City Council Meeting 6/11/26

The City Council meeting of East Ridge on June 11, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment and the annual appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2027, which notably included a capital improvement project for an ADA-compliant website upgrade without increasing the property tax rate. The council authorized a change order for the Spring Valley Park Redevelopment Project to add bidding assistance and address construction challenges in a floodway. They also approved acceptance of federal and state grants: a $21,120 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for bulletproof vests and a Tennessee Department of Agriculture animal-friendly grant to support spay and neuter programs. Additionally, the council discussed upcoming bids for softball field turf installation, street department materials, and brush chipping and grinding services, with bid openings scheduled for mid-June. A zoning ordinance amendment and a specialty shop ordinance were also introduced, with the latter set for future planning commission review. The council considered procedural matters related to rezoning signage and discussed the possibility of budget workshops for council members to enhance understanding of fiscal matters.