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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2024 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 5: 30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: present Councilman Walker: present Mayor Wheaton: present Vice-Mayor Eldridge: present Councilman Gilbert: present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader IV, serving as City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mark Gaw, Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Councilman Walker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Eldridge. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye OLD BUSINESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on October 24, 2024. Councilman Gilbert made a motion to approve said minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bagci. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting:  Cookeville City Council Minutes November 7, 2024 Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #024-10-23, rezoning property located at 220 West 2nd Street & property located on Montgomery Avenue (Tax Map 053-8, Group M, Parcels 010'00 & 012.01) from MS (Medical Services) to CL (Local Commercial). Additional information: Appendix SB There were no public comments concerning this item. Councilman Bagci made a motion to approve on second and final reading Ordinance #024-10-23. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #024-10-24, amending the budgets of the General Fund, State Street Aid Fund, and the Drug Fund of the City of Cookeville, Tennessee for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Additional information: Appendix SC No citizens spoke at this public hearing. Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve on second final reading Ordinance #024-10-24. The motion was seconded by Councilman Walker. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye 2  Cookeville City Council Minutes November 7, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA Set a date (12-5-24) for a public hearing on Ordinance #024-11-25, rezoning property located at 3429 Lee Seminary Road (Tax Map 064, Parcel 071.00) from RS-20 (Single-Family Residential} to CI (Commercial-Industrial Mixed-Use}. There were no public comments concerning this item. Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bagci. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Consider approval to purchase a Virtual Reality Training Simulator - Police Department. Additional information: Appendix 7A There were no public comments concerning this item. Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve purchase of a Virtual Reality Training Simulator. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bagci. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a work authorization with Liberty Power Services for various substation projects - Energy Department/Electric Division. Additional information: Appendix 78 There were no public comments concerning this item. 3  Cookeville City Council Minutes November 7, 2024 Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a work authorization with Liberty Power Services for various substation projects. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL No comments. HEARING FROM OFFICERS, COUNCILMEN AND CITY MANAGER City Manager James Mills shared that Moody's upgraded the City's most recent bond rating to Aal, the highest rating in the history of the City. Mr. Mills credited Finance Director Brenda Imel, Assistant Finance Director Jenni Nisewander, the Finance Department and previous City Managers for their efforts in helping to keep the City on sound financial footing. Vice-Mayor Eldridge and Councilman Bagci each shared personal statements concerning the 2023 Christmas Parade and the controversy with efforts to organize a 2024 Christmas Parade. MAYOR'S COMMENTS No comments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Wheaton declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. ATTEST: ~v~ Darian Coons - City Clerk 4  -- --- ~ -- APPENDIX SB ORDINANCE NUMBER 024-10-23 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE ORDINANCE NUMBER: 024-10-23 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 WEST 2"'0 REQUESTED BY: Planning Commission STREET AND MONTGOMERY A VE- PREPARED BY: Community Development NUE, IDENTIFIED AS PARCELS 010.00 Department, Planning Division AND 012.01, ONT AX MAP 053B. GROUP APPROVED AS TO FORM AND M, FROM MS, "MEDICAL SERVICES" CORRECTNESS: TO CL, "LOCAL COMMERCIAL" (City Attorney) PUBLIC HEARING HELD: ---- PASSED 1sT READING: ----- PASSED 2"'0 READING: ----- MINUTE BOOK __, PAGE __ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COOKEVILLE, TENNES- SEE: Section 1: The property located at 220 West 2nd Street and property on Montgomery A venue identi- fied as Parcels O 10.00 and O 12.0 l on Tax Map 053B, Group M, is hereby rezoned from MS, "Medical Services", to CL, "Local Commercial". Said property is described as fol- lows and depicted on the attached map identified as Exhibit 1. DESCRJPTION OF PROPERTY BEGINNING AT A POINT, said point being the West z= Street centerline; Thence leav- ing said point in an easterly direction (S82°17'29"E) along the West z= Street centerline approximately 97 feet to a point, said point being the West 2nd Street centerline and MS/CL zone boundary; Thence leaving said point in a southerly direction (S7°49'08"W) along the Montgomery Avenue centerline and MS/CL zone boundary approximately 178 feet to a point, said point being the Montgomery A venue centerline and MS/CL zone boundary; Thence leaving said point in a westerly direction (N83°0 l '25"W) along the 0 12.01 parcel boundary and MS/CL zone boundary approximately l 06 feet to a point, said point being the O 12.01 parcel boundary and MS/CL zone boundary; Thence leaving said point in a northerly direction (N6°06'48"E) along the 012.01 parcel boundary approximately 64 feet to a point, said point being the 0 12.0 I parcel boundary; Thence in an easterly direction (S82°37' 40"E) along the O 12.01 parcel boundary approximately 13 feet to a point, said point being the 0 10.00 and 0 12.01 parcel boundaries; Thence leaving said point in a nor- therly direction (N6°09'29"E) along the O 10.00 parcel boundary approximately 115 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, said portion of property containing 0.41 +/- acres. Section 2: This rezoning shall not become effective until such time as it is shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Cookeville, Tennessee. ORDINANCE NO. 024-10-23 Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect fourteen ( 14) days from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it. THE CITY OF COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE Laurin Wheaton, Mayor ATTEST: Darian Coons, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 024-10-23 2 EXHIBIT 1 Rezoning Ordinance No. 024 - 10 - 23 MS (Medical Services) to CL (Local Commercial) § s: .,; ~ ;:1 t-t: ~· :z:, ~,. CL Legend 25 0 50 Fee C:J 220 W 2nd St ~s puz M ozz pua5a7 ~ 6u1uoz 6u1:is1x3  IU IX r--5 - I MIXED·DENSITYT~ r--'---'' ,__ -=- =.ttttt~~~- r--,_ RESID,ENTUU: ~ < ~, ~ .__ I _j zl I- ----i/a l: u t,; d MY.i.;fIGf.f/ t=---_ I l~YEi 1----, 125  ORDINANCE APPENDIX SC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE NUMBER: 024-10-24 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL FUND, REQUESTED BY: FINANCE DIRECTOR STATE STREET AID FUND, AND THE PREPARED BY: FINANCE DIRECTOR DRUG FUND OF THE CITY OF APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS: COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY ATTORNEY) PASSED 1ST READING: PASSED 2ND READING: MINUTE BOOK: _ PAGE: --- THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE, HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION I: That the budget for the General Fund be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND INCREASE (DECREASE) REVENUE: Opioid Settlement Funds $ 15,000 Total Increase (Decrease) in Revenue $ 15,000 INCREASE (DECREASE) EXPENDITURES: General Dept - CRMC opioid funds $ 15,000 Leisure services - building repairs & maintenance 21,000 Leisure services - professional services 57,200 Total Increase (Decrease) in Expenditures $ 93,200 Net Decrease in General Fund Balance $ (78,200) SECTION II: That the budget for the State Street Aid Fund be amended as follows: ST ATE STREET AID FUND INCREASE (DECREASE) EXPENDITURES: Paving $ 609,000 Total Increase (Decrease) in Expenditures $ 609,000 Net Decrease in SSA Fund Balance $ (609,000)  ORDINANCE SECTION Ill: That the budget for the Drug Fund be amended as follows: DRUG FUND INCREASE (DECREASE) EXPENDITURES: Small Items of Equipment $ 45,000 Total Increase (Decrease) in Expenditures $ 45,000 Net Decrease in Drug Fund Balance $ (45,000) Laurin Wheaton, Mayor ATTEST: Darian Coons, City Clerk  APPENDIX 7A Sole Source Letter Cookeville Police Department Major James Harris 10 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501 September 18, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to confirm that Govred Technology, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of the Apex Officer® Pro Training Simulator, Apex Officer X1, X2, X3, XPro Pro Training Simulator, and the Auxiliary Trainer Laptop. These are sole-source solutions and no other company makes a similar or competing product. Govred Technology, Inc. guarantees that no other products or services on the market match the unique and exclusive features of Apex Officer. Additionally, there are no authorized agents, dealers, or vendors that can distribute our solution. Apex Officer is the industry-defining sandbox simulator that enables trainers to meet and surpass their diverse training needs in compelling and innovative ways. Our trainer-driven solution empowers your agency to create relevant and unique training opportunities that were not previously conceivable. Currently, numerous agencies leverage Apex Officer to facilitate training ranging from de-escalation, crisis intervention, and communication skills, to use of force. Apex Officer® already provides all core functionalities expected of industry-leading true virtual reality training simulators (not projector-based). Our main distinguishing features that no other company provides include: • Multiple trainer laptop capabilities, allowing up to 9 simultaneous trainers in real-time • Native multi-user capabilities up to 32 trainees • Dynamic training module system for limitless training options to support your specific training rather than being forced to use vendor-supplied scenarios • Trainer microphone input for speaking as any character (suspects or civilians) and dispatcher • Trainee 3D audio via high-end over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones • Hot-swappable backpack unit batteries for endless training without shutting down • A highly portable setup allows training in less than 10 minutes with no tracking calibration Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., the recipient acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  Sole Source Letter Furthermore, due to Govred Technology, Inc's technical expertise and experience, it would take years for another vendor to create a comparable product. If you desire additional information, do not hesitate to contact me at 702-901-5344 at any time or visit our website at https://www.apexofficer.com. Thank you for your interest in our turnkey solution. Sincerely, Chase Dittmer Co-Founder Govred Technology, Inc. 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone: 702-901-5344 Email: chase@apexofficer.com Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., the recipient acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 8911 8 702-901-5344  Apex Officer Training Simulator Interactive Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation, and Use of Force Training Simulator Proposal Prepared For James Harris Cookeville Police Department 10 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501 Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. © 2020 Govred Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www apexofficer.com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  ---- ---- - August 5, 2024 Dear James Harris, Thank you for your interest in the interactive Apex Officer virtual reality training simulator from Govred Technology, Inc. This proposal and attached sole source letter will provide you with the requested system information, specifications, pricing, and details for the system and equipment you've inquired about. The Apex Officer training system is a comprehensive solution designed to allow law enforcement trainers to give presentations and classes, conduct interactive testing and assessment, and provide immersive, hands-on scenario-based exercises with detailed debriefing and after-action reviews. Each Apex Officer system is designed to increase trainee de-escalation knowledge, skills, and confidence in a safe, challenging environment that is highly interactive and engaging. Through our history of providing innovative interactive simulation training solutions, Apex Officer has become widely regarded as a low-risk, highly reliable contracting and business partner. We have the industry's most dedicated and customer-committed sales and support team on staff. All Apex Officer customers receive the best technical service in the industry, including software updates, newly developed and released training content with new exercises and environments to keep trainee interest high and skills sharp. On behalf of the Apex Officer team, I sincerely appreciate the consideration of our proposal for this requirement and the opportunity to serve the men and women of Cookeville Police Department. Chase Dittmer Founder and CEO Govred Technology, Inc. Direct: 702-901-5344 chase@apexofficer.com www.apexofficer.com Business Sensitive: This document is confidential and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology inc, and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. © 2020 Govred Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344 Apex Officer® - Pro Training Simulator $99,868.00 System Includes: • Apex Officer® Content Library • High-Performance VR-Ready Workstation • Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display • Virtual Training Accessories • Apex Wireless • Dynamic Scenario Generator • After Action Debriefing • Advanced Officer Analytics • Apex Reporting and Monitoring • Apex Officer Training with Setup Apex Officer Content Library Every Apex Officer training system includes 24/7 access to Apex Officer's proprietary content library. Apex Officer's content library of virtual reality police and law enforcement training scenarios is the most extensive in the Inc. industry. With our unique blend of randomization, artificial intelligence, and voice recognition Apex Officer provides police departments and law enforcement agencies with an infinite number of training opportunities and scenarios. High-Performance VR-Ready Wearable Workstation Every Apex Officer simulator comes equipped with the world's most powerful wearable backpack workstation - optimized for free-roam experiences. Experience full training immersion with unprecedented freedom of movement and the most reliable connectivity that no wireless VR device can provide. Inc. • Intel Core i7 8 Core/16 Thread Processor • Nvidia RTX Graphics Card • 16GB DDR4 RAM • NVMe Solid State Storage • Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Operating System • Hot-Swappable Batteries www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344 Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display (HMO) Apex Officer utilizes a state-of-the-art virtual reality head-mounted display to create the world's most realistic and immersive judgmental training simulator. With our HMD, we're capable of producing active engagements Inc. from a 360-degree environment surrounding the trainees. Our systems utilize multi-directional audio technology and seamless software simulations that simulate different environments and situations that will challenge trainees. Virtual Training Accessories Apex Officer's proprietary virtual training accessories are designed to look, weigh, and feel just like their real-life counterpart. We worked hand and hand with multiple engineers in designing the firearms and training equipment used in our simulations. VR-Training Accessories Included: • Apex-VTW -U1 (Universal Device) • Apex-VTW -G 1 (Pistol) Inc. • Apex-VTW -T1 (Taser) • Apex-VTW -R1 (Rifle) Every Apex Officer Virtual Training Weapon is equipped with: • Up to 32 low power, ASIC sensors, for 360-degree coverage • Built-in 1 000Hz IMU for low latency, high-resolution tracking • Bluetooth and wireless connectivity • Rechargeable battery Apex Wireless (AW) The Apex Wireless system is a proprietary combination of wireless networking systems working in harmony to deliver a fully immersive Inc. wireless virtual reality experience. • 4x Wireless Base Stations • Bluetooth Transmitters and Receivers After Action Debriefing (AAD) Our After-Action Debriefing system provides real-time monitoring, recording, and playback during debriefing sessions of trainees. Includes Inc. software and hardware that integrates into the Apex Officer line of simulators. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344 Advanced Officer Analytics (AOA) Apex Officer's Advanced Officer Analytics system allows law enforcement agencies to optimize their recent training activities and provides unprecedented learning opportunities for every officer using the simulator. With the AOA, police departments can track the training results Inc. and behaviors of each trainee that uses the simulator. With this data, the departments have an unprecedented insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each trainee, thus, allowing for follow-up training exercises. Apex Reporting and Monitoring Audio and picture-in-picture color video capture trainee's actions in a scenario that can be used for immediate or later debriefing and review. All Inc. footage can be scheduled for permanent deletion at a specified time interval (i.e., 24 hours, 72 hours, etc.). Apex Officer Training with Setup Instructor/Operator Master course covering the Apex Officer system, Inc. hardware setup, software updates, troubleshooting, and more for up to six instructors. Apex Officer - Pro Training Simulator: $99,868.00 Discount: -$50,368.00 Total: I $49,500.00 OPTIONAL UPGRADES Apex Officer X2 - Hardware Upgrade: $40,000.00 Discount: -$20,000.00 Total: $20,000.00 Total With Optional Upgrades: $69,500.00 Additional Notes: Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. © 2020 Govred Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www apexofficer.com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  -See Important Terms and Conditions Below- Standard Terms and Conditions 1. Please make the purchase order (PO) out to GOVRED Technology, Inc. 2. Payment Terms: Net 30 from the invoice date. 3. Budgetary Pricing: This document is intended for budgeting purposes only and does not constitute a firm-fixed-price offer or binding agreement. 4. U.S. Delivery Lead Time: a. Standard Production System: 30-60 Days ARO b. Custom System Production: 120-180 ARO dependent on the level of customization and component requirements. 5. Warranty: 12 Months from the date of shipment. 6. If this sale is subject to Use Tax, then you are liable for the tax and should make payment direct to your taxing authority. However, we may collect Sales Tax for the following states: CA, FL, HI, IA, KY, MA, Ml, NV, NY, UT, WA, and WV. 7. Quote Valid: 30 days. 8. All prices are quoted in US Dollars ($USO). 9. Late Payment Penalties: Invoices not paid within 30 days of the invoice date will accrue interest at 2% per week. Purchasing/Contracting Information 1. Company Name: Govred Technology, Inc. 2. Company Address: 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 3. Order POC: Chase Dittmer 4. Order Email: orders@apexofficer.com 5. Phone: 702-901-5344 6. Cage Code: 7Z1 H2 7. TaxlD:82-1742313 8. DUNS: 080742556 Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. © 2020 Govred Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  Sole Source Letter Govred Technology, Inc. 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone: 702-901-5344 https://www.apexofficer.com RE: Sole Source Letter August 5, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to confirm that the Apex Officer® Pro Training Simulator and Apex Officer X1, X2, X3, X4, X6, and X9 - Pro Training Simulator are all sole-source products, manufactured, sold, and distributed exclusively by Govred Technology, Inc. Currently, Govred Technology, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of Apex Officer; nor any other company makes a similar or competing product. Additionally, no other vendors can legally provide the Apex Officer® product. This product must be purchased directly by institutions from Govred Technology, Inc. at the below address. There are no agents or dealers authorized to represent this product. There are no other like item(s) or product(s) available for purchase that would meet the urgent fulfillment timeline and serve the same purpose or function because of the proprietary and exclusive Apex Officer® content library, training modules, dynamic scenario generator, haptic feedback system, backpack-mounted modular wearable workstations, virtual reality training technology accessories and more. Additionally, given Apex Officer's technical history and domain expertise, it would take multiple years for an alternative vendor to create a similar product. If you desire additional information, do not hesitate to contact me at 702-901-5344 at any time or visit our website at https://www.apexofficer.com. Thank you for your interest in our products. Sincerely, Chase Dittmer Co-Founder Govred Technology, Inc. 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone: 702-901-5344 Email: chase@apexofficer.com https://www.apexofficer.com/ Business Sensitive: This document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to Govred Technology Inc., and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. © 2020 Govred Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  F o rr-t W-9 (Rev. October 2019) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Give Form to the requester. Do not Depe-rrreor of tte ":reas-u.r, send to the IRS. lr!'er.al ~en;e Serece ► Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. 1 N.ame (as srowo on vocr rt1come tax ret1.,,1Tl'. Name is req,-Jored on !tus Er.e: CO i-:,t :eave this hne bl.3.n-k. GOVRED TECHNOLOGY, INC. 2 Bus ines s nam e,dr5regar ded entrty r.ame, tf drlfer ent 1Torn above ,.; 3 ChecJc aooroooat e cox ror fed eral tax :;iaSS. -tica cor- of :tie oe-so o wt-,ose n.:>...r. e is entered en !cne i. Check ooi--; one of tre 4 Exemonoos rcooes apply cnty to "'"' f01Jow1ng seven boxes. cer-.am ertrt1es. noc: Indwduats: see "'a. mstrucocns en page 3): 5 0 fndi">I K!uc!Vso ~ oroprretcr or ~ C Coroor ation 0 S Co-ocrenoo :J Parm= 1,;, 0 Trust/estate ... 0"'= C. s&r1gie-member LLC Exempt payee cede (rf a.,,y, ---- i!'; 0 Limrted hablllty company. Enter the tax ciassmcauon {C=C corporanon. S=S coroo-auoo. 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For indTviduals, this is generalty your social security number (SSl"I). However, ior a resident alien, sole proprietor. or disregarded entity. see the in~ructlons for Part r, later. For other entities. it ,s your empioyer •dentificanon number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a nN, later. or Note: If the accowit ,s "' more than one name. see the lflstructions for ijne 1. AJso see ,Yr.al Name and [ Employer identffication number Number To Give the Requester ~or guidelines on whose number to enter. s I 2 I -I 1 I 7 I 4 I 2 I 3 11 I 3 Certification Under penalties of pe~ury. I certify :l'.at: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer 1dent.ifa:at1on number \or I am wamng for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup wtthholding. or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am sub1ect to backup wl!hho!ding as a result of a fat lure ro report all rnterest or dividends. or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; anc 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below): and <1. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (tf any) 1nd1cating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross ou1 item 2 above if y-ou have been nottfied by the IRS that you are currently sub,ect to backup wlthholding because you have fMed to report all interest and divldendS on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not app~/- For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property . cancalatlon of debt, contributions to an rndividual retirement arrangement ORA). and generally. payments other than interest and c!iV!dends. you are not reigulred to sign th<} certificatior>. bu!_you must pro,,tde your correct TIN. See the instructiors for Part II. la.ter. Sign Signa ture ol Here U.S. person Date► General Instructions • Form 1099-DIV (dividends. funds) Section references are to the lntemal Revenue Code unless otherwise • Form 10S9-MISC (vat!OUS types of .ncome. prizes. awards, or gross noted. p,cceecs) Future deYelopments. 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Exampies cf 1nformat1on alian). to pro-,de your correct TIN. returns include. but are not lim1tl!d to, the following. II you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a T/N, you might • Form 1099-INT 0nterest earned or paid) be sub,ect ,0 backup v,11thholdlng. See What IS backup withholding, later. Cat. No. 10231X Fonn W-9 (Rev. 10-2018) www apexofficer com 5006 Bond St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-901-5344  LIBERTY APPENDIX 7B POWER*SERVICE ------- ·- --- -- -·-•· ----------------- QUALITY • PROFESSIONALISM · DETAIL WORK AUTHORIZATION between COOKEVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT and LIBERTY POWER SERVICE, INC. In accordance with the PROFESSIONAL and TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT dated 9/25/2019 (the "Agreement"), between Cookeville Electric Department - ("CED") and Liberty Power Service, Inc., a Tennessee corporation (" Provider"), CED hereby authorizes Provider to proceed with the Professional and Technical Services for the project(s) described below: 1. East Substation: 69kv breaker and 69-13kv bank relaying technical inspections and testing, 69-13kv T1 and T2 LTC internal technical inspections and testing, 13kv breaker and relay technical inspections and testing. a. Not to exceed: $50,000.00 2. South Substation: 161-13kv switchers, 161-13kv T1 and T2 LTC internal technical inspections and testing, T1 and T2 protective relay testing, 13kv breaker and relay technical inspections and testing. a. Not to exceed: $50,000.00 3. Cane Creek Substation: Station rebuild design review, technical inspections, consulation, and acceptance testing completion. a. Not to exceed: $52,000.00. 4. North, South, East, and West Substations: Technical inspections and testing including Impedance, strap resistance, and load bank testing of station battery banks. a. Not to exceed $20,000.00 PO Box 220, Rutledge, Tn 27861 www.libertypowerservice.com Office 865- 767-2897  LIBERTY POWER*SERVICE QUALI TY • PROFESSIONALI SM • DETAIL Fee Arrangement: CED will pay Provider for Professional and Technical Services under this Agreement as follows: 1. An amount equal to the cumulative hours charged to the Project by the Provider and each class of Provider's employees times the hourly rates listed below plus Reimbursable Expenses and Provider's equipment and sub-consultant's charges, if any. The total amount shall not exceed the amount listed above for each specific project. Hourly rates and equipment charges for these Services are as shown on Exhibit "A" and effective January 1, 2024. Periods of Service: 1. Provider's services will commence when the Work Authorization has been countersigned and dated by the CED and returned to the Provider. Services will be completed by June 30, 2024. MODIFICATIONS TO MASTER PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PTSA) - None- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Work Authorization as of the dates attested herein: Liberty Power Service, Inc. Cookeville Electric Department (Signature) (Signature) ~~ Bv: Carl Hane Title: President Title: Director, Cookeville Electric Department Date: October 24, 2024 Date: PO Box 220, Rutledge, Tn 27861 www.libertypowerservice.com Office 865-767-2897  APPENDIX 9A MOODY'S RATINGS Rating Action: Moody's Ratings upgrades the City of Cookeville, TN's issuer and GOU LT ratings to Aa1; assigns Aa1 to $1 0.0M GO Bonds, Series 2024 04 Nov 2024 New York, November 04, 2024 -- Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has upgraded the City of Cookeville, TN's issuer and general obligation unlimited tax (GOUL T) ratings to Aa1 from Aa2. Concurrently, we have assigned a Aa1 rating to the city's proposed $10.0 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (Bank Qualified). Post issuance, the city will have approximately $58.0 million in total debt outstanding. The upgrade to Aa1 reflects the city's robust financial position which has realized strong growth in recent years while also being supplemented by a growing local economy that is a regional economic hub for the upper Cumberland region in northern Tennessee. RATINGS RATIONALE The Aa1 issuer rating reflects the city's robust financial position underscored by prudent management, ample reserves and liquidity, and strong local tax revenue streams. As of year-end fiscal 2023, the city's available fund balance and net current assets were $129.9 million or a strong 81.6% of revenue. Since 2020, the city has consistently bolstered its reserves by an average of $11.1 million annually, a testament to management's ability to consistently outperform budgets, control expenditures and actively assess rates for its utility operations. The rating also reflects the city's diverse and growing local economy which acts as a regional economic hub for the upper Cumberland region. The city's local economy is expected to continue its trend of growth in the coming years which will lend to further property tax and sales tax growth. Resident wealth and income levels are below-average with an adjusted median household income (MHI) of 75.0% of the US MHI, however this figure is somewhat skewed due to the large student population enrolled at Tennessee Tech University. The rating further incorporates a modest leverage position which is expected to remain low despite plans for additional debt borrowings in the near-term. The absence of distinction between the issuer and Aa1 GOUL T ratings reflects the city's general obligation full faith and credit pledge. RATING OUTLOOK We do not assign outlooks to local government issuers with this amount of debt outstanding. FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UPGRA DE OF THE RA TINGS Increase in the resident income ratio to 110% or higher Evolving into a major economic hub for middle Tennessee FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO A DOW NGRADE OF THE RATINGS Decrease in the available fund balance ratio to 40% or lower Increase in the long-term liabilities ratio to 200% or higher LEGAL SECURITY The Series 2024 bonds are payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes to be levied on all taxable property within the city corporate limits with the full faith and credit of the city irrevocably pledged for prompt payment of principal and interest. USE OF PROCEEDS The proceeds for the Series 2024 bonds will be used to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of various public works projects, construction and equipping of two new fire stations, improvements to Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Dogwood Park, and the construction of recreational facilities. 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