City of Jackson, TN April 30, 2026 City Council Agenda Review for May 5, 2026 meeting

The City of Jackson, Tennessee City Council held an agenda review meeting on April 30, 2026, discussing several budget amendments and procurement-related items for the upcoming May 5 meeting. Key procurement topics included budget amendments to appropriate funds for employee health programs supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield rebates, police aviation equipment replacement funded by a $10,000 donation, and the purchase of a police investigation vehicle using insurance recovery funds. The council also reviewed a resolution to support a US Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, which involves a future city match of up to 20% spread over five years for safety improvements on the 45 bypass. Additionally, the council considered no-match grants for ADA accessibility improvements at Conger Park and a wildflower median project funded by Keep America Beautiful. Discussions also covered pension plan reforms transitioning new employees to a hybrid plan to control city costs and improve recruitment and retention. The meeting included detailed dialogue on zoning amendments affecting residential districts and infrastructure planning to support growth.