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Gadsden City Council approves budget transfers, contracts and grants including SS4A engineering agreement and campground security
Summary
The Gadsden City Council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions during a regular meeting, approving a $275,000 transfer for police vehicles, an AECOM engineering contract tied to an SS4A grant, a security contract for Nakalula Falls Campground, a landfill change order, several board appointments, and other budget and procurement items.
The Gadsden City Council on Feb. (date not specified) adopted a package of ordinances and resolutions that moved money for police vehicles, authorized engineering and security contracts, approved a landfill contract change order and awarded a paving materials bid, among other actions.
The measures collectively involve federal grant requirements, city matching funds, and purchases intended to support public safety, parks and street maintenance. Council members unanimously approved each item on voice votes recorded in the meeting minutes.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance (first presented at first reading last week) transferring $275,000 from the opioid settlement fund to the equipment account to purchase police vehicles; adopted (voice vote: unanimous). - Resolution reappointing Ali Causey, Helene Howler and Mamta Mishra to the Gas and Cultural Arts Foundation, terms expiring 11/01/2028; adopted (unanimous). - Resolution appointing Jennifer McGriff to the Gadsden Museum of Fine Arts board to replace Ricky Ray, term expiring 12/31/2027; adopted (unanimous). - Resolution, Change Order No. 1 for Bid No. 3552 (landfill cover dirt project): increase of $29,150, raising the Bedwell and Horton Excavating LLC contract to $121,400; adopted (unanimous). - Resolution authorizing an agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc. for engineering services to complete a safety action plan required by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)…
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