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Bruce, a city staff member, reviewed the bond scenarios and tax implications. He told the board that a $25 million bond estimated to produce a bond-payment amount of $1,875,000 would translate to \"just over 11¢\" on the tax rate to cover that payment. He said a larger $68 million package — which would include two years of road projects plus a police station — corresponded to a roughly 30¢ tax-rate increase. Bruce added the city was not proposing an increase at this time; the figures were presented for planning purposes.

Board members emphasized the workshop’s informational role and were reminded that no formal deliberation or votes would occur at this meeting. Danielle, a city staff member, reiterated the limitation: board members could \"talk about it,\" she said, but they could not deliberate toward a decision during the workshop.

On facilities and timing, staff outlined a sequence of projects and estimated costs: a $750,000 City Hall remodel line for Police Department expansion (bathrooms and limited build-out) and a $2,000,000 estimate for build-out of the vacant area at the public works/community development facility. The preliminary police-station budget included $3,000,000 for engineering and architecture in an early fiscal year and then approximately $20,000,000 per year in subsequent construction years in the staff plan.

The police chief said the department could continue operating in its current space during phased renovations but estimated that a full remodel and move would take time; staff estimated a roughly 15–18 month timeframe to prepare and relocate for some remodel scenarios and 6–12 months for limited renovations, depending on scope.

Fire-station projects and a proposed public safety training facility appeared in the long-range plan; staff said those items have been pushed into later fiscal years for financial reasons and could move earlier if revenue improves. Staff and the chiefs discussed using existing city property for a combined training facility that could include a range and multi-agency training space — but no site or funding commitment was made at the workshop.

Aldermen asked whether incremental tax increases — for example smaller annual raises spread across multiple years — would be a preferred approach versus a one-time large increase. Staff responded that if the board chooses incremental increases they should be targeted to one-time capital costs (vehicles, apparatus, bond payments) rather than recurring expenses such as additional staff, which would create ongoing budget pressures.

No motions or votes were taken; staff will bring refined cost estimates and architect recommendations back to a future meeting for formal consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Vergne City Budget Workshop IV Part 1 - 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and aldermen used the April 22 budget workshop to walk through a multi-year capital plan that includes bond-funded road projects, a police station project and a sequence of facility remodels and build-outs.","taxTitle","Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings, La Vergne City, Rutherford County, Tennessee","taxId",69731,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261703,"Water-sewer budget includes $535,000 meter replacement; staff says 2,000 meters remain to swap",43,1129174,1173170,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3120682-89dda7a6bc4ed9ac5b4f28c54e9c339d&start=1129&end=1173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3120682-89dda7a6bc4ed9ac5b4f28c54e9c339d/thumbnail_1129174.jpg","/articles/6261703/Tennessee/Water-sewer-budget-includes-535000-meter-replacement-staff-says-2000-meters-remain-to-swap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261703-55625f3875b6a9622f67a3b925489f50/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346103&Signature=bdbfhrnk1t6MkCtWlHZufcNxgTSksGwmMhf0t9WIjlUPRBPMG3VeRIRRy2-GliFMsFdM3whgaolvqMwCCjtnSYHH5i13o8nwo3N~A-IadPm4yEFeS94UmDyXuFxXvjICjDxbBetHO2gYWerMQU1YzfKQh-jNIt70NFg5Zq6QEoCLkZI1r1l7po7jzT-KgvebmTxIqOMmiZpZb~1xZAw3H079Nkrc6dYnIew7KsA~fjezkZfsHXiVk9APN7y4vyCp5dItBCOIhqTllVod5vyKTZeQVkKZLGcmvNzbHBwxxLIOu4JoKNlZ4WvPz7UYEFcTnNSSW3kt7uFobPGt4BqYng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the April 22 budget workshop that the water and sewer fund includes planned rate increases and capital for a multi-year meter-replacement program.

The budget packet lists $535,000 under object code 320 to replace meters; staff said the amount is part of a continuing plan to replace older meters and transponders. A staff member said the work targets mainly residential meters and that \"we've got about 2,000 or so left to swap out.\" The staff member added that the replacement program is intended to ensure all meters in the system are under 10 years of age over the coming years.

Staff also noted that the water-sewer fund’s net income is affected by bond payments and capital needs. The packet shows approximately $4,000,000 in income reported to cover bond obligations; staff said much of the net income is earmarked for debt service.

Council members asked whether the meter replacements target specific commercial or industrial areas; staff replied the program focuses on residential units as older transponders fail. No formal action was taken; staff said the capital spreadsheet is hyperlinked in the electronic packet and they would distribute the working files so aldermen could review line-by-line details.

Aldermen and staff discussed printing and hyperlink issues with the packet and asked staff to email the clickable files to the board so members could examine the capital detail outside the meeting.","City staff told aldermen the water-sewer fund reflected recent rate increases, bond payments, and a $535,000 object code (3-20) to replace meters as part of a multiyear swap of about 2,000 remaining meters.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261708,"Budget workshop reviews nonprofit funding; no allocations made",468,37840,506375,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3120682-89dda7a6bc4ed9ac5b4f28c54e9c339d&start=37&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3120682-89dda7a6bc4ed9ac5b4f28c54e9c339d/thumbnail_37840.jpg","/articles/6261708/Tennessee/Budget-workshop-reviews-nonprofit-funding-no-allocations-made","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261708-db3055cfd0b11758382e07eb1014d569/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346103&Signature=NIE43bgmG8N5-m~k2-CWlERkGIgklxjphScnGZPTs1ISI404QeWh5Dq7ElpzgZnlRZt0JxbyqeLZYdTewJR9bFpusGCWibbz8og0LN66gj~gxRfPt17hWLotY0dsa1JmjgdQShja6IpiordwNHpch9ynZw~tQJjsERV4DwOmB~VEDxft2aNINng0SQHJbvUpxxgaIreU3z1Ba2uEqZI-oCpK6jOzgQGjfOeW8voDQB4GL0k-ghi1gyUcRz1co4bZ8yKBthA3p5mRZxxVisrj9neexsgSJ0Kp019Q-Z61VEACkLWVgzM9i3BK5piv07ZhrGBR2qLWrTVSe6IdiZdQUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a April 22 budget workshop, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed the city’s nonprofit funding requests but did not take any votes or make allocations.

Staff highlighted several clarifications in the nonprofit packet, including an $11,750 combined line that covers Meals on Wheels and the organization's dues. A staff member told the board that some organizations rolled dues into their program request and flagged that the combined figure was intentional to avoid later supplemental requests to the council.

Danielle, a city staff member, reminded aldermen that the workshop was informational: \"You can talk about them, but you can't say yes or no. That has to be sent to me and Danielle to adjust accordingly,\" she said. Board members were asked to email Danielle or the designated staffer with any suggested changes so staff could reflect them in the formal budget documents.

Board members also noted a correction in one nonprofit’s submitted request: Club Knockout’s packet showed $38,000 in one field but the organization clarified it was requesting $25,000 — the same amount received the prior year. Staff said the video record of that request is available on the city’s YouTube channel for review.

Aldermen asked follow-up questions about a $10,000 line for the Industrial Development Board; staff explained the city had previously provided a large capital contribution related to a land purchase but said the $10,000 remains in the nonprofit list as a contingency while contractual details for a larger transaction remain unsettled.

No formal actions were taken on any nonprofit requests during the workshop; staff directed aldermen to submit specific recommended adjustments by email for inclusion in the budget process.","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed nonprofit funding requests at an April 22 budget workshop, clarified several line items (including a combined Meals on Wheels/dues request of $11,750) and were reminded they could not make funding decisions at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Board weighs long-range capital plan, bond scenarios and police station timing

Water-sewer budget includes $535,000 meter replacement; staff says 2,000 meters remain to swap

Budget workshop reviews nonprofit funding; no allocations made