Board Of Commissioners Workshop | May 18th, 2026

The City of Mt Juliet Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop on May 18, 2026, to review the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The meeting focused extensively on departmental budget presentations, including public safety (fire, EMS, police), public works, stormwater and wastewater utilities, and city administration. Key procurement and budget highlights included requests for new personnel positions across departments, capital expenditures such as new vehicles and equipment (including a new salt plow truck for public works and an armored vehicle for police funded by the drug fund), and technology upgrades like a new CAD system for emergency dispatch and drone program expansion. The fire department emphasized the need for additional staffing to maintain operational capabilities and improve ISO ratings, while the police department requested additional officers and dispatchers to sustain proactive crime deterrence and implement new technology. Public works requested a new multi-purpose salt truck, though the request was denied by the city manager. Stormwater and wastewater departments highlighted ongoing and planned capital improvement projects funded through grants and utility fees, with requests for additional technical staff to support growing infrastructure needs. The finance department proposed adding an assistant finance director position, which was met with some opposition. Several budget amendments and clarifications were discussed, including the timing of property tax rate certification and the sale of surplus vehicles to offset capital costs. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but multiple budget requests and capital project plans were presented for consideration.