Upcoming City Council Agendas

Friday, October 05, 2012

Here are the upcoming City Council agendas for Oct. 9 and 16:

Agenda for Tuesday, Oct. 9:

I.      Call to Order.

II.             Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz).

III.    Minute Approval.       
               
IV.     Special Presentation:  

V.

      Ordinances – Final Reading:                    

a)      An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 10, Article II, Sections 10-10 through 10-30, relative to historic zoning. 

b)      MR-2012-101 ARS Ventures, LLC (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning of the unit block of East Manning Street beginning at its intersection with the west line of the 300 block of Woodland Avenue to the east line of the 300 block of North Market Street; an unopened alley beginning at the unit block of East Manning Street to its intersection with the 400 block of North Market Street; and an unopened alley beginning at its intersection with the south line of the unit block of East Manning to the north line of the unit block of East Kent Street, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Public Works, District 1.)

VI.     Ordinances – First Reading:

a)      2012-082 Dr. W. C. Helton (R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located in the 4200 block of Cherryton Drive, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 5.)

        2012-082 Dr. W. C. Helton (R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located in the 4200 block of Cherryton Drive, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone.  (Applicant Version.)

b)      2012-119 Alan Haniszewski/RTB Holdings (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of properties located at 1944 Rossville Avenue and 1910 Jefferson Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning for single family dwelling.)  (District 7.)

2012-119 Alan Haniszewski/RTB Holdings (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of properties located at 1944 Rossville Avenue and 1910 Jefferson Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone.  (Applicant Version.)

VII.    Resolutions:

a)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Tennessee American Water Company relative to water usage data for the purpose of sewer billing and shut-off services for non-payment.

b)      A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Arcadis U.S., Inc. relative to Contract No. W-10-003-101, Construction of Area 2 Closure Cap for City Landfill for Construction Engineering Services, for an increased amount of $128,000.00, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $772,500.00.

c)      A resolution authorizing payment of an additional $37,853.21 for Chattanooga’s share of Change Order No. 1 (Final) of the contract between the Chattanooga Housing Authority and Lee Adcock Construction Co., Inc., Contract No. 10-016-201, Fairmont Avenue Townhouses, for a revised Chattanooga share of $379,053.21.  (District 1.)

d)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. W-12-006-201, Alton Park Pump Station Upgrade and New Force Main to Mayse Construction Company, in the amount of $549,990.00, with a contingency amount of $50,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $599,990.00.  (District 7.)

e)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to accept funds from Clearscapes Architecture + Art, for concrete art foundations relative to the Main Terrain Art Park, Partnership Agreement No. R-11-001-803, in the amount of $2,425.00.  (District 8.)

f)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to accept funds from Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga relative to the Main Terrain Art Park, Partnership Agreement No. R-11-001-804, in the amount of $5,500.00.  (District 8.)

g)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to apply for and, if approved, accept a grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation for the Main Terrain Art Park, Partnership Agreement No. R-11-001-802, in the amount of $27,000.00.  (District 8.)

h)      A resolution authorizing Fork & Pie c/o Mike Robinson to use temporarily the right-of-way located in the 800 block of Market Street for the installation of awnings, as shown on the map and drawings attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions.  (District 8.)

i)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of Education, Arts, and Culture to solicit funding for the civic facilities according to the attached Strategic Fundraising Plan for 2012-2013.

j)      2012-110 Muhamed Mahalbasic (Special Exceptions Permit).  A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for property located at 862 Wheeler Avenue to allow a duplex in an R-1 Residential Zone.  (Recommended for denial by Planning.)  (Staff recommends approval.)  (District 9.)

k)      2012-118 AD Engineering/Tiffany Farley (Special Exceptions Permit).  A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential Planned Unit Development on property located at 7435 and 7437 Pinewood Drive, subject to certain conditions.  (District 4.)

VIII.   Overtime Report.

IX.     Departmental Reports:

a)      Department of Human Services.
b)      Department of Parks and Recreation.
c)      Department of Public Works.
d)      Department of Neighborhood Services.
e)      Department of Education, Arts & Culture.
f)      Fire Department.
g)      Police Department.
h)      Department of Personnel.
i)      Department of Finance and Administration.
j)      City Attorney.

X.      Other Business. 

XI.     Committee Reports.

XII.    Agenda Session for Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

XIII.   Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council on Non-Agenda Matters.

XIV.    Adjournment.

Agenda for Tuesday, Oct. 16:

1.      Call to Order.
               
2.      Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Rico).

3.      Minute Approval.

4.      Special Presentation:

5.      Ordinances - Final Reading:

a)      2012-082 Dr. W. C. Helton (R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located in the 4200 block of Cherryton Drive, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 5.)

        2012-082 Dr. W. C. Helton (R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Office Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located in the 4200 block of Cherryton Drive, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone.  (Applicant Version.)

b)      2012-119 Alan Haniszewski/RTB Holdings (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of properties located at 1944 Rossville Avenue and 1910 Jefferson Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning for single family dwelling.)  (District 7.)

2012-119 Alan Haniszewski/RTB Holdings (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of properties located at 1944 Rossville Avenue and 1910 Jefferson Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone.  (Applicant Version.)

6.      Ordinances – First Reading:

a)      An ordinance adopting a Plan of Services and extending the corporate limits of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, by annexing certain territory contiguous to the present corporate limits of said city, being Tax Map No. 132A-A-026 to this ordinance located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, owned by Barrier Properties, LLC d/b/a Cambridge Square being more fully described herein.  (District 4.)

7.      Resolutions:

a)      A resolution to adopt a ninety (90) day moratorium on approval of any tax increment financing (TIF) to allow time to develop appropriate guidelines provided that upon adoption of guidelines by the City Council this moratorium shall terminate.

b)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. W-09-014-201, Citico Creek Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Moore Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,673,290.00, with a contingency amount of $165,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $1,838,290.00, subject to SRF loan approval.  (District 8.)

c)      A resolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of a Deed of Conservation Easement from W. R. Grace & Company for a piece of property located at 1451 Mueller Avenue to assist in the continuation of the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway.  (District 9.)

d)      A resolution approving special police commissions for parking enforcement for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for (names).

e)      A resolution authorizing the waiver of landfill disposal fees associated with the Tennessee River Rescue, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.

f)      A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Education, Arts & Culture to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga Community Cultural Connections Grant to fund cultural arts classes at the Eastgate Senior Activity Center, in the amount of $3,350.00.  (District 6.)

8.      Overtime Report.

9.      Departmental Reports:

        a)      Department of Human Services.
        b)      Department of Parks and Recreation.
        c)      Department of Public Works.
        d)      Department of Neighborhood Services.
        e)      Department of Education, Arts & Culture.
        f)      Fire Department.
        g)      Police Department.
        h)      Department of Personnel.
        i)      Department of Finance and Administration.
        j)      City Attorney.

10.     Other Business. 

11.     Committee Reports.

12.     Agenda Session for Tuesday, October 23, 2012.

13.     Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council on Non-Agenda Matters.

14.     Adjournment.



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