City Council
Regular MeetingChattanooga, TN · January 26, 2021
Agenda
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021
CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA
6:00 PM
I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Chairman Henderson).
III. Special Presentations.
Tribute to Chris Ramsey
By Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod
and
Presentation of Memorial Video to Honor Lives Lost to COVID
By Maura Sullivan
IV. Minute Approval.
Order of Business for City Council
V. Ordinances – Final Reading:
PLANNING
a. 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, subject to certain conditions. (District 5) (Alternate Version)
VI. Ordinances – First Reading: (None)
VII. Resolutions:
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
a. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement, in
substantially the form attached, with the A.I.M. Center, Inc., for the development of
affordable housing on the property located at 1815 E. Main Street, identified as Tax
Parcel No. 156B-D-009, and to execute all documents necessary to complete the
transaction. (District 8)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
b. A resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to enter into a five (5)
year agreement with Ron Turley Associates, Inc. for cloud hosted fleet maintenance
software and support, to be used by the City Fleet Services Department, for an
amount not to exceed $204,485.00.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
c. A resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Dana Moody to the Historic
Zoning Commission.
d. A resolution confirming the Mayor’s re-appointments of Mark Harrison, Eric Sines,
and Robert “Michael” Payne to the Wastewater Regulations and Appeals Board.
e. A resolution confirming the Mayor’s re-appointments of Anna Massey, Jamie
Blanton, Brandon Bacon, John Coffelt, David Hudson, and Joe Boshers to the
Stormwater Regulations Board.
OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
f. A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs to enter
into a Collaboration Agreement with The Company Lab (“Co.Lab”) to provide
funding for the lead staff position of the Chattanooga Kiva Program in the amount of
$43,000.00 during Fiscal Year 2021 as approved by the FY21 Operating Budget
Ordinance No. 13558.
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Public Works
g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
award Contract No. Y-17-005-202, East Lake YFD Abatement and Demolition
Project, to Complete Demolition Services, LLC, of Carrollton, GA, in the amount of
$71,000.00, with a contingency amount of $7,000.00, for an amount not to exceed
$78,000.00. (District 7)
h. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
award Contract No. Y-17-005-201, East Lake YFD Center Renovations, to TriCon,
Inc., of Cleveland, TN, in the amount of $3,685,750.00, with a contingency amount
of $365,000.00, for a not to exceed amount of $4,050,750.00. (District 7)
i. A resolution authorizing payment to Tennessee One-Call System for 2021 utilizing
the system for annual billing, in the amount of $41,429.05.
VIII. Purchases.
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IX. Other Business. (Listed below:)
● Appointment of Dr. John Schaerer to the Health, Educational, and Housing
Facility Board (HEB) (District 4)
● Trader Joe’s East, Inc. d/b/a Trader Joe’s #787, Certificate of Compliance,
(District 4)
● Board Appointments
IX. Committee Reports.
X. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XI. Adjournment.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Mitchell).
3. Special Presentation.
Black History Month Proclamation
By Councilman Russell Gilbert
4. Minute Approval.
Order of Business for City Council
5. Ordinances - Final Reading: (None)
6. Ordinances - First Reading:
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
a. MR-2020-0023 Thomas Coutu and Laura Knight (Abandonment). An ordinance
closing and abandoning the eastern right-of-way of the 300 block of Tucker Street, as
detailed on the attached map, subject to certain conditions. (District 2)
(Recommended for approval by Transportation)
b. MR-2020-0175 Dane Bradshaw/Riverton, LLC (Easement). An ordinance
establishing an easement across city-owned real property located at 1210 Mercer
Street for the construction of a public right-of-way within the easement. (District 2)
(Recommended for approval by Transportation)
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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, in substantially the form attached, with the Forgotten
Child Fund, Inc., to lease approximately 1,142 square feet of office space located at
1715 E. Main Street, identified as Tax Parcel No. 156B-D-011, for two (2) additional
terms of one (1) year each, for the period through October 31, 2021, for the amount of
$1.00 per year. (District 8)
b. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic and
Community Development to amend the guidelines for the Affordable Housing Fund
to allow up to $500,000.00 to be utilized for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for
low-to-moderate income households impacted by COVID-19.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
c. A resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to renew blanket
agreement with IT Pipes, LLC for the purchase of sewer asset inspection products and
services for first optional one year renewal term beginning January 1, 2021 and
ending December 31, 2021, with one optional annual renewal remaining, for an
amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for contract year.
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Public Works
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
approve Change Order No. 2 (Final), for CTI Engineers, Inc., relative to Contract No.
W-16-021-101, MBWWTP Recycle Pump Stations and Drain System Upgrade, a
Non-Consent Decree Project, for a decreased amount of $335.45, for a revised
contract amount of $542,943.24. (District 1)
e. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
approve Change Order No. 1, with Reeves Young LLC, of Sugar Hill, GA, for
Contract No. W-17-004-201, Chattanooga Wet Weather Combined Sewer Storage -
Phase 1, a Consent Decree Project, for an increased amount of $6,477,193.99, for a
revised contract amount of $53,046,293.99, with a contingency amount of $2 million,
for an amount not to exceed $55,046,293.99. (Consent Decree) (District 1)
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f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
award Contract No. R-17-004-201, Greenway Farms New Conference Facility, to
J&J Contractors, Inc., of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of $1,577,600.00, plus a
contingency amount of $150,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $1,727,600.00.
(District 3)
g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
award Contract No. R-20-017-204, Summit of Softball Complex Improvements from
the Easter Tornado 2020 - Backstop Area and Outfield Netting Replacement, to
Premier Fence, LLC, of Murfreesboro, TN, in the amount of $195,472.62, with a
contingency amount of $20,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $215,472.62.
(District 4)
Transportation
h. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Transportation to
enter into a Partnership Agreement, Project No. T-21-004-809, with EMJ Corporation
for the River Rock Project located at 100 East 4th Street and to accept a contribution
of $45,535.14 towards the cost of eighteen (18) modern light fixtures, including
installation and wiring. (District 7)
8. Purchases.
9. Committee Reports.
10. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
11. Adjournment.
January 26, 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
Purchase of three (3) John Deere Gator
City Wides TriGreen Equipment LLC
Purchase of three (3) John Deere HPX615E Utility Vehicles. This purchase
Services Division, 0 0 340 9th Avenue North $37,158.03 General Fund R207263
Gator HPX615E Utility Vehicles is using the Sourcewell Contract No.
Public Works Franklin, TN 37064
0621178-DAC
Two (2) New Blanket Contracts for
Generator Maintenance, Testing &
(1) Energy Systems Southeast, LLC
Repair Services. Contracts are for twelve
3235 Veterans Circle
(12) months with the option to renew for
Birmingham, AL 35235
Facilites, Public Generator Maintenance, Testing two (2) additional twelve (12) month
5 4 and $100,000 Total General Fund R206259
Works & Repair Services terms. The award will go to Energy
(2) Powersecure Service, Inc
Systems Southeast, LLC., and
4068 Stirrup Creek Drive
Powersecure Services, Inc., as the best
Durham, NC 27703
bids and overall value for the City of
Chattanooga.
New Blanket Contract for Elevator,
Escalator and Lift Inspection,
Maintenance, Testing and Repair
Elevator, Escalator and Lift Kone, Inc. Services. Contract is for twelve (12)
Facilites, Public
Inspection, Maintenance, Testing 6 4 3903 Volunteer Dr. Suite 4 $200,000.00 General Fund months with the option to renew for two R206288
Works
and Repair Services Chattanooga, TN 37416 (2) additional twelve (12) month terms.
The award will go to Kone, Inc., as the
best bid and overall value for the City of
Chattanooga.
New Blanket Contract for Sewer Video &
Inspection Services. Contract is for
Waste Resources Amtec Surveying, Inc. twelve (12) months with the option to
Division, Public Sewer Video & Sonar Inspections 5 5 3355 Lenox Rd. Suite 750 $765,000.00 Interceptor Sewer Operations renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) R205972
Works Atlanta, GA 30326 month terms. The award will go to Amtec
Surveying, Inc., as the best bid and
overall value for the City of Chattanooga.
Purchase of Netzsch Pump Parts.
Guthrie Sales & Service is the sole
Waste Resources Guthrie Sales & Service provider of this equipment. T.C.A. allows
Division, Public Purchase of Netzsch Pump Parts - - 7003 Chadwick Drive, Suite 300 $6,694 + freight Interceptor Sewer Operations this single source purchase exempted R207115
Works Brentwood, TN 37027 from the usual advertising and bidding
procedures. Total annual spend for this
vendor is over 25K annually.
(1) Southern Sales Company
2937 Kraft Dr. P.O. Box 40384
Waste Resources Nashville, TN 37204 Second (2nd) and final renewal option.
Division, Public Seepex Pump Parts - - and $500,000 total Interceptor Sewer Operations Both vendors submitted a price increase PO 552954 & 552955
Works (2) Wholesale Supply Group at renewal.
P O Box 4080
Cleveland, TN 37320
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 - - $8,001.59 Garage Best One Tires
Public Works Chattanooga, TN 37408 spend to this vendor exceeds 25k
annually.
January 26, 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
Purchase and installation of lights,
On-Duty Depot
Cameras, and Rumblers for new Police
Fleet Division, Light, Camera, Rumbler 10610 Dutchtown Road
- - $17,293.00 Garage vehicles. This is a Sole Source On Duty Depot
Public Works Installation for Police Vehicles Knoxville, TN 37932
Purchase. Total amount spent exceeds
25k anually.
Respectfully submitted,
Vickie Haley, Interim Director of Purchasing
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