City of Franklin, BOMA Work Session 5-26-2026

The City of Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a work session on May 26, 2026, covering several topics including disaster recovery loans, educational innovation projects, development activity, and municipal fee adjustments. The Small Business Administration presented low-interest disaster loan options available to homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by recent ice storms, emphasizing the loans as tools to aid recovery. The board also discussed the Innovation Center project funded by a $15.5 million grant to support college, career, and technical education, highlighting partnerships with local businesses like Caterpillar. Development activity reports showed steady permitting and construction investment despite seasonal slowdowns. A significant portion of the meeting focused on proposed increases to nonresidential and residential plan review fees to better align fees with service costs, including the introduction of fire protection plan review fees. The board debated enforcement and regulatory challenges related to e-bikes, motorized bikes, and other play vehicles on city streets, sidewalks, and trails, emphasizing safety concerns, education, and the need for updated ordinances to address emerging technologies and community complaints. Additionally, a resolution was discussed regarding the competitive sale procurement method for wastewater plant inspection services. The meeting included public input on park expansion plans and street closures, with considerations for accessibility and traffic flow. Overall, the session involved multiple procurement-related discussions, including contract renewals, fee adjustments, and capital improvement planning, alongside policy considerations affecting future vendor opportunities and community safety regulations.