Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Chairman Henderson).
III. Special Presentations.
IV. Minute Approval.
V. Discussion of Agenda.
? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
? Purchasing Questions
? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
VI. Committee or Department Reports: ? None
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
VII.
Ordinances – Final Reading:
FINANCE
a. An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 14118, also known as “the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operations Budget,” be amended for the City of Chattanooga to appropriate the amount $67,546.48 for Tax Years 2019 and 2023, and for delinquent taxes for Tax Years 2021 and 2022, in the amount of $203,461.02, following receipt and payment to the City from the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Inc. for property taxes and interest on Tax Map No. 128E-A-005, back to the Humane Educational Society, for a total appropriation after payment of all delinquent taxes and interest is received not to exceed $271,200.00.
PLANNING
b. 2025-0017 John Jerman (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone and I-H Heavy Industrial Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1907 Stuart Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone and I-H Heavy Industrial Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Neighborhood Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 03-11-2025)
c. 2025-0020 Alfred Fredrick (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 2800 Curtis Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 03-11-2025)
d. 2025-0026 Jerri Price (C-C Commercial Corridor Zone to C-TMU Transitional MixedUseCommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 2401 East Main Street, from C-C Commercial Corridor Zone to C-TMU Transitional Mixed Use Commercial Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 03-11-2025)
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER Public Works
a. MR-2025-0025 Bryan Bledsoe (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the corner of the 2200 block of E. 21st Street/2100 block of S. Lyerly, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
Wastewater
b. MR-2025-0007 LFG Homes LLC (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 1500 block of Mercer Street, beginning at MH #S118E041 thence 1,439 feet to MH #S118E115, for a total of 1,439 linear feet, Tax Map No. 118E-E-006, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
c. MR-2024-0194 Almarie Brenna c/o Kimley-Horn (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 7500 block of Standifer Gap Road, beginning 20 feet from MH #S139O032 to 86.5 feet from MH #S139O034, for a total of 320 linear feet, Tax Map No. 139O-B-005, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 4) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
IX. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the appointment of Rudolph Foster to the Board of Zoning Appeals for District 5, for a three (3) year term beginning on June 9, 2024, and ending on June 8, 2027. (District 5) (Revised)
b. A resolution confirming the appointment of Kanika Jones to the Health, Educational, and Housing Facility Board for District 9, for a term beginning on March 19, 2025, and ending on July 6, 2027. (District 9)
c. A resolution to express appreciation for the service of outgoing City Council members and to award them their city-issued devices in recognition of their service, establishing this as an ongoing policy for all current and future outgoing members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
d. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a First Agreement to Exercise the Option to Renew with the Chattanooga Housing Authority, in substantially the form attached, for an additional term of one (1) year, through March 31, 2026, for the use of the Sheila Jennings Wellness Center to operate programs for youth, young adults, and families on the property located at 1201 Poplar Street and further identified as a portion of Tax Map No. 145F-A-002.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
e. A resolution authorizing the Interim Administrator for the Department of Parks & Outdoors to accept funds from the Bethlehem Center for empowering minority communities through swimming initiative, in the amount of $56,640.00.
Wastewater
f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Wastewater Department to approve Change Order No. 3 with Reeves Young, LLC, of Dalton, GA, for Contract Nos. W-17-023-201 and W-18-008-201, MBWWTP Improvements – Schedules A and B, for incorporating CRF No. 16 for concrete chipping in the SRMV, for an increase of $29,382.58, for a revised contract amount of $10,939,587.21, with a contingency in the amount of $413,450.00, for a total amount of $11,353,037.21. (District 1)
PLANNING
g. Joseph G. DeGaetano and Heather B. DeGaetano (Special Exceptions Permit Liquor Store). A resolution approving a new Special Exceptions Permit for a new liquor store located at 50 Frazier Avenue. (District 2) (Version #4)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Other Business. (Item Listed Below):
a. Certificate of Compliance – The Cheese Tax LLC d/b/a Pedestrian Wine and Cheese, 50 Frazier Avenue, #250, Chattanooga, TN. (District 2)
XIII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIV. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Vice-Chair Hill).
3. Special Presentations.
4. Minute Approval.
5. Discussion of Agenda.
? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
? Purchasing Questions
? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
6. Committee or Department Reports:
? Parks and Public Works
? Planning and Zoning RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER Public Works
a. MR-2025-0025 Bryan Bledsoe (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the corner of the 2200 block of E. 21st Street/2100 block of S. Lyerly, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
Wastewater
b. MR-2025-0007 LFG Homes LLC (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 1500 block of Mercer Street, beginning at MH #S118E041 thence 1,439 feet to MH #S118E115, for a total of 1,439 linear feet, Tax Map No. 118E-E-006, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
c. MR-2024-0194 Almarie Brenna c/o Kimley-Horn (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 7500 block of Standifer Gap Road, beginning 20 feet from MH #S139O032 to 86.5 feet from MH #S139O034, for a total of 320 linear feet, Tax Map No. 139O-B-005, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 4) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
8. Ordinances - First Reading: MAYOR’S OFFICE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapters 3A and 3B, Off-Premise Advertising and On-Premise Advertising.
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Streets and Sidewalks: Article XIII, Chattanooga Tree Ordinance.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
c. MR-2025-0001 Clifton McCormick and Tracy Culver (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 700 block of Woodland Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
d. MR-2025-0012 26 Partners, LLC c/o Eric Cummings (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 2600 block of Williams Street, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
e. MR-2025-0019 Samuel W. Clemons, Sr. (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in part of the unopened 5500 block of Florida Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
9. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Bob Geier to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 1, with a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028. (District 1)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Paul Darr to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 4, with a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028. (District 4)
c. A resolution confirming the appointment of Christy Rashed to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 5, with a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028. (District 5)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
d. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Rebecca Brooks to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
e. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Jack Wood to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
f. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of John Foy to the Electric Power Board, for a term beginning on March 31, 2025, and ending on March 30, 2030.
g. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Helen Pinkerton to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 8 (Hixson), for a term beginning on January 18, 2025, and ending on January 17, 2028.
h. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Armelia Williams to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Standifer Gap), for a term beginning on November 8, 2024, and ending on November 7, 2027.
i. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Victor Rodriguez to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
j. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Janice Gooden to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Dodson), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
k. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of George Ricks to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
l. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Donald Sanderfur to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
m. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Steve Dunn to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
n. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of David Morris to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
o. A resolution amending Resolution No. 30075 adopting a revised public records policy to include updates and revisions in compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a) and to include revised forms attached to said policy.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
p. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Project Development Management Agreement between the City of Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT) to perform services in the development of a new public access river access point site located off Terminal Road, in the amount of $75,000.00, plus additional funds if requested by TRGT and approved by the City, for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
q. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to apply for, and if awarded, to accept an Out-of-School (OST) Mentoring in Parks and Recreation Grant administered by the National Recreation and Parks Association to support the Every Kid Outdoor Program, in the amount of $60,000.00.
Public Works
r. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. F-24-001-201, Replacement Roofing System for Fire Station No. 17, to Tri-State Roofing Contractors, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of $123,474.00, with a contingency in the amount of $12,300.00, for a total amount of $135,474.00. (District 1)
s. A resolution amending Resolution No. 31171, for Contract No. S-21-008-101 with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Landfill Groundwater Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting, to increase the estimated amount of $216,500.00 due to an increased contract utilization, for a revised amount of $365,500.00. (District 4)
t. A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 32410 and amending Resolution No. 32292, for Contract No. S-21-009-101 with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Landfill Deficiency Recommendations and Repairs, to increase the estimated amount by $310,000.00 due to an increased contract utilization, for a revised amount of $795,000.00. (District 4)
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.