Gadsden council approves contracts and change orders covering roads, drainage, golf lighting and airport planning
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Summary
On March 3 the council approved a series of resolutions and contract changes including a $3.568 million lighting project for Twin Bridges Golf Course, a $300,000 agreement for Coosa Harbor planning, a $19,500 permit-preparation contract for drainage work, and multiple construction change orders and permit submissions.
The Gadsden City Council adopted a package of infrastructure and procurement items on March 3, most by suspending the rules to consider them as new business and approving them via voice votes.
Key approvals included: awarding bid number 3621 for stadium-style lighting at Twin Bridges Golf Course in the budgeted amount of $3,568,000; a $300,000 contract with Chambliss King Architects to prepare construction plans and specifications for the Coosa Harbor mixed-use development; a $19,500 supplemental agreement with 3 Notch Group to prepare US Army Corps of Engineers and ADEM permit applications for the South Gadsden Drainage Improvements (phase 1); and a change order to an Alabama Grading and Excavation contract that increased the George Wallace Drive resurfacing contract by $22,537.85 for a new total of $477,822.35.
Council also authorized submission of a permit application to ALDOT for construction within Highway 411 (Rainbow Drive) tied to the new Fire Station No. 8 project, and adopted a resolution to cease an older TIF to make way for the new district structure.
Councilman Wilson, presenting the new-business slate, described the Twin Bridges lighting as an economic driver for night golf and regional tourism. Officials said the drainage and permitting work is tied to a grant-funded phase and recommended prompt approval to avoid construction delays.
What happens next: departments will execute contracts and proceed to permit and construction stages; staff will return with implementation updates as needed.
