3/5/24 Chattanooga City Council Meeting Part 2
  1. Alcoholic Beverages and Beer Board Amendments: Amendments were approved to Chattanooga city code part two, chapter 5, relating to alcoholic beverages and the Beer Board, with no specific dollar amounts mentioned for this section.
  2. Board Amendments: Amendments were made to chapter 35 of the Chattanooga city code, focusing on board operations and regulations, also without specified dollar amounts.
  3. Street Maintenance and Construction Ordinances: The council passed ordinances concerning street maintenance and construction. While the discussion involved operational and regulatory changes, specific dollar amounts were not highlighted in these sections.
  4. Resolutions Approved with Specified Dollar Amounts:
    • Shante Stallings Appointment: The resolution confirmed Shante Stallings' appointment to the Head Start Governing Board for District 1 for a term from March 6, 2024, to March 5, 2026, without a dollar amount specified.
    • Declaration of Restrictive Covenants: Authorized the mayor to execute a declaration on a Shafford Road parcel, with no dollar amount mentioned.
    • Family Justice Center Grants:
      • A resolution authorized applying for and accepting a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice for up to $124,000.
      • Another resolution for a grant from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators up to $5,000.
    • River City Company Support: Waiver of park rental fees for River City Company for the "Loop for the Chattanooga Green" event, with fees amounting to $33,500 and a deposit of $10,000 for potential damages.
    • Pickleball Court Canopies Contract: Approval of a contract for pickleball court canopies installation amounting to $78,138, with a contingency amount of $2,000, totaling $80,138.
  5. Public Works Contracts:
    • An increase for bulk deicing salt purchase to $527,475.54.
    • A contract renewal with Johnston Associates for IOD claims, with a $150,000 increase, bringing the new annual cost estimate to $2,876,051.
    • An increase of $250,000 for United Elevator Services, for a new annual cost estimate of $640,000.
  6. Citywide Recreation Program Plan: Approval of an RFP to develop a recreation program plan, with no specific dollar amount mentioned for this resolution.
  7. Public Commentary: Community members expressed support for Option B of the Frasier Avenue project and concerns about transportation safety. Financial implications of this project were not specified in the public commentary section.