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Engineering contract amendment: Council approved amendment No. 2 to the engineering contract for the water treatment plant expansion to cover additional construction administration and an on-site resident project representative. City staff said construction delays and added work (including a chemical-building renovation and weather delays) extended the timeline and that the amendment adds $218,200 to the contract. Vice Mayor Eldridge moved the item and Councilman Gilbert seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Mine Lake Creek Road sewer extension cost-share: Engineering staff described a negotiated cost-share with a developer (identified in the meeting as Cookeville LLC) to extend sanitary sewer to a proposed subdivision off Mine Lake Creek Road. Staff provided an estimated overall project cost of about $653,000 and said roughly $150,000 of that is to provide services to 42 parcels the extension passes. Staff said the remaining construction cost would be split roughly 50-50, resulting in an estimated city share of about $253,000; staff also said the city would cap its sales/contribution at $400,000 and that if bids exceed estimates the developer would cover the difference. The agreement includes a cap and requires the developer to obtain construction pricing; council approved the cost-share agreement by unanimous vote.

South Creek low-pressure sewer project: Council awarded the 2025 South Creek area low-pressure sewer project to Maple Maidwell Construction. Staff said the area was promised sewer when annexed in 2007 and that the current solicitation serves the red-shaded area shown to council. The motion was made by Councilman Bocce, seconded by Vice Mayor Eldridge, and passed unanimously.

Consent agenda and minutes: The council approved the consent agenda, which included awarding bids for semiannual paving (asphalt mix, milling and mineral aggregate), a gas-line installation bid, and declaring vehicles and equipment surplus. The council also approved minutes from the Feb. 6, 2025 meeting. All consent and minutes votes passed unanimously.

Why it matters: These actions advance multiple sewer projects and the water-plant expansion; they also shape cost-sharing responsibilities with developers and set expectations for budget caps. Staff noted some projects were not budgeted for the current year and recommended addressing remaining funding through the next budget process where appropriate.

Ending: With the votes, engineering and sewer projects proceed to contracting and construction phases as scheduled; staff and council indicated they will continue to monitor costs and report back during budget preparations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting February 20th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved an amendment to the engineering contract for the water treatment plant expansion, agreed to a sewer extension cost-share with a developer, awarded a South Creek low-pressure sewer project, and passed a consent agenda covering paving, gas-line work and surplus property.","taxTitle","Cookeville City, Putnam County, Tennessee","taxId",54397,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288874,"Cookeville holds public hearing, approves annual progress report on annexation plans of service",583,1787000,2370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2534812-79ae5c33d7d03b190765c866b3c368e6&start=1787&end=2370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2534812-79ae5c33d7d03b190765c866b3c368e6/thumbnail_1787000.jpg","/articles/6288874/Cookeville-City/Putnam-County/Tennessee/Cookeville-holds-public-hearing-approves-annual-progress-report-on-annexation-plans-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288874-5515d9cadd60a1f9223b672ef0fd404e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212115&Signature=dUltbojyg5oyk-jWmS6jFCHiuRg05IaMwPwuLJ4xyW8fQq07Eg4bDF2uuK31w9EKxtdmWq5yYQxZJs45h3WXypLwzJWWab2l3F~ANjJXy4OiPCqcEaqT9-tx08QnURwcorNpwZUqBl1ZkpcEJWAU9ksx-7EiMcHdEVAPKw9xkv24U5EurW13Uh-uOtLr7Z9MWA-DjnAdaJWXZlPyh49MJY5VLVvKe-wGQ-HZ~OwTACI4Yy2rixTo4Qxw3xhAGTr7SKJxqOgwinSJTwEdCAwcFHSWzuPgLpcL97soCqG9ku1T6mpb4MKiU7XiDHh-02aVgVYwKYSDKW9w36wAXD-~6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cookeville City Council held a public hearing and approved the annual progress report on implementing plans of service for the city’s annexation areas, a report that staff said is required under state law and details which utilities and services remain to be provided in annexed areas.

Why it matters: The report tracks delivery of services — especially sanitary sewer — in multiple annexation areas and informs planning and budgeting for infrastructure work. Staff identified specific areas where sewer remains to be extended and noted limits on sewer capacity in at least one drainage basin.

Staff presentation: City staff said Cookeville has annexed 25 areas that require annual reports; plans of services are fully implemented for 13 of those areas, and 12 remain with outstanding services to be completed. Barry Turner (speaking to council) and planning staff walked the council through the most recent work and pending projects for each area.

Key details from the report: Turner and staff provided parcel counts and recent work in many areas:
- Old Bridge Road/Fallingwater River Road area: construction completed in 2015 served 111 parcels; in 2018 an additional 9 parcels were served; approximately 63 parcels in that annexation area remain without sewer service.
- Buck Mountain Road/South Dry Valley Road area: 26 parcels received sewer in 2023.
- East Highway 70/I-40 area: two phases of public sewer installations previously served approximately 165 parcels; a 2022 project added sewer to 7 parcels; a project begun in December 2024 is expected to serve 25 parcels along South Dry Valley Road and Highway 70 East.
- Shag Rag Road area: a 2024 project provided sewer to 22 parcels; five parcels remain unserved.
- Rebecca Place / Bunker Hill / Lovelady Road areas: some parcels served in 2010 and 2024; bids opened Jan. 28, 2025, for remaining parcels.
- Bennett Road extension, Old Stewart Road, Mackey Farm and others: staff reported incremental extensions since 2016 and 2022; a sewer line installed as part of the I-40 interchange served several parcels and eliminated a pump station for Academy Sports; a remaining small number of parcels in some areas are not yet sewered.

Capacity limits and constraints: Staff said the city has limited sewer capacity in the Cane Creek drainage basin and that no additional units are permitted in that basin until the Cane Creek pump station capacity is increased. Staff said some projects were delayed by water-quality control review or easement needs.

Public hearing and action: The council opened and closed the public hearing with no public speakers. Vice Mayor Eldridge moved approval of the annual report; Councilman Bocce seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Outcome and next steps: Council approved the annual progress report; staff will continue to report annually until required services in each annexation area are completed. Turner offered to answer further council questions and noted specific projects that are scheduled to bid in 2025.","The council heard a staff report and approved the annual progress report on implementation of plans of service for multiple annexation areas; staff said 13 of 25 annexation areas are fully implemented while sewer service remains the primary outstanding obligation in many areas.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288878,"Cookeville agrees to $15,000 contribution for Leslie Town Center lighting, asks staff to budget remaining $20,000",1055,175000,1230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2534812-79ae5c33d7d03b190765c866b3c368e6&start=175&end=1230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2534812-79ae5c33d7d03b190765c866b3c368e6/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6288878/Cookeville-City/Putnam-County/Tennessee/Cookeville-agrees-to-15000-contribution-for-Leslie-Town-Center-lighting-asks-staff-to-budget-remaining-20000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288878-2d19afc0b08cd925c6700990430b7b1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212115&Signature=dwlyhlpcc-OYleVYvXf2MvBuWsqMYFf~VvcXlUuiD-3YYceBWwjD0IROJ1OKOWreTwAd67OuoiEvmJN3uH4fqD~~ep3fZ~JUp89L2gjnQoeiXn-80qgj2iymDucmn68NjXHr4JGRpUT1NChKzlfzvVpVo38gRcOBCzNWeoV3ZnL4SitYxP9DENdzbLLUmYP-4f0~paHBH5boKqLWB0FiNFUeNM4VjMY8Q6K8PMg7KkTLoH2QZNM9KVOAItvl1PYrL5~BQi-cvTy7nGl2fp-G6nyQEKBsZ4jl9xuGgb8zCaGBQIl4bTYs3osq5YQrr9W3O0GLyZ-amuq5Qkp-Z6wpZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cookeville City Council voted to provide $15,000 to the Public Building Authority (PBA) to help replace the lighting system in the Estes Williams room at the Leslie Town Center and directed staff to consider adding $20,000 to the next fiscal-year budget to cover the PBA’s remaining share.

The PBA requested the city pay half the lowest qualifying bid of $69,355 from D and D Enterprises Inc., which the PBA said was needed because the existing lighting system can no longer be repaired. The PBA representative said discontinued ballasts and the absence of a retrofit left the facility with many nonworking fixtures. City staff and councilors debated timing and budget implications before approving the contribution.

Why it matters: Leslie Town Center is operated under a lease with the city; the PBA and city share responsibility for major repairs under that agreement. Council members said the facility is an important community resource and supported assistance while flagging the need to plan such repairs through the budget process.

City presentation and request: City staff described the PBA’s request and the PBA representative (identified in the meeting as Catherine) said bids were solicited in January and that the selected low bid of $69,355 did not cover possible ceiling-tile replacement or rewiring. The PBA asked the city to pay 50 percent of the replacement cost under the lease-sharing approach, which would equal $34,677.50 under the bid.

The PBA told council that since 2021 it has contributed about $20,000 above the minimum annual reserve contributions and currently has roughly $44,000 in maintenance reserves. The PBA representative said the group had spent more than $150,000 on leasehold improvements since 2021 and cited earlier city assistance — including a recent roof expense — as evidence of an ongoing partnership.

Council debate and amendment: Council members raised timing and precedent concerns because the expense was not included in the current fiscal-year budget. City staff and councilors discussed alternatives including (a) a smaller immediate payment with budgeting the remainder for the next fiscal year and (b) modifying how much the PBA escrows annually. After discussion, Councilman Walker moved to approve funding as recommended by the city manager; Vice Mayor Eldridge seconded. Councilman Baji moved to amend the motion to (1) approve $15,000 now and (2) direct staff to include $20,000 in the next budget session; Councilman Walker seconded the amendment. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Implementation details and schedule: The PBA representative said the contractor is scheduled to start work June 16 and expects a roughly nine-day period during which the room will be closed to events. The PBA also noted the bid did not include potential ceiling-tile replacement or additional rewiring; those additional costs were described as the PBA’s responsibility.

Outcome and next steps: The council-approved motion provided $15,000 immediately and directed staff to examine budgeting an additional $20,000 in the coming budget process. Council members said they wanted staff and the PBA to plan repairs through the budget cycle going forward and to revisit reserve levels for long-term maintenance.

Ending: Council members thanked the PBA representative for her work and noted the importance of the Leslie Town Center to the community. The council closed the item after the vote and moved on to other agenda items.","The City of Cookeville approved a $15,000 contribution to the Public Building Authority to help replace lighting in the Leslie Town Center’s Estes Williams room and asked staff to include an additional $20,000 in next year’s budget for the project.","actionData","errors"]

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