City Council Meeting July 2, 2026

The City Council meeting of Cookeville, Tennessee, held on July 2, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved the purchase of sanitation trucks and a dumpster truck using Sourcewell contracts, as well as declaring certain equipment as surplus. A significant agenda item was the approval of a change order for the Henley Drive street extension project, finalizing the contract balance. Additionally, the council approved a change order for the SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalk Phase 2 project, resulting in a net contract deduction of approximately $30,789, adjusting the final contract amount to $882,793.22. The council also approved the purchase of a Vermeer horizontal grinder at a final negotiated price of approximately $427,272, including trade-in and parts restock. Another key discussion involved a zoning code amendment to permit adaptive residential multifamily reuse of existing motel buildings, aimed at expanding affordable housing options. This amendment would allow conversion of motels to multifamily housing under special exception, with affordability safeguards including income-based rental caps and unit dedication to low-income households. The council held a public hearing on this matter, with detailed discussion on the financial and social implications, and voted to approve the ordinance with the intention to gather further data before finalizing details. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, equipment procurement, and housing policy adjustments to support affordable housing initiatives.