City of Newport TN City Council Meeting September 2026

The City of Newport, Tennessee City Council held a meeting on September 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved budget amendments for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and accepted a $392,000 recreational trails program grant with a $98,000 city match to support the Park to Float project. They also approved naming Woodland Park in honor of the late Parks and Recreation Director Tim Dockery. Procurement decisions included awarding a towing services contract for the police department with a $50 flat rate fee, selecting Safe Fleet for a five-year body camera contract totaling $87,560, and awarding an annual concrete contract to Newport Paving and Ready Mix. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a brush hog knuckle boom loader for the street department at $213,696 and accepted a bid from Complete Construction for an ARC Streetscapes project at $468,965, contingent on corrected paperwork. The council also discussed exploring investment accounts to generate additional revenue from city funds, with plans to review options in a future meeting.