# City of Newport TN City Council Meeting September 2026

The City of Newport, Tennessee City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council accepted a $392,000 recreational trails program grant with a $98,000 city match for the Park to Float project, aiming to rebuild and enhance the park. They also approved the purchase of towing services for the police department at a flat rate of $50, and selected Safe Fleet for a five-year body camera contract totaling $87,560, citing officer preference and included redaction software. Additionally, the council awarded an annual concrete contract to Newport Paving and Ready Mix and approved the purchase of a brush hog knuckle boom loader for the street department for $213,696. They also conditionally approved a $468,965 contract with Complete Construction for the ARC Streetscapes project, pending correction of bid paperwork. Budget amendments were considered and approved, and the council approved naming Woodland Park in honor of the late Parks and Recreation Director Tim Dockery. Discussions also included exploring investment options for city funds to generate higher interest revenue.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Newport TN City Council Meeting September 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNTWLl-MOeg) - cityofnewportTN