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MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL Workshop Meeting Agenda Airport Business Center– 11:30 AM September 11, 2025 Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Action Items 1. Thompson Ln Widening-Revised Easement Offers (Water Resources) 2. Housing Rehabilitation 2227 Haven Drive CO#1 (Community Development) 3. Affordable Housing Program 607 Olympia (Community Development) 4. Ordinance 25-O-32 FY26 Budget Amendment (Finance) Workshop Items 5. Recycle Right TN Introduction (Administration) 6. Draft MOU with the Town of Smyrna and Rutherford County (Police) 7. Keystone – Broad Street Redevelopment Amendments Overview (Administration) 8. July 2025 Dashboard (Administration) 9. CIP Transfers (Finance) 10. Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan Project Update (Development Services) Board & Commission Appointments Licensing 11. Beer Permits (Finance) Payment of Statements Other Business Adjourn  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: Thompson Ln Widening- Revised Easement Offers Department: Water Resources Presented by: Valerie Smith Requested Action: Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☐ Motion ☒ Direction ☐ Information ☐ Summary Consider additional easement costs based on counter-offers received from property owners and TDOT’s property appraisals. Staff Recommendation Approve the revised easement offers. The Water Resources Board approved this matter at their August 26, 2025 meeting. Background Information At the June 26th Council meeting easement offer amounts were approved based on the Rutherford County Tax Assessors value of the land as the basis. Permanent easements were offered at 50% of the land value and temporary construction easements were offered at 20%, assuming a 2-year construction period. Staff also programmed a $1000 minimum as well as a 10% increase in the offers for voluntary conveyance. Since sending the initial offers, staff has received some counter-offers based on TDOT’s prices from property appraisals that TDOT performed approximately 5 years ago and some counter-offers fell under TDOT’s prices. Time is of the essence in acquiring these easements prior to TDOT bidding the Thompson Lane road widening project. The latest schedule update from TDOT is a bid date of December 2025, and the earliest construction start date is February to March 2026. Staff will bring back additional counter-offers for approval as they are received. If the property owners do not agree to voluntarily convey the easement, and the Department has to condemn, then the 10% will be removed. Condemnation will require Water Resources to perform property appraisals/assessments on all condemned easements, as standard legal practice sets condemned property prices at an accepted assessed value. Therefore, approving these counter-offers will save money and the time needed to perform these assessments, which would possibly come close to the prices TDOT used anyway or more. Council Priorities Served Responsible budgeting Funding for this project has been set aside and shown in the Working Capital Reserves dashboard since November of 2020. Fiscal Impact A total of $689,000 was approved. Staff is requesting an additional $191,644 for a total of $880,644. Easement purchases will be funded from Working Capital Reserves. Attachments Easement Spreadsheet Comparing Initial Offers and Counter-offers Only 2  Summary of Counter-Offers Made - starting with 7/10/2025 offer letter distribution. Inital and Counter-Offers do not contain costs UTILITY EASMENT ACQUISITION TABLE (See Easement Acquisition Status sheet for Status of each eaement's acquisition.) associated with Property Assessments. PERMANENT COUNTER- COUNTER- COUNTER- COUNTER-OFFER COUNTER-OFFER PRICE PER COUNTER- ADDITIONAL FUNDS PERMANENT TEMPORARY +TEMP OFFER OFFER TOTAL OFFER TOTAL TOTAL EASEMENT TOTAL EASEMENT TRACT SQUARE OFFER NEEDED OVER INTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS STREET ADDRESS EASEMENT EASEMENT EASEMENT $/SQ.FT EASEMENT EASEMENT PRICE PRICE REQUESTED NO. FOOT $/SQ.FT. (OFFER) AMOUNT - PRICE PRICE (2-Yr) (10% & $1000 (TEMPORAR PRICE ($) PRICE ($) REQUESTED (Plus 10% Compliance ($/SQ.FT.) (PERMANENT) REQUESTED 8/2025 MIN) Y) (TEMPORARY) (PERMANENT) ($1,000 minimum) Reward) N THOMSPON LN 10 SWANSON DEVELOPMENT, LP $173,702.03 $28,854.42 $222,812.09 $10.15 $10.50 $29,849.40 $20.00 $342,270.00 $372,119.40 $409,331.34 $186,519.25 (Unnumbered) 83 $1,429.06 $988.29 $2,659.09 $4.30 $3,000.00 $340.91 RANDY W. MOODY AND WIFE CHNTHIA H. MOODY 1907 ANDREW CT BROOK A. CHALFANT AND CHARLES CHALFANT 86 $650.99 $1,340.68 $2,190.84 $3.28 $4.50 $1,839.60 $4.50 $893.25 $2,732.85 $3,006.14 $815.30 WIFE AND HUSBAND 1911 ANDREW CT DANIEL W FRANCESCON and VERONICA D. 1831 WATERFORD 105 $1,754.97 $1,273.28 $3,331.08 $1.03 $1.55 $1,911.77 $1.55 $2,635.00 $4,546.77 $5,001.45 $1,670.37 FRANCESCON ROAD 128B GARY JACKSON and WIFE REBA JACKSON 2960 N THOMPSON $1,845.98 $856.72 $2,972.97 $2.09 $3.68 $1,507.65 $3.68 $3,248.56 $4,756.21 $5,231.83 $2,258.86 SARAH E. VAN DYKE AND CALEB D. VAN DYKE WIFE 139 $831.15 $1,458.40 $2,518.50 $2.63 $2.63 $1,458.40 $6.23 $1,965.57 $3,423.96 $3,766.36 $1,247.86 AND HUSBAND 1709 IRONWOOD CT W THOMPSON LN 173 $2,113.04 $2,206.40 $4,751.38 $2.38 $15.50 $14,396.40 $15.50 $13,787.25 $28,183.65 $31,002.02 $26,250.64 JOHNNY M. SULLIVAN (Unnumbered) (TEMPORARY) (PERMANENT) (TEMP + PERM) (TEMP + PERM + 10%) ADDITIONAL FUNDS TOTAL EASEMENT $439,077.80 $147,618.86 $661,541.04 $51,797.11 $364,799.62 $416,762.85 $461,339.13 $219,103.18  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09-11-2025 Item Title: Change Order #1 2227 Haven Drive Department: Community Development Presented by: Robert Holtz, Director of Community Development Summary Consider additional rehabilitation assistance through the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation program. Background Information A residence at 2227 Haven Drive is under rehabilitation and we need to install a small ramp and landing inside the home and patch sheetrock at new laundry tray. The cost for the contractor, The Griffin Group, to perform this work is $2,300. Council Priorities Served Responsible budgeting Funding for this additional work is through our CDBG Grant Attachments Change Order #1 April 2023  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 7/31/2025 Item Title: Affordable Housing Program – 607 Olympia Place Department: Community Development Presented by: Jessica Cline, Assistant Director of Community Development Summary Down payment assistance from federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the City’s Affordable Housing Assistance Program. Staff Recommendation Approve the expenditure from CDBG funds for down payment assistance. Background Information The purchaser of a pre-existing home at 607 Olympia Place has applied for down payment assistance. The program will provide $10,000 towards the down payment from existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the City’s Affordable Housing Assistance Program, pending lead-based paint clearance test. The applicant meets the qualifications for assistance. Council Priorities Served Responsible Budgeting Utilizing federal funds to provide community-based assistance is a cost-effective means to address the needs of the community. Fiscal Impact The expenditure, $10,000, is fully funded by CDBG funds allocated to the City’s Affordable Housing Assistance Program.  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: FY26 Budget Amendment Department: Finance Presented by: Erin Tucker, CFO/City Recorder Requested Council Action: Ordinance ☒ Resolution ☐ Motion ☐ Direction ☐ Information ☐ Summary Consider amendment to the City’s FY26 Budget Ordinance. Staff Recommendation Approve Ordinance 25-O-32, amending the City’s budget. Background Information FY25 Reserve Adjustments The FY26 Budget includes carryforward of funding from FY25 that were budgeted but not spent before June 30, 2025. The budgeted carryforward should be adjusted as follows: General Fund: The FY25 Budget estimated $10.2 million in expenses carried forward from the FY25 Budget. Once the financial records’ year-end closing process completed, actual carry- forward expenses total $10.8 million, resulting in $624,367 in adjustments to use of Assigned fund balances. The details are listed in Attachment 2. FY25 CIP Projects The FY26 Budget included $35 million for FY25 CIP projects carrying forward for capital projects. After reconciling the year-end balances, the actual amount of carryforward is $32.1 million, resulting in a decrease to use of Assigned Fund Balance of $2.9 million. The details are listed in Attachment 2. MED Funded Projects The FY26 Budget included $46.5 million for MED funded projects carrying forward for capital projects and $5 million in FY26 proceeds. After reconciling the year-end balances, the actual amount of carryforward is $41.3 million, resulting in a decrease to use of Assigned Fund Balance of $5.2 million. The total amount budgeted for MED Projects includes the revised $41.3 million in carryforward plus the $5 million in new proceeds in FY26, for a total of $46.3 million included in the FY26 budget. The details are listed in Attachment 2. FY26 Adjustments Bloomfield Golf received a $10,000 donation to be used for turf replacement in FY25. These funds need to be budgeted to use towards the capital expense. Council Priorities Served Responsible Budgeting The budget amendments reflect the City’s increased revenues and expenses. Fiscal Impact The amendment for the prior-year and current year adjustments to the City’s FY26 General Fund budget results in an increase in the use of Assigned fund balances of $624,367. The amendment for the FY25 CIP projects result in a decreased use of $2.9 million of Assigned Fund balances (CIP projects). The amendments for the MED funded projects result in a decreased use of $5.2 million of Assigned fund balances (MED Sale Proceeds). The amendment for the use of designated Golf donations results in a use of $10,000 of Assigned fund balance (Jr. Golf). Attachments 1. FY26 City Budget Ordinance 25-O-32 and Exhibit A 2. Budget Amendment details 2  ORDINANCE 25-O-32 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 (hereafter “FY2026”) Budget (1st Amendment). WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the FY2026 Budget by motion; and, WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an appropriations ordinance, Ordinance 25-O-09, on June 5, 2025 to implement the FY2026 Budget; and, WHEREAS, it is now desirable and appropriate to adjust and modify the FY2026 Budget adopted by this Ordinance to incorporate expenditure decisions made during the fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The FY2026 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 FY2026 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: Erin Tucker Adam F. Tucker City Recorder City Attorney SEAL PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Exhibit A Page 1 BUDGET AMENDMENT AS PASSED OR AMENDED INCREASE Department Account PREV AMENDED BUDGET (DECREASE) General Fund Expenditures Assigned - Prior Year Carryforward G.I.S. Computer Equipment $ 21,000 $ 7,913 $ (13,087) Planning Professional Services - DA21 $ 347,855 $ 579,590 $ 231,735 Planning Professional Services $ 287,145 $ 175,945 $ (111,200) Planning Office Machinery & Equipment $ 24,000 $ - $ (24,000) Police Repair & Maintenance - Firing Range $ 198,000 $ 408,764 $ 210,764 Infrastructure Towne Creek $ 2,714,915 $ 2,704,656 $ (10,259) Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Facilities $ 3,000,000 $ 3,164,851 $ 164,851 Community Development Administration $ 200,000 $ 152,778 $ (47,222) Department Transfers Transfer to Airport - CHNG $ 1,190,000 $ 1,178,907 $ (11,093) Parks & Recreation Building Expense - DA21 $ - $ 73,748 $ 73,748 Assigned - CIP Projects Police Transportation Equipment - CIP $ 386,634 $ 222,772 $ (163,862) Police Computer Equipment - CIP $ 510,500 $ 84,579 $ (425,921) Solid Waste Building Expense - CIP $ 23,974,500 $ 21,772,353 $ (2,202,147) Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Facilities - CIP $ 160,000 $ 69,000 $ (91,000) Assigned - AR24 Expenses Police Machinery & Equipment $ 314,400 $ 6,840 $ (307,560) Police Transportation Equipment $ 69,329 $ 303,521 $ 234,192 Police Computer Equipment $ - $ 60,000 $ 60,000 Fire Other Improvements $ 10,000 $ - $ (10,000) Fire Machinery & Equipment $ 91,261 $ - $ (91,261) Fire Computer Equipment $ 78,084 $ 91,705 $ 13,621 Parks Other Improvements $ 1,494,174 $ 1,720,113 $ 225,939 Parks Buildings Expense $ - $ 35,200 $ 35,200 Assigned - MED Expenses Infrastructure Other Improvements $ 42,125,000 $ 36,931,516 $ (5,193,484) Exhibit A Page 2 BUDGET AMENDMENT AS PASSED OR AMENDED INCREASE Department Account PREV AMENDED BUDGET (DECREASE) Restricted Bloomfield Golf Other Improvements (from Donation - Jr. Golf) $ - $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ (7,442,046) CHANGE IN RESERVED, RESTRICTED, AND ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ (110,312,894) $ (102,870,848) $ (7,442,046) CHANGE IN UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ (5,802,524) $ (5,802,524) $ - ESTIMATED ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 123,364,355 Adjustments for FY25 Closing Entries TOTAL ESTIMATED ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 123,364,355 $ 130,806,401 $ 7,442,046 Budget Amendment Details Page 1 Project Funding Source FY26 Original Budget FY26 Revised Budget Adjustment Front Vine General Fund MED 6,925,000 1,731,516 (5,193,484) Towne Creek General Fund MED 2,875,000 2,875,000 - Memorial Transportation MED 3,900,000 3,900,000 - Old Fort Transportation MED 25,000,000 25,000,000 - Rutherford Transportation MED 6,300,000 6,300,000 - Hwy 96 Ballfield General Fund MED 1,500,000 1,500,000 - Veterans Park Parks MED 5,000,000 5,000,000 - (5,193,484) Project Funding Source FY26 Original Budget FY26 Revised Budget Adjustment Police vehicles FY25 CIP 386,634.05 222,771.90 (163,862) Police Radio Equipment & Software FY25 CIP 510,500.00 84,579.44 (425,921) Solid Waste Transfer Station FY25 CIP 23,974,500.00 21,772,352.84 (2,202,147) FY25 CIP - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FY25 CIP 772,000.00 772,000.00 - FY25 CIP - CITY HALL RENOVATIONS FY25 CIP 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 - FY25 CIP - TURNOUT GEAR FY25 CIP 487,085.40 487,085.40 - FY25 CIP - MEMORIAL BLVD SIGNAL UPGRADE FY25 CIP 450,500.00 450,500.00 - FY25 CIP - RUTHERFORD BLVD ASCT FY25 CIP 161,150.00 161,150.00 - FY25 CIP - TOWNE CREEK(FROM ADD'L CITY FACILITIES) FY25 CIP 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 - Adams Tennis Improvements FY25 CIP 160,000.00 69,000.00 (91,000) FY25 CIP - DUAL AXLE DUMP TRUCK FY25 CIP 255,000.00 255000 - FY25 CIP - HWY 96 BALLFIELDS FY25 CIP 3,779,850.00 3,779,850.00 - FY25 CIP - PAVING FY25 CIP 50,000.00 50,000.00 - FY25 CIP - AERA-vator tractor FY25 CIP 20,000.00 20,000.00 - FY25 CIP - ROOF (USE REMAINING BALANCE FOR THIS) FY25 CIP 17,567.20 17,567.20 - (2,882,930) Project Funding Source FY26 Original Budget FY26 Revised Budget Adjustment GIS Computers Assigned - PY Carryforward 21,000 7,913 (13,087) Planning - Cherry Lane Bubble Plan-DA21 Assigned - PY Carryforward 347,855 579,590 231,735 Planning - Cherry Lane Bubble Plan Assigned - PY Carryforward 167,145 (65,484) (232,629) Planning - Siegel Entertainment District study (from Special Census) Assigned - PY Carryforward 120,000 241,429 121,429 Planning - Other Studies (from Special Census) - Design Guideline Update Assigned - PY Carryforward 78,245 78,245 - Planning - Shelving Assigned - PY Carryforward 24,000 - (24,000) Police - RCSO Outdoor Range Repairs Assigned - PY Carryforward 198,000 408,764 210,764 Towne Creek Assigned - PY Carryforward 2,714,915 2,704,656 (10,259) Parks & Recreation - Veterans Park Assigned - PY Carryforward 3,000,000 3,164,851 164,851 Community Development - Downtown Study Assigned - PY Carryforward 200,000 152,778 (47,222) Budget Amendment Details Page 2 Transfer to Airport - Prep Private Hangar Pads Assigned - PY Carryforward 1,190,000 1,178,907 (11,093) Legal - Scanning Files Project Assigned - PY Carryforward 75,000 75,000 - Parks - MPS Fencing and SportsCom Plaster- DA21 Assigned - PY Carryforward - 73,748 73,748 8,600,397 464,237 Project Funding Source FY26 Original Budget FY26 Revised Budget Adjustment Carryforward - Remaining 2023 model vehicles for buildout/striping/equipment AR24 383,729 303,521 (80,208) Station 3 Bay Doors AR24 - - - Carry forward - additional fencing AR24 10,000 - (10,000) Carry Forward - Special Ops Equipment AR24 91,261 - (91,261) Falcon Ex ignitor and Falcon Ex controler AR24 - - - Carry forward - Pre-emption Project AR24 78,084 91,705 13,621 Renos to outdoor tennis at old fort park AR24 - 15,648 15,648 FY25 Carryforward Patterson-Playgrounds, Pavilion, AR24 1,248,000 1,360,850 112,850 FY25 Carryforward OF Park Ballfield & parking AR24 246,174 270,000 23,826 Vesta 911 Command Post Laptops AR24 - 60,000 60,000 Bathroom and Pavilion renos and Cannonsburg new flooring AR24 - 35,200 35,200 MISC Police from various projects + $661.15 never budgeted AR24 6,840 6,840 MISC Parks & Rec from various projects over/under budget + contengincy AR24 73,615 73,615 160,131  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: Recycle Right TN Introduction Department: Administration Presented by: Donna Barrett, Central TN Regional Solid Waste Planning Board Summary Introduction of Recycle Right TN; a free public resource, provided by the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board, created to support and empower residents in making informed recycling choices. Background Information Recycle Right TN’s goal is to make it easier for individuals, families, and businesses to locate convenient recycling options, and understand proper recycling practices across the region. Recycle TN explains that real change starts with awareness of the importance of recycling —and grows through action. Recycle Right TN’s mission is to transform the way Tennessee thinks about waste. Its community-driven recycling initiative is built on four key pillars: Educate, Inspire, Inform, and Facilitate. Council Priorities Served Establish strong City brand Recycling is more than a service; it’s a statement. It signals that Murfreesboro is forward-thinking, environmentally responsible, and committed to the well-being of future generations. April 2023  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: DRAFT MOU with the Town of Smyrna and Rutherford County Department: Police Presented by: Chief Michael Bowen Summary Review the MOU between the City, the Town of Smyrna and Rutheford County to share in the cost of a study to explore the benefits of a consolidated emergency communications center. Background Information Currently, multiple jurisdictions within Rutherford County operate their own public safety emergency communications centers. Recognizing the potential for increased efficiency and enhanced service delivery, the Parties have agreed to collaborate on a study that will evaluate the feasibility and benefits of unifying these services. The MOU would allow the Parties to share in the cost of study with a maximum cost of $35,000 each. Purchasing guidelines will be followed once the MOU is executed by all parties. Council Priorities Served Maintain public safety A unified dispatch center could streamline communication between first responders and enhance efficiencies when dispatching calls for service. Attachments DRAFT MOU Between the Town of Smyrna, the City of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County April 2023  DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding Between The Town of Smyrna, the City of Murfreesboro, and Rutherford County Regarding the Cost Sharing of a Study on Unifying Public Safety Emergency Dispatch Services 1. Purpose This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between the Town of Smyrna, the City of Murfreesboro, and Rutherford County (collectively referred to as "the Parties") for the purpose of jointly funding a study to explore the efficiency and benefits of unifying the public safety emergency dispatch services, including police, fire, and emergency medical services, within their jurisdictions. The objective of this study is to assess the potential financial and operational advantages of establishing a unified dispatch center. 2. Background Currently, each Party operates its own public safety emergency dispatch services. Recognizing the potential for increased efficiency and enhanced service delivery, the Parties have agreed to collaborate on a study that will evaluate the feasibility and benefits of unifying these services. 3. Scope of the Study The study will include, but is not limited to, the following: ● Analysis of current dispatch service operations within each Party's jurisdiction. ● Assessment of potential cost savings and operational efficiencies through unification. ● Evaluation of the impact on service delivery and response times. ● Recommendations for implementation, including potential challenges and solutions. 4. Cost Sharing The Parties agree to share equally in the cost of the study, with each Party contributing one-third of the total cost. The City of Murfreesboro will enter into a professional service agreement with the organization performing the study. The Town of Smyrna and Rutherford County will share in the costs, up to a maximum of $35,000 each, subject to Page 1 of 3  DRAFT the approval of their respective governing bodies. The total estimated cost and specific financial commitments will be detailed in a subsequent agreement once a consulting firm is selected to conduct the study. 5. Selection of Consultant The Parties will jointly select a qualified consulting firm to conduct the study. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with applicable procurement laws and regulations. The selected consultant will be responsible for providing a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of the study. 6. Governance A steering committee will be established to oversee the study process. The committee will consist of representatives from each Party, appointed by their respective governing bodies. The committee will be responsible for coordinating the study, liaising with the consultant, and ensuring that the study objectives are met. 7. Duration This MOU will be effective upon the date of the last signature and will remain in effect until the completion of the study and the submission of the final report, unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement of the Parties. 8. Termination Any Party may withdraw from this MOU upon providing 30 days written notice to the other Parties. In the event of withdrawal, the withdrawing Party will remain responsible for its share of any incurred costs up to the date of withdrawal. 9. General Provisions ● Amendments: This MOU may only be amended by written agreement signed by all Parties. ● Entire Agreement: This MOU constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements. 10. Signatures The Parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding on the dates indicated below. SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE Page 2 of 3  DRAFT IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of this day and of this year. CITY OF MURFREESBORO TOWN OF SMYRNA ________________________________ ______________________________ Mayor Shane McFarland Mayor Mary Ester Reed Approved as to Form and Legality: Approved as to Form and Legality: ________________________________ ______________________________ Adam F. Tucker, City Attorney Jeff Peach, Town Attorney RUTHERFORD COUNTY ________________________________ Mayor Joe Carr Approved as to Form and Legality: ________________________________ Nicholas Christiansen, County Attorney Page 3 of 3  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: Keystone – Broad Street Redevelopment Amendments Overview Department: Administration Presented by: Darren Gore, City Manager Summary Review of Broad Street Redevelopment (“Keystone”) Project Amendments Background Information City staff has worked with outside council and the Keystone development team (Hillsboro Residential) to prepare an updated Economic Impact Plan (EIP) to be provided to the Industrial Development Board (IDB) in support of a request for amending and restating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to assist with on-site parking and other public infrastructure costs. In addition, the key points changed in an amended and restated Development and Tax Incentive Agreement will be reviewed. City staff will highlight changes in the EIP, TIF, development agreement and purchase and sale agreement in response to allowing a more phased approach between Section 1 (multifamily and retail), Section 2 (condominiums and retail) and Section 3 (Hotel and retail). Council Priorities Served Improve economic development Redevelopment of the area that fronts Broad Street is a major economic development enhancement that will assist with redevelopment of the Bottoms, enhancement of the Downtown economy, and assist in attracting other economic development projects. Establish strong City brand Redevelopment of the Downtown and the Bottoms areas will be instrumental in establishing a positive City brand for the Downtown. April 2023  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: July 2025 Dashboard Department: Administration Presented by: Erin Tucker, CFO/City Recorder Summary July 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. July 2025 Dashboard 2. July Impact Fee Report 3. City Schools July Dashboard  JULY 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 7/31/2024 Available Balance 17,021,859 Non-Cash Items (ex: Accounts Receivable) 21,887,604 Available Balance $150 Income Stabilization - Required Reserves 78,300,000 117,209,463 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 7/1/2024 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 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 (BUDGET) Property Tax notices will be mailed in early October. The FY26 budget reflects a 3% increase over FY25, which is consistent with last year’s growth. 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 FY26 Budget FY26 Actual FY26 Cumulative FY25 Cumulative FY26 Local Sales Tax collections were budgeted with a 2.5% increase over FY25 projected results. July 2025 receipts (reflecting May sales) reflect $156k more (2.5% increase) than July 2024 receipts. This revenue shows a $116k (1.9%) increase over budgeted projections.  STATE SALES TAX BUDGET vs ACTUAL 3 25 Millions Millions 2 20 Cumulative Total 2 15 Monthly Total 1 10 1 5 - 0 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN FY26 Budget FY26 Actual FY26 Cumulative FY25 Cumulative FY26 State Sales Tax collections were budgeted at 2.3% over FY25. July receipts, for May sales, were up 2.8% compared to last year and up 5.6% over budget.  State Revenue Distributions Transportation Hotel/Motel Tax Modernization (Marketplaces) Business Tax - Gross 0.29% 1.17% Receipts Tax 2.19% State Street Aid - Gas Tax 19.45% Income Tax 0.01% Mixed Drink Tax 6.61% Telecom Sales Tax 0.23% Gas Tax Allocation 0.95% State Sales Tax 69.10% For July, Sales Tax made up 69% of State revenues. Business Tax receipts made up 2%. State Street Aid (restricted to road improvements) made up 19% of the month’s receipts. Mixed Drink tax totaled 6% 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 slight (0.4%) increase compared to July 2024. Business License (Gross Receipts) Taxes are down 50% ($53k) for the month. This tax can fluctuate depending on when returns are filed. Sales Taxes receipts reflect growth of 2.8% increase as compared to July 2024. Mixed drink taxes are up 7% for the month. State Street Aid Gas Tax reflects a 2% increase compared to July 2024. These revenues are restricted and can only be spent on eligible roadway maintenance and construction projects.  HOTEL/MOTEL BUDGET vs. ACTUAL 600 6.00 500 5.00 Millions Cumulative Collections 400 4.00 Thousands 300 3.00 200 2.00 100 1.00 - - JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN FY26 Budget Based on 5 yr Average Actual Budgeted Cumulative Actual Cumulative FY26 Hotel/Motel Taxes were budgeted 11% more than the FY25 budget. July results reflect a 6% decrease compared to last year for the month, and a 1% cumulative 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 18,000,000 140,000,000 16,000,000 120,000,000 14,000,000 100,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 80,000,000 8,000,000 60,000,000 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative Salaries & Benefits make up 35% of General Fund’s budget. The FY26 budget included 32 additional full-time positions, 23 of which are for public safety. Full-time approved positions increased from 1,148 to 1,180 positions. As of 7/31/25, there were 1,098 filled full-time positions and 82 vacancies. Police had 36 open positions at the end of July, including 21 sworn officer positions. Overall, salary expenses are down compared to budget by 2%. 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 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 30,000,000 45,000,000 40,000,000 25,000,000 35,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 15,000,000 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative Budgeted Debt Service makes up 12% of General Fund’s budget. Council approved a $70m debt issuance in FY25 which is expected to be issued in mid-late FY26. The Debt Service budget totals $41.3m which includes a mid-year debt issuance. Repairs & Maintenance 3,500,000 18,000,000 16,000,000 3,000,000 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative Repairs & Maintenance make up 5% of General Fund budgeted expenses. This includes technology maintenance (software, network & hardware) ($4.4m), fleet services ($5.5m), and Police R&M for radios, mobile data terminals, etc. ($1.7m). State Street Aid R&M of streets, markings and right of way totals $5.7m. 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 are down 5% compared to last year through July. Overall, costs are down 21% compared to budget for the year.  Utilities 1,200,000 7,000,000 1,000,000 6,000,000 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative Utilities make up 2% of General Fund’s budget. Results are up 50% as compared to FY25 and are running about $34k (32%) over budget through July. These costs tend to fluctuate with fuel increases, so more fluctuations are anticipated this year. Fixed Assets 40,000,000 35,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 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 26 Budget FY 26 Actual FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Cumulative Fixed Assets make up 35% of General Fund’s budget, totaling $142M These items include: • $40m – MED funded Roads spending of these proceeds. This resulted in projects • $6.5 – MED funded Parks being “swapped” from the Loan/Bond Fund with • $17.7m – CIP swap General Fund. • $33m – FY25 CIP (General Fund funded) • $10.7m – ARPA funded projects Like Repairs & Maintenance, timing on spending in • $16.7m – Infrastructure for grant funded road Fixed Assets is also seasonal and can fluctuate based on construction the construction schedules and delivery of equipment. The FY25 CIP included allocation of $39m of Unassigned There are also several significant construction projects Fund Balance for CIP projects. In addition, several funded in the operating budget. Fixed asset spending General Fund projects and expenses were swapped, was down 9% compared to last year’s expenses through using previous bond proceeds to facilitate accelerated July and down 81% compared to budget.  BUILDING & CODES Building & Codes budgeted revenues reflect a 7% decrease from the FY25 budget and reflect a 9% increase as compared to FY25’s actual results. This is likely due to economic uncertainty and higher interest rates. New Dwelling Units (Single Family, Townhomes & Apartments) 120 1,600 1,400 100 1,200 80 1,000 60 800 600 40 400 20 200 0 0 JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE New Permits Cumulative FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 July new dwelling permits reflect a 4% decrease from last July for the month and cumulatively for the year. Total Permits (all types) 900 12,000 800 10,000 700 600 8,000 500 6,000 400 300 4,000 200 2,000 100 - - JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE FY 26 Total Permits Cumulative FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Total permits were trending down from last year by 12% through July.  240,000 Revenues 4,300,000 3,900,000 220,000 3,500,000 200,000 3,100,000 180,000 2,700,000 2,300,000 160,000 1,900,000 140,000 1,500,000 1,100,000 120,000 700,000 100,000 300,000 JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE FY 26 Monthly Revenues Cumulative FY 26 Cumulative FY 25 Through July, revenues are down 42% as compared to last year.  JULY 10, 2025 Project Tracking Project Cost (including approved Change Orders) Billed to Date (Construction Only) Project Days (including approved Change Orders) Days Used $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 Blackman/Manson/Burnt Knob Intersection Butler Drive 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 $1,171,258.02 210 151 72% 8/6/2025 2/9/2025 Butler Drive 1000 Butler Drive Joe B Jackson .88 Miles $7,039,011 $6,138,388.89 395 395 100% 2/20/2025 1/22/2024 Total $60,904,989 $7,309,647  JULY 10, 2025 Project Status / Comments Cherry Lane Phase II TDEC permit has been issued. Consultant working withs Corps of Engineers to answer additional questions Right-of-way plans and exhibits and descriptions 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. Utility coordination ongoing Butler Dr. Realignment Contractor has completed punch list items. Staff working on project close out and final change order Blackman/Burnt Knob/Manson Contractor is scheduled to pave southern leg of intersection on Friday. MTE is complete. Gas line relocation has been completed. Water line relocations 85% complete. Communication line relocation Intersection underway. Blackman Road between Vaugn and Manson will be closed for starting 6/18. Medical Center Phase 1 The resurfacing of Medical Center has been completed. Final pavement markings are being installed at night. Rutherford Blvd Extension Construction plans are being finalized and bid book is being review by staff. Right of way acquisition being finalized. 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 July 2025 Land Use Type Total Impact Fee Assessed Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee Single-Family Residential 337,052.00 73,706.53 119,437.75 37,854.31 106,053.41 SFR-Townhomes 19,557.00 4,276.72 6,930.22 2,196.45 6,153.61 Multi-Family Residential - - - - - Retail/Commercial 318,796.37 210,482.12 - 108,314.25 - Office - - - - - Public/Institutional - - - - - Industrial - - - - - Total 675,405.37 288,465.37 126,367.97 148,365.01 112,207.02 Fiscal Year 2026 to Date Land Use Type Total Impact Fee Assessed Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee Single-Family Residential 337,052.00 73,706.53 119,437.75 37,854.31 106,053.41 SFR-Townhomes 19,557.00 4,276.72 6,930.22 2,196.45 6,153.61 Multi-Family Residential - - - - - Retail/Commercial 318,796.37 210,482.12 - 108,314.25 - Office - - - - - Public/Institutional - - - - - Industrial - - - - - Total 675,405.37 288,465.37 126,367.97 148,365.01 112,207.02 Fiscal Year 2026 Distribution of Assessed Fees 112,207.02 288,465.37 148,365.01 126,367.97 Road Fee Park Fee Public Safety Fee School Fee  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 9/11/2025 Item Title: July 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 FY26 Cash Flow Statement (July 2025) FY26 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports (July 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 July 2025 MCS Cash Flow Statement July 2025 MCS Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Reports  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 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 – 2022 Bond/2025 CIP/General Fund  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 Item Title: Cherry Lane Corridor Area Plan Project Update Department: Development Services Presented by: Greg McKnight, Executive Director of Development Services Summary The Cherry Lane Corridor / Area Plan is a planning study covering the corridor and including the extension of Cherry Lane starting east of the I-840 interchange and extending to the future I-24 intersection. It will include approximately 1,814 acres of land area and will cross or intersect with Northwest Broad Street, Old Nashville Highway, and Florence Road. Background Information The Cherry Lane Corridor / Area Plan is a planning study that captures key considerations for future development along this important east – west corridor. The extension of Cherry Lane will complete a much needed transportation link from Interstate 840 to Interstate 24 on the north side of Murfreesboro, bringing with it continued development pressure and the need for careful infrastructure and land use analysis. The study area 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 and rezonings and development patterns within the study area should be informed by a comprehensive planning effort. The planning study provided will give City leadership the option of adopting a formal area plan for the purposes of policy advisement and a revision to the Future Land Use map of the Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan. It is understood that the goal for the completion of this corridor / area plan is to have a document prepared for potential adoption in approximately nine months. An update will be presented at the workshop. Council Priorities Served Improve economic development The completion of the Cherry Lane Corridor / Area Plan will provide a 50-year plan that will better enable the City of Murfreesboro to plan transportation, land-use, and infrastructure. The plan will help promote high 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 This study will provide the City and each utility the opportunity to properly study and plan for infrastructure needs and ensure each lot has the potential to develop with its highest and best use. Fiscal Impacts During the 9-month study period, there will be a hold on development opportunities in the study area. 2 No Items.  COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 09/11/2025 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 Church St Church 1251 S Off- Name/Ownership Fuel Inc Street Fuel Church St Premises Gas Station 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/Sole Proprietor Church Street Fuel Inc Name of Business Church Street Fuel Business Location 1251 S Church St Type of Business Gas Station Type of Permit Applied For Off-Premises Type of Application: New Location Ownership Change X Name Change X Permit Type Change Corporation X Partnership LLC Sole Proprietor 5% or more Ownership Name Mamdouh Saad Hineen Age 40 Residency City/State Murfreesboro, 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.