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David (staff member) explained that the YMCA facility‑use agreement — previously approved without signatures — was updated after YMCA legal review. Staff said the YMCA will handle registrations off‑site (no money will change hands on city property), will have keys to open and lock fields and restrooms, and will not run concession stands on city property. Staff said the program would start in August and run through October, serving players up to about 12 years old depending on available fields; older age groups would return to the YMCA’s existing site when they age out.

Staff also described an annual facility‑use agreement with the Rutherford County Crimson Tide youth football and cheerleading league. That contract is a flat fee, $2,000, paid in two installments, to cover field maintenance; staff noted the league “pack that place out” and that the arrangement has run year over year.

Ending: Staff said both agreements are routine annual arrangements; the YMCA item required final signatures and board approval to take effect.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Vergne Board of Mayor & Aldermen Workshop - 5/01/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board reviewed and advanced facility‑use agreements that let the YMCA run a youth soccer program on city fields and that renew a $2,000 annual agreement with the Rutherford County Crimson Tide for football and cheerleading.","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},6252538,"La Verne workshop advances multiple consent‑agenda contracts and approves emergency repairs",586,136000,722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d&start=136&end=722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d/thumbnail_136000.jpg","/articles/6252538/Tennessee/La-Verne-workshop-advances-multiple-consentagenda-contracts-and-approves-emergency-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252538-0ba6e846521640c974ef1f7ae3f257aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770331916&Signature=ivn~rJurmfrnF-NPO5gsuw3ZnjCq8oHWUFb788vLwuvT1TRk2oFOW~xNW9~~YQShM5sunWW8OU7bC-Zf0T~hLyhRGEM~HKl~fhXiQsEpy1OSKZiA4MbN3cCoTvOFVYfnzTrIWtb0Z7RWMYACtpG8qLK8kKjy0W4zPdqkeoInRMTKXxwmZVgsDEWwOUX9JEVad2fUA8HIcMAHMWYwHlgW-V1ECZoTCzYOTeE1Y1zGGn24zzX1FC-efSBRuGCuvUGJtsVlyVJCa6x4Ff1DP3zpgc6fjEXrcfk5FDR4hnMcK4PuFQmJJ9mPDXPRPU4zInvVDssEf8pE6QxhwxnQu1xr~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 6 workshop the Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed a lengthy consent agenda that included several recommended contract awards, equipment purchases and emergency repairs.

Staff recommended awarding the sewer pump station solids removal contract to TPM Incorporated and recommended Reynolds Fence and Guardrail for guardrail repair and replacement work. Arrow Exterminators was listed as the low bidder for pest control services. Several cooperative contract purchases were included: a HGAC contract purchase for fire department personal protective equipment and a Sourcewell contract purchase for a Hustler mower for parks/maintenance staff. Staff also presented a GSA contract for copier leases across multiple departments.

Two pre‑purchases were discussed: a sign machine for the street department at a cost “just under $15,000,” which requires Board approval because it is not currently budgeted, and fabrication services for a new fire training site, described as a $24,000 purchase for materials and services that include windows, door frames, roof decking and upper‑floor handrails on the training structure near Mason and Bain.

Staff described two emergency items: change orders for a library fire‑suppression system replacement (detailed change‑order amounts were provided in the packet) and emergency paving on Harmony Lane after a water‑line break. The Harmony Lane repair was described as “just under $30,000,” to be funded from the Water Department, which staff said currently had about $35,000 available for the work.

The board also reviewed the annual audit contract recommendation with Blankenship CPA Group PLLC for the FY2024–25 audit, which staff said totals $46,500.

Ending: Items on the consent agenda were advanced for approval; board members had routine clarifying questions but no extended debate was recorded.","City staff recommended awards and purchases on a lengthy consent agenda at the May 6 workshop, including contracts for pump‑station solids removal, guardrail repairs, pest control and emergency paving after a water‑line break.",{"_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},6252547,"La Verne presents 2025–26 budget first reading; no property tax increase and debate over police space, bonds",418,997000,1415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d&start=997&end=1415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d/thumbnail_997000.jpg","/articles/6252547/Tennessee/La-Verne-presents-202526-budget-first-reading-no-property-tax-increase-and-debate-over-police-space-bonds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252547-ab0d13f197d4479e9294d5b3f07804cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770331916&Signature=HfWwnujWQAQPXz1etVmO5SBjjIKT6edVCszXz02kglrM8KURlE-DD0bGe0eSSaRpj-kumWpwwBXi1keCAeSzoHy~SUgTIuuQlrzbv6L8OGmcJD6X4xnSaxbIhaXx0NupkuoFm7JF~Im5KfccLoHZ98uHElqdpZ1a21UP38aE773Bj6wbIbB-6HiUefBYXI1O5y64YCNBdae4MS4kx0gCo4f8XHyb2jCLaQqrlpID5tL~oIP4P416JUojDwD3luU6SeogbjR3-DFZbVI1HfBixiVdrrfsIoFv1zcTRgM8Z49O1DTxrrWeIhAZ-n44wANr2MwbUz5J81haP8Gxz8wL5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Verne city staff presented the first reading of the fiscal 2025–26 budget at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop on May 6, 2025, saying the proposal contains no property tax increase while raising the stormwater user fee by $1 and implementing water and sewer rate increases per the rate study.

City staff framed the budget as relying on a mix of carryover funds, existing bond proceeds and reserve draws. Bruce (staff member) summarized bond needs: “We are looking at a…$25,000,000 bond,” and said the city is proposing to transfer $2,000,000 into streets capital to cover next year’s estimated bond payment, which he described as “around 1,875,000.”

The budget discussion focused substantial attention on competing capital priorities: roadway improvements funded by existing bond proceeds versus space and evidence-storage needs for the police department. Aldermen and staff debated pausing or scaling back some office moves and architectural design work so bond coverage and road projects remain prioritized. One alderman urged reprioritizing “wants versus needs” toward infrastructure, while other council members and staff stressed immediate space problems for public safety.

Police and public‑safety leaders described current operational constraints and why space matters. Chief Beasley (Fire Chief) and a police representative explained evidence storage is overcrowded and lacks a drying room, creating challenges for evidence handling and prosecution. In describing the police needs, one staff member said an interim evidence area of “maybe 40 feet by 20 feet” would “double” current capacity and relieve pressure on the department while longer‑term plans proceed.

Staff outlined possible capital line items and funding sources in the packet: a $750,000 city‑hall remodel to free space, and a $2,000,000 line item for moving city offices into the public works facility; staff emphasized those amounts are estimates and that available funds come from existing bond issue balances, carryover and reserves.

No final budget vote occurred; the item was presented for first reading. Council members directed continued review of priorities, capital scopes and sequencing before a future public hearing and subsequent readings.

Ending: The board scheduled further budget work as part of the typical ordinance-reading process; staff said more detailed capital lists and personnel requests are in the packet for future consideration.","La Verne city staff presented the first reading of the fiscal 2025–26 budget at the May 6 workshop, keeping the property tax rate steady while raising the stormwater user fee $1 and increasing water and sewer rates per a rate study.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252544,"La Verne amends employee handbook sections on direct deposit fees, public‑safety hours and deployments",419,2594000,3013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d&start=2594&end=3013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3187789-b584f9d457549e26ec6fd421693fe43d/thumbnail_2594000.jpg","/articles/6252544/Tennessee/La-Verne-amends-employee-handbook-sections-on-direct-deposit-fees-publicsafety-hours-and-deployments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252544-159572f375ff7408d11541ecf3005c1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770331916&Signature=W4IIJzTUup5POBLq1bSVKjCnK7lakBmSmoHm1~Ncxmrb7LtdU5R~I5quKfAjtAPlQmANlfy8xwNRCeFnDJVhhhkp75ZjcQBipKhx2~A5oV1lS-ExqMv~XOSC3z~5an1WbSlt6lqSFAeMFdMJNa27bwa1f5oTsUZt0uyLoOkTwZ8e6onsDl2MwC5RnGc25vj5a-Vrs0E0cgvfgIIyzSY9Rwp9P95GmFFQVpwEEbGOhK~p50cJZQHURfIrZbPPDVe7pfp-xRrWIJYEDWAK-nTplF5GKOcH-NW-yQpe6W9DbdMUCF0Kr-NjUsPr7bd0W35d667uUGdGK3nG7KQ8gH0G1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City HR/staff presented four targeted changes to the employee handbook at the May 6 workshop to clarify payroll and public‑safety procedures.

Staff member Andrew (staff member) outlined the first change addressing Direct Deposit: when an employee enters incorrect banking information in Dayforce and the city is charged a fee, the handbook would allow passing the $35 fee to the employee if the error is their own. Andrew said, “that fee would be passed along to them” when the error is on the employee's end and the city would not pass along fees caused by city errors.

Andrew also described classification and hours for battalion chiefs: the handbook change clarifies battalion chiefs are salaried, exempt employees expected to work a 56‑hour week and to accumulate compensatory time appropriate to that schedule.

A third amendment adds standardized pay language for public‑safety deployments so that non‑salaried personnel are paid consistently when they assist other jurisdictions. Andrew said the change followed a recent deployment and training that revealed a need for standard procedures.

The fourth change, Section 8.24, clarifies that employees arrested or charged with a crime will be placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation outcomes.

No formal vote on these handbook amendments occurred during the workshop; staff presented the items for council consideration and asked for any questions.

Ending: Staff described the handbook as a “living, breathing document” that will be updated as needed and recommended adoption through the regular ordinance/resolution process.","The Board reviewed proposed handbook changes that allow charging a $35 fee to employees who enter incorrect direct‑deposit information, clarify battalion chiefs work weeks as 56 hours, set deployment pay guidelines and add administrative paid leave language for employees arrested or charged with crimes.","actionData","errors"]

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La Verne approves facility‑use agreements for YMCA soccer and Crimson Tide football; outlines access and fees

La Verne workshop advances multiple consent‑agenda contracts and approves emergency repairs

La Verne presents 2025–26 budget first reading; no property tax increase and debate over police space, bonds

La Verne amends employee handbook sections on direct deposit fees, public‑safety hours and deployments