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Nathan Janeway, Director of Development Services, told commissioners the proposal simplifies fees and introduces a 19¢ per square foot assessment on new buildings to defray inspection costs. Janeway said, “We believe that this will raise around $500,000 a year in revenue, which will help cover the costs of inspections.” He added that most inspections other than septic are currently covered by property tax revenue.

Janeway described three related items negotiated with local home builders: reducing pavement width from the current 26 feet to 22 feet for streets shorter than 1,000 feet (mainly short cul-de-sacs); offering developers the option to provide an engineered pavement section rather than the flat minimum of 8 inches of base rock and 2 inches of asphalt; and pursuing agreement with the wastewater authority (WWTA) to allow gravity sewers to be located outside the roadway.

Commissioner Graham said he supports narrowing in appropriate locations but asked about long-term needs, saying he did not want to be “penny wise and a dollar foolish” if roads later needed to be widened. County staff responded the narrower width applies only to cul-de-sacs under 1,000 feet and that through roads would continue to require 26-foot pavement; staff also said roadway dedication would not change immediately and expansion would remain possible later.

Home Builders representative Julian Bell thanked staff for negotiating with the industry and said builders recognize the need to pay for inspection services while being sensitive to impacts on home prices.

During public comment, Dwayne Pitts raised concerns about fire response on 22-foot-wide streets when vehicles are parked on both sides, noting that ladder trucks require space for outriggers and that reduced clearance can hamper operations. Pitts said the turntable and outrigger placement can be constrained by parked cars and asked commissioners to keep that in mind when considering narrower roadways.

The clerk read the resolution (Resolution 425-9) into the record; the transcript does not show a committee vote or final action on adoption of the fee schedule. Staff indicated the changes would likely reduce development costs in some cases and could lower long-term maintenance because there is “less road to pave.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 26, 2025 - Hamilton County Commission Committee Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Hamilton County committee members reviewed a proposal from Development Services to add a 19¢ per square foot assessment on new buildings to fund inspections and to allow 22-foot pavement widths on short cul-de-sacs.","taxTitle","Hamilton County, Tennessee","taxId",3756,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6105574,"Commissioners review 5-year no-rent lease with University of Tennessee at Crowley building",0,663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c&start=663&end=663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c/thumbnail_663000.jpg","/articles/6105574/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Commissioners-review-5-year-no-rent-lease-with-University-of-Tennessee-at-Crowley-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105574-89641342fc38a1b799459267f1dc8600/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=HO-8IGRpldT3qCTPu9OCLBzRPveGd9XcPLhHW2kqVrPv2lYepjzJg-slKVOBwqSHcu25937bet6Zxm597ZHMEScAwuziMYjh6EDTTtJAI9cfUso1Q-QBuRieMAT8V5B5vCFcUH544EtJ5d4191s8GyZ3QECn9wH9-2of07qqP9fWiadjPe44T7wtO-1ZHoCSGYb~NDcAkgGn16D7hBNFU8AzGmSAEgpHfyj-5s8~4XQepqhEbMXBun4AfHD1J1A4XwTRvSkY7K~7Ho3a1sClS-AjwueG54CGlU3knbGbV395m1SiMJZB2FhSH4S4F-cZ5UKl7vPGX35JbS5vH831UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners heard a resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter into a five-year lease with the University of Tennessee for office and community function space at the J. Merle Crowley Building at Bonney Oaks in Chattanooga.

The clerk read the item as “a resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter into and execute a lease agreement between Hamilton County and the University of Tennessee for office and community function space located at the J. Merle Crowley Building, 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tennessee.”

Todd Lehman (identified in the discussion as the county official responding to questions) said the five-year lease has been reviewed by the attorney’s office and is effectively a no-rent arrangement, noting the annual payment is $10 per year (he said that previously the annual payment had been $1). Lehman described the Crowley Building as a site for 4-H youth programming, the master gardener program and other outreach and said the lease keeps those services operating at that facility.

Commissioner Holland thanked the University and noted the Department of Agriculture’s work with UT and Tennessee State University, saying the programs “do a wonderful job for this community.” Commissioners on the agriculture committee said they see thousands of citizens served by programming run out of the facility.

The transcript does not record a committee vote or the execution of the lease; the clerk read the resolution into the record and commissioners discussed that their committees had encouraged the mayor’s office to memorialize major moves and leases by resolution.

No rent, lease length (five years), and general uses for the facility were recorded; further contract details such as maintenance responsibilities or insurance are not specified in the transcript.","Hamilton County committee reviewed a proposed five-year lease with the University of Tennessee for office and community function space at the J. Merle Crowley Building; the lease is reported as nominal ($10 per year) and will house 4-H, master gardeners and outreach programs.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6105579,"Hamilton County hears lease proposal to house Forgotten Child Fund at Harrison Recreation Center",2383,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c&start=0&end=2","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6105579/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Hamilton-County-hears-lease-proposal-to-house-Forgotten-Child-Fund-at-Harrison-Recreation-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105579-9d6e289447cef965443227f52029e9e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=T7pZblYck8xLgTYEb4tKdgNlrWQsZOP2VRVL9biMACRJmwoJdB3PpEHd6fu-ErefSLPoFCL-jl5eBW9PBWRo5WupBY5DGcsLG7QGvhbLxblm9jyFneEMJMWVmE~3gPVG3Z7bdIQpcq6MrkkMoc225a8sTpGaPQ080AgjnLvzXc-OMBfFucg1k3PQnGNe~1yePNZZ1zM9f28VdOGVgtCoHFaTcI~J6awKIGlZkCZ13KZQ8NSiWIvMdHze-WvfBc6OmYVJHzAXr2TD6z1EXtaq-qDDh3p44AE4w2-tQeeLEA9cpdRcSo96dq4cCmwEkIbjdgU6eUFgXlusqAZ0RhgR9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners heard a resolution to authorize the county mayor to enter into a lease with the Forgotten Child Fund for office and storage space at the Harrison Recreation Center, 5637 Highway 58 in Chattanooga.

Commissioner Highlander praised the organization’s work and its recent ribbon cutting, saying the group “is so organized” and urging a formal partnership with the county.

The item as read to the committee described the action as “a resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter into and execute a lease agreement between Hamilton County and the Forgotten Child Fund for office and storage space located at the Harrison Recreation Center at 5637 Highway 58, Chattanooga, Tennessee.” Commissioner Watts and others urged that the lease paperwork be made explicit and recorded through the mayor’s office so the organization would be protected if a new administration takes office.

No vote or final action on the resolution was recorded in the committee transcript. The clerk read the resolution into the record and commissioners discussed ensuring the county’s paperwork and a formal resolution would protect the nonprofit’s tenancy going forward.

Commissioners thanked the Forgotten Child Fund’s staff for their work; the transcript specifically acknowledged “Kelly” and the organization’s volunteers for their service.

The committee moved on after brief remarks; the transcript does not show a final vote on the resolution or details of the lease term beyond the location and purpose.","Commissioners discussed a resolution to authorize the county mayor to lease office and storage space at the Harrison Recreation Center to the Forgotten Child Fund and urged that the arrangement be formalized by resolution to protect the organization in future administrations.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":42,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":102,"_51":103,"_53":104,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":105,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":106,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6105559,"County to accept standard TDOT agreement for SR 320 bridge project over CSX railroad",83737,85946,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c&start=83&end=85","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c/thumbnail_83737.jpg","/articles/6105559/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/County-to-accept-standard-TDOT-agreement-for-SR-320-bridge-project-over-CSX-railroad","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105559-965a42e9768d57fdc273e947f9830b64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=kxTV2if7409QKQgdxBOJyCfXlBMD9ao1Y2OyE7GyIta8ldxkAdrt9g1kOY7pjGZsAVC6BA0b~y1xA0nAxoZqMSn683CMPlTWI2mJesb41PhfMbHBbkJ0YwGfnDo4eFFTKFW4dhPCEDFIISkX6LDC15A7CGFpnWdJo~hUnT9-k5lnzXFcEqYmilLID1CbGkMCgRgD9FngSrNnhHc7sd9C-02iKbCwAW3N1eOib224UeEdU~pwgohah4QUFi9vsHAxBdVqHPprsZQoUKtiNe7CPoLw6k4MNmf2tw96v0RnCv0BN1jJSmI9BeYMwvF5y4D2r~N-NlE0Gh41XeEGhH4-xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners were briefed on a standard Tennessee Department of Transportation agreement related to a bridge project described as “bridge over CSX Railroad, LM 0.86 in Chattanooga on Route SR 320.”

When the clerk called Resolution 425-8, the committee asked for an explanation and the county representative (addressed in the transcript as “Mister Laymon”) described the document as a standard TDOT agreement for state projects that may require the county to accept and maintain approaches or otherwise cooperate on improvements. Laymon said the agreement typically notes the county will “work with them if need be on this project to improve this bridge.”

Laymon also said the project may involve detours and that the nearby CSLA site is close to the work; he said he did not believe the county is a joint owner of the CSLA property but that proximity likely explains the county’s inclusion in the agreement. County official Todd Lehman added that the agreement is standard for state jobs within the county and that the item “alludes to” the county’s obligation to work with the state on the project if required.

No committee vote is recorded in the transcript; the clerk closed the committee reports after the brief explanation.","Hamilton County commissioners reviewed a standard Tennessee Department of Transportation agreement for a bridge project on SR 320 over a CSX railroad site; county staff said the agreement obligates cooperative work with TDOT and potential detours, and county maintenance of certain approaches may be required.",{"_33":108,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":109,"_41":110,"_43":111,"_45":112,"_47":113,"_49":114,"_51":115,"_53":116,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":117,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":118,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6105563,"Committee hears brief finance items: vehicle transfer, small OEM grant amendment, TEMA debris reimbursement",4,75564,79857,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c&start=75&end=79","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2786221-3c942463ad000d27f8140c971ef8376c/thumbnail_75564.jpg","/articles/6105563/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Committee-hears-brief-finance-items-vehicle-transfer-small-OEM-grant-amendment-TEMA-debris-reimbursement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105563-ee4ef95ba524a33ff6ebfc2d45704f16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=VdamIVnj5IeD6yG3ehcDmlQUZED0ptxv0iwiueLZc4B~twgwtHt5Svy1tRq6W9LQofjO4zf0hvKgd5EwnLOOGk0Mhayq0nIeZp22~A2PJYb-n0ywYSz5IO5qYTYro4NhpNVO0urAL-kBAzZxTG2GFwRxgrW4LTzTUp9ldxLAKsrCZVEsBurueRAhirsBU-fXeOOFT7ZfUEGMcyDKe5ewgQzcjq0taNbRvU4eN5A4XbuCZ9wTk74AEw-bDpQ1dF2UUVcF1a0l~MRBNvnI4ve803fjhe3o5Af4fWPJS0ryIPOtDtqyVIoR~kJ0yWCB67~AGP4dk8HspWr17XYotfRRoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County’s committee heard three short finance items during the meeting.

The clerk read Resolution 425-10, to waive procurement rules and authorize the county mayor to transfer one surplus vehicle to fire rehab services in Marion County, Tennessee. No comment or recorded questions followed.

Resolution 425-11 would amend the fiscal year 2025 general fund revenue and expenditures budgets for the Office of Emergency Management by $6,400 to accept funding from the State Fire Commission under Tennessee Code 4-24-202; the item was read and no further discussion was recorded.

Resolution 425-12 would authorize the county mayor to execute a governmental grant contract and accept reimbursement of $121,198.49 from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for debris removal costs resulting from severe weather in May 2024. The clerk called the item “straightforward”; no committee votes or additional remarks were recorded.

The transcript shows the items were read into the record and that the fire chief was asked if he had anything to add; the chief indicated no comment for the items read. The clerk proceeded to the next business items after these brief readings. No votes or final actions are recorded in the committee transcript.","Clerk read three finance resolutions: transfer of one surplus vehicle to fire rehab in Marion County; an amendment adding $6,400 to the Office of Emergency Management budget under Tennessee code 4-24-202; and acceptance of $121,198.49 from TEMA for debris removal from May 2024. No committee debate or votes recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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