Jul 18, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
- Early voting for the August election is running through July 30. You can see the schedule here and you can find your sample ballot here.
- The city and county have announced a joint plan to support a new Lookouts Stadium at the U.S. Pipe site as part of the efforts to revitalize the South Broad district. You can read about the plan here. This week I will be doing an in depth interview about this proposal. Stay tuned.
- Bike Chattanooga is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary with free rides and more on July 28. Find out more here.
- The City of Chattanooga is holding a One CHA Fest on July 23, from 10am to 3pm in Miller Plaza. Find out more here.
- The City of Chattanooga Office of Economic Development is hosting a series of free financial literacy seminars of July 20. Find out more here.
- The City of Chattanooga has created 10 Community Advisory Committees to provide direct input into the operation of the Chattanooga Community Centers. You can apply for a committee here.
- On July 12 the city council voted to change to the minimum amount of expenditures that must be approved by council from $25k to $50k. The minimum amount of city contracts that must be opened to competitive bid is likewise being changed from $25k to $50k.
- On July 12 the city council voted to confirm Michael Martin to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- On July 19 the city council will hold the second of two votes to remove the elderly low income or disabled homeowner exemption from stormwater. The city will still be offering assistance with these fees, but waiving the fees is not allowed under state law.
- On July 19 the city council will vote to approve an Economic Development Plan for the North River Commerce Center Industrial Park. This plan includes an $8.7M, 20-year TIF to pay for new public infrastructure supporting the Industrial Park.
- On July 26 the city council will vote to confirm Kay Baker, Mary Anne Hensley, and Sylvester Harris to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- On July 26 the city council will vote on an intent to review the Chattanooga South Broad district TIF (Lookouts Stadium).
- On July 26 the city council will vote to approve the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan. This is the allocation of $30M in ARP funding. You can read more here, and you can see a list of all the organizations receiving funds in the July 26 agenda.
JULY 12 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting recording can be found here.
The meeting minutes can be found here.
Ordinances – final reading:
- Passed: An ordinance to change to the minimum amount of expenditures that must be approved by council from $25k to $50k. The minimum amount of city contracts that must be opened to competitive bid is likewise being changed from $25k to $50k.
- Passed: Right-Of-Way closure on the 1600 block of Brown Street – Ben Parker Company
- Passed: Right-Of-Way closure on the 1600 block of E. 28th Street – Ben Parker Company
- Passed: Right-Of-Way closure on the 2800 and 2900 blocks of S. Hickory Street – Ben Parker Company
- Passed: Right-Of-Way closure on the 1600 block of Belmont Avenue – Benton Crisler Torrence
Rezoning Ordinances – first reading:
- Passed: Unaddressed property on Fringe Road - Andrew Stone
- Passed: 5117 Gooden Lane, 1326 Mayfield Lane, & an unaddressed property on Gadd Road – Pratt & Associates
- Passed: 1302 Gadd Road – Michael Long
- Deferred to July 19: Unaddressed property on the 7500 block of Standifer Gap Road – ASA Engineering
- Passed: 1248, 1259, & 1281 Lester Lane – ASA Engineering
- Passed with amendments: 1413 North Concord Road and 6906, 6931, 6957 and an unaddressed property on the 6900 block of Concord Circle – Neuhoff Taylor Architects
- Passed: 7548 and 7554 Igou Gap Road – WH Holdings
- Passed: 1820 and 1830 Gray Road – James Perry
- Passed with amendments: 2000 Gunbarrel Road and 7555 Goodwin Road – EAH Acquisitions, LLC
- Passed: 1558 Vance Road – Brantley White
- Deferred to July 19: 850 Newell Avenue – Alex Spears
- Deferred to July 19: An unaddressed property on the 300 block of North Highland Park Avenue – Edward Thrasher
- Passed: 1126 E. 8th Street – Sarah Crocker
- Passed: 2101 Soth Watkins Street – Len’Torry Coleman
Other Ordinances – first reading:
- Passed: An ordinance amending the structure of the Public Arts Commission.
- Passed: An ordinance to remove the elderly low income or disabled homeowner exemption from stormwater fees in order to stay in compliance with state law.
- Passed: An ordinance to amend the rental rates for municipal parks.
Resolutions:
- Passed: A resolution to confirm the appointment of Michael Martin to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- Denied: A resolution considering a Short Term Vacation Rental permit application at 705 N. Holy Street.
- A resolution to amend a donation agreement at 2514 E. 17th Street. The property is being donated by the city to Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise for the purpose of construction and maintaining affordable housing for a period of 10 years.
- Passed: A resolution to authorize Trevor Moorer as a Special Policy Officer (unarmed) for McKamey Animal Center.
- Passed: A resolution to authorize Jason Rains as a Special Police Officer (unarmed) for the Department of community Development.
- Passed: A resolution approving a special exceptions permit for a liquor store at 541 Signal Mountain Road, suites 229 and 235.
- Passed: A resolution approving a special exceptions permit for a residential planning unit development for properties at 7548 and 7554 Igou Gap Road.
- Passed: A resolution approving a special exceptions permit for a residential planning unit development for properties at 2000 Gunbarrel Road and 7555 Goodwin Road.
- Passed: A resolution authorizing the application for and (if awarded) acceptance of a $25k grant from the Boyd Foundation for the improvement of the dog park at Greenway Farm.
- Passed: A resolution to execute a $420k contract with CTI Engineers for landfill deficiency recommendations and repairs.
Other:
- Passed: 21 routine purchases.
- Passed: Issuance of two Requests For Proposals (RFPs) seeking multi-disciplinary teams to provide assistance in the development of 10 area plan in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
- The Economic Development Committee met to discuss TIFs and will meet again on Jul 19 to discuss the Lookouts stadium proposal.
- A Certificate of Compliance for Signal Mountain Wine and Spirits was signed by five council members.
- Kyana George addressed to council to express disappointment at the council’s decorum during public comment and to offer support for other citizens addressing the council.
- Arcie Reeves addressed the council to request that District 5 receive promised services and beautification.
- Marie Mott addressed the council to express disappointment that the city was using parts of her gun violence strategic plan without due credit.
- Tony Boston addressed the council regarded crime and violence prevention and offered the council assistance.
- Jerand Massaud addressed the council to express disappoint about Public Works grievance policies and pay scales.
- Mark Shackleford addressed the council to request an amendment to the Beer and Wrecker Board policies and ordinances.
JULY 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting agenda can be found here.
Rezoning Ordinances – final reading:
- Unaddressed property on Fringe Road - Andrew Stone
- 5117 Gooden Lane, 1326 Mayfield Lane, & an unaddressed property on Gadd Road – Pratt & Associates
- 1302 Gadd Road – Michael Long
- 1248, 1259, & 1281 Lester Lane – ASA Engineering
- 1413 North Concord Road and 6906, 6931, 6957 and an unaddressed property on the 6900 block of Concord Circle – Neuhoff Taylor Architects
- 7548 and 7554 Igou Gap Road – WH Holdings
- 1820 and 1830 Gray Road – James Perry
- 2000 Gunbarrel Road and 7555 Goodwin Road – EAH Acquisitions, LLC
- 1558 Vance Road – Brantley White
- 1126 E. 8th Street – Sarah Crocker
- 2101 Soth Watkins Street – Len’Torry Coleman
Other Ordinances – final reading:
- An ordinance amending the structure of the Public Arts Commission.
- An ordinance to remove the elderly low income or disabled homeowner exemption from stormwater fees in order to stay in compliance with state law.
- An ordinance to amend the rental rates for municipal parks.
Rezoning Ordinances – first reading:
- Unaddressed property in the 7500 Block of Standifer Gap Road – ASA Engineering
- 1850 Newell Road – Alex Spears
- Unaddressed property in the 300 block of North Highland Park – Edward Thrasher
Resolutions:
- A resolution approving an Economic Development Plan for the North River Commerce Center Industrial Park. This plan includes an $8.7M, 20-year TIF to pay for new public infrastructure supporting the Industrial Park.
- A resolution authorizing an award of $40k to Habitat for Humanity to construct an affordable home at 227 Canary Circle.
- A resolution authorizing an award of $40k to Habitat for Humanity to construct an affordable home at 3420 Kirkland Avenue.
- A resolution to amend Resolution No. 28348, “A resolution authorizing Administrators and Directors of the City of Chattanooga to apply for and, if awarded, accept grants under $25,000.00,” to accept grants under $50,000.00 only if they do not require matching funds and do not place operational obligations on the City, and those grants awarded will be reported to the City Council not less than on a quarterly basis.
JULY 26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Rezoning Ordinances – final reading:
- Unaddressed property in the 7500 Block of Standifer Gap Road – ASA Engineering
- 1850 Newell Road – Alex Spears
- Unaddressed property in the 300 block of North Highland Park – Edward Thrasher
Resolutions:
- A resolution to confirm the appointment of Kay Baker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- A resolution to confirm the appointment of Mary Anne Hensley to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- A resolution to confirm the appointment of Sylvester Harris to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.
- A resolution authorizing an award of $40k to Habitat for Humanity to construct an affordable home at 278 West 36th Street.
- A resolution approving an STVR at 1789 E 12th Street, applicant Carmen Patty.
- A resolution authorizing the lease of office space at 1715 E Main Street to the Forgotten Child Fund, Inc. for 3 months at a rate of $1 per month.
- A resolution authorizing the lease of warehouse space at 1815 E Main Street to the Forgotten Child Fund, Inc. for 3 months at a rate of $1 per month.
- A resolution authorizing the exemption of the City of Chattanooga and its affiliated boards and commissions from certain procedures of the application process for Tax Increment Financing when the City of Chattanooga and its affiliated boards and commissions initiate the TIF approval process, because the City of Chattanooga and its affiliated boards and commissions are seeking approval for Tax Increment Financing related to the redevelopment of the South Broad District, and following all procedures for Tax Increment Financing required by the State of Tennessee.
- A resolution of intent to review the Chattanooga South Broad district TIF.
- A resolution authorizing a lease agreement for a communication facility on Windrock Mountain for a term of 3 years at a rate of $1,600 per year with rent escalators after 3 years.
- A resolution authorizing a lease agreement for a communication facility on Cross Mountain for a term of 3 years at a rate of $1,600 per year with rent escalators after 3 years.
- A resolution approving the Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Allocation Plan (see agenda for full details).
- A resolution authorizing a change order to a contract with Talley Construction to extend the contract by 3 months.
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