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Gadsden approves $1.3 million purchase of 824 Rainbow Drive for riverfront development and John Moore Way extension
Summary
The council voted to buy property at 824 Rainbow Drive from Brown Service Funeral Homes for $1.3 million; officials said funding comes from a dedicated city property-acquisition line item and the purchase supports a riverfront/road-extension plan tied to the John Moore Way project.
The Gadsden City Council on April 14 authorized a resolution to purchase property at 824 Rainbow Drive from Brown Service Funeral Homes for $1,300,000.
Council discussion described the acquisition as part of a larger riverfront development and road realignment (extension of John Moore Way). Mayor and council members said the purchase price was the product of negotiated appraisals and that a prior condemnation letter had served as leverage in talks. Council staff clarified that the funds come from a restricted line item that can only be used to purchase property (funds derived from prior city property sales).
Council members noted particular constraints for funeral-home properties under state licensing rules — that funeral homes typically must maintain continuous operation — which could affect timing of eventual redevelopment. The measure passed on voice vote.
Officials said further design and implementation work for the John Moore Way extension and related riverfront planning will be coordinated through city engineering and development offices.
