Cleveland City Council
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · October 23, 2017
Minutes
p. 633 REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 23, 2017
3:00 P.M.
MINUTE BOOK 28
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER
23, 2017 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Present and presiding was Mayor Tom Rowland. Also present were Vice Mayor Avery
Johnson, Councilmen Charlie McKenzie, Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes
and Richard Banks. Others in attendance according to the sign-in sheet were as follows: City
Manager Joe Fivas; Assistant City Manager/CFO Shawn McKay; Assistant City
Manager/Operations Melinda Carroll; City Attorney John Kimball; Christy Brandon, Support
Services Manager; Jonathan Jobe, Director of Development and Engineering; Tommy Myers,
Director of Public Works; Police Chief Mark Gibson; Mark Fidler, Jetport Director; Patti Petitt,
Director of Parks and Recreation; Fire Chief Ron Harrison; Jeff Davis, Personnel Director,
Executive Secretary Beverley Lindsey; Kris Miller, IT Director; Sue Zius, Assistant to the
Mayor/Legislative Liaison; Brian Moran, Social Media Coordinator; Bethany McCoy with Lee
University; City Reporter Randall Higgins; Tad Bacon with Cleveland Utilities; Gary Farlow and
Doug Berry with the Chamber of Commerce; Verrill Norwood, Airport Authority Member;
Sharon Marr with Mainstreet Cleveland; Charlotte Peak; Paul Rice; Mark Anderson; Phillip
McManus; Kelvin Page; Lake Mantooth; Jeff McWhitter; Chad Dean; Max Phillips; Larry
Bowers with the Cleveland Daily Banner. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
Flag and prayer by Pastor Kelvin Page with Westmore Church of God, the following business
was then entered into:
WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
Vice Mayor Johnson moved that the City Council of the City of Cleveland waive the
reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council held on September 25, 2017 and
approve them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call the
motion unanimously passed.
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAIL
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a resolution to annex about 5.1 acres located at Michigan Avenue Rd and
Foxfire Dr NE and a resolution to adopt a Plan of Service for the annexation area. Mayor
Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the annexation and plan of service.
Attorney Travis Henry stated he represents the property owner Phillip McManus and this is a
unique property where the front two acres are in the city and the back five acres are in the
county. Originally, the developer asked for an R2 zoning but concerns from the Foxfire
Subdivision residents. After meeting with the residents, hearing their concerns and trying to
accommodate them, his client changed his request that the property be brought into the city
zoned as R1. Mayor Rowland then asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the
annexation and plan of service. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public hearing to be
closed.
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning the zoning of about 5.1 acres located at Michigan Ave Rd and Foxfire Rd
NE from the unincorporated county to R1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. Mayor
Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the zoning. No one spoke. Mayor
Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the zoning. No one spoke. Mayor
Rowland declared the public hearing to be closed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Rowland reviewed the following items on the consent agenda.
• Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance No: 2017-50 – heretofore approved on first
reading September 25, 2017 and found in Minute Book 28, Page 629; rezoning .46
acres from PI Professional Institutional to R2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family
for a property located at 3010 Henderson Ave NW (Planning Commission:
Approved 8-0; 1 member absent).
• Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2017-51 – heretofore approved on first reading
September 25, 2017 and found in Minute Book 28, Page 629; amending Title 15,
Chapter 1, Section 15-134(7) of the Municipal Code relative to wearing of seat belts
and to provide an increased fine from $25 to $30 for a first offense as mandat3ed by
State Law.
• Resolution No: 2017-68 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a supplemental agreement
with Passpointe Engineering for Ocoee Greenway Connector design work.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-68
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland and Passpointe Engineering, PLLC previously entered into a
professional services agreement dated May 27, 2014 for Professional Engineering Services for
the Ocoee Greenway Connector (Tinsley Park to Ocoee Street @ Ocoee Crossing); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Supplement #1 to this agreement by Resolution 2015-
18 on March 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently received the attached Supplemental Agreement #2 to the
agreement with Passpointe Engineering, PLLC, which would raise the total contract amount by
$1,827.21 to $71,716.21; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendation of City staff, the City Council desires to approve
of this Supplemental Agreement #2 and to further authorize the Mayor to execute the
supplemental agreement #2 order on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the
attached Supplemental Agreement #2 to the referenced agreement with Passpointe Engineering,
PLLC, and it further authorizes the Mayor to execute the supplemental agreement on behalf of
the City of Cleveland.
This 23rd day of October, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Resolution No: 2017-69 - Authorizing a loan agreement in the principal amount of
not to exceed $430,000 for Water Facilities Project.
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NO: 2017-69
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER FACILITIES PROJECT, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AND MAKING CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS,
CERTIFICATIONS, AND PLEDGES OF CERTAIN REVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH
FINANCING.
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland is a public and governmental body in Cleveland,
Tennessee (the "Local Government"); and
WHEREAS, the Local Government has determined that it is necessary and desirable to
undertake certain activities or tasks in connection with a water facilities project, Department of
Environment and Conservation Number DWF 2018-205 (the "Project"), in and for the Local
Government; and
WHEREAS, Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Act of 1997, Tennessee Code
Annotated, Sections 68-221-1201 et seq., provide for the lending of moneys in the water
facilities Revolving Loan Fund to Local Governments for the purpose of providing funds for
Project Loans; and
WHEREAS, the local Government has determined that it is necessary and advisable to
borrow funds for the Project pursuant to these sections.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
Section 1. Local Government hereby approves the creation of indebtedness on behalf
of the Local Government in the principal amount of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND
Dollars ($430,000) by the obtaining of a Project Loan.
Section 2. The execution and delivery of the Application for a Project Loan in the
principal amount of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND Dollars ($430,000) for the purpose
of funding all or a portion of the total estimated cost of the Project ONE MILLION SIX
HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND Dollars ($1,625,000), by Tim Henderson, President
and CEO of Cleveland UB of the Local Government, is hereby ratified and approved in all
respects.
Section 3. The form, terms, and provisions of the agreement for the Project Loan
among the Local Government, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
and the Tennessee Local Development Authority (the "Loan Agreement"), as presented at this
meeting, are hereby approved.
Section 4. The Local Government hereby agrees to honor and accept the method of
financing as may be determined by the Authority pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Section 5. The Local Government hereby agrees to make the monthly payments on the
Project Loan in accordance with the Payment Schedule to be attached to the Loan Agreement.
Section 6. The Local Government hereby agrees to levy fees, rates or charges for
services provided by the Project and/or to levy ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay the interest on
and principal of the Project Loan in accordance with the Loan Agreement. The Local
Government also agrees to levy fees, rates, or charges and/or ad valorem taxes sufficient to
pay the cost of operation and maintenance of the water system of which the Project is a part,
which cost shall include depreciation and all other debt service expense of the system.
Section 7. The Local Government assigns and pledges its State-Shared Taxes to the
State and consents to the withholding and application of State-Shared Taxes in the event of
failure by the Local Government to remit monthly payments in accordance with the terms of the
Loan Agreement, as the Loan Agreement may be supplemented or amended from time to time.
Section 8. The Local Government hereby agrees that there are no local pledges of
State-Shared Taxes other than those disclosed.
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Section 9. The Local Government hereby agrees to obtain alternative methods of
financing for all costs necessary for the completion of the Project which are in excess of the
combined financing provided by any agency of the United States Government and by the
Tennessee Local Development Authority.
Section 10. The President and CEO of Cleveland UB of the Local Government is
authorized and directed to execute the Loan Agreement, and any amendments of supplements
to the Loan Agreement, in the name and behalf of the Local Government; to deliver such
documents to the other parties to such documents, such execution and delivery to be conclusive
proof of the approval of the Local Government of such documents; and to take such further
action and to execute and deliver such further instruments or documents as such officer may
consider necessary or advisable in connection with the Loan Agreement. Provided, however,
this resolution shall not be deemed to grant authority to the named officer to approve any
increase in the amount of the Project Loan.
Section 11. All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict with this resolution be and
the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists. This resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
Duly passed and approved this _______ day of _____________________, 2017.
_____________________________________
Tom Rowland, Mayor
WITNESS:
___________________________
(Affix Seal As Appropriate)
____________________________
(Signature and Title)
• Resolution No: 2017-70 –Authorizing the Mayor to sign a grant application for the
2018 TML Safety Partners Matching Driver Safety Grant (50/50; city match $5,000).
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-70
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE TML RISK MANAGEMENT POOL “DRIVER SAFETY” MATCHING GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the safety and well being of the employees and citizens of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee are of the greatest importance; and
WHEREAS, all efforts shall be made to provide a safe and hazard-free workplace and to increase
safe driving practices for the City of Cleveland employees; and
WHEREAS, the TML Risk Management Pool seeks to encourage a safe workplace and safe
operation of motor vehicles by offering the “Driver Safety” Matching Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland previously participated in the program in prior years and now
seeks to participate again in this important program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE, THAT:
The City of Cleveland is hereby authorized to submit an application for the above referenced
program through the Loss Control Department of the Risk Management Pool for an award of
$5,000. The City agrees that if the award is obtained, matching funds in an amount not to exceed
$5,000 will be provided.
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Adopted this 23rd day of October, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Resolution No: 2017-71 – Authorizing the application for the Pool’s Property
Conservation matching grant program (50/50; city match $2,500).
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-71
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE POOL’S “PROPERTY CONSERVATION" MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Cleveland have entrusted this administration with the care
and custody of city-owned property; and
WHEREAS, all efforts shall be made to protect city-owned property from various perils that may
arise for the City of Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, The Pool seeks to encourage members with property coverage to develop and
implement a property conservation program by offering the Property Conservation Matching
Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland desires to participate in this important program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE, THAT:
The City of Cleveland is hereby authorized to submit an application for Property Conservation
Matching Grant Program through the Loss Control Department of The Pool for an award of
$5,000. The City agrees that if the award is obtained, matching funds in an amount not to exceed
$5,000 will be provided.
Adopted this 23rd day of October, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Street Light Recommendation – Larry Csehil at 1572 Redwood Drive NE
(Cleveland Utilities recommends the addition of one 51-watt LED cobra fixture and
tree trimming in the area, which will be conducted by City staff).
• Street Light Recommendation – Deborah Laughlin at the intersection of Blackburn
Road and Midfield Circle SE (Cleveland Utilities recommends the addition of a 51-
watt LED cobra fixtures at the intersection of Blackburn Road and Midfield Circle
and also one at Midfield Circle and Scenic Drive SE).
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• Surplus Property – Declaring a vehicle surplus property and to be sold on
Govdeals.com for the Animal Control Department.
MEMO:
TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Melinda Carroll
DATE: October 17, 2017
SUBJECT: SURPLUS VEHICLE
I respectfully request the City Council declare the following vehicle for Animal Control
department surplus:
• 2001 – 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 4
VIN# 1GCEK14V92Z158024
This vehicle will be placed on Govdeals.com with a minimum bid of $2,000.
Councilman Banks moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hughes; and upon roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda unanimously
passed.
REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Banks stated leaf collection is upon us and Public Works would start. Mr.
Myers replied currently, there is a truck running the route. We officially begin November 1.
Councilman May inquired about the new equipment. Mr. Myers stated they received three new
leaf machines and anticipate them doing well this season. Councilman Hughes asked about the
guidelines for leaves. Mr. Myers stated if you put them on the street don’t let them block traffic,
don’t put them near catch basins, which could stop the flow of water and put them as close to the
street curb as possible.
Councilman Banks also asked for the link to Country Living magazine to be included in
the minutes, which featured Cleveland as number 4 in its 15 Best Small Towns in Tennessee
article. http://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g4881/best-small-towns-in-
tennessee/?src=socialflowFB
Councilman Estes thanked Mr. Myers for the work on Centenary Avenue for October 31
and again request to close Harle up to Willow to 14th Street. It makes the area safer for the Block
Party. Also, the new flag pole being installed at Arnold School by the Historic Neighborhood
Association looks great and encourages everyone to take a look. Councilman Banks stated Lee
University has made a big contribution to the flag pole as well. Councilman Estes then reminded
everyone that Saturday at 4:00 p.m. is the Blythe Oldfield dedication. They are expecting at least
1,000 people.
NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-72
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND BY OWNER
CONSENT
MICHIGAN AVE-FOXFIRE RD NE ANNEXATION AREA
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WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland, having been petitioned by interested persons, proposes the
extension of its corporate limits by the annexation of certain territory adjoining its existing
boundaries and within its urban growth boundaries by owner consent; and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Services for the territory proposed for annexation by owner consent has
been reviewed by the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the governing body desires to conduct a public hearing on the proposed annexation
and plan of services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Cleveland, Tennessee as follows:
A. That a public hearing is hereby held at 3:00 pm on October 23, 2017 at the Cleveland
Municipal Building, 190 Church St NE, on the proposed annexation of territory by owner
consent, and Plan of Services, to wit:
Beginning in the eastern line of Michigan Avenue Road at the northwest corner of the lands of
Phillip McManus, as recorded in BCROD deed book 1083 page 939; thence with the northern
line of the lands of McManus in an easterly direction, 200 feet, to a point where the northern line
of the lands of McManus intersects the existing City Limits, said point begin the true point of
beginning; thence continuing with the northern line of the lands of McManus in an easterly
direction, 490 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of lot 4 of Foxfire Subdivision Section
1; thence following the westernmost lines of Lot 4, 3, 2, and 1 in the Foxfire Subdivision in a
southwesterly direction, 552.51 feet, more or less, to the north line of Foxfire Road; thence with
said line of Foxfire Road approximately North 64 degrees 3 minutes west, 374.52 feet to a point
where the northern line of Foxfire Road intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the
existing City Limits in a northerly direction 525 feet, more or less, to the true point of beginning.
B. That a copy of this Resolution shall also be published by posting copies of it in at least three
(3) public places in the territory proposed for annexation and in a like number of public places in
the City of Cleveland, and by publishing notice of the Resolution at or about the same time in the
Cleveland Daily Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in such territory and the City of
Cleveland.
C. That notice of the time and purpose of a public hearing on the proposed annexation by owner
consent and the Plan of Services shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Cleveland not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing, which notice included the
locations of a minimum of three (3) copies of the Plan of Services for public inspection during
all business hours from the date of notice until the public hearing.
WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted, affixed a signature and the date
thereto, and directed that the same be recorded.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
MICHIGAN AVE RD- FOXFIRE RD NE ANNEXATION ANALYSIS
PLAN OF SERVICE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
The City of Cleveland, Tennessee is pursuing the annexation of approximately 5.0 acres located
at the intersection of Michigan Ave Rd and Foxfire Rd NE as described in this report, along with
a corresponding plan of service and zoning plan for the area. The area is inside the existing
Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The proposed annexation is proposed to occur in 2017.
This report begins with a brief overview of the annexation process and the report then turns to a
proposed Plan of Services (POS) for the annexation area. The services described are those that
would be necessary for the City to provide under Tennessee law. This area is proposed to receive
city services in accordance with the POS.
Introduction
Public Chapter 1101 (PC 1101), adopted as Tennessee law in 1998, required cities to work
cooperatively with other local governments to determine an urban growth boundary (UGB) in
which annexations could occur. Cleveland has a twenty nine square mile UGB that was based on
a study of urbanization and service requirements in a fifty square mile urban fringe area. The
UGB was amended in January 2010, expanding it near I-75 Exit 20 and in the vicinity of the new
airport site near Dry Valley Road. Cleveland can annex property within its UGB by resolution.
PC 1101 Section 19 requires a “Plan of Services” (POS) prior to annexation and these services
must include: police and fire protection: water, electrical and sanitary sewer services; solid waste
collection; road and street construction and repair; recreational facilities and programs; street
lighting; and zoning services. Public Chapter 225 adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly
and signed by Governor Bredesen on June 2, 2003, amended TCA 6-51-102 to include impact on
school attendance zones.
This annexation would annex the remaining 5.0 acres of the parcel described as tax map 51
parcel 24.01. Approximately 2.4 acres is currently within the city and this annexation would
result in the entire +/- 7.4 acres being within the corporate limits. The Plan of Services
contemplates the impact of the area annexed as well as the impacts of the entire parcel being
developed into a single family residential development.
Michigan Ave Rd and Foxfire Dr NE
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Legal Description
Beginning in the eastern line of Michigan Avenue Road at the northwest corner of the lands of
Phillip McManus, as recorded in BCROD deed book 1083 page 939; thence with the northern
line of the lands of McManus in an easterly direction, 200 feet, to a point where the northern line
of the lands of McManus intersects the existing City Limits, said point begin the true point of
beginning; thence continuing with the northern line of the lands of McManus in an easterly
direction, 490 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of lot 4 of Foxfire Subdivision Section
1; thence following the westernmost lines of Lot 4, 3, 2, and 1 in the Foxfire Subdivision in a
southwesterly direction, 552.51 feet, more or less, to the north line of Foxfire Road; thence with
said line of Foxfire Road approximately North 64 degrees 3 minutes west, 374.52 feet to a point
where the northern line of Foxfire Road intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the
existing City Limits in a northerly direction 525 feet, more or less, to the true point of beginning.
Plan of Services
1. Police Protection
Patrolling, radio response to calls and other routine police services using the City’s
personnel and equipment will be provided on the effective date of the annexation.
There is no additional cost expected from this annexation.
2. Fire Protection
This area would be serviced by Cleveland Fire Department Station 2 immediately upon
annexation without increased cost to the Fire Department.
3. Domestic Water, Sanitary Sewer Service, and Fire Hydrants
This parcel is currently served by sanitary sewer, along Michigan Avenue, and water, along
Michigan Avenue and Foxfire Rd. Therefore, Cleveland Utilities has met its obligation to
serve the proposed annexation area.
A developer would have the option of constructing the gravity sanitary sewer or serving the
development by the use of individual grinder pumps. In the use of individual grinder pumps,
Cleveland Utilities would accept the operation and maintenance of the force main
constructed in public right-of-way by the developer. The installation, operation, and
maintenance of the individual grinder pumps would be the responsibility of the property
owners.
4. Electric Service
The proposed annexation area is currently within the Cleveland Utilities electric service
area. No improvements or costs are expected as a result of this annexation.
5. Public Works
A. Refuse Collection
a. Current city policies regarding residential, commercial and industrial refuse will apply in
all proposed areas per the terms of the City’s contract with Waste Connections of
Tennessee, Inc.
b. The City no longer provides curbside recycling and this service will not be provided in
the proposed areas, unless the City Council initiates a program in the future.
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B. Route Collection Services
a. Current city policies regarding residential debris, brush, and white good collections will
apply in all proposed areas and will begin at the time of annexation. Each residence will
be included in the City’s ten route collection system. No additional equipment or
manpower will be needed at this time.
b. The current city policies regarding residential leaf collection will be provided annually
for a period of approximately three months and will apply in all proposed areas.
C. Street Repair and Maintenance
a. Emergency maintenance of city streets (i.e. repairing hazardous potholes) within the
proposed areas will begin at time of annexation.
b. Routine maintenance of local streets in the proposed areas will be scheduled on the same
basis as such maintenance in the rest of the City.
c. Reconstruction and resurfacing of streets, installation of storm drainage facilities,
construction of curbs and gutters, and other such substantial improvements in the
proposed areas (where identified as needed by the governing body) will be accomplished
in accordance with the priorities and policies established for the entire city.
d. It appears that no street name signs or street striping/painting is needed at this time for the
proposed areas.
D. Stormwater and Drainage Services
No major drainage problems were identified in these areas. Emergency drainage
maintenance (i.e. cleaning catch basins, unstopping tile, installing drainage tile and/or catch
basins) within these areas will begin at time of annexation.
E. General Rights-of-Way Maintenance (i.e. street sweeping, snow removal)
a. Current city policies for routine street sweeping will be scheduled on the same basis as in
the rest of the City and will apply in all proposed areas.
b. Current city policies for snow removal and salting will be scheduled on the same basis as
in the rest of the City and will apply in all proposed areas.
6. Schools
The annexation of this area would have marginal impacts on the City School system. If
the entire site were to be developed to its maximum capacity and with the present rate of
$976.59 per pupil the total impact would be approximately $4,394.66.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. The planning and zoning jurisdiction of the City will extend to the annexation areas upon
the effective date of annexations and all municipal planning activities will encompass the
needs of the annexed areas.
B. This property is currently zoned FAR Forestry/Agricultural/Residential in the
unincorporated County. It is recommended the post-annexation zoning on this property
be R1 Single Family Residential as is the property which is contiguous to this site.
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C. In the case of lots of record that are recorded prior to the effective date of annexation, if
there are prevailing deed or subdivision restrictions on record, these deed or subdivision
restrictions shall apply if in conflict with City zoning or subdivision regulations.
8. Animal Shelter
The City operates a full-time animal control program including an animal shelter. The
Animal Shelter is located on Hill Street SE. Services include pick-up of stray and/or
dangerous animals. These services will be available to the annexation areas on the
effective date of the annexation.
9. Voting Rights and City Elections
A. If an eligible voter’s permanent place of residence is located in an annexed area, that
voter is automatically eligible to vote in City elections.
B. If an eligible voter is in the category of a property rights voter then that voter must
register at the Election Commission Office prior to voting in a City election.
C. This annexation will add approximately 0 residents to the 4th City Council District as
it is currently used. If the additional 5 acres are developed to its R1 capacity, it would
accommodate approximately 75 residents.
Revenue
The approximate property for the portion of this property currently located in the unincorporated
County is 51,400. This would result in a total assessed value is $12,850. The property tax
generated from this area in its current condition would be about $226.87 a year.
The area is currently vacant and would not add any additional residents. In addition, there would
be no stormwater fee associated with this property.
The approximate revenue generated because of this annexation at the time of annexation would
be about $226.87.
This amount is expected to increase significantly if it developed as expected as it could
accommodate approximately 30 residential units. If 30 single family homes were developed,
with an average value of $150,000 per unit, on this site it would result in a total land and
improvement value of $4,500,000. The assessed value would be $1,125,000 which would result
in approximately $23,175 in annual property tax revenue.
Councilman Cassada moved that Resolution No: 2017-72 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed. Councilman
May thanked the developer for working with the residents to find a good fit for the neighborhood.
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The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-73
A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY UPON WRITTEN CONSENT
OF THE OWNERS AND TO INCORPORATE THE SAME WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
MICHIGAN AVE RD-FOXFIRE DR NE AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland, having been petitioned by interested persons, proposes the
extension of its corporate limits by the annexation of certain territory adjoining its existing
boundaries and within its urban growth boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the owners of all property within the territory proposed for annexation have given
their written consent by notarized petition so that a referendum is not required; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution was also published by posting copies of it in at least three (3) public
places in the territory proposed for annexation and in a like number of public places in the City
of Cleveland, and by publishing notice of the Resolution at or about the same time in the
Cleveland Daily Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in such territory and the City of
Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Services for the area proposed for annexation is attached as Exhibit A
hereto, which Plan of Services addresses the same services and timing of services as required in
Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-51-102; and
WHEREAS, the proposed annexation and Plan of Services were submitted to the Cleveland
Municipal Planning Commission for study, and it has recommended the same; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and purpose of a public hearing on the proposed annexation and
the Plan of Services was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cleveland
not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing, which notice included the locations of a
minimum of three (3) copies of the Plan of Services for public inspection during all business
hours from the date of notice until the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed annexation and Plan of Services was held by the
governing body on October 23, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Cleveland, Tennessee as follows:
A. That the following territory is hereby annexed and incorporated into boundaries of the City of
Cleveland, to wit:
Beginning in the eastern line of Michigan Avenue Road at the northwest corner of the lands of Phillip
McManus, as recorded in BCROD deed book 1083 page 939; thence with the northern line of the lands
of McManus in an easterly direction, 200 feet, to a point where the northern line of the lands of
McManus intersects the existing City Limits, said point begin the true point of beginning; thence
continuing with the northern line of the lands of McManus in an easterly direction, 490 feet, more or
less, to the northwest corner of lot 4 of Foxfire Subdivision Section 1; thence following the westernmost
lines of Lot 4, 3, 2, and 1 in the Foxfire Subdivision in a southwesterly direction, 552.51 feet, more or
less, to the north line of Foxfire Road; thence with said line of Foxfire Road approximately North 64
degrees 3 minutes west, 374.52 feet to a point where the northern line of Foxfire Road intersects the
existing City Limits; thence with the existing City Limits in a northerly direction 525 feet, more or less, to
the true point of beginning.
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B. That the Plan of Services for this territory which is attached as Exhibit A hereto is approved
and the same is hereby adopted. [on file in the City Clerk’s Office.]
C. That the City Clerk’s office will cause a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the Mayor
of Bradley County including the Plan of Services.
D. That a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury and
the Bradley County Assessor of Property.
E. That a copy of this Resolution, as well as the portion of the Plan of Services related to
emergency services and a detailed map of the annexed area, shall be sent to any affected
emergency communication district.
WHEREUPON, the Mayor affixed a signature and date thereto and directed that the same be
recorded.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Be it further resolved that this Resolution shall only become effective at the
time of the final passage of the ordinance zoning the aforementioned property within the City of
Cleveland.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman May moved that Resolution No: 2017-73 be accepted as presented. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Banks; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-74
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2008-37 passed on May 12, 2008, the City Council re-named a
portion of 15th Street between North Ocoee Street and Parker Street NE as "Billy Graham
Avenue" to honor the Reverend Doctor Billy Graham; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to extend Billy Graham Avenue from Parker Street
NE to Magnolia Avenue NE, and to re-name the section of 15th Street NE between Parker Street
NE and Magnolia Avenue NE as Billy Graham Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Lee University is the owner of all of the parcels of land that adjoin the section of
15th Street between Parker Street NE and Magnolia Avenue NE, and Lee University is in
support of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, from and after the passage of this Resolution, Billy Graham Avenue will extend
from North Ocoee Street to Magnolia Avenue NE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in
regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the re-naming of 15th
Street, NE, beginning at the intersection of Parker Street, NE and traveling in a generally easterly
direction on 15th Street, NE to Magnolia Avenue NE.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that from and after the passage of this Resolution, that Billy
Graham Avenue shall extend from North Ocoee Street to Magnolia Avenue NE.
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ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Vice Mayor Johnson moved that Resolution No: 2017-74 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Banks; and upon roll call, unanimously passed. Mayor
Rowland stated the ceremony is set for November 7, which is Mr. Graham’s birthday. He will let
everyone know when the time is set.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
ORDINANCE NO: 2017-52
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE AMENDING TITLE
11, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 11-202(h) OF THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Ocoee Region Builders Association presented a request to the City Council at
its regular meeting that occurred on August 14, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the request was that the City Council consider an amendment to Title 11, Chapter
2, Section 11-202(h) of the Cleveland Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend this code section as requested by the Ocoee
Region Builders Association.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled:
Section 1: Title 11, Chapter 2, Section 11-202 (h) of the Cleveland Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language:
(h) Building operations. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration,
or repair of any building in any residential area or section or the construction or repair
of streets and highways in any residential area or section, other than between the
hours of 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on week days during daylight savings time, and
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on week days when daylight savings
time is not in effect, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health
and safety, and then only with a permit from the building inspector granted for a
period while the emergency continues, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
If the building inspector should determine that the public health and safety will not be
impaired by the erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or the
excavation of streets and highways between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
on week days during daylight savings time, or between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and
7:00 A.M. on week days when daylight savings time is not in effect, and if he shall
further determine that loss or inconvenience would result to any party in interest
through delay, he may grant permission for such work to be done between the hours
of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. on week days during daylight savings time or on week
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days between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. when daylight savings time is not
in effect, upon application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded
or during the process of the work.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the public welfare
requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman May moved that Ordinance No: 2017-52 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Estes. Upon roll call, Councilmen, May,
Estes, Banks, McKenzie, Cassada and Hughes voted aye. Vice Mayor Johnson voted no.
Councilman Banks moved to pass Ordinance No: 2017-53; increasing the number of
Airport Authority Members from five to seven until November 27, 2017. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Cassada; and upon roll call, unanimously passed. Councilman May
stated he feels the Mayor should be on the Board and we should be better connected. Mayor
Rowland stated he would serve once the Ordinance was approved.
The following Zoning Ordinance was then presented in full:
ZONING ORDINANCE NO: 2017-54
AN ORDINANCE TO ZONE THE “MICHIGAN AVENUE-FOXFIRE RD NE
ANNEXATION AREA” WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF CLEVELAND,
TENNESSEE
WHEREAS, a public hearing before this body was held on the 23rd day of October, 2017 and
a notice thereof published in the Cleveland Daily Banner on October 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Service, including a zoning plan consistent with this ordinance, for
this property was adopted by Resolution 2017-72; and,
WHEREAS, this property was annexed by Resolution 2017-73; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE:
Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular
session assembled that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, zoned from
FAR Forestry/Agricultural/Residential within the unincorporated County to R1 Single
Family Residential Zoning District within the corporate limits of the City of Cleveland.
Section 2. The property shown in Exhibit “A” and shall be zoned in accordance with the
legal description described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, upon the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 3. Be it further ordained that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately on final
reading the public welfare requiring it.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Legal Description
Beginning in the eastern line of Michigan Avenue Road at the northwest corner of the lands of Phillip
McManus, as recorded in BCROD deed book 1083 page 939; thence with the northern line of the lands
of McManus in an easterly direction, 200 feet, to a point where the northern line of the lands of
McManus intersects the existing City Limits, said point begin the true point of beginning; thence
continuing with the northern line of the lands of McManus in an easterly direction, 490 feet, more or
less, to the northwest corner of lot 4 of Foxfire Subdivision Section 1; thence following the westernmost
lines of Lot 4, 3, 2, and 1 in the Foxfire Subdivision in a southwesterly direction, 552.51 feet, more or
less, to the north line of Foxfire Road; thence with said line of Foxfire Road approximately North 64
degrees 3 minutes west, 374.52 feet to a point where the northern line of Foxfire Road intersects the
existing City Limits; thence with the existing City Limits in a northerly direction 525 feet, more or less, to
the true point of beginning.
Councilman Cassada moved that Zoning Ordinance No: 2017-54 be voted for passage on
first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously
passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
ORDINANCE NO: 2017-55
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE
CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER AND TO ADOPT THE
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
WHEREAS it is necessary for the City of Cleveland to regulate and govern the repair, alteration,
change of occupancy, additions to and relocation of existing buildings, including historic
buildings, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage the use and reuse of existing buildings that
adequately protect public health, safety, welfare; provisions that do not necessarily increase
construction costs; provisions that do not restrict the use of new materials, products or methods
of construction; provisions that do not give preferential treatment of particular types or classes of
materials, products, or methods of construction.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt an existing building code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled:
TITLE 12, CHAPTER 14: INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Section 1.
12-1401: Adopted.
Pursuant to the authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated 6-54-502, a certain document, a
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as the
International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, as published by the International Code
Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee for regulating and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and
relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings, as provided in said code; providing
for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Existing Building Code on file in the office of
the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as is fully set out in this
legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed below.
The following sections are hereby revised:
1. Section 101.1 Insert "City of Cleveland Tennessee" in (Name of Jurisdiction)
2. Section 1401.2 Insert "November 13, 2017" in (Date in One Location)
12-1402: Available in Clerk's Office:
Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the
International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, has been placed on file in the City Clerk's
office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final reading, the public welfare
requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Banks moved that Ordinance No: 2017-55 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes; and upon roll call, unanimously
passed.
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-75
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WHEREAS, the Bradley County Commission has recently approved a Series VII-P-1 Loan
agreement dated 10/1/2017 for the purposes of, among other things, constructing, improving,
renovating and equipping of County schools and school facilities; and
WHEREAS, in connection with this loan and the corresponding issuance of bonds, the County
will cause 35.38% of each disbursement of bond proceeds, for a total of $5,477,098.92, plus
interest earned thereon, to be paid to the City in satisfaction of the legal requirements of
Tennessee Code Annotated 12-10-115(c) and Tennessee Code Annotated 49-3-1103; and
WHEREAS, in connection with this loan agreement and the corresponding issuance of bonds,
the County has provided the attached certificate to the City to be approved and executed by the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland desires to approve of the Certificate, and
to authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the
certificate and authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Banks stated the funds, which the School Board has agreed will be used for
the new Candy’s Cherokee Elementary School. Mayor Rowland stated correct. Councilman
Estes moved that Resolution No: 2017-75 be approved as presented. The motion was seconded
by Councilman May; and upon call, unanimously passed.
Councilman Cassada stated he would like to change his vote to a no for Ordinance No:
2017-52. Mayor Rowland stated you can change your vote on final reading at the next meeting.
Mr. Fivas stated a selection committee has been appointed to select a consultant for
downtown design work and at the next meeting on November 13 we will have some of the
narrowed down presentations for the Council to consider. Councilman Banks stated he received a
call from Joe Stamper, who was on the committee, and he wanted to know if this was going to be
the same, get a study and not follow through. Mr. Fivas stated you have a downtown masterplan
and this will actually give you specific pictures of the corridor and much more focused so, as a
Council, this is what you will use to move forward to implement changes.
Charlotte Jones stated she would like to thank Shawn McKay’s office for the great job
on the city taxes and also, the monthly bank draft, which is incredibly helpful. She encouraged
others to participate in the program.
City Offices will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observation of Veteran’s Day.
There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 3:19 p.m.
_________________________________ ______________________________
Mayor City Clerk
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