2/20/24 Chattanooga City Council Meeting Part 2

1. Recognition of Ben Taylor: Councilman Hester commended Ben Taylor for his dedicated 25-year service in the Public Works Department’s Transportation Division. The council acknowledged Taylor's significant role in initiating bike-sharing programs and his volunteer work on Native American burial grounds.

  1. Ordinances under Final Reading:
    • Board of Sign Appeals Amendment: Approval was given for an amendment concerning the Board of Sign Appeals. Mr. Anderson was thanked for his efforts in this regard.
    • Rezoning Properties: The council addressed rezoning for several properties. Items B, D, and E, which involved changing zones for properties on End This Way and Myrtle Street to accommodate different residential and commercial uses, were approved together. Conditions and specific zoning ordinance amendments were also discussed.
    • Convenience Commercial to Urban General Commercial Rezoning (Item C): Approved with conditions like onsite management, security checks, and a specified mix of housing units. Additional non-binding amenities such as a lobby lounge and fitness center were also recorded.
  2. Public Works - Speed on Through Streets (Item F): An ordinance amending sections related to speed on through streets was passed.
  3. Ordinances on First Reading:
    • Rezoning at Central Avenue: A rezoning ordinance for the 600 block of Central Avenue was deferred to May 7, to allow further discussions and renderings.
    • Rezoning at North Chamberlain Avenue: Approved a rezoning from R1 Residential Zone to R3 Residential Zone with specific conditions to preserve green space and ensure a diversity of housing units.
  4. Economic Development Resolutions:
    • Stadium Corporation Sublicensing Agreement: A 10-year sublicensing agreement for parking at Finley Stadium was approved.
    • AIM Center Agreement Amendment: The council extended the closing date for a donation agreement with the AIM Center to June 30, 2024.
  5. Parks and Outdoors Grant Application: A grant application for up to $19,695,578 with a local match not exceeding 20% ($3,939,115.60) for the Alton Park and Crabtree Connectors project was approved.
  6. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Application: The council agreed to apply, jointly with Hamilton County, for funding up to $315,100 to expand the Build It Green Workforce Development and residential energy efficiency programs.
  7. Purchases:
    • Temporary Employment for Payroll Division: An increase of $75,000 for a new estimated spend of $195,000 was approved to cover the cost of temporary employment for the payroll division.
    • Wrecking Towing and Recovery Services: A new four-year blanket contract not to exceed $190,000 per year was awarded to Mell Wrecker Inc.
    • Milk and Dairy Products for Early Learning Departments: A new four-year agreement not to exceed $170,000 per year, funded by a grant, was approved for New Dairy Kentucky LLC, doing business as Borden Dairy LLC.
    • Dental Services for City Employees: A new four-year agreement not to exceed $1,300,000 per year was awarded to Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company.
    • CCTV Repair Services for the Wastewater Department: A new four-year agreement not to exceed $60,000 per year was approved for Q’s Inc.

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