# Public Works Committee - November 3, 2026

The RCTV Public Works Committee meeting on November 3, 2026, addressed solid-waste operations, a proposed data-center moratorium, road funding, and department administration. The committee approved a $2 million allocation from the Solid Waste Fund balance to the county’s self-insurance fund for liability claims, including potential lawsuit defense costs; members said the amount was anticipated and would not affect day-to-day solid-waste operations. The committee also approved supporting a Murfreesboro–Rutherford County road project estimated at $98.5 million overall, with the city and county together responsible for about $31 million and the state covering the remainder. The county’s anticipated share is approximately $6 million, expected around 2033 if the project is selected for the state’s 10-year plan. The committee approved forwarding a data-center moratorium resolution to the full commission; it would pause applications in unincorporated areas for up to one year or until regulations are adopted. No contract awards were reported.

The Solid Waste Director reported that the department had collected 2,500 mattresses for recycling since August and that electronics recycling reached 70.5 tons for the quarter. Bids for additional cameras are being gathered with OIT, with no selection or purchase yet reported. The committee also approved a budget amendment to expand the Codes Director’s responsibilities and change the position’s title, using funds already in the department’s budget. Planning staff presented three rezoning applications for future public hearings; these were not procurement decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Works Committee - November 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGpUHTcuSO4) - RCTV