Whitesburg City Council September 8, 2026

The Whitesburg City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the previous meeting minutes and financial statements, and passed Ordinance 2026-04, which set the city tax levy for 2026 at 34 cents per $100 of taxable property to fund city employee salaries, current indebtedness, and general expenses. The council approved a $5,000 donation to the Mountain Heritage Festival and authorized the mayor to sign two grant-related resolutions to apply for up to $2 million in funding for community development projects, including a recreational facility relocation and improvements. They also approved a contract with a vendor named Greg to begin construction of a splash pad at James Billy Craft Memorial Park. Updates were provided on various infrastructure projects, including water storage, sewer system upgrades, and FEMA-related reimbursements, with ongoing environmental reviews and grant funding efforts noted. The council discussed event planning and street closures for upcoming community festivals but did not take further procurement actions on those items during this meeting.