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Gadsden City Council approves package of contracts, land conveyance for Eastern Connector, airport purchase and other measures

Gadsden City Council · January 16, 2026
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Summary

On Jan. 13 the council unanimously adopted a series of resolutions including a demolition change order, an engineering amendment for a bridge project, eight furniture contracts for new City Hall, sale of a right-of-way parcel for the Eastern Connector, purchase of airport authority property ($463,000) with a companion budget amendment, an agreement with Chick‑fil‑A for a city parcel, support for House Bill 22 on auditor rotation, and a $115,000 (total) performance agreement with Celebrity Talent International (down payment $65,035).

The Gadsden City Council on Jan. 13 approved a slate of resolutions advancing public works contracts, real-estate transactions and event planning for the city.

Votes and package items: The council unanimously adopted Change Order No. 1 for Bid No. 3607 (Gadsden Athletic Center demolition), reducing the Engel Demolition and Salvage Inc. contract by $600 to a new total of $221,711, and authorized an amendment with 3 Notch Group for engineering services on the Hickory Street bridge replacement project in the amount of $120,273. The council also approved a first-reading ordinance to amend City Code section 130-33 addressing stormwater connections to the sanitary sewer, which will return for formal vote at the…

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