City Council
Regular MeetingChattanooga, TN · March 25, 2025
Agenda
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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA
3:30 PM
I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Chairman Henderson).
III. Special Presentations.
IV. Minute Approval.
V. Discussion of Agenda.
● Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
● Purchasing Questions
● Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
VI. Committee or Department Reports:
● None
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
VII. Ordinances – Final Reading:
FINANCE
a. An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 14118, also known as “the Fiscal Year
2024-2025 Operations Budget,” be amended for the City of Chattanooga to
appropriate theamount$67,546.48forTaxYears2019and2023,andfordelinquent
taxes forTaxYears2021and2022,intheamountof$203,461.02,followingreceipt
and payment to the City from the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga,
Tennessee,Inc.forpropertytaxesandinterestonTaxMapNo.128E-A-005,backto
the Humane Educational Society, for a total appropriation after payment of all
delinquent taxes and interest is received not to exceed $271,200.00.
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PLANNING
b. 2025-0017 John Jerman (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone and I-H Heavy
Industrial Zone toTRN-3TraditionalNeighborhoodZone). Anordinancetoamend
Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone
propertylocatedat 1907StuartStreet,fromRN-1-5ResidentialNeighborhoodZone
and I-HHeavyIndustrialZonetoTRN-3TraditionalNeighborhoodZone. (District
8) (RecommendedforapprovalbyPlanningCommissionandStaff) (Deferred
from 03-11-2025)
c. 2025-0020 Alfred Fredrick (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3
Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code,
PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat2800Curtis
Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-3 Residential
Neighborhood Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 03-11-2025)
d. 2025-0026 Jerri Price (C-C Commercial Corridor Zone to C-TMU Transitional
MixedUseCommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,Part
II,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat2401EastMain
Street, from C-C Commercial Corridor Zone to C-TMU Transitional Mixed Use
Commercial Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 03-11-2025)
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
a. MR-2025-0025 Bryan Bledsoe (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the corner of the 2200 block of E. 21st
Street/2100 block of S. Lyerly, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain
conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission
and Public Works)
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Wastewater
b. MR-2025-0007 LFG Homes LLC (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 1500 block of Mercer Street,
beginning at MH #S118E041 thence 1,439 feet to MH #S118E115, for a total of
1,439linearfeet,TaxMapNo.118E-E-006,asdetailedontheattachedmaps,subject
to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Wastewater)
c. MR-2024-0194 Almarie Brenna c/o Kimley-Horn (Abandonment). An ordinance
closingandabandoningasanitarysewerandeasementinthe7500blockofStandifer
Gap Road, beginning 20 feet from MH #S139O032 to 86.5 feet from MH
#S139O034, for a total of320linearfeet,TaxMapNo.139O-B-005,asdetailedon
the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 4) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
IX. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the appointment of RudolphFostertotheBoardofZoning
Appeals for District 5, for a three (3) year term beginning on June 9, 2024, and
ending on June 8, 2027. (District 5) (Revised)
b. AresolutionconfirmingtheappointmentofKanikaJonestotheHealth,Educational,
and Housing Facility Board for District9,foratermbeginningonMarch19,2025,
and ending on July 6, 2027. (District 9)
c. A resolution to express appreciation for the service of outgoing City Council
members and toawardthemtheircity-issueddevicesinrecognitionoftheirservice,
establishing this as an ongoing policy for all current and future outgoing members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
d. AresolutionauthorizingtheMayororhisdesigneetoenterintoaFirstAgreementto
Exercise the Option to Renew with the Chattanooga Housing Authority, in
substantiallytheformattached,foranadditionaltermofone(1)year,throughMarch
31,2026,fortheuseoftheSheilaJenningsWellnessCentertooperateprogramsfor
youth, young adults, and families on the property locatedat1201PoplarStreetand
further identified as a portion of Tax Map No. 145F-A-002.
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PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
e. A resolution authorizing the Interim Administrator for the Department of Parks &
Outdoors to accept funds from the Bethlehem Center for empowering minority
communities through swimming initiative, in the amount of $56,640.00.
Wastewater
f. AresolutionauthorizingtheAdministratorfortheWastewaterDepartmenttoapprove
Change Order No. 3 with Reeves Young, LLC, of Dalton, GA, for Contract Nos.
W-17-023-201 and W-18-008-201, MBWWTPImprovements–SchedulesAandB,
forincorporatingCRFNo.16forconcretechippingintheSRMV,foranincreaseof
$29,382.58, for a revised contract amount of$10,939,587.21,withacontingencyin
the amount of $413,450.00, for a total amount of $11,353,037.21. (District 1)
PLANNING
g. Joseph G. DeGaetano and Heather B. DeGaetano (Special Exceptions Permit). A
resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a boutique wine and cheese
shop located at 50 Frazier Avenue. (District 2) (Version #5)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Other Business. (Item Listed Below):
a. Certificate of Compliance – The Cheese Tax LLC d/b/a Pedestrian Wine and
Cheese, 50 Frazier Avenue, #250, Chattanooga, TN. (District 2)
XIII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIV. Adjournment.
Proposed Council Agenda for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA
3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Vice-Chair Hill).
3. Special Presentations.
4. Minute Approval.
5. Discussion of Agenda.
● Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
● Purchasing Questions
● Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
6. Committee or Department Reports:
● Parks and Public Works
● Planning and Zoning
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
a. MR-2025-0025 Bryan Bledsoe (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the corner of the 2200 block of E. 21st
Street/2100 block of S. Lyerly, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain
conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission
and Public Works)
Proposed Council Agenda for Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Wastewater
b. MR-2025-0007 LFG Homes LLC (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 1500 block of Mercer Street,
beginning at MH #S118E041 thence 1,439 feet to MH #S118E115, for a total of
1,439linearfeet,TaxMapNo.118E-E-006,asdetailedontheattachedmaps,subject
to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Wastewater)
c. MR-2024-0194 Almarie Brenna c/o Kimley-Horn (Abandonment). An ordinance
closingandabandoningasanitarysewerandeasementinthe7500blockofStandifer
Gap Road, beginning 20 feet from MH #S139O032 to 86.5 feet from MH
#S139O034, for a total of320linearfeet,TaxMapNo.139O-B-005,asdetailedon
the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 4) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
8. Ordinances - First Reading:
MAYOR’S OFFICE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapters 3A and 3B,
Off-Premise Advertising and On-Premise Advertising.
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Streets and
Sidewalks: Article XIII, Chattanooga Tree Ordinance. (Version #2)
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
c. MR-2025-0001CliftonMcCormickandTracyCulver(Abandonment). Anordinance
closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 700 block of Woodland
Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps. (District 2) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from
03-18-2025)
d. MR-2025-001226Partners,LLCc/oEricCummings(Abandonment). Anordinance
closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 2600 block of Williams
Street, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
(Deferred from 03-18-2025)
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e. MR-2025-0019 SamuelW.Clemons,Sr.(Abandonment). Anordinanceclosingand
abandoningtheunopenedright-of-wayinpartoftheunopened5500blockofFlorida
Avenue, asdetailedontheattachedmaps,subjecttocertainconditions. (District7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
(Deferred from 03-18-2025)
9. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Bob GeiertotheParksandOutdoors
CommitteeforDistrict1,withatermbeginningonFebruary14,2025,andendingon
February 13, 2028. (District 1)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Paul Darr to the Parks and Outdoors
CommitteeforDistrict4,withatermbeginningonFebruary14,2025,andendingon
February 13, 2028. (District 4)
c. AresolutionconfirmingtheappointmentofShakirRashedtotheParksandOutdoors
Committee for District 5, with a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on
April 1, 2028. (District 5) (Revised)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
d. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Rebecca Brooks to the
Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and
ending on April 1, 2028.
e. AresolutionconfirmingMayorKelly’sappointmentofJackWoodtotheChattanooga
Public ArtCommission,foratermbeginningonApril2,2025,andendingonApril
1, 2028.
f. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of John Foy to the Electric
Power Board, for a term beginning on March 31, 2025, and ending on March 30,
2030.
g. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Helen Pinkerton to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 8 (Hixson), for a term beginning on
January 18, 2025, and ending on January 17, 2028.
h. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Armelia Williams to the
CommunityAdvisoryCommittee:Region9(StandiferGap),foratermbeginningon
November 8, 2024, and ending on November 7, 2027.
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i. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Victor Rodriguez to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term
beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
j. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Janice Gooden to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Dodson), for a term beginning on
February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
k. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of George Ricks to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term
beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
l. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Donald Sanderfur to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term
beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
m. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Steve Dunn to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term
beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
n. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of David Morris to the
Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term
beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
o. AresolutionamendingResolutionNo.30075adoptingarevisedpublicrecordspolicy
to include updatesandrevisionsincompliancewithTenn.CodeAnn.§10-7-504(a)
and to include revised forms attached to said policy.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
p. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Project Development Management
Agreement between the City of Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust
(TRGT) to perform services in thedevelopmentofanewpublicaccessriveraccess
point site located off Terminal Road, in the amount of $75,000.00, plus additional
funds if requested by TRGT and approved by the City, for a total amount not to
exceed $100,000.00.
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q. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to apply for, and if awarded, to
accept an Out-of-School (OST) Mentoring in Parks and Recreation Grant
administered by theNationalRecreationandParksAssociationtosupporttheEvery
Kid Outdoor Program, in the amount of $60,000.00.
Public Works
r. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
awardContractNo.F-24-001-201,ReplacementRoofingSystemforFireStationNo.
17, to Tri-State Roofing Contractors, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of
$123,474.00, with a contingency intheamountof$12,300.00,foratotalamountof
$135,474.00. (District 1)
s. A resolution amending Resolution No. 31171, for Contract No. S-21-008-101 with
CTIEngineers,Inc.forLandfillGroundwaterSampling,Monitoring,andReporting,
to increase the estimated amount of $216,500.00 due to an increased contract
utilization, for a revised amount of $365,500.00. (District 4)
t. A resolution rescinding ResolutionNo.32410andamendingResolutionNo.32292,
for Contract No. S-21-009-101 with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Landfill Deficiency
RecommendationsandRepairs,toincreasetheestimatedamountby$310,000.00due
to an increased contract utilization, for a revised amount of $795,000.00. (District 4)
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.
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