City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · March 8, 2023
Minutes
City of Murfreesboro
City Council - Workshop Regular Session
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 11 :30 am
T E N N E S S E E Municipal Airport Business Center
1930 Memorial Boulevard
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular
session at its workshop meet ing place at the Municipal Airport Business Center at 11 :35 a.m. on
Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Council Members Present
Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding
Jami Averwater
Madelyn Scales Harris
Austin Maxwell
Bill Shacklett
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright was absent and excused from this meeting.
City Representatives Present
Craig Tindall, City Manager
Adam Tucker, City Attorney
Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director
Erin Tucker, Budget Director
Da rren Gore, Assistant City Manager
Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Development Services
Angela Jackson, Executive Director of Community Services
Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works
Jim Kerr, Transportation Director
Chris Yeager, City Clerk
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order and commenced the meeting with a prayer
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McFarland moved Agenda Item 4 to the beginning of the meeting to allow TOOT
personnel to finish their presentation early in the meeting.
4. TOOT Interstate 24 SMART Corridor Project Update. Jim Kerr, Transportation Director,
presented a Council Communication regarding TOOT Interstate 24 SMART Corridor Project Update
and introduced Lee Smith, TOOT A_ssistant Director of Traffic Operations, and Rebekah Hammonds,
Region 3 Community Relations Officer, to go over the community outreach process for this project.
Mr. Smith and Ms. Hammonds presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the past
and where the project is currently. The project focuses on four items: 1) mobility fo r all modes, 2)
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reliability of travel time, 3) concentration ot crashes and to improvement, and 4) developmental
agency coordination. Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 is current portio n of the project, and Phase 3 is
ramp flow metering and arterial cameras. Once Phase 2 is completed, TOOT will have a go live event.
Social media will be launched prior to the go live event to educate the public. Mayor McFarland
suggested that Ms. Hammonds and Mike Browning connect to coordinate communication.
Discussion ensued.
Action Items
1. Resolution 23-R-05 MED Pension Plan. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented a
Council Communication requesting Council authorize the MED Pension Committee annuity
purchase and authorize the City Manager to accept the lowest and best bid. The resolution titled
"RESOLUTION 23-R-05 authorizing City Manager to award annuity contract tor MED Pension Plan to
the insurance carrier that both satisfies the safest available annuity standard and submits t he
lowest-priced final bid" was offered for passage on its first and only reading.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-05. Ms. Scales Harris seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
2. Ordinance 23-0-11 FY23 Budget 5th Amendment (1st Reading). Erin Tucker, Budget
Director, presented a Council Communication regarding an amendment to the City's FY23 Budget.
The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-0-11 amending the 2022-2023 Budget (5th Amendment)"
was offered for passage on first reading.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-11 on first reading. Mr. Maxwell
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
3. Retail Package Liquor Store Certificate of Compliance - Bubba's Wine & Liquor.
Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented a Council Communication and
information regarding issuance ot a certificate of compliance for a retail liquor store for Bubba's
Wine & Liquor at 251 OS. Church Street due to a change of ownership. All requirements were met,
and application was recommended for approval.
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Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the certificate of compliance. Ms. Scales Harris
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Workshop Items
Agenda Item 4, TOOT Interstate 24 SMART Corridor Project Update, was presented at the
beginning of the meeting.
5. CIP Allocation Review. Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented a
Council Communication and documents regarding notification of CIP Allocation Review and the
reasons for on-going review and potential reallocation is required. This information was provided to
Council as notification only and no vote was necessary.
6. January 2023 Dashboard. Erin Tucker, Budget Director, presented a Council
Communication and documents regarding January 2024 Dashboard. There were no questions. This
information was provided to Council as notification only and no vote was necessary.
Board & Commission Appointments
No board and commission appointments were presented.
Licensing
Beer Permits. Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Directo r, presented a Council
Communication regarding Regular Beer Permits. One Regular Beer Permit was presented for a new
location for a grocery/ market located at 1604 Memorial Boulevard for approval. The applicant met
the requirements for the permit and was recommended for approval and has passed final building
and codes inspection for the regular beer permit.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the permit. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon
roll call, the motion was passed bYthe following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Payment of Statements
No payment of statements was presented.
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Other Business
Craig Tindall, City Manager, discussed the possibility of creating a Solid Waste Authority at
the state level. Mr. Tindall anticipates bringing a draft version of the legislation being presented to
Council at an upcoming meeting.
Mayor McFarland discussed the possibility of Rutherford County Schools purchasing land on
the Batey property for a new sctlool. A letter was sent to the Rutherford County School Board
explaining what we do for outside city sewer customers. Mayor McFarland asked for discussion on
whether sewer service should be given at regular rates to schools on county property rather t han
paying the out of city fees.
Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, recommended designing agreements that specify
requirements to be met if services are provided . This would require an amendment to the existing
ordinance. Mr. Gore will work with Adam Tucker, City Attorney, to draft an amendment to the
ordinance that would require County School's asking for City services to agree to a development
plan consistent with city codes and zoning.
Mr. Tindall stated the next council meeting will be March 23, 2023.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 1 :38 p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND
MAYOR
ATTEST:
TUCKER ---
CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
APPROVED BY COUNCIL~Ce.m'oe( \:). ) ct6ct4
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Agenda
MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting Agenda
Airport Business – 11:30 AM
March 8, 2023
Action Items
1. Resolution 23-R-05 MED Pension Plan (Administration)
2. FY23 Budget Amendment (Administration)
First Reading: Ordinance 23-O-11
3. Retail Package Liquor Store Certificate of Compliance-Bubba's Wine & Liquor
(Finance)
Workshop Items
4. TDOT Interstate 24 SMART Corridor Project Update (Transportation)
5. CIP Allocation Review (Finance)
6. January 2023 Dashboard (Administration)
Board & Commission Appointments
Licensing
Payment of Statements
Other Business
Adjourn
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/08/2023
Item Title: MED Pension Plan Resolution 23-R-05
Department: Administration
Presented by: Craig Tindall, City Manager
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☒
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Resolution 23-R-05 accepting MED Pension Committee recommendation regarding
annuity purchase and authorize City Manager to accept lowest and best bid.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Pension Plan Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the
lowest bid and approve the list of insurance carriers based on the MED Pension
Committee recommendation.
MED Pension Committee approved similar resolution on March 6, 2023 meeting.
Background Information
Upon the sale of the Electric Department operations to Middle Tennessee Electric
Membership Corporation (MTE), the City retained the MED Pension Plan. The City
intended to terminate the Plan by transferring the liability to an annuity. MTE agreed
to pay for half the costs of the transfer up to $3.5m provided the transfer occurred
by June 30, 2023.
The cost of the pension liability transfer is dependent on several factors: the date of
the transfer, the value of the plan assets, the total Plan liability after lump sum
distributions, and the prevailing interest rate available to the annuity company.
At the August 18th City Council meeting, Council approved contracts with BCG Pension
Risk Consultants and Cowden & Associates to provide annuity placement, lump sum
distribution, and plan termination services. To facilitate the transfer, allow for an offer
an option lump sum distribution, and complete the plan termination through an
annuity purchase, the MED Pension Plan document was amended at the October 12,
2022 City Council meeting.
At the March 6, 2023 MED Pension Committee meeting, the Committee received the
Due Diligence report from BCG Pension Risk Consultants regarding the insurance
carriers that expressed interest in bidding on the MED Pension annuities. This report
provided information and assurances to the Committee that each of the carriers
qualifies to meet the standards to provide the safest available annuity. The annuity
purchase decision should be made when final pricing is received on March 14, 2023.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
Transfer of the MED Pension Plan removes potential future financial liability from the
City without impacting the benefits of Plan participants.
Fiscal Impact
Varies depending on market conditions. Current estimates show the transfer costs
just under $7m, which would have a cost to the City of $3.5 million after contribution
by MTE. It is anticipated that these costs will be funded from the sale proceeds to be
distributed to the General Fund.
Attachments
1. Resolution 23-R-05
2. MED Pension Committee Resolution and Exhibit A
2
DocuSign Envelope ID: FCBA2976-7F84-4A86-A96C-5D63724BB36B
RESOLUTION 23-R-05 authorizing City Manager to award annuity
contract for MED Pension Plan to the insurance carrier that both
satisfies the safest available annuity standard and submits the lowest-
priced final bid.
WHEREAS, the City of Murfreesboro (the “City”) has previously decided to
terminate the Murfreesboro Electric Department Pension Plan (the “Plan”),
effective March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in connection with such termination, the City must enter into
annuity contracts for the provision of retirement benefits to Plan Participants; and
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in a bid solicitation process to select a
commercial insurance company for purposes of providing retirement benefits to
Plan Participants following the termination of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, in connection with such bid solicitation process, the City
retained BCG Pension Risk Consultants (“BCG”), a qualified independent expert, to
assist the City in selecting an annuity provider; and
WHEREAS, six insurance companies—American National, One America,
CMFG, Midland, Principal and United of Omaha—have made preliminary bids and
have indicated their intent to submit final bids (the “Prospective Carriers”);
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 6, 2023, the Murfreesboro Electric
Department Pension Committee (the “Committee”) heard due diligence summaries
from BCG with respect to the Prospective Carriers and information regarding
current developments in the pension plan annuity market and the insurance
industry generally; and
WHEREAS, in connection with its evaluation of the Prospective Carriers, the
Committee took into account as a non-binding benchmark the “safest available
annuity” standard applicable to private sector plans under U.S. Department of
Labor Interpretive Bulletin 95-1; and
WHEREAS, with respect to the Prospective Carriers and per the information
and recommendations provided by BCG, the Committee considered:
(1) the quality and diversification of the investment portfolios of the
Prospective Carriers;
(2) the level of each Prospective Carrier’s capital and surplus;
(3) the lines of business of each Prospective Carrier and other indications
of each Prospective Carrier’s exposure to liability; and
(4) the availability of additional protection through state guaranty
associations and the extent of their guarantees; and
DocuSign Envelope ID: FCBA2976-7F84-4A86-A96C-5D63724BB36B
WHEREAS, the Committee has reported its determination to the City
Council that American National, One America, CMFG, Midland, Principal and
United of Omaha (the “Recommended Carriers”) satisfy the “safest available
annuity” standard for purposes of payment of retirement benefits to Plan
Participants following termination of the Plan (see March 6, 2023 Resolution of the
Murfreesboro Electric Department Pension Committee attached hereto as Exhibit
A); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Committee’s determination
and agrees with the Committee’s recommendation that the City should award the
necessary annuity contract to the Recommended Carrier that submits the lowest-
priced contract to the City provided such contract also satisfies the “safest available
annuity standard”; and
WHEREAS, the six Recommended Carriers must submit their final bids for
the annuity contract no later than 11:00 a.m. Central Time on March 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, because such bids will also expire on March 14, 2023, the City
Council finds it reasonable and prudent to delegate to the City Manager the City
Council’s authority to select from among the Recommended Carriers submitting final
bids on March 14, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council directs and authorizes the City Manager to
award the annuity contract to the Recommended Carrier offering the lowest-priced
contract to the City that also satisfies the “safest available annuity” standard and to
execute such carrier’s acceptance agreement on behalf of the City, provided, the
price of such contract does not exceed Twenty-One Million Three Hundred Fifty
Thousand Seventy-Four and 00/100ths Dollars ($21,350,074.00). In the event all of
the final bids submitted by the Recommended Carriers exceed Twenty-One Million
Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Seventy-Four and 00/100ths Dollars
($21,350,074.00), the City Manager shall reject all of the final bids.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately, the public
welfare and the welfare of the City requiring it.
Passed:
Shane McFarland, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jennifer Brown Adam F. Tucker
City Recorder City Attorney
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/08/2023
Item Title: FY23 Budget Amendment Ordinance
Department: Administration
Presented by: Erin Tucker, Budget Director
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☒
Resolution ☐
Motion ☐
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Amendment to the City’s FY23 Budget.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Ordinance 23-O-11, amending the City’s budget.
Background Information
State Street Aid Fund
The FY23 Budget includes State Street Aid funded expenses for construction, paving
and lighting throughout the City. Additional projects and initiatives require additional
funding as follows:
- $570,000 - Interchange & High Mast Lighting
- $135,000 - Paving
- $145,000 – Right-of-Way (ADA repairs)
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
The budget amendments reflect General Fund’s increased revenues and expenses.
Fiscal Impact
These additional expenditures, totaling $850,000, will be funded from the Restricted
State Street Aid Fund balance, which is derived from gas tax revenues.
Attachments
FY23 Budget Ordinance 23-O-11 and Exhibit A
DocuSign Envelope ID: 895E07B0-6BE3-4F79-A569-7F97919EBDA5
ORDINANCE 23-O-11 amending the 2022-2023 Budget (5th Amendment).
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 2022-2023 Budget by motion; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an appropriations ordinance, Ordinance
22-O-11, on June 8, 2022 to implement the 2022-2023 Budget; and,
WHEREAS, it is now desirable and appropriate to adjust and modify the
2022-2023 Budget and authorized full-time position counts adopted by this Ordinance
to incorporate expenditure and hiring decisions made during the 2022-2023 fiscal
year.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The 2022-2023 Budget adopted by the City Council is hereby
revised and amended as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance take effect immediately upon and after its
passage upon second and final reading, as an emergency Ordinance, an emergency
existing, and it being imperative to provide for the necessary expenses, general and
special, of said City of Murfreesboro for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 at the earliest
practicable time, the welfare of the City requiring it.
Passed:
Shane McFarland, Mayor
1st reading
2nd reading
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jennifer Brown Adam F. Tucker
City Recorder City Attorney
SEAL
Exhibit A
Page 1
BUDGET AMENDMENT
AS PASSED OR AMENDED INCREASE
Department Account PREV AMENDED BUDGET (DECREASE)
General Fund
Revenues
$ -
Expenditures
Restricted
State Street Aid Repair & Maintenance - Roads & Streets $ 3,600,000.00 $ 3,735,000.00 $ 135,000.00
State Street Aid Repair & Maintenance - Street Lights $ 75,000.00 $ 645,000.00 $ 570,000.00
State Street Aid Repair & Maintenance - Right-of-way $ 625,500.00 $ 770,500.00 $ 145,000.00
$ 850,000.00
CHANGE IN RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE (CASH) $ (10,099,100.00) $ (10,949,100.00) $ (850,000.00)
TOTAL CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (CASH) $ (33,896,303.82) $ (34,746,303.82) (850,000.00)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/08/2023
Item Title: Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance – Bubba’s Wine & Liquor –
Ownership Change
Department: Finance
Presented by: Jennifer Brown
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☒
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Information pertaining to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for a retail liquor
store.
Background Information
State law requires that an applicant for retail liquor stores obtain a certificate of
compliance from the local jurisdiction to be submitted to the Tennessee Alcoholic
Beverage Commission as part of the Commission’s licensing process. Compliance for
the certificate is based only on the applicant’s criminal background information and that
the location complies with local zoning ordinances and distance requirements.
A certificate of compliance is requested by Roumani Saleb and Nader Saleb for the
Bubba’s Wine & Liquor at 2510 S. Church St., which is a change of ownership for a
retail liquor store. This request complies with statutory requirements.
Council Priorities Served
Maintain public safety
The City’s role in issuing a Certificate of Good Moral Character allows the City to be
aware of locations that would like to operate as a retail liquor store, to review zoning
restrictions, review applicant background issues, and check for past problems with
following City Code.
Attachments
Summary of Request for Certificate of Compliance for Retail Liquor Store
City of Murfreesboro
Request for Certificate of Compliance for Retail Liquor Store
Summary of information from the application:
Owners/Partners/Stockholders/Officers:
Name Roumani Saleb
Age 40
Home Address 111 Point Given Way
Residency City/State Smyrna, TN 37167
Race/Sex Egyptian/M
Background Check Findings:
City of Murfreesboro: None
Rutherford County: None
Nashville Criminal Court: None
TBI: None
Name Nader Saleh
Age 21
Home Address 2573 Johnson Ridge Rd.
Residency City/State Antioch, TN 37013
Race/Sex Egyptian/M
Background Check Findings:
City of Murfreesboro: None
Rutherford County: None
Nashville Criminal Court: None
TBI: None
Name of Business Bubba's Wine & Liquor
Business Location 2510 S. Church St.
Type of Application:
New Location
Ownership Change X
Name Change
Corporation
Partnership X
LLC
Sole Proprietor
Application Completed Properly? Yes
Application Completion Date: 3/2/2023
The actual application is available in the office of the City Recorder.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/8/2023
Item Title: TDOT Interstate 24 SMART Corridor Project Update
Department: Transportation
Presented by: Jim Kerr, Director
Summary
TDOT officials will provide an update of the I-24 SMART Corridor Project.
Background Information
I-24 is an integral part of the Nashville-Davidson County transportation network. Since
2005, traffic volumes have increased by more than 60% in the Murfreesboro segments
of l-24. TDOT’s I-24 SMART Corridor Project takes a comprehensive approach to
managing the existing infrastructure and improving travel time reliability between
Rutherford and Davidson Counties. This project integrates freeway and arterial roadway
elements, along with physical, technological, and operational improvements, to provide
drivers accurate, real-time information and to actively manage traffic.
The project is phased as follows:
Phase 1: Short-Term Deployments
Ramp improvements and emergency pull-offs along I-24
Roadside dynamic message signs (DMS) along I-24
Dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) deployment
Upgraded signal system including updated signal timings along the arterials
Phase 2: Intermediate Deployments
Upgraded fiber along I-24
Overhead DMS for Active Traffic Management System along I-24
Upgraded detection along I-24 and the arterials
Phase 3: Long-Term Deployments
Ramp Metering along I-24
Upgraded fiber along arterials
CCTVs and DMS along arterials
ADA improvements along arterials
Automated Decision Support Systems for Active Traffic Management
Council Priorities Served
Improve economic development
The enhancement of major transportation corridors through the City assists in locating
beneficial economic development projects within the City.
Expand infrastructure
The improvement of traffic flow on I-24 assists with removing traffic from City streets
and serves to expend the capacity of existing roadways.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/08/2023
Item Title: CIP Allocation Review
Department: Finance
Presented by: Jennifer Brown, Finance Director
Summary
CIP allocation and the reasons an on-going review and potential reallocation is
required.
Background Information
The City has borrowed with tax-exempt bonds to fund many capital improvement
projects. Because of the historical low borrowing rates during the past few years,
projects were fully funded. Varying circumstances have slowed development of some
planned capital improvements, and reallocation of funds is necessary to maintain the
bonds’ exempt status. Additionally, the sudden increase in interest rates requires
reallocation to avoid arbitrage earnings that would result in federal penalties.
Discussion will provide an overview of this review and the purpose of potential future
allocations to be brought to Council for approval.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
Proper management of borrowed funds is required to maintain the funding’s tax
status and avoid undue penalties.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/08/2023
Item Title: January 2023 Dashboard
Department: Administration
Presented by: Erin Tucker, Budget Director
Summary
January 2023 Dashboard packet
Background Information
Dashboard information includes relevant Financial, Building & Codes, Risk
Management and Construction data.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
Providing Council with assessable financial information on a regular basis assists in
critical decision-making about the fiscal affairs of the City.
Fiscal Impacts
None
Attachments:
1. January 2023 Dashboard
2. City Schools January Dashboard
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/8/2023
Item Title: January 2023 MCS Cash Flow Statement and Revenue and
Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports
Department: Murfreesboro City Schools
Presented by: Kim Williams
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☐
Direction ☐
Information ☒
Summary
FY23 Cash Flow Statement (January 2023)
FY23 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports (January 2023)
Background Information
The State has recommended the Schools provide a Cash Flow Statement to the City
Council on a monthly basis to indicate enough cash reserves are forecasted to be
available to pay monthly expenses. We also will be including Revenue and Expenditure
Budget Comparison Reports, that is provided to the Murfreesboro City School Board
each month. This information will be included in the Wednesday agenda each month.
A formal presentation will not be made each month, however there will be an
opportunity for questions and comments.
Council Priorities Served
Strong and Sustainable Financial and Economic Health
Fiscal Impact
None
Attachments
January 2023 MCS Cash Flow Statement
January 2023 MCS Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports
JANUARY 2023 DASHBOARD
FUND BALANCE
The City’s Fund Balance policy requires a reserve of 15-30% of General Fund revenues. This reserve is maintained in the
Unassigned Fund Balance within General Fund. Other components of this account include non-spendable assets,
including Accounts Receivable. The remaining funds are available for use, generally for one-time, non-recurring
expenses. Examples include economic development related expenses and capital spending for land, buildings and
equipment.
The graph and chart below reflects the total Unassigned Fund Balance categorized by required reserves, non-cash items,
and available balance. The maximum reserve (30% of General Fund operating revenues) is used. These amounts are
unaudited.
1/31/2023
Available Balance 23,671,916 Fund Balance
Non-Cash Items (ex: Accounts Receivable) 26,260,517
Income Stabilization - Required Reserves 59,927,171
109,859,604 100,000,000 Available Balance
80,000,000
Items Allocated From Fund Balance: Non-Cash Items (ex:
Towne Creek Budgeted Use 10,800,000 60,000,000 Accounts Receivable)
Insurance Fund Transfer 895,396 40,000,000 Income Stabilization -
11,695,396 Required Reserves
20,000,000
-
The chart below displays the changes in use of Unassigned Fund Balance by month.
Monthly Fund Balance Analysis
70,000,000 50,000,000
60,000,000 45,000,000
40,000,000
50,000,000
35,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000 15,000,000
- 10,000,000
6/1/2022 7/1/2022 8/1/2022 9/1/2022 10/1/2022 11/1/2022 12/1/2022 1/1/2023
Income Stabilization - Required Reserves Non-Cash Items (ex: Accounts Receivable) Available Balance
REVENUES
Property Tax
70,000,000
60,000,000
50,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
-
FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23
Property Tax notices were mailed in early October. The FY23 budget reflects a 3.08% increase over FY22. Actual results
were $321,890 over budget. This has been reflected in the October budget amendment.
LOCAL SALES TAX BUDGET vs ACTUAL
8 70
Millions 7 60 Millions
6
50
Cumulative Total
5
Monthly Total
40
4
30
3
20
2
1 10
- 0
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY23 Budget FY23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
FY23 Local Sales Tax collections were budgeted at 6% over FY22’s projected collections. With collections through
October trending over FY22 by 11% and over budget by 4.7%, a budget amendment was approved in November to
reflect these increases. Subsequent November and December collections came in over the revised budget by 2.6% and
4% respectively; however, collections weakened in January, reflecting only a 1% growth over FY22. This was immediately
communicated to Council and is being closely monitored.
STATE SALES TAX BUDGET vs ACTUAL
2,000 18
Thousands
1,800 16 Millions
1,600
14
1,400
12
Cumulative Total
1,200
Monthly Total
10
1,000
8
800
6
600
4
400
200 2
- 0
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY23 Budget FY23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Early FY23 State Sales Tax collections were still showing the impact of the newly certified 2020 census results, resulting
in an increase over FY22 by 21% and over budget by 9.5%. This growth began to slow down at the end of the first
quarter once a full year of the new census impacts were recognized. This budget was amended to reflect higher than
budgeted results through October. November and December collections resulted in an increase of 3.9% and 3.4%,
respectively, over this year’s budget. January collections, in at 4.5% over FY22, failed to meet the budget projections of
6% growth over FY22. This was also communicated to Council and will be closely monitored in the coming months.
STATE TAX DISTRIBUTIONS
Business Tax - Gross
Receipts Tax
7.93%
State Street Aid - Gas
Tax
15.87%
State Sales Tax
TVA Gross Receipts
52.97%
16.27%
Mixed Drink Tax
5.93%
Telecom Sales Tax
0.21%
Gas Tax Allocation
0.83%
For December, Sales Tax receipts made up 53% of State revenues. State Street Aid (restricted to road improvements)
followed with 16%. TVA Gross Receipts taxes reflect 16 of State revenues, as well. Mixed Drink tax totaled 6% and Gross
Receipts (Business Tax) totaled 8% for the month. The remaining revenues were made up with other miscellaneous
taxes, including telecom and miscellaneous gas tax revenues.
State Revenue Collections
5.00 35
Millions 4.50 Millions
30
4.00
3.50 25
3.00
Total Collections
20
2.50
15
2.00
1.50 10
1.00
5
0.50
0.00 0
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY22 Actual FY23 Actual FY22 Cumulative FY23 Cumulative
Overall, State Shared Revenue collections showed 11% growth for January and 14% cumulatively as compared to FY22.
Sales Taxes receipts are showing a 4.5% increase as compared to January 2022. Most other taxes are showing growth for
the month, as well. Mixed Drink taxes reflect a 37% increase for the month. Business License (Gross Receipts) Taxes are
up $98k (77%) compared to last year for the month and 69% cumulatively. State Street Aid Gas Tax reflects a 1%
increase compared to January 2022 but maintains a 5% growth for the year. These revenues are restricted and can only
be spent on eligible roadway maintenance and construction projects.
HOTEL/MOTEL
BUDGET vs. ACTUAL
450 4.00
Millions
Thousands
400 3.50
350
3.00
Monthly Collections Cumulative Collections
300
2.50
250
2.00
200
1.50
150
1.00
100
50 0.50
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JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY23 Budget Based on 5 yr Average Actual Budgeted Cumulative Actual Cumulative
FY23 Hotel/Motel Taxes were budgeted to include a 10% increase over FY22 projected results. January results reflected
a 19% increase over budget and an 8% increase compared to last year. Cumulatively, this tax is up 11% over FY22 and
over budget 11%.
EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits
16,000,000 100,000,000
14,000,000 90,000,000
80,000,000
12,000,000
70,000,000
10,000,000 60,000,000
8,000,000 50,000,000
6,000,000 40,000,000
30,000,000
4,000,000
20,000,000
2,000,000 10,000,000
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Salaries & Benefits make up 40% of General Fund’s budget. The FY23 budget included 27 additional full-time positions,
increasing full-time approved positions from 1,056 to 1,083 positions. Two additional positions were added in October,
increasing the full-time approved positions to 1,085.
As of 1/31/23, there were 991 filled full-time positions and 94 vacancies Police had 67 open positions at the end of
January, including 48 sworn officer positions. Salaries & Benefits are running 10% under budget for the year. Cumulative
results are up 12% as compared to last year, when the August one-time bonuses are excluded from FY22 results.
Schools Transfer
700,000 9,000,000
8,000,000
600,000
7,000,000
500,000
6,000,000
400,000 5,000,000
300,000 4,000,000
3,000,000
200,000
2,000,000
100,000
1,000,000
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Transfers to City Schools makes up 3% of General Fund’s budget. Budgeted Transfers to City Schools is budgeted at
$7.885M. This transfer is made in monthly increments evenly distributed throughout the year.
Debt Service Transfer
30,000,000 40,000,000
35,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
15,000,000 20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Budgeted Debt Service makes up 17% of General Fund’s budget. The budgeted Debt Service Transfer increased by $4.8m
in FY23 due to the 2022 Bond issuance. At this time, no additional borrowings are planned until FY24.
Repairs & Maintenance
4,000,000 14,000,000
3,500,000 12,000,000
3,000,000
10,000,000
2,500,000
8,000,000
2,000,000
6,000,000
1,500,000
4,000,000
1,000,000
500,000 2,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Repairs & Maintenance make up 5% of General Fund budgeted expenses. These costs are down 16% as compared to
budget and up 2% as compared to last year through January. This includes maintenance of software ($2.3M), fleet
services ($3.9M), and Police R&M for radios, mobile data terminals, etc. ($1 M). State Street Aid R&M of streets,
markings and right of way totals $4.9M. While monthly budgeted amounts are based on last year’s actual results, these
expenses are seasonal and fluctuate depending on contract timing and timing of repairs.
Utilities
1,000,000 6,000,000
900,000
5,000,000
800,000
700,000
4,000,000
600,000
500,000 3,000,000
400,000
2,000,000
300,000
200,000
1,000,000
100,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Utilities make up 2% of General Fund’s budget. Results are up 17% as compared to FY22 and are running nearly 7% over
budget through January – this is largely due to TVA rate increases for electricity. This year’s overrun is expected to be
covered by budgeted savings in other areas. However, next year’s budget will reflect these increases.
Supplies
1,200,000 4,500,000
4,000,000
1,000,000
3,500,000
800,000 3,000,000
2,500,000
600,000
2,000,000
400,000 1,500,000
1,000,000
200,000
500,000
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Supplies make up 2% of General Fund’s budget. Through December, expenses are running 7% under budget. Expenses
are up 28% as compared to last year. Much of this is due to inflationary increases – especially in the fuel expenses and in
the Fleet Services parts supplies item. Fuel is running about 40-45% higher than last year. Fleet Services parts expenses
are running 25-30% over budget and will likely need a budget amendment in the next 2-3 months.
Fixed Assets
10,000,000 10,000,000
9,000,000 9,000,000
8,000,000 8,000,000
7,000,000 7,000,000
6,000,000 6,000,000
5,000,000 5,000,000
4,000,000 4,000,000
3,000,000 3,000,000
2,000,000 2,000,000
1,000,000 1,000,000
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 23 Budget FY 23 Actual FY 23 Cumulative FY 22 Cumulative
Fixed Assets make up 19% of General Fund’s budget, totaling $52M These items include:
• $5.6M – Infrastructure for grant funded road • $10.8M – Towne Creek
construction • $1.6M – Public Safety Equipment
• $4.65M – Police Vehicles • $1.4M – Transit Buses
• $4.0M – Transit Facility • $1.2M – Fire Rescue/Parks Admin build-out
• $3.0M – Community West Park • $860k – Skate Park
Timing on spending in Fixed Assets is also seasonal and can fluctuate based on the construction schedules and delivery
of equipment. Through December, fixed asset spending was more than double last year’s expenses through December.
This is due to the one-time spending on the Towne Creek property acquisitions – about $4.6m has been spent so far on
these properties.
BUILDING & CODES
Budgeted Building & Codes budgeted revenues reflect a 27% decrease as compared to FY22’s actual results. Actual
results indicate a 37% drop as compared to last year through January. This is largely due to the expected decline in new
residential and commercial buildings in response to rising interest rates.
New Dwelling Units (Single Family, Townhomes & Apartments)
120 2,500
100
2,000
80
1,500
60
1,000
40
500
20
0 0
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
New Permits Cumulative FY 23 Cumulative FY 22
Cumulatively, FY23 dwelling permits are down 72% through January as compared to last year. Due to today’s economic
climate, the department expects fluctuations like this to continue as new residential building tapers off.
Total Permits (all types)
1,000 14,000
900
12,000
800
700 10,000
600
8,000
500
400 6,000
300 4,000
200
2,000
100
- -
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY 23 Total Permits Cumulative FY 23 Cumulative FY 22
Total permits were trending down from last year by 16% through January. The department expects fluctuations like this
to continue as new construction continues to slow down.
375,000 Revenues 5,100,000
350,000 4,700,000
325,000 4,300,000
300,000 3,900,000
3,500,000
275,000
3,100,000
250,000
2,700,000
225,000
2,300,000
200,000
1,900,000
175,000 1,500,000
150,000 1,100,000
125,000 700,000
100,000 300,000
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY 23 Monthly Revenues FY 23 Cumulative Revenues FY 22 Cumulative Revenues
Through January, revenues are down 37% as compared to last year, which has been anticipated due to rising interest
costs and supply chain issues.
JANUARY SAFETY REPORT
City Cumulative All Incidents as of January
Yr 2022 = 17 Yr 2023 = 11
10
9
9
8
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1 1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Fire Police Parks & Water Comm Fleet Street Transp
Rec
Yr 2022 Yr 2023
Safety incidents are reflected on a calendar vs. fiscal year basis. Overall, for the City, total incidents for 2023 are down by
6 incidents or 35% from 2022.
Cost of PEP Claims as of Jan
$800,000
$700,000
$49,367
$600,000
$289,874
$268,358 Fire
$500,000 $323,702 Police
$400,000 P&R
Street
$300,000 $225,386 $253,309 $66,174
Water
$200,000 $18,370 $2,908
$98,724
Other
$7,874 $8,806
$17,500
$100,000 $119,880 $131,879
$134,287
$42,255 $27,886
$- $63
$0
2020 2021 2022 2023
Number of PEP Claims as of Jan
200
180
160
40
42 63
140 Fire
120 Police
100 P&R
75
80
74
64 Street
60 Water
9
15 Other
40 10
11
11
7
9
20 15 17
21 15 5
12 2
1
0 3
2020 2021 2022 2023
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Project Tracking
Project Cost (including approved Change Orders) Billed to Date (Construction Only) Project Days (including approved Change Orders) Days Used
$9,000,000.00 500
$8,000,000.00 450
400
$7,000,000.00
350
$6,000,000.00
300
$5,000,000.00
250
$4,000,000.00
200
$3,000,000.00
150
$2,000,000.00
100
$1,000,000.00 50
$0.00 0
Bradyville Pike Cherry Lane Phase II Cherry Lane Phase III Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd Sidewalks Rucker Lane Phase 1 Brinkley Road Phase 1 Gateway Boulevard Extension Beasie/River Rock Connector
Pareto Chart for Cumulative Percent of Annual Costs across all Cost Centers is in cells B2 through E3.
Project Limits
Project Cost (including Billed to Date Project Days (including Estimated Substantial
Project Name From To Distance approved Change Orders) (Construction Only) approved Change Orders) Days Used Percent Days Completion N.T.P.
Bradyville Pike SE Broad Street S Rutherford Blvd 2.10 Miles $10,570,000 (Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Cherry Lane Phase II Siegel Soccer Park Sulphur Springs Road 1.73 Miles $13,800,000 (Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Cherry Lane Phase III Broad Street Memorial Blvd (231) 1.10 Miles $46,000,000 (Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd Sidewalks SE Broad Street Middle TN Blvd .70 Miles $1,100,292 $681,119.80 365 373 102% 5/25/2022 5/17/2021
Rucker Lane Phase 1 Muirwood Blvd Veterans Parkway .75 Miles $2,299,947 $1,969,983.33 244 244 100% 1/9/2022 5/10/2021
Brinkley Road Phase 1 Timber Creek Blaze Drive .3 Miles $3,839,997 $2,487,631.33 462 284 61% 7/10/2023 4/4/2022
Gateway Boulevard Extension Gateway Robert Rose .3 Miles $1,432,842(Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Beasie/River Rock Connector River Rock Beasie Rd .3 Miles $8,244,535 $0.00 TBD 0 0% 5/17/2024 TBD
Total $87,287,613 $5,138,734
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Project Status / Comments
Contractor has 95% of deck steel installed. 2nd portion of bridge deck scheduled to be poured 2/15/2023. Water line work on east side of Brinkley complete. Contractor also scheduled to begin grading
Brinkley Road Phase I
on phase 2 roadwork in the coming weeks.
Cherry Lane Phase II City has received new proposal from consultant to accommodate design changes requested by the Corps of Engineers. It is currently under legal review and will go to Council for final approval.
Cherry Lane Phase III Right-of-way consultant (Volkert) continuing to work on second batch of appraisals for right of way acquisition.
Right-of-way plans finalized. Consultant beginning to develop exhibits and descriptions for needed right of way and easements. Appraisal proposal under legal review and will go to Council for final
Butler Dr. Realignment
approval
Gateway Blvd Extension Staff working with consultant to incorporate signal design at Robert Rose and Gateway. Appraisals complete. Staff finalizing right of way negotiations and acquisition.
Medical Center Phase 1 Consultant delivered functional plan. Staff reviewing plan and getting comments back. Consultant beginning utility coordination. Developments in the area continuing to construct portion third lane.
Council awarded construction contract on January 5th, 2023 to Bell and Associates. Contracts are being finalized with contractor and City. City staff and consultants are finalizing environmental
River Rock Beasie Connector
documents and right of way acquisition. Preconstruction meeting scheduled for 2/14/2023.
Rucker Lane Phase II Staff working with consultant to finalize plans, bid book, and design over Colonial gas line. Negotiations are being finalized with the Colonial gas line to agree on design over crossing.
Project ROW Updates
Bradyville Pike 85% of ROW Acquisition completed
Cherry Lane Phase III Volkert continuing ROW acquisition. Appraisals in process.
Gateway Boulevard Extension Appraisals complete. City finalizing ROW acquisition
River Rock / Beasie Connector Ap+A1:B15praisals complete. ROW negotiations being finalized.
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