# City Council Meeting September 3rd, 2026

The City Council meeting of Cookeville, Tennessee, held on September 3, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a resolution to accept a matching grant of up to $3,000 for purchasing an Atlas 301 large truck tire changer to improve workplace safety for public works mechanics. They also authorized applying for a Tennessee Division of Forestry Community Tree Planting Grant, with a total project cost of $11,931 and a required city match of $5,965, to purchase and install trees on public properties. Additionally, the council awarded a contract for the 2026 sanitary sewer manhole replacement project, noting only one bid was received. Other agenda items included rezoning proposals and declarations of surplus vehicles using a statewide NASPO contract. Public comments addressed concerns about surveillance programs, but no procurement actions were taken on that topic.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting September 3rd, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osj0CYHEwTg) - City of Cookeville, Tennessee