Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman 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:
? Planning and Zoning Committee RECESS
Order of Business for City Council VII.
Ordinances – Final Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2025-0036 Lee Helena (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1500 East 14th Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Tabled from 04-29-2025, deferred from 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025) (Alternate Version)
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading: FINANCE
a. An ordinance, hereinafter also known as “the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operations Budget”, providing revenue for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; appropriating same to the payment of expenses of the municipal government; fixing the rate of taxation of all taxable property in the City, and the time taxes and privileges are due, how they shall be paid when they shall become delinquent; providing for interest and penalty on delinquent taxes and privileges; amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 2, Section 2-267, relative to paid leave for active-duty training and to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 31, Sections 31-36, 31-37, 31-41, and 31-43, Sections 31-322 and 31-354.
b. An ordinance appropriating, authorizing, or allocating funds to the Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
PLANNING
c. An ordinance to approve a correction to the official zoning map as referenced below. IX. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution waiving Community Center rental fees for the use of the East Chattanooga Community Center gym for eight (8) Wednesdays/dates: (5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to Chattanooga Bandits Elites for AAU basketball practice at a value of $1,600.00, to include all future dates and times to be approved by the Administrator. (Sponsored by Councilman Clark)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
b. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a Premises Use Agreement with Rivermont Youth Athletic Association, Inc., in substantially the form attached, for the use of athletic fields and buildings located on a portion of Tax Parcel No. 118K-A-009 at 3325 Dixie Drive, for a term of four (4) years, with an annual rent of one ($1.00) dollar. (District 2)
c. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a Premises Use Agreement with Lakeside Youth Association, Inc., in substantially the form attached, for the use of the athletic fields and buildings located on Swan Road, Tax Parcel No. 129C-A-018, for a term of four (4) years, with an annual rent of one ($1.00) dollar. (District 5)
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a First Agreement to Exercise Option to Renew with Chattanooga Flying Disc Club, Inc., in substantially the form attached, for disc golf courses at specific city public parks for daily use and tournament play, for an additional term of one (1) year, for the term through June 30, 2026, and to enter into a First Amendment to Standard Premises Use Agreement, in substantially the form attached, to update the notification information for the tenant.
FINANCE
e. A resolution adopting a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, subject to future revision; a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
f. A resolution expressing the intent of the City of Chattanooga to issue bonds or other obligations of indebtedness relating to Public Works projects of the City with the proceeds or bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Wastewater
g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Wastewater to award Contract No. W-21-012-103, professional services for program management of the Consent Decree Implementation, to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for year four (4) of five (5), with one (1) annual renewal, for an amount not to exceed $3.3 million. (Consent Decree)
h. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Wastewater to enter into a four (4) year blanket contract with TNT Concrete, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, for paving and concrete repair or replacement, Contract No. W-24-029-201, for the estimated amount of $1.5 million annually.
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIII. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Chairwoman 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:
? Legislative Committee
? Urban Chickens legislation
? Single Stair legislation
? Equity and Community Development Committee
? The agenda is attached.
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final Reading: FINANCE
a. An ordinance, hereinafter also known as “the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operations Budget”, providing revenue for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; appropriating same to the payment of expenses of the municipal government; fixing the rate of taxation of all taxable property in the City, and the time taxes and privileges are due, how they shall be paid when they shall become delinquent; providing for interest and penalty on delinquent taxes and privileges; amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 2, Section 2-267, relative to paid leave for active-duty training and to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 31, Sections 31-36, 31-37, 31-41, and 31-43, Sections 31-322 and 31-354.
b. An ordinance appropriating, authorizing, or allocating funds to the Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
PLANNING
c. An ordinance to approve a correction to the official zoning map as referenced below. 8.
Ordinances - First Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2025-0084 Timothy Adkins (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-NT Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezoning property located at 21 West Bell Avenue, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-NT Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone. (District 1) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
b. 2025-0071 Dan Reynolds c/o Reynolds Remodeling and Construction (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 rezoning property located at 806 Spears Avenue, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
2025-0071 Dan Reynolds c/o Reynolds Remodeling and Construction (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 rezoning property located at 806 Spears Avenue, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (Applicant Version)
c. 2025-0086 Michael Kenner c/o Miken Development (Lift Conditions). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to lift Condition No. 5 from Ordinance No. 13838 of previous Case No. 2022-0057 on property located at 1107 North Moore Road with revised conditions. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
2025-0086 Michael Kenner c/o Miken Development (Lift Conditions). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to lift Condition Nos. 1 and 5 from Ordinance No. 13838 of previous Case No. 2022-0057 on property located at 1107 North Moore Road. (Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning Commission and Staff)
d. 2025-0075 Ragan Smith Associates LLC c/o Jay Floyd (RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezoning property located at 7404 Tyner Road, from RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
2025-0075 Ragan Smith Associates LLC c/o Jay Floyd (RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezoning property located at 7404 Tyner Road, from RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone. (Applicant Version)
e. 2025-0080 Ingram, Gore & Associates c/o Joseph Ingram (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezoning property located at 6525 Hunt Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
2025-0080 Ingram, Gore & Associates c/o Joseph Ingram (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezoning property located at 6525 Hunt Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (Applicant Version)
9. Resolutions:
EARLY LEARNING – HEAD START
a. A resolution authorizing a non-contracted vendor, Keys Carpet, to provide beautification to three (3) Avondale Head Start classroom floors, to continue replacing the flooring for Avondale Head Start for the conversion from Head Start to Early Learning rooms for the new school year and must meet certain safety specifications for children, for an amount not to exceed $90,000.00.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
b. A resolution authorizing the Department of Economic Development to apply for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Youth Employment Program to employ eligible youth in the City’s Public Works Summer Youth Work Program, in the amount of $75,000.00.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
c. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Friends of the Zoo for construction costs of a new veterinary hospital, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
d. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Launch, Inc. for kitchen incubator of Chattanooga upgrades, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.
e. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with United Methodist Neighborhood Center (The Bethlehem Center) for electrical system of overhaul costs, for an amount not to exceed $46,025.00.
f. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Hope for the Inner City, Inc. for capital improvement costs, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
g. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Chambliss Center for Children for facilities repairs, for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
h. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Chattanooga Chamber Foundation (Chattanooga 2.0) for Child Savings Account Initiative, for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
i. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Office of Early Learning for James A. Henry operational costs, for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00.
j. A resolution accepting and approving the award of unallocated and accrued interest of American Rescue Plan funds as part of the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Recipient Agreement with Chattanooga Housing Authority for the James A. Henry Project, for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million.
k. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Phil Hyman as Chief of the Fire Department.
l. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of John Chambers as Chief of the Police Department.
m. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Jerramy Wood as Administrator for the Department of Public Works.
n. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Richard Beeland as the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development.
o. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Melody Wingfield as Chief Human Resources Officer.
p. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Mark Heinzer as Administrator for the Wastewater Department.
q. A resolution reconfirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of William O’Hearn as Executive Director of the Library.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
r. A resolution authorizing the Department of Parks & Outdoors to apply for, and if awarded, accept a Healthy Built Environment Grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to help fund the design plan for the Chattanooga bike skills and pump track, in the amount of $50,000.00.
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.