La Vergne City Budget Workshop Session 3 - 4/27/2026

The City of La Vergne held a budget workshop session on April 27, 2026, focusing on various budgetary and procurement-related matters for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement discussions included funding allocations for nonprofit organizations, with a total request of $192,540 and considerations to maintain prior funding levels while adding a new $2,500 allocation for Read to Succeed. The board reviewed proposed adjustments to impact fees based on the construction cost index, recommending a 2.6% increase to maintain competitiveness with neighboring cities. They also discussed implementing a new electrical permit fee schedule to bring inspections in-house, improving efficiency and revenue generation. Capital improvement projects were addressed, including road widening and stormwater infrastructure, with significant increases in impact fee collections and capital expenditures noted. Additionally, the board considered a pilot program for traffic calming measures involving speed cushions to improve neighborhood safety, with plans to evaluate effectiveness before broader implementation. Several fee adjustments for water, sewer, and utility services were proposed, reflecting rate study recommendations and operational cost changes. The workshop concluded with plans to finalize and vote on the budget and related resolutions in the upcoming meetings.