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Council authorizes MOU to formalize industrial development collaboration

Jasper City Council · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Gates asked the council to authorize a memorandum of understanding to formalize collaboration between the Jasper Industrial Development Board and Walker County's economic development board; council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the MOU.

Mayor Gates told the council the memorandum of understanding formalizes an operational collaboration between the Jasper Industrial Development Board and the Walker County Economic and Industrial Development Board and sought authorization for the city to commit to the agreement.

A council member moved adoption of a resolution authorizing Mayor Gates to enter into the MOU for professional services related to industrial development; the council approved the resolution by voice vote. No amendments or public opposition were recorded.