March 4, 2024

March 4 City Council Update

GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS

• On February 27 the council approved a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the financing of the South Broad stadium. The full MOU can be found here. ChattaMatters did a great video explaining the new funding structure that you can watch here.

FEBRUARY 27 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Zoning Ordinance Work Session recording can be found here.

• The administration has made a number of changes to the proposed zoning ordinance that go beyond what was recommended for approval by planning commission. The administration will be presenting the latest version of the proposed zoning ordinance to planning commission in the coming months for another vote before asking city council to vote.

The Agenda Session recording can be found here.

• The council heard a report from the new CEO of CARTA, Charles Frazier. Mr. Frazier listed 4 strategic imperatives that CARTA must work towards:
  • Establish the reputation of a trusted service organization.
  • Demonstrate value as a community partner.
  • Outline a robust funding strategy.
  • Right size the budget.

The Business Session recording can be found here.

• The council approved a request to rezone 1400 North Chamberlain Ave from R-1 to R-3 for the construction of apartments (final reading).
• The council deferred a vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Beer Board until March 5 (first reading).
• The council deferred a vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Wrecker Board until March 5 (first reading).
• The council approved a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the financing of the South Broad stadium. The full MOU can be found here. ChattaMatters did a great video explaining the new funding structure that you can watch here.
• The council approved amendments to the Employee Information Guide.
• The council confirmed the appointment of John Hale, Ryan Perry, and Linda Bullard to Community Advisory Committees.
• The council approved a $150k contract with Erlanger Community Health Centers.
• The council approved 5 routine purchases, including a ~$1.6M purchase of garbage trucks from Stringfellow, Inc.
• The council was notified of one emergency purchase, a ~$24k rental of garbage trucks to provide service until the newly purchased garbage trucks arrive.
• The council approved the issuance of one Request For Proposals (RFP) seeking artists for the Lynnbrook Park Public Art Project.
• Nice citizens addressed the council, primarily supporting the Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence (CALEB) Affordable Housing Vision. You can watch the full comments here.

The meeting minutes can be found here.

MARCH 5 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Beer Board (first reading).
• The council will vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Wrecker Board (first reading).
• The council will vote on a number of amendments to the section of city code governing the construction of streets and sidewalks (first reading).
• The council will vote on the appointment of Sean T. Stallings to the Head Start Governing Board.
• The council will vote on a number of agreements and grants (see agenda for full details).

MARCH 12 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Beer Board (final reading).
• The council will vote on amendments to the section of city code governing the Wrecker Board (final reading).
• The council will vote on a number of amendments to the section of city code governing the construction of streets and sidewalks (final reading).
• The council will vote on a number of rezoning requests (first reading).
• The council will vote on the approval of a ~$134k Tennessee Housing Development Agency grant for re-housing activities.
• The council will vote on the renewal of an auditing contract with Hutcherson & McCullough, PLLC for an annual amount of ~$136k.
• The council will vote on the appointment of Sydney Smith and Ryan Kopet to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission.
• The council will vote on a number of agreements with various organizations to address health disparities in Chattanooga. These agreements include ~$256k to the AIM Center, ~$278k to Scenic City Wellness, $175k to Medicos Mission Fund, ~$20k to First Baptist Cares, and ~$13k to Align Wellness.
• The council will vote on a special exceptions permit for a new liquor store at 5506 Hixson Pike.
• The council will vote on a special exceptions permit for a planned unit development at 6107 Hixson Pike.
• The council will vote on a number of public works and wastewater contracts.
• The council will vote on the approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Industrial Development Board for the construction of the Class A Power Project.