Cookeville City Council Meeting September 3, 2026

The Cookeville City Council held a meeting on September 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a resolution to participate in a safety grant for the purchase of an Atlas 301 large truck tire changer to improve workplace safety for public works mechanics. The council also authorized the city to apply for a Community Tree Planting Grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, committing to a matching fund of $5,965 to enhance the city's tree canopy. Additionally, the council approved a contract award to CK Masonry for $172,400 to rehabilitate sewer manholes throughout the city, a project within the allocated budget. Other agenda items included declaring surplus vehicles and equipment from various city departments and setting a public hearing date for a rezoning ordinance. The meeting concluded with a public comment regarding concerns about automated license plate readers, but no further procurement actions were taken.