPelUpVSJIGpv-YFYS6LIrPtN3aa~9Br76-gi3phH9-F07cWDsfErrGuPKxtQLbk~Bip66Qn4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gadsden City Council voted July 1 to adopt allocations from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program totaling $900,268.40 and listing multiple recipient projects and organizations.

Councilor David introduced background on CDBG funding, describing it as federal funds distributed to states, cities and counties to support viable urban communities, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. He read a list of proposed projects and recipients being submitted for public review.

The list of recipients and projects stated in the council remarks includes the City of Gadsden, Manna Family Success Center, Council on Aging, Way Across Ministries, James M. Barrie Center for Children, Eddywall Food Bank, Breakaway Ministries, a CDBG Section 108 loan payment, and CDBG street improvement pavement and sidewalks. Councilor David reported a total allocation of $900,268.40.

Council suspended the rules to consider the item as new business and adopted the resolution by voice vote. The transcript does not include a line-item breakdown beyond the list of recipients and the total allocation, nor does it quote a funding schedule or confirm required state or federal approvals in the meeting record.","Gadsden City Council approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations totaling $900,268.40, listing multiple nonprofit and infrastructure recipients in the meeting record.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178837,"Council approves $455,284.50 resurfacing contract for George Wallace Drive",67,416000,483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace&start=416&end=483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6178837/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Council-approves-45528450-resurfacing-contract-for-George-Wallace-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178837-d6579830ae8098626c19f475910ce875/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198397&Signature=KPFBmwMoOeYNUevMwchi1JonJUirPXjVGWfExP8wfq~mnDfuD8yVo~qrUOFwnRC2NLbp0GBcGgguni-tu~ZVE-u~qeRDHWZ54TgaOIZicy33Fjv24Aaf7esN0sA87-HGbtG1APE~KJLTHruHIUdnHPcVyptWbFn3GtJIB3wb4VuUqr5S5ZxISvD2iWfJaXy3GEeTczNZ-ICzDajiGZoqn5ivk2jvhUrWDkeVvJVqTSCu0zp6mpo3BJCAUR~JzJOj57InPwX0aEo2Fv5T3eiO656aA1PPhIqM~IMS~xPI78EIcoyw~rO9wUN7WRzP53s-xe58dM23MZ4KBi14OmXDZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gadsden City Council adopted a resolution July 1 awarding bid number 3603 for the 2025 George Wallace Drive resurfacing project at a total cost of $455,284.50.

Councilman Wilson introduced the project as coming from the engineering department and said the city has developed internal resources that allow it to undertake larger paving projects. He asked the council to suspend the rules to consider the resolution under new business; consent was granted and the resolution was then adopted by voice vote.

The council record identifies the project, the bid number (3603) and the total contract amount but does not list the contractor name, the project schedule, or a detailed funding source in the meeting remarks. No amendments or conditions were recorded during the discussion.

Council members stated the resurfacing project has been long anticipated and framed the work as part of a broader effort to expand the city's internal paving capacity. The council did not request a separate staff report or timeline during the vote recorded in the transcript.","Gadsden City Council approved bid number 3603 for resurfacing George Wallace Drive at a contract amount of $455,284.50 and suspended rules to consider the item as new business.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178842,"Gadsden council approves LED upgrade for two streetlights on Right Circle and Bonton Avenue",21,386000,407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace&start=386&end=407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5189297-9d1eca8e82ab190865382549cb4d2ace/thumbnail_386000.jpg","/articles/6178842/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Gadsden-council-approves-LED-upgrade-for-two-streetlights-on-Right-Circle-and-Bonton-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178842-11f2b1464409f07dcb1eb0e831104d4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198397&Signature=o1HXxCL1FK537UPQ6oWAz2etVJc~FdhwayA~QYkWQuvdxTCeBUSwDTThfv0BXP6uubFoMajfwVA6kfQlTXkic6dEEVVI3cvdkhTy0jLVjnGeHLQ32yakliFMcwEAAyQMiNe~ybe7exWnoSuljEEYqkfTe6yGOmSTnJlNktAPmRZVAClujiFOF5IJghbt3TW8gYk5FVtVI7hf-YRz3rXk-gfOuvO04eTdwzBJljLQLLTifTd0GXQLmMGz1pJLqgsTTUzqNkQslwCodNCwNccf--zX-LILQC2HjgmANkgJvECxrJ~apTy-6-ae-cZ5SsxledDYSqbO6~sTb~0eVwZKmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gadsden City Council voted July 1 to adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Alabama Power Company to upgrade two existing streetlights to LED fixtures and to provide routine maintenance.

The move affects two streetlights on Right Circle and Bonton Avenue and carries a charge of $7.38 per fixture per month, Council President Beck said during the meeting.

The resolution was introduced under Item 9 on the agenda and adopted by unanimous voice vote after a motion to adopt. Council members did not request further study or amendments during the discussion.

Council President Beck described the work as an upgrade to LED fixtures and maintenance; no additional technical specifications for the fixtures or a contractor timetable were discussed at the meeting. The agreement was presented as a single-item resolution and implemented by council motion and voice vote.

The action places ongoing monthly maintenance and the LED service charge with Alabama Power; the resolution does not specify an end date or a separate capital appropriation in the meeting record. The council did not request a follow-up report in the meeting.","The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a resolution with Alabama Power to convert two streetlights to LED fixtures and cover routine maintenance at $7.38 per fixture per month.","actionData","errors"]

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Councilman Wilson to convene public safety subcommittee to review employee and City Hall safety protocols

Council adopts CDBG allocations totaling $900,268.40 for local nonprofits and infrastructure

Council approves $455,284.50 resurfacing contract for George Wallace Drive

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