City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · June 12, 2025
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MUR~REESBORO Thursday, June 12, 2025 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 meeting place at the Municipal Airport Business Center at 11:30 a.m. on
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Proper notice of this meeting was published in the Murfreesboro Post
on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Council Members Present
Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding
Jami Averwater
Madelyn Scales Harris
Austin Maxwell
Bill Shacklett
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
City Representatives Present
Darren Gore, City Manager
Adam Tucker, City Attorney
Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer
Melanie Joy Peterson, City Clerk
Raven Bozeman, Executive Assistant
Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director
Angela Jackson, Executive Director of Strategic Services
Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning
Cary Gensemer, Deputy Chief of Police
Chad Gehrke, Airport Director
Craig Tindall, Special Counsel
Doug Swann, Water Resources Finance Director
Jim Kerr, Transportation Director
John Tully, Assistant City Attorney
Kevin Jones, Building and Codes Director
Kyle Lingo, Fleet Services Assistant Director
Lesley Short, Assistant Finance Director
Mark McCluskey, Fire Chief
Michael Bowen, Chief of Police
Michele Emerson, City Engineer
Mike Browning, Public Information Officer
Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services
Randolph Wilkerson, Human Resources Director
Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works
Robert Holtz, Community Development Director
Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager
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Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools
Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director
Other City Staff
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.
Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items
Mayor McFarland asked if there were any registered speakers for public comment on
actionable agenda items. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, indicated no one
had registered to speak.
Action Items
1. Ordinance 25-0-01 Sponsorship Ordinance {2nd and Final Reading) (Administration).
The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0-01 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 21.5,
Parks and Recreation, Article I. Murfreesboro Sports Authority, Section 21.5-1 establishing
permission to secure advertising, sponsorship and naming rights for Parks and Recreation
facilities and programs" which passed its first reading on May 22, 2025, was offered for passage
on second and final reading.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-01 on second reading. Mr. Wright
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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
2. Stormwater Budget and Fee Resolutions. (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water
Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve the FY26
Stormwater Draft Budget and Fee Resolutions. Adopting the monthly fee increase, or $0.25 for
both FY26 and FY25, would afford a revenue increase of approximately $340,000 in FY26 and
$350,000 in FY27, assuming future growth remains consistent with past growth.
2a. Resolution 25-R-16 Stormwater User Fee. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 25-R-
16 amending the base rate for the stormwater user fee" was offered for passage on its first and
only reading. Notice of the proposed rate change was published on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in
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the Murfreesboro Post. The ordinance stated the stormwater user fee base rate for a single-
family residential unit {SF} shall be $3.50 per month effective July 1, 2025.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-16. Ms. Averwater 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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
2b. Resolution 25-R-07 FV26 Stormwater Budget. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 25-
R-07 approving the budget of the Stormwater Utility Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2026
(hereafter "FY2026"}" was offered for passage on its first and only reading.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-07. 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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
3. Housing Rehabilitation - 923 Harrison Avenue (Community Development). Robert
Holtz, Director of Community Development, presented a Council Communication regarding
housing rehabilitation assistance through the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation
program for 923 Harrison Avenue. Mr. Holtz requested Council approve assistance for the
rehabilitation activity and contract with David Underhill Construction in the amount of $38,520.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the rehabilitation activity and contract with David
Underhill Construction. Mr. Maxwell 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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
4. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Boro liquors - Location Change (Finance).
Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and
information regarding issuance of a certificate of compliance for a retail liquor store by
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Arvindbhai Patel for the Baro Liquors at 314 West Lokey Avenue which is a location change for a
retail liquor store. All requirements were met, and application was recommended for approval.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the certificate of compliance. Mr. Wright
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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Workshop Items
5. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Auto Body Collaboration (Street). Raymond
Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works, presented a Council Communication regarding
Collaboration with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) for auto body work. Mr.
Hillis introduced Eric Love, Lead Automotive Collision Instructor, Phillip Sanderson, and Jeff
Hopkins with TCAT Auto Body Collision. Mr. Love provided a TCAT program overview and
explained the benefits the agreement would bring to their students and the City. The
collaboration could include utilizing TCAT's facilities for auto body repair projects, with a nominal
$5.00 processing fee per project, no labor costs, and the City covering the cost of parts, provide
internships and practical training opportunities for TCAT students within the City Public Works
Department, explore joint initiatives aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of City auto-
body repair services, and leverage the partnership as a potential pipeline for future skilled hires
in auto body repair and related fields. In addition to auto body repair, TCAT offers training
programs in Facility Maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical further broadening
the scope for collaboration.
Discussion ensued among Council members. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, informed
Council that the agreement would release TCAT of liability.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve moving forward with the program with TCAT,
pending legal approval of the agreement. Mr. Wright 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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
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Nay: None
6. Oxford, Mississippi Downtown Activation Research (Planning and Building and
Codes). Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning, and Kevin Jones, Director of
Building and Codes, presented a Council Communication regarding highlights and takeaways
learned from research conducted in Oxford, Mississippi regarding their activation of downtown
square. City of Murfreesboro staff met with Oxford's Planning staff, the Mayor, and other
development personnel.
Mr. Newman and Mr. Jones shared several ideas gleaned from their research, including
improving access to second-floor spaces, coordinating area trash collection, the potential role of
metered parking in financing a parking garage, and utilizing the right-of-way for outdoor
restaurant seating. Next steps discussed included using the KDGI Downtown Study as a guide,
engaging Main Street, business owners, and other stakeholders for input, developing a needs
assessment, and leveraging existing tools and resources.
Council and City staff discussed the topic. Mayor McFarland suggested the following:
• hosting a Downtown Town Hall meeting to share the City's proposal and ideas,
• initiating discussions with Rutherford County to relocate government services off
the square, and
• continuing further discussions regarding metered parking and the potential
issuance of revenue bonds supported by that revenue stream.
This information was provided to Council for informational purposes only; no vote was
necessary.
7. Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan-Project {Administration). Sam Huddleston, Assistant
City Manager, presented a Council Communication providing Council an update on the Cherry
Lane Corridor Area Plan-Project. Mr. Huddleston introduced Kevin Gunther, with Kimley Horn, to
present to the Council. The project will include approximately 1,814 acres of area and will
intersect with Northwest Broad Street, Old Nashville Highway, and Florence Road. Mr. Gunther
provided Council an area map and approximate Cherry Lane extension route regarding the
current transportation inventory. This information was provided to Council as notification only
and no vote was necessary.
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8. Review of Land Swap with Swanson Development LP for Fire Station #13
(Administration). Darren Gore, City Manager, reviewed a potential land swap between the City
and Swanson Development LP. At Council's May 2025 workshop meeting, Deputy Chief Bigelow
provided a summary of two locations for future fire stations #12 and #13. One site was located
off Veteran's Parkway at the City property where Veteran's Park is being constructed . The second
fire hall location was proposed on Joe B. Jackson Parkway midway between Interstate 24 and US
Highway 41 (Manchester Pike). The City has 1.31 acres on Joe B. Jackson that has proven to be
too small of a site to construct a new fire hall, Station #13. In January of this year, staff met with
Joe Swanson Jr. to discuss a land swap to acquire a.2.92-acre site that would be of adequate size
for Station #13. If Council agrees to the land swap, a purchase and sale agreement will be drafted
for review and considered for approval at a future Council meeting. Approval of the land swap
would incur an expense of $343,300. The final purchase and sale agreement will be subject to
surveyed acreages. Mr. Gore asked for any questions or Council comment.
Mayor McFarland expressed concern about including the property at the corner of Broad
Street and South Church Street and suggested presenting a second option that involves
purchasing the property outright and speaking with Mr. Swanson to understand his intended use
of the property. City Staff will return with two options, along with the outcome of the discussion
with Mr. Swanson.
9. CIP Transfers (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer presented a
Council Communication and documents regarding notification of CIP transfers. Transfers include
transfer of CIP Funds between the Bond Fund and General Fund for Broad Street & Medical
Center Parkway, Burnt Knob, Mason, and Blackman, CAD Server, Cherry Lane Phase 2,
Communication & Radio System, Communication Tower - CUD, Old Fort Park Ballfield
Improvements, Patterson Park Improvements, Public Safety Radio, Recreation Side Mount Bush
Hog, Walter Hill Renovations. This information was provided to Council as notification only and
no vote was necessary.
10. April 2025 Dashboard (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer,
presented a Council Communication and documents regarding April 2025 Dashboard. There
were no questions and no action was taken.
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Board & Commission Appointments
No board and commission appointments were presented.
licensing
11. Beer Permits (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented
a Council Communication regarding Beer Permits. The following were offered for approval:
Regular Beer Permits
• Sami's Market, 2975 South Rutherford Boulevard, Suite B (Convenience Store,
Ownership Change)
Applicants met requirements for the Beer Permits and were recommended for approval
pending final building and codes inspections for t he Regular Beer Permits.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Beer Permits. Mr. Wright 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,
Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Payment of Statements
No payment of statements was presented.
Other Business
Future Meetings: Darren Gore, City Manager, stated there will be no meeting next week
nor on July 4, 2025. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for June 26, July 10, and July 17, 2025.
Ms. Scales Harris announced that she w ill be a grandmother on December 26, 2025.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mayor M cFarland adjourned this meeting at 12:20 p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND
MAYOR
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Agenda
MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting Agenda
Airport Business Center – 11:30 AM
June 12, 2025
Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items
Action Items
1. Sponsorship Ordinance 25-O-01 (2nd and Final Reading) (Administration)
2. Stormwater Budget Fee Resolutions (Water Resources)
a. Resolution 25-R-16
b. Resolution 25-R-07
3. Housing Rehabilitation – 923 Harrison Avenue (Community Development)
4. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Boro Liquors - Location Change
(Finance)
Workshop Items
5. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Auto Body Collaboration (Street)
6. Oxford, MS Downtown Activation Research (Planning and Building and Codes)
7. Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan-Project (Administration)
8. Review of Land Swap with Swanson Development LP for Fire Station #13
(Administration)
9. CIP Transfers (Finance)
10. April 2025 Dashboard (Administration)
Board & Commission Appointments
Licensing
11. Beer permits (Finance)
Payment of Statements
Other Business
Adjourn
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Sponsorship Ordinance
[Second Reading]
Department: Administration
Presented by: Craig Tindall, Authority Administrator
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☒
Resolution ☐
Motion ☐
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Ordinance to establish the parameters for the Sports Authority as it develops it
marketing plan for advertising, sponsorship, and name rights agreements.
Staff Recommendation
Approve and adopt Ordinance 25-O-01.
Background Information
Council created the Murfreesboro Sports authority in 2024 for the purpose, among
others, to supplement the operating budgets of departments operating athletic
facilities, Parks and Recreation and Golf.
The Sports Authority is contracting with a marketing firm to begin secure sponsorship
revenue at the City’s Sport Facilities. Establishing a policy by ordinance of the types of
sponsorship that will be acceptable is an important part of the process. This policy will
guide the Authority and the consultant in the development of the marketing plan.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
Fiscal responsibility is enhanced through the creation of supplement revenue through
appropriate sponsorship agreements that will offset a portion of the operating and
capital expenses associated with the Parks and Recreation Department’s facilities.
Fiscal Impact
None
Attachments
Ordinance 25-O-01 Ordinance establishing parameters for advertising,
sponsorships, and naming rights.
April 2023
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ORDINANCE 25-O-01 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter
21.5, Parks and Recreation, Article I. Murfreesboro Sports Authority,
Section 21.5-1 establishing permission to secure advertising,
sponsorship and naming rights for Parks and Recreation facilities and
programs.
WHEREAS, City Council has created the Murfreesboro Sports Authority to
promote, maintain, improve, and further develop recreational facilities within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority will fund the operation and improvement of Parks
and Recreation Department facilities through marketing with advertising,
sponsorship and naming rights; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial for the Authority to be guided by ordinance on the
types of advertising, sponsorship, and naming rights that it will seek to secure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 21.5, Parks and Recreation, of Murfreesboro City Code
is hereby amended by adding the following Article 1 and Section 21.5-1, currently
marked as “Reserved”:
ARTICLE I. Murfreesboro Sports Authority
Section 21.5-1 Advertising, sponsorships, and naming rights.
(A) The Murfreesboro Sports Authority may negotiate and enter into advertising,
sponsorship, and naming-rights agreements for the purpose of providing
financial support for the City’s parks and recreation facilities and programs.
(B) All advertising at parks and recreation facilities is restricted to commercial
speech. No advertising is permitted at any City park or recreation facility
unless the advertising is done pursuant to an agreement or permit in
accordance with Parks and Recreation Department rules and regulations.
(C) Advertising, sponsorship, or naming rights agreements shall not advertise or
otherwise promote the sale, distribution, use, or possession of alcohol, tobacco
products, illegal drugs, or material or entertainment deemed harmful to
minors under applicable federal or state law. Upon the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation Department, the Parks and Recreation Commission
may impose additional subject-matter restrictions on advertising,
sponsorship, and naming-rights agreements consistent with applicable law
and the fact that parks and recreation facilities are used by citizens of all
ages, including families and young children.
(D) Revenue generated from advertising, sponsorship, and naming-rights
agreements entered into under this section shall, after provision for the
expenses of the Sports Authority, be applied to the Parks and Recreation
Department operating budget.
(E) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict temporary political,
ideological, and other non-commercial speech at any City park or recreation,
although such speech may be subject to reasonable time, place, and manner
restrictions imposed by state law or by other City ordinances or policies.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its passage
upon second and final reading, the public welfare and the welfare of the City requiring it.
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Passed:
Shane McFarland, Mayor
1st reading
2nd reading
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Erin Tucker Adam F. Tucker
City Recorder City Attorney
SEAL
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Stormwater Budget & Fee Resolutions
Department: Water Resources
Presented by: Valerie Smith/Doug Swann
Requested Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☒
Motion ☐
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Consider FY26 stormwater budget resolution and stormwater fee resolution. The fee
resolution proposes an increase to fund anticipated capital improvement projects.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the FY26 Stormwater DRAFT Budget Resolution 25-R-16 and Fee Resolution
25-R-07. The Water Resources Board recommended approval of this matter on May
27, 2025.
Background Information
The Stormwater fund was implemented in 2008 and is independent of the Water and
Sewer budget. It has been funded from revenue based on a user fee of $3.25 per
single family equivalent per month. The fund will be in its eighteenth year in FY26
with no rate increases. The fee generated approximately $2,500,000 in 2010 and has
steadily grown by approximately $73,250 per year and generated approximately
$3,450,000 in 2024.
Operation expenses are budgeted at $3,384,420, stormwater repair and replacement
at $250,000, and rate funded capital expenditures at $475,000. The anticipated
excess funds above operating expenses and rate funded capital expenditures are
$40,580. Funding the capital improvement plan, and specifically for Old Fort Park
Ballfield Renovations, Town Creek Daylighting and Mall Circle Drive Drainage
Renovations alone will drop the stormwater fund balance to around $276,000. Given
this expectation, staff is recommending increasing the stormwater fee from $3.25
per single family residential equivalent per month to $3.50 in FY26 and $3.75 in FY27.
This is an increase of 7.6% and 7.1%, respectively and equate to $0.25 per month
or $3 per year per residence for the next 2 years.
The other options available are to modify the stormwater fund financial policies to
eliminate a secured fund balance or allow the stormwater fund to incur debt for capital
projects.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible Budgeting
Development and implementation of a viable plan for handling of upcoming
stormwater funded projects is critical to responsibly budgeting for the future provision
of this utility service to residents in a cost-effective manner.
Fiscal Impacts
Adopting the monthly fee increase, or $0.25 for both FY26 and FY25, would afford a
revenue increase of approximately $340,000 in FY26 and $350,000 in FY27,
assuming future growth remains consistent with past growth.
Attachments
1. Stormwater Budget & Fee Report
2. Stormwater Fee Resolution 25-R-16
3. Stormwater Budget Resolution 25-R-07
Stormwater Budget & Fee Report
The chart below shows the revenues compared to expenses since 2023. The fee
has grown by approximately $70,000 each year through new commercial, industrial
and residential development within the City. That is equal to approximately 1,795
single family unit equivalents annually. The average impervious square footage,
which remains the same, is equal to 3,470 square feet per single family unit, which
equates to the City adding approximately 143 acres of imperviousness annually.
These impervious areas have been required to meet the City’s permanent
stormwater runoff treatment standards since 2008.
The Stormwater Fund budget is independent of the Department budget. It is funded
from revenue based on a user fee of $3.25 per single family equivalent. The fund
will be in its eighteenth year in FY26 with no increases. The fee generated
approximately $2,500,000 in 2010 and has steadily grown by approximately
$70,000 per year and generated approximately $3,450,000 in 2024.
Operation revenues are budgeted at $3,900,000 and expenses are budgeted at
$3,384,420, stormwater repair and replacement at $250,000, and rate funded
capital expenditures at $475,000. The anticipated excess funds above operating
expenses and rate funded capital expenditures are $40,580.
FY26 Stormwater Revenues FY26 Stormwater Expenses
The stormwater fund has developed a Capital Improvements Plan, currently totaling
$9,304,000 from FY25 through FY29. The reserve balance for the stormwater fund
has stayed around $4,000,000 since 2017 through 2024 with no net increase.
Financial policies for the stormwater enterprise fund were adopted by the Water
Resources Board and City Council on May 21, 2013 and July 11, 2013, respectively.
An amendment to these policies was approved in FY18 to allow the minimum
working reserve balance to be lowered to no less than three (3) months of
operating expenses, or approximately $800,000 for FY26.
In the past, the City has deferred several projects to keep the reserve balance from
dipping below the 12-month operating expense threshold; however, three
significant projects coming up over the next two years are expected to drop the
fund balance below the 3-month secured amount of $800,000.
Stormwater Working Capital Reserve Balance FY08 to FY26
Funding of these three projects alone will drop the stormwater reserve fund balance
to around $276,000. Given this expectation, staff is recommending increasing the
stormwater fee from $3.25 per single family residential equivalent per month to
$3.50 in FY26 and $3.75 in FY27. This is an increase of 7.6% and 7.1%,
respectively and equate to $0.25 per month or $3 per year per residence for the
next 2 years. These increases are projected to increase revenues by approximately
$340,000-$350,000 annually for the next 2 years, assuming future growth remains
consistent with past growth.
The other options available are to modify the stormwater fund financial policies to
eliminate a secured fund balance or allow the stormwater fund to incur debt for
capital projects.
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RESOLUTION 25-R-16 amending the base rate for the stormwater
user fee.
WHEREAS, Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 27.5. Stormwater Management,
Article III. Stormwater Utility and User Fees, created a stormwater management
utility to be funded in part by stormwater user fees; and,
WHEREAS, Murfreesboro City Code §27.5-41 establishes the single family
residential unit (SFU) method of measurement to be used along with the base rate to
calculate the stormwater user fee; and
WHEREAS, Murfreesboro City Code §27.5-43 provides the City Council shall
establish the base rate for the purposes of calculating the stormwater user fee; and,
WHEREAS, Murfreesboro City Code §27.5-43 further provides the base rate
shall be calculated to ensure adequate revenues to fund the costs of stormwater
management and to provide for the operation, maintenance, and capital
improvements of the City’s stormwater utility system; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined that an increase in the base rate is
necessary to ensure adequate revenue to fund the costs of stormwater management
and to provide for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the City’s
stormwater utility system; and
WHEREAS, T.C.A. §68-221-1107 and Murfreesboro City Code §27.5-40
provide that public notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days in advance of City
Council consideration of establishing a stormwater base rate and said notice was
published in the Murfreesboro Post on May 13, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The base rate for a single-family residential unit (SFU) for the
stormwater user fee shall be $3.50 per month.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective on July 1, 2025, the public
welfare and the welfare of the City requiring it.
Passed:
Shane McFarland, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Erin Tucker Adam F. Tucker
City Recorder City Attorney
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RESOLUTION 25-R-07 approving the budget of the Stormwater Utility
Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2026 (hereafter “FY2026”).
WHEREAS, the Murfreesboro Water Resources Board recommended a
proposed Stormwater Utility Management Fund budget to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the budgets of the
City and its departments and funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The budget of the Stormwater Utility Management Fund for the
FY2026, as adopted and recommended by the Water Resources Board on May 27,
2025, and as subsequently amended by staff to correct errors and incorporate changes
approved by the City Council, is hereby approved. A synopsis of the budget is
attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein as if copied verbatim. This approval
shall be effective as of July 1, 2025, any Resolution or part of any Resolution which is
in conflict with any provision in this Resolution is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption, the public welfare and the welfare of the City requiring it.
Passed:
Shane McFarland, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Erin Tucker Adam F. Tucker
City Recorder City Attorney
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Housing Rehabilitation – 923 Harrison Avenue
Department: Community Development
Presented by: Robert Holtz, Director of Community Development
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☒
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
Consider rehabilitation assistance through the Community Development Housing
Rehabilitation program..
Staff Recommendation
Approve the expenditure from CDBG funds for down payment assistance.
Background Information
The residence at 923 Harrison Avenue requires rehabilitation to repair floor and wall
systems that have decayed. David Underhill Construction is the lowest responsible
bidder at $38,520. The Community Development Department Policy and Procedures
Manual requires we seek city council approval for rehabilitation projects over $25,000.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible Budgeting
Utilizing federal funds to provide community-based assistance is a cost-effective means
of address the needs of the community.
Fiscal Impact
The $38,520.00 expense is fully funded by the Community Development Block Grant.
Attachments
Contract for rehabilitation.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance – Boro Liquors – Location
Change
Department: Finance
Presented by: Erin Tucker
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 Arvindbhai Patel for the Boro Liquors at 314
W Lokey Ave which is a location change 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 Arvindbhai Patel
Age 67
Home Address 607 Chrisview Ct
Residency City/State Murfreesboro, TN
Race/Sex Asian/M
Background Check Findings:
City of Murfreesboro: None
Rutherford County: None
Nashville Criminal Court: None
TBI: None
Name of Business Boro Liquors
Business Location 314 W Lokey Ave
Type of Application:
New Location
Ownership Change
Name Change
Renewal
Location Change X
Corporation
Partnership
Sole Proprietor
LLC X
Application Completed Properly? Yes
The actual application is available in the office of the City Recorder.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 6/12/2025
Item Title: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Auto Body Collaboration
Department: Public Works
Presented by: Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works
Summary
Collaboration with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) for auto body
work.
Background Information
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) offers specialized training in auto-
body repair and refinishing, equipping students with valuable hands-on experience and
technical skills. Partnering with TCAT presents a unique opportunity to support
workforce development while enhancing our own operational capabilities.
This collaboration could include:
• Utilizing TCAT’s facilities for auto body repair projects, with a nominal $5.00
processing fee per project, no labor costs, and the City covering the cost of parts.
• Providing internships and practical training opportunities for TCAT students
within our Public Works Department.
• Exploring joint initiatives aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of our
auto-body repair services.
• Leveraging the partnership as a potential pipeline for future skilled hires in auto
body repair and related fields.
In addition to auto body repair, TCAT offers training programs in Facility Maintenance,
including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—further broadening the scope for
collaboration.
This partnership is expected to be mutually beneficial, promoting educational
advancement while supporting the City’s commitment to skilled workforce
development.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
This partnership strengthens the local workforce by providing hands-on training,
supporting job readiness, and fostering long-term career opportunities.
Attachments:
Live Work and Service Agreement Work Request
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Oxford, MS Downtown Activation Research
Departments: Planning and Building and Codes
Presented by: Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning and
Kevin Jones, Director of Building and Codes
Summary
Present highlights and takeaways learned from research conducted in Oxford,
Mississippi regarding their activation of downtown square.
Background Information
Development Services directors traveled to Oxford, Mississippi to research activation of
the town’s historic square. Staff met with Oxford’s Planning staff, the Mayor, and other
development personnel. Ideas were shared with Murfreesboro staff regarding access to
second-floor space, area trash collection, metered parking’s role in financing a parking
garage, and right-of-way use for outdoor restaurant seating. Planning Director Ben
Newman and Building and Codes Director Kevin Jones will present the concepts learned
from the research in Oxford.
Council Priorities Served
Improve economic development
These ideas may help lay the groundwork for creating employment opportunities for
the community and tax revenue for the City and potentially be a catalyst for future
redevelopment in the historic downtown area.
Expand infrastructure
The concepts learned from this trip will help the City plan for infrastructure needs
downtown to ensure each lot has the potential to develop with its highest and best
use.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan-Project Update
Department: Development Services
Presented by: Sam Huddleston/Reagan Smith
Summary
The Cherry Lane Corridor / Area Plan is a planning study covering the corridor that
captures the extension of Cherry Lane Drive starting east of the 840 intersection and
extending to the future I-24 intersection. It will include approximately 1,814 acres of
area and will cross or intersect with N.W. Broad Street, Old Nashville Hwy and Florence
Road. See attached area map and approximate Cherry Lane extension route (Exhibit
A).
Background Information
The Cherry Lane Corridor / Area Plan is a planning study that captures key
considerations for future development along this key east – west corridor. The
extension of Cherry Lane will complete a much-needed transportation link from
Intersate 840 to Interstate I-24 on the north side of Murfreesboro bringing with it
continued development pressure and the need for carful infrastructure and land use
analysis. This corridor involves challenges with an existing rail line, impact from existing
floodplain and interchange and intersection design considerations. It is an important
gateway to Smyrna and the Nashville Metro area. The approval of property annexations,
rezonings and development patterns along this corridor should be informed by a
comprehensive plan. The planning study provided will give City leadership the option
of adopting a formal area plan for policy advisement and inclusion as a revision to the
Future Land Use map. It is understood that the goal for the completion of this corridor
/ area plan is to have a document prepared for potential adoption by city leadership in
approximately nine months’ time.
Council Priorities Served
Improve economic development
The completion of the Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan will provide a 50-year plan will
allow the City of Murfreesboro to plan transportation, land-use and infrastructure.
Which will allow higher quality jobs and employment generating uses, while creating
employment opportunities for the community and tax revenue for the City and
potentially being a catalyst for future redevelopment in the immediate vicinity.
Expand infrastructure
Studying this corridor allows each utility to properly plan for infrastructure and ensure
each lot has the potential to develop with it’s highest and best use.
Fiscal Impacts
During the 9-month study period, there will be a hold on development opportunities
in the study area.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Review of Land Swap with Swanson Development LP for
Fire Station #13
Department: Administration
Presented by: Darren Gore
Summary
Review a potential land swap between the City and Swanson.
Background Information
Deputy Chief Bigelow provided a summary of two locations for future fire stations
#12 and #13 at the Council’s May workshop. One site was located off Veteran’s
Pkwy at the City property where Veteran’s Park is being constructed. The second
fire hall location was proposed on Joe B. Jackson approximately midway between
Interstate 24 and US Hwy 41 (Manchester Pike).
The priority location that demonstrated a more immediate need based on
residential growth and necessary increase in MFRD response time data was the
Veteran’s Park property location. However, the Joe B. Jackson fire hall location will
be needed in the near future as well.
The City has 1.31 acres on Joe B. Jackson that has proven to be too small of a site
to construct a new fire hall, Station #13. In January of this year, staff met with Joe
Swanson Jr. to discuss a land swap to acquire a.2.92-acre site that would be of
adequate size for station #13. The properties under consideration for a land swap
are tabulated below:
The City of Murfreesboro owns 2 tracts as tabulated below that Swanson
Development LP is interested in acquiring:
SIZE VALUE $/SF LOCATION
0.32 AC* $638,500 $45.81 NE corner of Broad & Church
1.31 AC. $798,900 $14.00 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy
The City is interested in one tract owned by Swanson Development LP
SIZE VALUE $/SF LOCATION
2.92 AC. $1,780,700 $14.00 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy
If the Council agrees to the land swap, a purchase and sale agreement will be
drafted for review and considered for approval at a future Council meeting.
Fiscal Impacts
Approval of the land swap would incur an expense of $343,300. Final purchase and
sale agreement will be subject to surveyed acreages.
Attachments
1. Site locations for all three properties
2. Conceptual Layout of Fire Station #13
Review of
Potential Land
Swap Between
Murfreesboro
and Swanson
Development LP
City Owned Property at Corner of Broad and S. Church St.
0.32 Acres valued at $638,500
Review of
Potential Land
Swap Between
Murfreesboro
and Swanson
Development LP
Swanson Development Owned Property City Owned Property
2.92 Ac. valued at $1,780,700 1.31 Acres valued at $798,900
Joe B. Jackson
Parkway
Fire Hall #13
Conceptual Layout
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: CIP Transfers
Department: Finance
Presented by: Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director
Summary
Notification to Council of CIP transfers.
Background Information
Major capital investments are generally funded by debt. The funds secured are allocated
annually with the CIP Budget process. The transfer of CIP funds is something that is
necessary under certain circumstances, such as transfer of priorities, unanticipated
project delays, etc.
Another circumstance requiring CIP funds transfer is the potential for arbitrage
earnings, which result in IRS penalties. Arbitrage earnings result when the City’s
investment earnings on unexpended funds are greater than the interest that is paid for
those funds. The unprecedented rapid rise in interest rates has recently created a risk
of arbitrage earnings unless transfer of CIP funds is undertaken. Council has granted
the Finance Department authority to transfer funds when necessary to avoid IRS
penalties on arbitrage earnings.
The transfers shown in the attached schedule show the proposed transfer of funds
between the Bond Fund and the General Fund. The amount of funding for the existing
projects listed does not change, only the source of the funds to be expended.
Council Priorities Served
Responsible budgeting
Proper management of borrowed funds is required to maintain the funding’s tax status
and avoid undue penalties.
Fiscal Impacts
The transfer of CIP Funds will have no effect on the CIP Funds balance.
Attachments:
1. CIP Transfers Schedule s
2.CIP Funds Transfer Request – 2021 Bond/2022 Bond/2025 CIP/General Fund
Funds Available by Loan Before Transfer
June, 2025 (#1) 2021 Bond 2022 Bond 2025 CIP General Fund TOTAL
Project Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds
ADA Renovations 454,940 454,940
Additional City Facilities 836,818 836,818
Cherry Lane Phase 2 802,726 802,726
Cherry Lane, Sazerac 802,726 802,726
McKnight Park Ball Field/Parking 2,094 2,094
Parks & Fire Admin Building 381,878 381,878
Public Safety Radios 92,356 92,356
Runway 36 Approach Mitigation 2,094 2,094
Siegel Park Enhancements 92,356 92,356
Total 94,450 1,639,544 1,641,638 92,356 3,467,988
Funds Available by Loan After Reallocation
June, 2025 (#1) 2021 Bond 2022 Bond 2025 CIP General Fund TOTAL
Project Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds
ADA Renovations 454,940 454,940
Additional City Facilities 836,818 836,818
Cherry Lane Phase 2 802,726 802,726
Cherry Lane, Sazerac 802,726 802,726
McKnight Park Ballfield/Parking 2,094 2,094
Parks & Fire Admin Building 381,878 381,878
Public Safety Radios 92,356 92,356
Runway 36 Approach Mitigation 2,094 2,094
Siegel Park Enhancements 92,356 92,356
Total 94,450 1,639,544 1,641,638 92,356 3,467,988
Funds Available by Loan Before Transfer
June, 2025 (#2) 2022 Bond 2025 CIP General Fund TOTAL
Project Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds
Broad St & Medical Center Pkwy 873,875 873,875
Burnt Knob, Manson, Blackman 867,420 867,420
CAD Server 231,371 231,371
Cherry Lane Phase 2 6,455 6,455
Communication & Radio System 231,371 231,371
Communication Tower - CUD 35,570 35,570
Old Fort Park Ballfield Improvements 557,001 557,001
Patterson Park Improvements 557,001 557,001
Public Safety Radio 35,570 35,570
Recreation Side Mount Bush Hog 55,500 55,500
Walter Hill Renovations 55,500 55,500
Total 1,753,317 1,486,376 266,941 3,506,634
Funds Available by Loan After Reallocation
June, 2025 (#2) 2022 Bond 2025 CIP General Fund TOTAL
Project Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds Available Funds
Broad St & Medical Center Pkwy 873,875 873,875
Burnt Knob, Manson, Blackman 867,420 867,420
CAD Server 231,371 231,371
Cherry Lane Phase 2 6,455 6,455
Communication & Radio System 231,371 231,371
Communication Tower - CUD 35,570 35,570
Old Fort Park Ballfield Improvements 557,001 557,001
Patterson Park Improvements 557,001 557,001
Public Safety Radio 35,570 35,570
Recreation Side Mount Bush Hog 55,500 55,500
Walter Hill Renovations 55,500 55,500
Total 1,753,317 1,486,376 266,941 3,506,634
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: April 2025 Dashboard
Department: Administration
Presented by: Erin Tucker, CFO/City Recorder
Summary
April 2025 Dashboard packet
Background Information
Dashboard information includes relevant Financial, Building & Codes, 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. April 2025 Dashboard
2. April Impact Fee Report
3. City Schools April Dashboard
APRIL 2025 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.
Unassigned
Fund Balance Unassigned Fund Balance
4/30/2025
Available Balance 27,112,165
Available Balance
Non-Cash Items (ex: Accounts Receivable) 4,804,460
$150
Income Stabilization - Required Reserves 75,900,000
107,816,625 Millions Non-Cash Items
$100
(ex: Accounts
Receivable)
$50 Income
Stabilization -
Required Reserves
$-
The chart below displays the changes in use of Unassigned Fund Balance by month.
Monthly Fund Balance Analysis
70,000,000 60,000,000
55,000,000
60,000,000
50,000,000
50,000,000 45,000,000
40,000,000 40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000 30,000,000
20,000,000 25,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
- 10,000,000
Income Stabilization - Required Reserves Non-Cash Items (ex: Accounts Receivable) Available Balance
REVENUES
Property Tax
70,000,000
68,000,000
66,000,000
64,000,000
62,000,000
60,000,000
58,000,000
56,000,000
54,000,000
52,000,000
50,000,000
FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 (BUDGET)
Property Tax notices were mailed in early October. The FY25 budget reflects a 3% increase over FY24, however actual
results came in $180k under budget, reflecting instead 2.8% growth over FY24.
LOCAL SALES TAX BUDGET vs ACTUAL
9 80
Millions 8 70 Millions
7
60
6
Cumulative Total
50
Monthly Total
5
40
4
30
3
20
2
1 10
- 0
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY25 Budget FY25 Actual FY25 Cumulative FY24 Cumulative
FY25 Local Sales Tax collections were budgeted flat with a 1.5% increase over FY24 projected results. In July, a revised
budget was presented to Council that increased the projection by an additional 1.5% ($1m). February receipts reflect the
first significant drop in revenue this fiscal year – with an 8% drop compared to February 2024. March receipts bounced
back slightly with a 3.2% increase over last year and then April receipts dropped 3.5%. Cumulative results now reflect a
budget deficit of 0.47%.
STATE SALES TAX BUDGET vs ACTUAL
3 20
Millions 18
Millions
2 16
14
Cumulative Total
2 12
Monthly Total
10
1 8
6
1 4
2
- 0
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY25 Budget FY25 Actual FY25 Cumulative FY24 Cumulative
FY25 State Sales Tax collections were budgeted at 1% over FY24. In July, a revised budget was presented to Council that
increased the projection by an additional 1% ($190k). J February receipts were down 8.9% while March receipts show a
5.5% increase over last year. April receipts reflect a 2.7% drop. Cumulatively, this revenue is up 1.3% compared to
budget and 2.6% compared to last year.
% of Total Current Month Collections
Hotel/Motel Tax
(Marketplaces)
Transportation
0.73% Business Tax -
Modernization
0.16% Gross Receipts Tax
15.94%
State Street Aid - Gas Tax
13.37%
TVA Gross Receipts
15.47%
State Sales Tax
Mixed Drink Tax 47.46%
4.93%
Telecom Sales Tax
0.20%
Gas Tax Allocation
0.77% Beer Tax
0.97%
For April, Sales Tax made up 47% of State revenues. Business Tax Receipts account for 16% this month with TVA Gross
Receipts taxes following at 15%. State Street Aid (restricted to road improvements) following with 13%. Mixed Drink tax
totaled 5% for the month. The remaining revenues were made up with other miscellaneous taxes, including telecom and
miscellaneous gas tax revenues.
State Revenue Collections
6.00 40
Millions Millions
35
5.00
30
4.00
25
Total Collections
3.00 20
15
2.00
10
1.00
5
0.00 0
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY24 Cumulative FY25 Cumulative
Overall, State Shared Revenue collections showed a 0.4% decrease compared to April 2024. Business License (Gross
Receipts) Taxes are up 3% ($14k) for April. Cumulatively, results are up 4%. While this tax can fluctuate depending on
when returns are filed, there were also changes to the filing requirements that have impacted revenues. Mixed drink
taxes were down 1% in April and remain relatively flat for the year. State Street Aid Gas Tax reflects a 6% increase in
April; this tax is up 2% cumulatively. These revenues are restricted and can only be spent on eligible roadway
maintenance and construction projects.
HOTEL/MOTEL
BUDGET vs. ACTUAL
500 5.00
Thousands
Millions
450 4.50
400 4.00
Cumulative Collections
350 3.50
Monthly Collections
300 3.00
250 2.50
200 2.00
150 1.50
100 1.00
50 0.50
- -
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY25 Budget Based on 5 yr Average Actual Budgeted Cumulative Actual Cumulative
Due to declining revenue forecasts, FY25 Hotel/Motel Taxes were budgeted 7% lower than the FY24 budget. April results
reflect a 9% decrease compared to last year for the month. Cumulatively, there is a 2% budget deficit. The Finance
Department will conduct an audit of the City’s hotels and motels in the coming year to ensure accurate and timely
reporting.
EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits
18,000,000 120,000,000
16,000,000
100,000,000
14,000,000
12,000,000 80,000,000
10,000,000
60,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000 40,000,000
4,000,000
20,000,000
2,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Salaries & Benefits make up 35% of General Fund’s budget. The FY25 budget included 40 additional full-time positions,
22 of which are for public safety. Full-time approved positions increased from 1,104 to 1,146 positions.
As of 04/30/25, there were 1,109 filled full-time positions and 37 vacancies. Police had 10 open positions at the end of
April, including 5 sworn officer positions, down from 6 open in March.
With the City Council’s efforts to increase recruitment and retention City-wide, payroll savings (a.k.a. slippage) is steadily
decreasing month over month – with April reflecting 0.7% in slippage cumulatively for the year, though results are
slightly over budget for the month.
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
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Transfers to City Schools makes up 2% 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
35,000,000 45,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
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
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Budgeted Debt Service makes up 12% of General Fund’s budget. Council approved a $55m debt issuance in FY24 that
has since been updated to a $70m debt issuance which is expected to be issued in later in FY25 or possibly in FY26. The
Debt Service budget totals $44.1m which includes debt roll-off of $4.4m and anticipated new debt service of $5.9m for a
net increase of $1.5m. An additional $1.5m will be budgeted in FY26 to account for the increased approved issuance.
Repairs & Maintenance
3,000,000 16,000,000
14,000,000
2,500,000
12,000,000
2,000,000
10,000,000
1,500,000 8,000,000
6,000,000
1,000,000
4,000,000
500,000
2,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Repairs & Maintenance make up 5% of General Fund budgeted expenses. This includes technology maintenance
(software, network & hardware) ($3.5m), fleet services ($4.6m), and Police R&M for radios, mobile data terminals, etc.
($2.2m). State Street Aid R&M of streets, markings and right of way totals $5.2m. 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. Repair & Maintenance costs were up 9% compared to last year through April. Overall, costs are down 22%
compared to budget for the year through April.
Utilities
1,200,000 6,000,000
1,000,000 5,000,000
800,000 4,000,000
600,000 3,000,000
400,000 2,000,000
200,000 1,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Utilities make up 2% of General Fund’s budget. Results are up 8% as compared to FY24 and are running $434k (9%)
under budget through April. These costs tend to fluctuate with fuel increases, so more fluctuations are anticipated this
year.
Supplies
1,200,000 6,000,000
1,000,000 5,000,000
800,000 4,000,000
600,000 3,000,000
400,000 2,000,000
200,000 1,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Supplies make up 1% of General Fund’s budget. Through April, expenses are running 12% over budget and are up 22%
over last year. This is largely due to increased clothing & uniform expenses (up $311k or 59% over last year) and vehicle
parts (up $284k or 27% over last year). At this time, it appears that other operating savings within the departments will
cover the increases over budget.
Fixed Assets
50,000,000 25,000,000
45,000,000
40,000,000 20,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000 15,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000 10,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000 5,000,000
5,000,000
- -
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 25 Budget FY 25 Actual FY 25 Cumulative FY 24 Cumulative
Fixed Assets make up 36% of General Fund’s budget, totaling $117M These items include:
$39.8m – MED funded Roads $14.3m – ARPA funded projects
$6.5 – MED funded Parks $7.2m – Infrastructure for grant & MED funded
$14.6m – CIP swap road construction
$13.1m – FY24 CIP (General Fund funded) $10m – Transit Facility
The FY25 CIP included allocation of $24m of Unassigned Fund Balance for CIP projects. In addition, several General Fund
projects and expenses were swapped, using previous bond proceeds to facilitate accelerated spending of these
proceeds. This resulted in projects being “swapped” from the Loan/Bond Fund with General Fund.
Like Repairs & Maintenance, timing on spending in Fixed Assets is also seasonal and can fluctuate based on the
construction schedules and delivery of equipment. There are also several significant construction projects funded in the
operating budget. Fixed asset spending was up 85% compared to last year’s expenses through April but down 72%
compared to budget.
BUILDING & CODES
Building & Codes budgeted revenues reflect a 29% increase over the FY24 budget and reflect a 3% increase as compared
to FY24’s actual results. This is largely due to new commercial activity in FY24 and anticipated in FY25. Instead, revenues
dropped for three consecutive months compared to last year, although December revenues reflected a healthy 29%
increase compared to last year. January and February followed with additional revenue drops, but a new apartment
complex flipped that trend for the month of March.
New Dwelling Units (Single Family, Townhomes & Apartments)
400 1,600
350 1,400
300 1,200
250 1,000
200 800
150 600
100 400
50 200
0 0
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
New Permits Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative FY 24
FY25 new dwelling permits reflect flat results compared to last year through April. For the month, new permits are up
15% compared to April 2024. This is due to a new apartment permitted during the month.
Total Permits (all types)
1,200 12,000
1,000 10,000
800 8,000
600 6,000
400 4,000
200 2,000
- -
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY 25 Total Permits Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative FY 24
Total permits were trending down 3.4% in April.
700,000 Revenues 5,100,000
4,700,000
600,000 4,300,000
3,900,000
500,000 3,500,000
3,100,000
400,000 2,700,000
2,300,000
300,000 1,900,000
1,500,000
200,000 1,100,000
700,000
100,000 300,000
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
FY 25 Monthly Revenues FY 25 Cumulative Revenues FY 24 Cumulative Revenues
Through April, revenues were down 11% as compared to last year, but up 16% cumulatively due to the new apartment
complex permitted during the month.
MAY 8, 2025
Project Tracking
Project Cost (including approved Change Orders) Billed to Date (Construction Only) Project Days (including approved Change Orders) Days Used
$10,000,000.00 600
$9,000,000.00
500
$8,000,000.00
$7,000,000.00
400
$6,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00 300
$4,000,000.00
200
$3,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
100
$1,000,000.00
$0.00 0
Bradyville Pike Cherry Lane Phase II Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob Intersection Butler Drive 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 $22,500,000 (Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Cherry Lane Phase II Siegel Soccer Park Sulphur Springs Road 1.73 Miles $26,500,000 (Est Cost) $0.00 0 0 0%
Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob Intersection N/A N/A N/A $4,865,978.00 $770,913.02 210 87 41% 8/6/2025 2/9/2025
Butler Drive 1000 Butler Drive Joe B Jackson .88 Miles $7,039,011 $5,505,147.32 395 395 100% 2/20/2025 1/22/2024
Beasie/River Rock Connector River Rock Beasie Rd .3 Miles $8,244,535 $8,646,881.04 547 547 100% 8/30/2024 4/7/2023
Total $69,149,524 $14,922,941
MAY 8, 2025
Project Status / Comments
Cherry Lane Phase II Project has entered the 30-day environmental notice with TDEC. Right-of-way plans are being finalized.
Cherry Lane Phase III TDOT funding has been secured for interchange. City staff and Volkert working on certifying ROW. Utility coordination is ongoing for the project.
New Butler has been opened to traffic. Contractor is constructing the cul-de-sac on Old Butler(Kenny Pipe Ct). Final asphalt topping has been installed on new Butler. They are also installing final
Butler Dr. Realignment
stabilization measures and final signage.
Blackman/Burnt Knob/Manson Contractor is currently getting northwest corner to subgrade and is planning on paving in coming weeks. MTE is continuing to set poles. Gas line is being installed on northwest corner. Water line TDEC
Intersection permit is still needed to complete CUD work.
Medical Center Phase 1 The resurfacing of Medical Center is underway. Milling has been completed and asphalt topping is scheduled to be installed starting the week of 5/12.
Rutherford Blvd Extension Construction plans are being finalized and bid book is being drafted. Right of way acquisition underway.
Project ROW Updates
Cherry Lane Phase III Volkert continuing ROW acquisition. Order of possession received on final tract.
Rutherford Blvd Extension 5 out of 7 tracts finalized
Impact Fee Report for New Development in the City of Murfreesboro
Month of April 2025
Land Use Type Total Impact Fee Assessed Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee
Single-Family Residential 281,289.02 61,512.30 99,677.57 31,591.57 88,507.58
SFR-Townhomes - -
Multi-Family Residential -
Retail/Commercial 5,311.68 3,506.98 - 1,804.70 -
Office -
Public/Institutional -
Industrial -
Total 286,600.70 65,019.28 99,677.57 33,396.26 88,507.58
Fiscal Year 2025 to Date
Land Use Type Total Impact Fee Assessed Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee
Single-Family Residential 2,516,077.94 550,215.95 891,597.37 282,580.69 791,683.93
SFR-Townhomes - - - - -
Multi-Family Residential - - - - -
Retail/Commercial 201,104.42 132,777.18 - 68,327.24 -
Office - - - - -
Public/Institutional - - - - -
Industrial - - - - -
Total 2,717,182.36 682,993.13 891,597.37 350,907.93 791,683.93
Fiscal Year 2025 Distribution of Assessed Fees
791,683.93 682,993.13
891,597.37
350,907.93
Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 6/12/2025
Item Title: April 2025 MCS Cash Flow Statement and Revenue and
Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports
Department: Murfreesboro City Schools
Presented by: Daniel Owens
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☐
Direction ☐
Information ☒
Summary
FY25 Cash Flow Statement (April 2025)
FY25 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports (April 2025)
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
April 2025 MCS Cash Flow Statement
April 2025 MCS Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports
No Items.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 06/12/2025
Item Title: Beer Permits
Department: Finance
Presented by: Erin Tucker, City Recorder
Requested Council Action:
Ordinance ☐
Resolution ☐
Motion ☒
Direction ☐
Information ☐
Summary
TCA 57-5-103 delegates the authority to regulate the sale, distribution, manufacture,
or storage of beer to the City where the business is located.
Staff Recommendation
The applications from the following applicants meet requirements and are
recommended to be approved. The permits will only be issued once the permits are
approved by the City Council (Beer Board) and building and codes final inspections are
passed for regular beer permits or a special event permit is approved for special event
beer permits.
Regular Beer Permits
Name of Name of Type of Type of
Address Reason
Applicant Business Permit Business
2975 S
Sami’s Sami’s Rutherford Off- Convenience Ownership
Market Market Blvd Ste B Premises Store Change
Background Information
All applicants meet the requirements for issuing a beer permit per the City Code Chapter
4 Alcoholic Beverages with the exception of pending building and codes inspections for
regular beer permits or pending special event permit for special event beer permits.
Council Priorities Served
Maintain public safety
Controlling the sale of beer within the City provides enforcement tools by the City for
restrictions as to where beer is sold, ability to obtain the right to sell beer, time of beer
sales and onsite consumption.
Attachments
Summaries of Request
Beer Application
Summary of information from the beer application:
Name of Business Entity Sami's Market
Name of Business Sami's Market
Business Location 2975 S Rutherford Blvd. Ste.B
Type of Business Grocery/Market
Type of Permit Applied For Off-Premises
Type of Application:
New Location
Ownership Change X
Name Change
Corporation or LLC X
Partnership
Sole Proprietor
5% or more ownership:
Name Amany Nasem
Age 37
Residency City/State Mt.Juliet, TN
Race/Sex White/F
Background Check Findings
City of Murfreesboro: No indication of any record that may
preclude the applicant for consideration.
TBI/FBI: No indication of any record that may
preclude the applicant for consideration.
Name Kamel Kamel
Age 44
Residency City/State Mt.Juliet, TN
Race/Sex White/M
Background Check Findings
City of Murfreesboro: No indication of any record that may
preclude the applicant for consideration.
TBI/FBI: No indication of any record that may
preclude the applicant for consideration.
Application Completed Properly? Yes
Occupancy Application Approved? No
The actual beer application is available in the office of the City Recorder.
***I request permission to issue the beer permit upon successful completion of all required
building and codes inspections.
No Items.
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