La Vergne City Budget Workshop Session 1 - 4/09/2026

The City of La Vergne held a budget workshop session on April 9, 2026, focusing extensively on the upcoming fiscal year's budget, including general fund revenues, expenditures, and capital projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the need for a property tax increase to fund a second bond issue for the Walden Road widening project and the buildout of a new public works and CDS facility estimated at $4.5 million, which will be put out to bid soon. The board also discussed the implementation of new electrical permit fees and the annual adjustment of impact fees based on the construction cost index, with plans to present fee schedule changes at a future meeting. Employee compensation was a major topic, with a compensation study recommending a 9% pay scale increase, though budget constraints led to a consensus to consider a 3% raise initially, with potential for adjustments midyear depending on revenue performance. Capital improvement requests across various funds were reviewed, including street paving, police equipment, park improvements, and water and sewer projects, with some items potentially funded through grants or lease agreements. The board emphasized the importance of employee retention and discussed the balance between raises and benefits, noting the city's provision of 100% health insurance coverage. Overall, the meeting set the stage for upcoming budget decisions, bond issues, and procurement activities related to capital projects and fee adjustments.