City Council Meeting 5/28/26

The City Council meeting of East Ridge on May 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved Resolution 3818 to authorize the municipal court to use a third-party collections service for outstanding fines and sanitation fees, with the vendor retaining a 35% fee paid by defendants. Resolution 3819 was approved to award a bid for community center cabinetry improvements to HL Construction for $39,915. The city manager presented the fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting capital improvement projects such as road resurfacing ($1.3 million), park upgrades, and fleet modernization, with no tax rate increase proposed. The budget balances revenues and expenses, including $1.75 million from sanitation fees and $2.1 million in border region funding. The council also discussed ordinances related to zoning, animal registration, and council member benefits, with no direct procurement impact. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts, managing city assets, and adopting a balanced budget with planned capital investments.