City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · September 12, 2018
Minutes
September 12, 2018
The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in
regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 11:30
a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, with Mayor Shane McFarland present and
presiding and with the following Council Members present and in attendance, to wit:
Madelyn Scales Harris
Rick LaLance
Ronnie Martin
Bill Shacklett
Eddie Smotherman
Kirt Wade
The following representatives of the City were also present:
Craig Tindall, City Manager
James Crumley, Assistant City Manager
Adam Tucker, Interim City Attorney
David Ives, Deputy City Attorney
Melissa Wright, City Recorder/Finance Director
Erin Tucker, Assistant Finance Director
Department Heads & Staff
Georgia A. Meshotto, Administrative Assistant
City Council/City Recorder
Mayor McFarland welcomed everyone to the work session of City Council.
Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, gave an update on the City’s administrative
restructure. He announced that the final division of the planned reorganization was created
yesterday with Mr. Paul Boyer as Executive Director over the Internal Services Division. Mr.
Boyer brings to this position significant experience as a former city manager of three cities,
two of which were in Tennessee. This Division will incorporate the Human Resources,
Information Technology, Communications, Fleet Services and Facilities Management
Departments. In addition to overseeing and aligning the operations of the departments
within this Division, Mr. Boyer will continue to manage the City’s purchasing activities. Mr.
Smotherman requested that contact numbers be provided for those assigned to the
Organizational Chart for Council to communicate to the public when needed. Vice-Mayor
Scales Harris addressed the Organizational Chart lacking diversity. Mr. Tindall expressed
their commitment to diversity as a guiding principal for future growth in the organization.
Mr. Jim Crumley, Assistant City Manager, presented allocations for the 2019 Capital
Improvement Plan.
(Insert letter dated September 12, 2018 here.)
Council and staff discussed the recommended allocations presented for
Administration, Airport, Street, Fire & Rescue Police, Parks & Recreation, Schools, Solid
Waste, Transit and Transportation. Under Administration, $2 Million was taken out for
Franklin Synergy/First Methodist Renovation and $1 Million moved to Historic
Bottoms/Highland Redevelopment. Under Solid Waste, $160,000.00 was taken out for the
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Recycling Center Improvements. The City Recorder/Finance Director reported that $5.3
Million was received from County Shared Funds and how the use of these funds would be
specific to school projects. Staff would take the suggestions of Council and bring back a
recommendation at the next meeting of Council.
Mr. Jim Crumley, Assistant City Manager, presented for approval Change Order No. 5
from Energy Systems Group (ESG) for a credit of $50,459.57 for energy retrofit of City
buildings.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Change Order No. 5 from Energy Systems
Group (ESG) for a credit of $50,459.57 for retrofit of City buildings. Mr. Shacklett seconded
the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The City Recorder/Finance Director presented a Beer Application for Dog Haus
(ownership change), 521 NW Broad Street. This application is pending completion of all
required building and codes inspections. A Special Event Beer Application for Darryl Worley
Foundation, 325 Main Street, with event held at Bumpus Harley-Davidson, 2250 NW Broad
Street, on October 16, 2018 was presented for approval. All requirements had been met for
this application.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Beer Permit for Dog Haus upon successful
completion of all building and codes requirements and approve a Special Event Permit for
the Darryl Worley Foundation. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the
Council voted “Aye”.
Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. LaLance made a motion to reappoint
Mr. Wayne Belt and Mr. Ted LaRoche to the Public Building Authority for another six-year
term expiring on January 1, 2020. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members
of the Council voted “Aye”.
Mr. Craig Tindall announced that Mr. Jim Crumley, Assistant City Manager, would be
retiring on October 11, 2018. He was wished well by all those present.
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 1:49
p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER
Agenda
MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 12, 2018
11:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
New Business
1. Organizational Update.
2. CIP Allocation.
Other Business
Adjournment
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Workshop Meeting Date: 9/12/2018
Item Title: Organizational Update
Department: City Manager’s Office
Presented by: Craig Tindall
Summary
Update on reorganization of City’s administrative structure.
Background Information
In July, Council was presented with a plan of reorganization. With the formation of
the last Division this week, that plan is now complete.
The restructuring of the City’s administrative staff is intended to improve the
management structure of a City by creating function divisions under the guidance and
mentorship of executive directors. The executive directors are tasked with improving
customer service by streamlining process and assure coordinated prioritization of
workflow. Executive directors will also lead department directors, and in some case
manage a department, based on values that the organization will adopt as its guiding
principles. These values will serve as the foundation for development of a culture of
excellent customer service. They will also guide staff in the fulfillment of Council’s
vision for the City.
Attachments:
1. Organization Chart
City Council
City Judge City Attorney Recorder/Treasurer Schools
Ewing Sellers Adam Tucker City Manager Melissa Wright Linda Gilbert
Craig Tindall
Public Information
Director
Mike Browning
Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager
Budget & Finance Development and Coordination
Jim Crumley Gary Whitaker
Asst City Manager Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Fire Chief Police Chief
Darren Gore Sam Huddleston Chris Griffith Paul Boyer Angela Jackson Mark Foulks Mike Bowen
Utility Development Internal Community Fire Police
Public Works
Enterprises Services Services Services
Electric Planning Engineering Parks
Info Technology Nate Williams
P.D. Mynatt Donald Anthony Chris Griffith
Chris Lilly
Joint Operations
Water Resources Building & Codes Transportation Golf Task Force
Jim Kerr Human Resources
Darren Gore Robert Holtz
Pam Russell Senior Center
Community Streets Connie Rigby
Airport
Development Raymond Hillis` Communications
Chad Gehrke
John Callow Alan Bozeman Grant
Urban Administration
Solid Waste
Joey Smith Environmental Purchasing
Cynthia Holloway Paul Boyer
304 102 425 208 336
Personnel 39 Fleet
(FTE & PTE) Jack Hyatt
Facilities
Parking Garage Ron Dennis
Civic
58 Plaza
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 9/12/2018
Item Title: CIP Allocation
Department: City Manager’s Office
Presented by: Jim Crumley
Summary
Allocation of 2019 Capital Improvement Plan
Background Information
The proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2019 calls for over $91.7M in
projects. The issuance of debt to accommodate this plan is outside the Council
Adopted Debt Policy Guidelines and Council goal set during the year’s budget process
of issuing only $60M for new debt in 2019. The adopted limit maintains the debt
policy guideline at $2,600 per capita and uses the special census population of
122,904. It also furthers the goal of limiting the use of the General Fund Balance for
the operating budget.
To attain the 2018-2019 budget goals and stay within policy, $31.7M of projects
would have to be cut or deferred from the 2019 CIP. Fortunately, however, some
additional funds are available to reduce the amount of cuts to the 2019 CIP that
would otherwise be required.
First, the 2018 General Fund bond issue sold at a premium. A bond premium results
when a bond’s stated coupon rate (the amount of interest that is paid on the debt) is
higher than the prevailing market interest rates. Investors will, therefore, pay more
for a higher interest rate bond. The City’s issue of $71M sold for $75,784,800, a
premium of $4,784,800. This 2018 bond premium can be programmed for any of the
uses approved in the 2018 bond issue. Those approved uses are:
1. City Hall and other public buildings and related equipment,
2. Community Technology Center,
3. Airport terminal, facilities, and related equipment,
4. Fire and Rescue buildings, vehicles, and related equipment,
5. Police headquarters, facilities, vehicles, and related equipment,
6. Parks and Recreation buildings, facilities and related equipment,
7. Solid Waste equipment,
8. Streets, roads, bridges, plazas, sidewalks, lighting, drainage, streetscapes,
and signage and related department vehicles and equipment,
9. Public works vehicles and related equipment, and
10. Communication and technology improvements related to or in connection with
the foregoing public works projects;
Secondly, the City budgeted $1M for closing cost of the 2018 bond issue. Actual
closing costs were much less. When combined with closing cost savings from the
2012 and 2016 bond issues, an additional $1,328,000 is available to be allocated to
other projects.
In summary, with the 2018 bond premium and unspent budgeted closing costs there
are $6,113,000 available to apply to capital projects that were previously approved
and consistent with bonds covenants. After consideration, the following uses of the
2018 bond premium are recommended.
1. The reductions to capital in the 2018-2019 were severe, but necessary to
achieve the goal of reducing the long-term use of fund balance in the General
Fund. Cuts of $881,500 in four departments, Parks and Recreation, Fire and
Rescue, Police and Street, are recommended to be restored.
2. Two projects have substantial gaps in funding. The latest round of renovations
for City Hall were not included in any prior funding. Cost of this project is
approximately $300,000.
3. The second project is a dehumidification system at Patterson Park pool. First
bids received were more than $850,000 and the confidence level in the design
and construction team convinced staff not to recommend that solution. Staff
recommends having an expert engineering firm in indoor pools review and
modify the design, followed by rebidding the project. An additional $500,000 is
needed for the project.
4. The balance of the funds, approximately $4.4M, may be used to reduce the
required cuts in the proposed 2019 bond projects.
Additionally, there are some natural reductions in the proposed CIP that should make
the decisions easier. Council has already determined to postpone construction on
Blackman Park while studies on the best potential use of the property are underway.
Removing Blackman Park from the list will also allow for the deferral of roadway
improvements on Burnt Knob.
These two projects make up $15M of the needed $27.3M reduction. Another project
suggested for removal from the proposed CIP is the $2.5M for a new School bus
garage. City Schools has received $5.3M from shared Rutherford County School
bonds. This provides all additional required funding for the School bus garage and
any shortages on the new St. Andrews Road elementary school. The two projects
related to Cherry Lane and a new interchange at I-840 are not ready to proceed to
construction, so an additional $4.175M can be removed with those undertakings.
To assist in setting the 2019 CIP, an inactive worksheet was emailed to Council and
will be presented at workshop. Council reach a consensus at the Workshop to provide
direction on projects that the City will undertake over the next several months.
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Attachments:
1. Bond Funds Available for Reallocation
2. 2019 CIP Worksheet
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Outstanding Debt (including $33m 2019) Policy 1: 33% of Operating Budget Policy 2: 25% of Taxable Real Estate Policy 3: $2,600 per capita
P1 Max Debt Population Population
Date Principal Interest Total P+I Debt Balance Revenue Service Capacity P1 Capacity P1 Max Debt Taxable Real Estate P2 Max Debt P2 Capacity P3 Max Debt(1) P3 Capacity(1) P3 Max Debt(2) P3 Capacity(2) Diff
Service CoM US Census
2019 29,856,764 9,323,424 39,180,187 277,818,747 164,952,853 54,434,441 15,254,254 169,602,708 447,421,455 14,660,228,803 366,505,720 88,686,973 122,904 319,550,400 41,731,653 136,372 354,567,200 76,748,453 35,016,800
2020 30,347,063 9,068,528 39,415,591 247,471,685 169,076,674 55,795,303 16,379,711 182,115,977 429,587,661 15,393,240,243 384,831,006 137,359,322 126,591 329,136,912 81,665,227 140,463 365,204,216 117,732,531 36,067,304
2021 28,586,279 8,111,660 36,697,939 218,885,406 173,303,591 57,190,185 20,492,246 227,840,733 446,726,139 16,162,902,255 404,072,556 185,187,150 130,389 339,011,019 120,125,613 144,677 376,160,342 157,274,936 37,149,323
2022 23,263,399 7,160,785 30,424,184 195,622,007 177,636,181 58,619,940 28,195,755 313,491,332 509,113,338 16,971,047,368 424,276,184 228,654,177 134,301 349,181,350 153,559,343 149,017 387,445,153 191,823,146 38,263,803
2023 24,181,541 6,322,428 30,503,969 171,440,466 182,077,085 60,085,438 29,581,469 328,898,233 500,338,699 17,819,599,736 445,489,993 274,049,528 138,330 359,656,790 188,216,325 153,488 399,068,507 227,628,041 39,411,717
2024 25,204,209 5,405,578 30,609,787 146,236,256 186,629,013 61,587,574 30,977,787 344,423,036 490,659,293 18,710,579,723 467,764,493 321,528,237 142,479 370,446,494 224,210,238 158,093 411,040,563 264,804,306 40,594,068
2025 20,935,558 4,553,957 25,489,515 125,300,698 191,294,738 63,127,264 37,637,749 418,471,070 543,771,768 19,646,108,709 491,152,718 365,852,020 146,754 381,559,889 256,259,191 162,835 423,371,779 298,071,081 41,811,890
2026 21,630,917 3,855,489 25,486,406 103,669,781 196,077,106 64,705,445 39,219,040 436,052,476 539,722,257 20,628,414,145 515,710,354 412,040,572 151,156 393,006,686 289,336,904 167,720 436,072,933 332,403,152 43,066,247
2027 18,623,286 3,272,800 21,896,086 85,046,495 200,979,034 66,323,081 44,426,996 493,956,549 579,003,044 21,659,834,852 541,495,871 456,449,376 155,691 404,796,886 319,750,391 172,752 449,155,121 364,108,626 44,358,235
2028 19,166,665 2,730,707 21,897,373 65,879,830 206,003,510 67,981,158 46,083,786 512,377,382 578,257,212 22,742,826,595 568,570,665 502,690,835 160,362 416,940,793 351,060,963 177,935 462,629,774 396,749,945 45,688,982
2029 16,534,830 2,145,982 18,680,812 49,345,000 211,153,598 69,680,687 50,999,875 567,036,372 616,381,372 23,879,967,925 596,999,198 547,654,198 165,173 429,449,017 380,104,017 183,273 476,508,668 427,163,668 47,059,651
2030 14,370,000 1,627,513 15,997,513 34,975,000 216,432,438 71,422,704 55,425,192 616,238,757 651,213,757 25,073,966,321 626,849,158 591,874,158 170,128 442,332,487 407,357,487 188,771 490,803,928 455,828,928 48,471,441
2031 14,825,000 1,174,778 15,999,778 20,150,000 221,843,249 73,208,272 57,208,495 636,066,206 656,216,206 26,327,664,637 658,191,616 638,041,616 175,232 455,602,462 435,452,462 194,434 505,528,046 485,378,046 49,925,584
2032 8,505,000 701,833 9,206,833 11,645,000 227,389,330 75,038,479 65,831,646 731,941,749 743,586,749 27,644,047,869 691,101,197 679,456,197 180,489 469,270,536 457,625,536 200,267 520,693,887 509,048,887 51,423,351
2033 8,790,000 414,418 9,204,418 2,855,000 233,074,063 76,914,441 67,710,023 752,826,272 755,681,272 29,026,250,262 725,656,257 722,801,257 185,903 483,348,652 480,493,652 206,275 536,314,703 533,459,703 52,966,052
2034 2,855,000 114,200 2,969,200 (0) 238,900,915 78,837,302 75,868,102 843,530,950 843,530,950 30,477,562,775 761,939,069 761,939,069 191,480 497,849,111 497,849,111 212,463 552,404,145 552,404,145 54,555,033
307,675,511 65,984,078 373,659,589
Assumptions:
Growth Rate 2.50% Growth Rate 5.00% Growth Rate 3.00% Growth Rate 3.00%
i‐Rate 4.00%
Term (yrs) 15
2019 CIP ALLOCATION WORKSHEET
Department Project Cost Estimates Staff Recommendations Council Direction
Total Project 2019 Expense 2019 Total Select Expense Select Expense
Administration
ADA Renovations 300,000 300,000 x 300,000
Franklin Synergy/First Methodist Renovation 2,000,000 2,000,000 x 2,000,000
Historic Bottoms/Highland Redevelopment 1,000,000
Subtotal Administration 3,300,000
Airport
Airport South Apron Development 2,000,000 2,000,000 x 2,000,000
Airport Terminal 5,000,000 2,000,000 x 1,000,000
Subtotal Airport 4,000,000
Street
Equipment 727 727,000 x 727,000
Subtotal Street 727,000
Fire and Rescue
Air Packs 800,000 800,000 x 800,000
Fire Engine 10 1,200,000 1,200,000 x 1,200,000
Fire Station 3 Reconstruction 500,000 x 500,000
Subtotal Fire and Rescue 2,500,000
Police
Doug Young Public Safety Training Center 3,000,000 x 3,000,000
Police Information Technology Replacements 400,000 x 400,000
Police Public Safety Software 50,000 x 50,000
Police Vehicles Marked 1,800,000 x 1,800,000
Police Vehicles Unmarked 400,000 x 400,000
Subtotal Police 5,650,000
Recreation
Parks Cannonsburgh 420,000 x 420,000
Parks Greenway North Connector 300,000 x 300,000
Parks Greenway Phase Four 3,000,000 x 3,000,000
Parks Greenway Reconstruction 100,000 x 100,000
Parks Jordan Farm Soccer Complex‐Restroom 350,000 x 350,000
Parks McKnight Park Renovations 200,000 x 200,000
Parks Oakland 80,000 x 80,000
Old Fort Improvements 2,385,000
Parks Blackman Park 10,000,000
Subtotal Recreation 16,835,000
Schools
St Andrews 33,000,000 32,000,000 x 32,000,000
School Bus Garage 2,250,000
Subtotal Schools 34,250,000
Solid Waste
Equipment 540,000 x 540,000
Recycling Center Improvements 160,000 x 160,000
Subtotal Solid Waste 700,000
Transit
Transit Center 220,000 x 220,000
Subtotal Transit 220,000
Transportation
Brinkley Road Reconstruction 2,000,000 x 2,000,000
Burnt Knob Reconstruction 5,000,000
Caroline Farms 500,000 x 500,000
Cherry Lane Extension and I‐840 Interchange 2,175,000
Cherry Lane Extension‐Phase Two 2,000,000
Jones Boulevard Improvements 5,000,000 x 5,000,000
Mercury Boulevard Sidewalks 160,000 x 160,000
Racquet Club Drive 300,000 x 300,000
Robert Rose 100,000 x 100,000
Rucker Lane Reconstruction 4,450,000 x 4,450,000
St. Clair Street 1,500,000
Sulphur Springs Rd. Phase 1 350,000 x 350,000
Subtotal Transportation 23,535,000
Grand Total 91,717,000
Debt Capacity Model Target 60,000,000
Bond Premiun and Closing Costs 4,400,000
2019 CIP Reductions 27,317,000
2019 CIP Funds Available 64,400,000 64,400,000
Selected Projects Total 64,407,000 ‐
Balance Available (7,000) 64,400,000
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