2/6/24 Chattanooga City Council Meeting Part 2

2/6/24 Chattanooga City Council Part 2

  • The Chattanooga City Council reconvened from recess on February 6, 2024, to continue discussing city matters.

Legislative Actions:

  • Ordinance Approval:
  • "An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code Part Two, Chapter 14 (Electricity, Section 1418: Correction of Defects, Reinspection) and Chapter 19 (Gas, Article Two: Permits and Inspection, Section 1936: Fees)" was approved.
  • Resolution on Stadium Financing:
  • A resolution was presented for approval: "A resolution of the city council of the city of Chattanooga approving the issuance of additional debt obligations of the Sports Authority of the county of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga to finance a multi-use stadium." The discussion was deferred to align with the County Commission's actions, with a motion to defer this item until February 13, 2024.

Economic Development:

  • Items B, C, D, and E under Economic Development were approved as a group. These items focused on awarding Home Investment Partnerships Act program funds to Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc. (CNE) for the development of new rental units and authorizing agreements for payments in lieu of taxes for specific projects.

Other Resolutions and Appointments:

  • A resolution authorizing Johnson and Associates to direct care for injury on duty claims was approved.
  • The council confirmed Mayor Kelly's appointment of Javid Majid as Chief Financial Officer and reappointment of Sandra Kurtz to the Air Pollution Control Board.

Purchases Discussed:

  • An increase for emergency vehicle equipment installations by Trucker's Lighthouse Incorporated, raising the annual spend limit from $68,000 to $88,000.
  • Two new blanket contracts for collision, paint, and body repairs on medium and heavy-duty vehicles, not to exceed $500,000 per year, awarded to MHC Tennessee Kenworth Inc. and LE Smith Company Inc.
  • Two new blanket contracts for collision, paint, and body repairs on light-duty vehicles, not to exceed $900,000 per year, awarded to Moco Collision Center and MHC Tennessee Kenworth Inc.
  • A one-time purchase of 400 tons of bulk de-icing salt from Compass Minerals American Inc. for $52,616.
  • A two-year contract renewal for grinding of wood brush leaf materials with Big Woody Tree Service, with a price increase to $3 per ton, making the new annual estimated amount $575,000.
  • An increase of $20,000 for the original contract with TransCard Payments LLC for health literacy gift card incentives, raising the total not to exceed $65,000.
  • A strategic initiative with Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative for $175,000 to position Chattanooga in the quantum economy.

Public Commentary:

  • Annette Bernid raised concerns about a malfunctioning crosswalk light at Ruby Falls and suggested the need for a parking garage at Hamilton Place Mall due to insufficient parking during peak times.

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