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Council approves a slate of contracts, maintenance bids and ordinances in unanimous votes
Summary
In a single session the council approved multiple routine and significant items — from a $462,420 five-year taser agreement and $547,557.80 landscape contract to an amendment setting a $10 fee for certain police/court records — most passed by unanimous voice votes after suspension of the rules.
Gadsden — During the meeting the Gadsden City Council considered and approved a large number of resolutions, contracts and ordinances, many by unanimous voice vote after suspension of the rules. Items ranged from small maintenance contracts to multi-year equipment agreements.
Key approvals included:
- A five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. to supply tasers and related maintenance for the police department, $462,420; proponents framed the purchase as expanding nonlethal options for officers.
- A citywide landscape…
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