Agenda Items & Discussion

• Call to Order & Invocation: Chairman Davis called the June 16, 2026 meeting to order. Councilwoman Dotley led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7.
• FY2027 Budget Discussion: The council reviewed the proposed FY27 budget ahead of its first reading vote. Council members praised the budget as fiscally responsible, with particular recognition given to Councilman Henderson for his collaborative work in building consensus around the budget.
• Tonight's Agenda Review: Items for the evening's formal voting session were previewed, including ordinances on final and first reading and several resolutions. Purchasing recommendations from the administration were also discussed.
• Next Week's Agenda Preview: The council noted next week's agenda will include the FY27 budget ordinance on final reading, one ordinance on first reading, and several resolutions. There will be no meeting on June 30th.
• Prohibited Acts in Parks Ordinance (First Reading): Councilwoman Hill asked clarifying questions about a proposed first-reading ordinance amending city code related to prohibited acts in parks, specifically regarding language about alcoholic beverages. Administration provided clarification on the new language.
• Transportation Plan Presentation: Council members asked about an upcoming transportation plan scheduled for July 7th, and confirmed that a presentation would be made to the council the following week.
• No Committee or Department Reports: The council noted there were no committee or department reports for this session.
• Attorney-Client Recess: The council recessed for an attorney-client meeting with the city attorney before returning to vote on agenda items.
• Public Comment: Members of the public were given an opportunity to address the council at the close of the meeting.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Ordinance 7A — Rates of Fare Schedule (Final Reading): Ordinance amending City Code Part 2, Chapter 35, Section 3526 (taxi/transportation rates of fare schedule). Passed on final reading.
• Ordinance 7B — City Code Amendment (Final Reading): Ordinance amending City Code Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 103. Passed on final reading.
• FY2027 Budget Ordinance (First Reading): The council passed the first reading of Mayor Kelly's proposed FY2027 budget unanimously. The vote marks the first of two required readings before the budget is formally adopted.
• Resolution — End School Age Homelessness Initiative (ARPA Funds): Authorized the Department of Economic Development to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Chattanooga 2.0, Chattanooga Housing Authority, Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, Hamilton County, and Hamilton County Schools to address school-age homelessness, utilizing remaining ARPA funds totaling $450,000 over three years. Passed.
• Resolution 9D — OVW Grant Application (Family Justice Center): Authorized the Family Justice Center to apply for and, if awarded, accept a three-year Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) grant for services to domestic violence victims in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and Marion County, for an amount not to exceed $750,000. Passed.
• Resolution — Curbside Glass Recycling Pilot (One-Year Continuation): Authorized the Department of Public Works to contract with Overlooked Materials for a one-year continuation of the curbside glass recycling pilot program along specified routes, with compensation of $12 per participating household for bins and $4 per household monthly collection fee, capped at 750 households, for an annual total not to exceed $45,000. Passed.
• Resolution 9M — New Terra Compost MOU Amendment: Authorized a second amendment to the MOU with New Terra Compost to align the agreement with organics management grant contract requirements issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Passed.