City Council Meeting 6/25/26

The City Council meeting of East Ridge on June 25, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Tennessee American Water provided an update on compliance with new EPA lead and copper rules, outlining plans for inventory and potential replacement of lead service lines over the next decade. The council approved the consent agenda and held public hearings on zoning changes and the fiscal year 2027 budget, with ordinances 1249, 1250, and 1251 passing. Several resolutions were approved for procurement contracts, including brush chipping and grinding services awarded to Lumberjack Tree Services at $465 per hour, annual material bids for rock and asphalt, and a masonry sand purchase from TJ Hunt LLC at $46.50 per ton. The city manager also announced upcoming RFPs for website and agenda management services and lawn care services to improve city facility maintenance. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement and operational procurement activities within the city.