Gulf Shores to Consider Major Pedestrian Bridge Plaza Upgrades
K. Cooper • October 26, 2026
The city council will consider over $1.4 million in contracts for the pedestrian bridge plaza
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is advancing major infrastructure improvements around its pedestrian bridge project and preparing to move forward with the first phase of the Pedestrian Bridge Plaza, which will convert undeveloped ground into functional public spaces.
The regular council meeting takes place this afternoon, Mon., Oct. 26, 2026, at 4 PM in Gulf Shores City Hall's Council Chambers.
The council will consider a major contract amendment alongside a management agreement. The largest financial item is Change Order No. 5 with Harrison Construction Company, not to exceed $1,277,379.09. This work will build concrete footings, seat walls, retaining walls, steps, plaza sidewalks, grading, storm drainage, and utility tie-ins.
A separate resolution authorizes a professional services agreement with Harrison Construction Company for construction management services on the plaza project. That contract carries a cap of $220,000.
During the regular session, the council will also consider:
- Approving the minutes from the Oct 12, 2026, regular council meeting and the Oct 19, 2026, council work session meeting.
- Approving routine expense vouchers.
- Recognizing City of Gulf Shores employee Barbara Conner.
- Honoring Fire Inspector Jonathan Jones as Firefighter of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2026.
- Mary Williams submitted a Large Group Activity Permit application for the Sunny 105 .7k fun run event scheduled for Nov. 21, 2026, along 24th Street (East 24th) between The Sloop and Big Beach Brewing.
- Reappointing Morgan Szapiel and Sherry Hoffman to four-year terms on the Library Advisory Board ending Nov 01, 2030, and reappointing Jason Dyken, M.D., to a four-year term on the Library Board ending Nov 09, 2030.
- Amending Chapter 9 of the city personnel handbook to update rules regarding tobacco, smoking, and electronic nicotine delivery systems across municipal vehicles, equipment, facilities, and enclosed work sites.
- Receiving committee reports, staff reports, and public comments from citizens not listed on the formal agenda.
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