City Council - March 26, 2026

The City Council meeting of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, held on March 26, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $1,014,000 contract with Midsouth Bus Center for the purchase of six school buses, funded through county shared bonds and impact fees. The council also approved contracts for various city needs: a $75,760 project for Burrow Beach slide tower repairs funded by the CIP budget; a $67,300 purchase of AV equipment and technical services from M3 Technology for the police real-time crime center; a $176,862 purchase of radio equipment from Motorola funded by the police department's FY26 operating budget; and a $187,500 contract with NAFO for 40 sets of firefighter turnout gear through a Sourcewell contract, funded by the general fund and CIP. Additionally, the council approved a $147,479 purchase of three new vehicles through state contracts and a $167,546 two-year contract amendment with PenLink for software supporting violent crime investigations, funded by a grant. The council also authorized acceptance of a $4,000 safety partners matching grant and approved co-op memberships to leverage bid pricing. A budget amendment recognizing $49,696 in new revenue for school maintenance equipment replacement was also approved. Finally, the council authorized right-of-way acquisitions for the Cherry Lane Phase 2 project, including potential condemnations if necessary. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvements, technology upgrades, and operational support across city departments.