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Last saved on 01/05/2021 5:11 PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA 6:00 PM I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz). III. Special Presentation. IV. Minute Approval. Order of Business for City Council V. Ordinances – Final Reading​: (None) VI. Ordinances – First Reading​: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 21, Division 4, Sections 21-136 and 21-137 related to Overgrowth and Abatement. ​(Sponsored by Councilman Ledford) FINANCE b. An ordinance to amend the Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13558, known as “the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operations Budget Ordinance”, so as to appropriate certain additional funding in the amount of $800,000.00 for the Forgotten Child Fund, the Tivoli & Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, United Way of Greater Chattanooga, and the Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD). ​(Alternate Version 2B) (Sponsored by Chairman Henderson and Councilman Ledford) (Deferred from 12-08-2020) An ordinance to amend the Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13558, known as “the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operations Budget Ordinance, so as to appropriate $800,000.00 of additional funding to the contingency fund appropriation, Forgotten Child Fund, the Tivoli & Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD). (Alternate Version 2C) Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​2 PLANNING c. 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-2 Urban Edge Residential Attached 2 Stories, subject to certain conditions. ​(District 1) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) (Planning Version #2) (Deferred from 12-08-2020) 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-2 Urban Edge Residential Attached 2 Stories, subject to certain conditions. ​(Alternate Version #2) (Added with permission of Chairman Henderson) 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories. ​(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning) VII. Resolutions: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Lease Agreement with Diagnostic Radiology Consultants, P.A., in substantially the form attached, to lease one hundred seventy-three (173) square feet for an x-ray examination area at the City of Chattanooga Well Advantage Center, with rent in the amount of $250.00 per month, for a term of three (3) years, with the option to renew for one (1) additional term of two (2) years. FINANCE b. A resolution authorizing the City Finance Officer to execute a professional services contract with Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough, PLLC relating to external audit services, for a term of three (3) years; for year one (1) in the amount of $128,500.00; year two (2) in the amount of $131,070.00; year three (3) in the amount of $133,690.00; and subject to annual renewals in year four (4) in the amount of $136,360.00; and an annual renewal in year five (5) in the amount of $137,720.00. Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​3 HUMAN RESOURCES c. A resolution authorizing the Chief Human Resources Officer to enter into a professional services agreement with Diagnostic Radiology Consultants, P.A. to provide diagnostic imaging services for City employees, retirees and their dependents at the City of Chattanooga WellAdvantage Center, for a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2021, with an option to renew for a two (2) year term. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION Public Works d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to approve Change Order No. 1. (Final) for Haren Construction Company, Inc., relative to Contract No. W-16-021-201, MBWWTP Recycle Pump Stations and Drain System Upgrade, a Non-Consent Decree Project, for a decreased amount of $142,772.93, to release the remaining contingency amount of $148,000.00, for a revised contract amount of $1,339,227.07. ​(District 1) e. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to approve Change Order No. 2 (Final), for Haren Construction Co. Inc., of Etowah, TN, relative to Contract No. W-15-009-201, MBWWTP Control Room Upgrades, for an increased amount of $97,437.31, to release the remaining contingency amount of $2,562.69, for a revised contract amount of $1,877,683.06. ​(District 1) Transportation f. A resolution authorizing payment to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the City of Chattanooga's share of an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company relative to Contract No. T-19-005-001 for professional services associated with the Lake Resort Drive Project, in the amount of $290,158.90, with a contingency amount of $29,015.89, for a total amount of $319,174.79. ​(District 3) VIII. Purchases. IX. Other Business: (Listed Below:) Police Department - BASF is donating $1,000 (check) to the police department. They experienced the CRASE training by Sgt. O'Brien and wanted to express their appreciation for that training. X. Committee Reports. XI. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council. XII. Adjournment. Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​4 TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson. 2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Oglesby). 3. Special Presentation. 4. Minute Approval. Order of Business for City Council 5. Ordinances - Final Reading​: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 21, Division 4, Sections 21-136 and 21-137 related to Overgrowth and Abatement. ​(Sponsored by Councilman Ledford) FINANCE b. An ordinance to amend the Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13558, known as “the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operations Budget Ordinance”, so as to appropriate certain additional funding in the amount of $800,000.00 for the Forgotten Child Fund, the Tivoli & Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, United Way of Greater Chattanooga, and the Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD). ​(Alternate Version 2B) (Sponsored by Chairman Henderson and Councilman Ledford) (Deferred from 12-08-2020) An ordinance to amend the Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13558, known as “the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operations Budget Ordinance, so as to appropriate $800,000.00 of additional funding to the contingency fund appropriation, Forgotten Child Fund, the Tivoli & Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD). (Alternate Version 2C) Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​5 PLANNING c. 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-2 Urban Edge Residential Attached 2 Stories, subject to certain conditions. ​(District 1) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) (Planning Version #2) (Deferred from 12-08-2020) 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-2 Urban Edge Residential Attached 2 Stories, subject to certain conditions. ​(Alternate Version #2) (Added with permission of Chairman Henderson) 2020-0127 Craig Design Group (R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two (2) properties located in the 100 block of Bush Street, from R-1 Residential Zone to E-RA-3 Urban Edge Residential Attached 3 Stories. ​(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning) 6. Ordinances - First Reading: Planning a. 2020-0169 Nicholas Hughes (Lift Conditions). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to lift conditions from Ordinance No. 13337 of previous Case No. 2018-106 from the property located at 612 Snow Street, more particularly described herein. ​(District 1) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) b. 2020-0172 Irat Roger Radpour (R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located in the 6700 block of Hixson Pike, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. ​(District 3) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​6 c. 2020-0027 Paces Ferry Builders (R-1 Residential Zone and R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located in the 7000 block of Shallowford Road and 2301 Rivendell Lane, for R-1 Residential Zone and R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone for the entire site. ​(District 4) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) (Deferred from 11-10-2020) 2020-0027 Paces Ferry Builders (R-1 Residential Zone and R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located in the 7000 block of Shallowford Road and 2301 Rivendell Lane, for R-1 Residential Zone and R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. ​(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning and Staff) d. 2020-0180 Chris Anderson (R-1 Residential Zone and R-2 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 4150, 4200, and 4216 Randolph Circle, from R-1 Residential Zone and R-2 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone. ​(District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) e. 2020-0179 B & H Estate Holdings, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to O-1 Office Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 6626 Shallowford Road, from R-1 Residential Zone to O-1 Office Zone, subject to certain conditions. ​(District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) 2020-0179 B & H Estate Holdings, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to O-1 Office Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 6626 Shallowford Road, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. ​(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning and Staff) f. 2020-0173 Michael McGowan c/o River Street Architecture, LLC (U-IN-3 Urban Industrial Three Stories Zone to U-CX-3 Urban Commercial Mixed Use Three Stories Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1639 Rossville Avenue, from U-IN-3 Urban Industrial Three Stories Zone to U-CX-3 Urban Commercial Mixed Use Three Stories Zone. ​(District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​7 g. 2020-0181 March Adams & Associates (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 505 Riverfront Parkway, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning) 2020-0181 March Adams & Associates (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 505 Riverfront Parkway, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions. (Staff Version) 2020-0181 March Adams & Associates (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 505 Riverfront Parkway, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone. ​(Applicant Version) h. 2020-0170 Cleophus Heard (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to O-1 Office Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 3104 North Hickory Street, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to O-1 Office Zone. ​(District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff) 7. Resolutions​: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a First Agreement to Exercise Option to Renew with Cromwell Development I, LLC, in substantially the form attached, for an additional term of one year, for the use of the gymnasium at Cromwell Hills Apartments to operate programs for youth, young adults, and families on the property located at 3940 Camellia Drive. ​(District 5) b. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a Multi-Year License Agreement, in substantially the form attached, with Fifty Plus Racing Foundation, Inc., for the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, beginning October 1, 2021, with options to renew each year for up to two additional one year terms, ending October 31, 2023. (District 7) Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​8 c. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Non-Profit Lease Standard Form Agreement with East Lake Neighborhood Association, Inc., in substantially the form attached, for the occupancy and operation of a concession stand for the benefit of the community, with an address of 3000 E. 34th Street on a portion of tax parcel number 168B-U-018 for a term of four (4) years at $1.00 per year. (District 7) d. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Non-Profit Lease Standard Form Agreement, with East Lake Neighborhood Association Inc., in substantially the form attached, for the occupancy of the community building on a portion of Tax Parcel No. 168B-U-018, with an address of 3000 E. 34th Street, and to authorize the waiver of the East Lake Park at the lake event fees, in the amount of $227.50 per event, for a total amount of $910.00 for the four (4) annual events held by the East Lake Neighborhood Association for the benefit of the East Lake Community for a term of four (4) years at $1.00 per year. ​(District 7) e. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a First Agreement to Exercise Option to Renew with the Chattanooga Housing Authority, in substantially the form attached, for an additional term of one year, for the use of the Sheila Jennings Wellness Center to operate programs for youth, young adults, and families on the property located at 1201 Poplar Street. ​(District 7) HUMAN RESOURCES f. A resolution to amend Resolution No. 30567 so as to make payment to governmentjobs.com d/b/a Neogov for a service and licensing agreement to provide Human Resources software services for onboard and performance management services as well as the current recruitment and applicant tracking services, for a renewal term of twelve (12) months with a corrected amount of $74,392.65. g. A resolution authorizing the appointment of Kyle Dickerson, as a Special Police Officer (unarmed) for the Land Development Office of the Department of Economic and Community Development, to do special duty as prescribed herein, subject to certain conditions. LEGAL h. A resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to increase funds for blanket contract 536370 with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for 2021 personal and property insurance coverage (total insured value of $600,706,369.00) for an amount not to exceed $661,656.00. Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​9 PLANNING i. Nimat Kaddoura/BFMZ, LLC (Special Exceptions Permit). A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for an existing liquor store, change in ownership, located at 911 Dodson Avenue. ​(District 8) PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION Public Works j. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. R-20-017-210, Summit of Softball Complex Improvements from the Easter Tornado 2020 - Shade Structures Replacement, to Lanier Plans, Inc. d/b/a KorKat, of Carrollton, GA, in the amount of $​48,887.92​, with a contingency amount of $4,900.00, for a not to exceed amount of $53,787.92. ​(District 4) k. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. R-20-017-208, Summit of Softball Complex Improvements from the Easter Tornado 2020 - Fencing Replacement, to Factory to You Fence of Knox, Inc., of Knoxville, TN, in the amount of $112,900.00, with a contingency amount of $12,000.00, for a not to exceed amount of $124,900.00. ​(District 4) l. A resolution authorizing the renewal of Contract No. E-18-007-101, On-Call Blanket Contract(s) for Architectural Services (Resolution # 29703) with (1) Allen and Hoshall, Inc.; (2) Artech Design Group, Inc.; (3) Derthick Henley and Wilkerson Architects, PLLC; (4) Franklin Architects; (5) Rardin and Carroll Architects, Inc.; and (6) MBI Companies, Inc. (formerly TWH Architects, Inc.), for year three (3) of a four (4) year term, with these six (6) professional firms estimated at $1,500,000.00 total annually, for use by all departments. m. A resolution authorizing the renewal of Contract No. E-18-008-101, On-Call Blanket Contract(s) for Structural Engineering Services (Resolution # 29704) with (1) Allen and Hoshall, Inc.; (2) Alfred Benesch and Company; (3) CTI Engineers, Inc.; (4) Estes Russell Engineering, Inc.; (5) Integrated Structural Services, Inc.; (6) March Adams and Associates, Inc.; and (7) Volkert, Inc., for year three (3) of a four (4) year term, with these seven (7) professional firms estimated at $300,000.00 total annually, for use by all departments. n. A resolution authorizing the renewal of Contract No. E-18-009-101, On-Call Blanket Contract(s) for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering Services (Resolution # 29702) with (1) Campbell and Associates, Inc.; and (2) March Adams and Associates, Inc., for year three (3) of a four (4) year term, with these two (2) professional firms estimated at $300,000.00 total annually, for use by all departments. 8. Purchases. Revised Agenda for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Page ​10 9. Other Business: (Listed Below:) BFMZ, LLC - Certificate of Compliance (District 8) 10. Committee Reports. 11. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council. 11. Adjournment.  January 5, 2021 Council Meeting Recommended New Purchases Council approval is recommended to award contracts for the following new purchases: BIDS BIDS ANNUAL COST DOCUMENTATION DEPARTMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUESTED RETURNED LOWEST/BEST BIDDER ESTIMATE FUND NAME SUMMARY LINK Increase of Waste Resources Cues, Inc. $10,000 for a Increase due to services needed prior to Division, Public CCTV Parts and Repair Service - - 3600 Rio Vista Avenue total amount of Interceptor Sewer Operations PO 547132 contract expiration. Works Orlando, FL 32805 $50,000 annually Purchase of two (2) Remote Supervisory Waste Resources Two (2) Remote Supervisory Vista Inline Electric Supply Vista Underground Distribution Division, Public Underground Distribution 8 4 1080 A Duncan Ave $216,000 Interceptor Sewer Operations Switchgear, 15.5kV, Model 422. The R205745 Works Switchgear, 15.5kV, Model 422 Chattanooga, TN 37404 award will go to Inline Electric Supply as the best bid meeting specifications. New Blanket Contract for Uniform Pants, Shorts & Caps for Public Works. Contracts is for twelve (12) months with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms. The award will go to 1. Cintas Corporation and 2. CMS Uniforms & Equipment, Inc, as the best 1. Cintas Corporation complete bids and overall value for the 2131 Polymer Drive City Wide Services City of Chattanooga. Aramark was not Uniform Pants, Shorts & Caps for Chattanooga, TN 37421 Division, Public 13 10 $35,000 General considered due to not meeting R204216 Public Works 2. CMS Uniforms & Equipment, Inc Works specifications on the Caps, they bid a 1031 Murfreesboro Pike snap instead of the specifiied velcro. Nashville, TN 37214 Aramark also changed the bid for Men's sizes only in 52" and 54" waist, and women's sizes do not include size 2. Uniforms Galore was not considered due to them bidding $2.00 for a package fee where CMS Uniform and Cintas bid NO CHARGE City Wide Service Ooltewah Clearing & Grinding Payment of invoice that incurred after Grinding of Wood, Brush, Leaf Division, Public 0 0 5200 Bell Ridge Drive $30,024.62 Solid Waste blanket expiration. Total spend to this R206588 Materials & Removal Services Works Apison, TN 37302 vendor exceeds 25k annually. Best One Tire of Chattanooga Payment of multiple invoices that Fleet Division, 2348 Rossville Blvd incurred after blanket expiration. Total Tire Purchases Of Various Sizes 0 0 $11,717.95 Fleet Best One Public Works Chattanooga, TN 37408 spend to this vendor exceeds 25k annually.  January 5, 2021 Council Meeting Recommended New Purchases Council approval is recommended to award contracts for the following new purchases: BIDS BIDS ANNUAL COST DOCUMENTATION DEPARTMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUESTED RETURNED LOWEST/BEST BIDDER ESTIMATE FUND NAME SUMMARY LINK Lee Smith Payment of invoices that incurred after Fleet Division, 2600 8th Ave Repairs for Various City Vehicles 0 0 $11,712.72 Fleet blanket expiration. Total spend to this Lee Smith Public Works Chattanooga, TN 37407 vendor exceeds 25k annually. Maaco Auto Painting & Collision Center Payment of invoices that incurred after Fleet Division, Body Work for Various City 4005 Dodds Ave 0 0 $10,692.93 Fleet blanket expiration. Total spend to this Maaco Public Works Vehicles Chattanooga, TN 37407 vendor exceeds 25k annually. Volunteer Service Company Purchase and Installation of graphics / Fleet Division, 6409 Bonny Oaks Drive Decals for Police Vehicles 0 0 $48,950.00 Fleet decals for New Police SUV’s (89). This is Volunteer Service Public Works Chattanooga, TN 37416 a sole source purchase. Respectfully submitted, Vickie Haley, Interim Director of Purchasing