Chattanooga City Council Business Meeting - 06/16/2026

The Chattanooga City Council held a business meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing heavily on budget approval and various procurement and contract matters. Mayor Tim Kelly presented the fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting a balanced approach that maintains a flat property tax rate while investing $10 million annually in road quality and providing a 3% cost of living increase for city employees. The council unanimously approved the budget and several ordinances related to zoning and city operations. Key procurement actions included approval of a lease agreement for a new senior center with a $354,253 initial buildout budget, multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and memorandums of understanding for public works and economic development projects, and acceptance of grant awards totaling up to $750,000 for violence prevention and other services. The council also approved a $2 million grant application for new fire department breathing apparatus equipment, awarded a $1.25 million annual contract for programmable logic controller services to RMJ Consulting, and authorized continuation of a curbside glass recycling pilot program. Public comments addressed employee concerns and community issues, while council members expressed appreciation for collaborative budget efforts and ongoing capital improvement projects.