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The police chief said the department recorded 976 crimes reported in the latest annualized reporting period and a clearance rate of 66.6 percent for the recorded offenses, figures the chief described as a significant improvement and above commonly asked performance targets. The chief credited shifts in departmental focus and proactive investigations for the decline. Officers executed a drug raid during the reporting period that yielded a quantity of fentanyl and the police department worked with Cumberland County authorities on the operation, the chief said.

The department also described expanded social‑services work inside the police department: a social‑service specialist embedded with police is working with individuals experiencing homelessness and connecting them to resources when possible. The chief said the city has more statutory tools than in prior years to address trespass and repeat offenders when businesses post and cooperate with enforcement. The department also used targeted enforcement and business partnerships to improve prosecution for repeat shoplifting cases, which staff said will raise reported crime numbers in the short term but can reduce repeat offending over time.

The chief closed by asking council members to share any information they want and offering to provide data or further updates on request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Crossville - Work Session - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The police chief reported fewer reported crimes than the prior year and an above‑average clearance rate; officers executed a fentanyl seizure and staff described a new social services worker helping address homelessness and repeat calls.","taxTitle","Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee","taxId",71189,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6541515,"Council debate over city ambulance service centers on costs, county relations and tax implications",3260,4986000,8246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68&start=4986&end=8246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68/thumbnail_4986000.jpg","/articles/6541515/Crossville/Cumberland-County/Tennessee/Council-debate-over-city-ambulance-service-centers-on-costs-county-relations-and-tax-implications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541515-d284fff5288cdfa470e445d7573feda2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169828&Signature=VNbHkSlpI9YB4ShPcRNcY0G0rYcC2KvtJVxhCIYnzFeU-xEZswqLJNPQM~qg1G-c794HbzANAOPjPVqKTSbqLQMYlg-xS7LhMQzio-0vOPK0h33gBn~~mf5QYAis87G1RN9FA99jGf19bnYs-a-6TSCmpx2SbkizqYq3FE5aHrovqQ6l0b40yxoMZTnBDUsfUxJw1jGWZ9gWPweUX-Cc0CYAQovA1EM-DizySS66TY8-k~maZ03FJaHDeuFEFl-rwVHCf0q2C3eOVrO86Je8SyVheY0d7dABaLgxpY1dUNlUNB3WjxdrwBLXdPeutzc31ZDGvjZrxLcl~Czss6kr2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City leaders spent an extended portion of the work session debating a proposal to establish city‑operated ambulance service and the budgetary, operational and intergovernmental implications of that move.

City staff provided topline estimates intended to inform the 2025–26 budget discussion: capital expenditures for ambulances and equipment were presented at roughly $1.6 million (with options to finance or lease), and operating costs were estimated at roughly $1.5 million for a six‑month partial year of operations (staff noted operating costs would likely double for a full 12‑month year). Revenue projections in staff materials assumed roughly 5,000 billable transports at an average of $650 per transport (about $3.25 million in gross billings before collection rates and billing fees). Staff also noted the county collection numbers in recent audits: the county reported $4.4 million in ambulance collections in a recent audit and staff described an assumption that Crossville could capture a share of those collections if it operated transport in the city.

Council members focused on several recurring issues: whether the county would reduce its ambulance presence and thus whether total county‑wide ambulance capacity would change; which transports the city would be obliged to take versus county responsibility or hospital contracting; how many ambulances the city would need to keep dedicated within city limits to avoid service gaps; and the extent to which TennCare (Medicaid) reimbursement rates and payer mix would reduce collections below gross billings. Doctor Fox, who assisted the city on projected call volumes and reimbursement, described the $650 projected average as a realistic middle value based on local experience; council members and staff observed TennCare payments are generally below Medicare and commercial payor levels.

Opponents on the council said they were not convinced the service would be budget neutral and expressed concern about recurring personnel costs and health insurance expense growth; supporters said the city could improve response capacity and retain more local control over transports to nearby hospitals. The mayor said he had not received constituent complaints about current EMS response and expressed reluctance to add recurring costs without clearer evidence it would be budget neutral.

No formal action or contract award was taken. Several council members asked staff for more detailed, line‑by‑line cost estimates, financing scenarios (lease versus bond), estimated collection rates by payer (commercial, Medicare, TennCare), and a clearer interlocal plan with Cumberland County and local hospitals. Staff and a member of the council discussed scheduling a special called meeting to consider final numbers before the council would make a commitment to buy vehicles or approve ongoing funding.","City leaders debated a proposal to operate municipal ambulances. Staff provided preliminary capital and operating estimates; council members asked for firmer cost, financing and county coordination details before committing. No vote was taken; discussion of a special called meeting and additional financial analysis followed.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6541519,"Council agrees to restructure sports council into park-and-recreation advisory group",1235,3795000,5030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68&start=3795&end=5030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68/thumbnail_3795000.jpg","/articles/6541519/Crossville/Cumberland-County/Tennessee/Council-agrees-to-restructure-sports-council-into-park-and-recreation-advisory-group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541519-47d29817d5a6d18d32146fc260d2b854/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169828&Signature=GbEY5j9hv~1Fp4JyrlVUcfRDU1gruGS3lABESAt3ErZfWiK0QqYu6W488RGh-qsr1Xhb14xi8w7wUFCrPCSQBxnlFUMIE49Oi9fmoQRha4SZ~ZbkBw4uo8c5bXyTQvYLzkMcp3dIeTFxWxaaevRjdFMc0XUyl6wL-zQJBiracy~wVQyFS30TUrO1vC3~8bGwNYJ6gySAcnHL412Xz0csbcrDRPPSAyxxXV3L8BLlieQHThFSD~hO5SkVRNr~TbnSgPM6f6lCuipHEhUDd1ms~nAZGO~bHaj6M~jfhtj8qJ096onRIlsgFhRNIcm6mafTGOjr0cZxk8ySmM3-xYXz3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members and staff discussed the city’s volunteer sports council and agreed to a restructuring to better align the advisory body with current tourism and park programming goals.

Leisure Services staff described chronic volunteer attendance problems and limited capacity among the existing eight‑member sports council. The council has funded a community character banquet and subsidized tournament accommodations in past years; staff reported that the council has historically had a $20,000 annual allocation but has underused parts of the budget in some years because events were canceled or postponed due to weather.

Staff and council members said the council’s original purpose — from a master recreation plan developed earlier by consultants — was to maintain a central events calendar and coordinate with lodging providers to maximize hotel room nights. Leisure Services staff proposed reconstituting the body as a broader parks and recreation advisory committee with defined seat categories (for example, hotel/motel representatives, tournament directors, youth sports and trails advocates) so recruiting can be targeted toward people who can commit time and connections.

Council members suggested clearer duties, quarterly meeting schedules outside peak event seasons, and closer ties with the Chamber’s tourism staff to improve hotel‑motel sales and event recruitment. Staff said the council helps secure letters of support for grants and that a more active, better‑aligned advisory group could strengthen future grant applications.

By the end of the discussion the mayor said the city would “carry forward with restructure” and staff were asked to prepare a revised mission statement, membership categories and meeting cadence for council consideration.","Council members and staff agreed to move forward with a restructuring of the volunteer sports council to improve recruitment, alignment with tourism and measurable outcomes; the council will be retooled to include representatives from hotels, event promoters and youth sports groups.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6541524,"City hears proposal to upgrade to cellular AMI water meters, software and leak sensors",3126,56000,3182000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68&start=56&end=3182","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3407604-f2f156df4c552210bf135cd4a44e1a68/thumbnail_56000.jpg","/articles/6541524/Crossville/Cumberland-County/Tennessee/City-hears-proposal-to-upgrade-to-cellular-AMI-water-meters-software-and-leak-sensors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541524-f711b564e340f65ffa79d1c517e09eea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169828&Signature=bcCddRyUNOrEAyJzKKAILspHoa0yrs~9rPOQ-SQWtTq7KFeR41kCI4fQUuIgud-bd~ehywQbztR~D2HYciEAueXYrfnI5EMMJreTcHI1wWoc1gFg52qEUzbsAtv9D8BJmmnTmqWbTuPDWVNoobU5dYZoBt~g6cBJ6v-wQqa1aQMduRsrkEidTF9BdavucPPh--~4hScmM9vyrG9dIxfkVVUWY4S3i5G2Oss4KH7U~2aBv0ARpT2p7VltxHok28kGQcYUm0x8AhBJFrPlLR~6~fSVjB~xeQZgtTCjo7tjFF0gYUOcxlZKHbCN0HCemnhzkTKtotcESMpOjkc-YgoPwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","United Systems and Software representatives told the Crossville City Council at a work session that the city’s roughly 17‑year‑old drive‑by water meter reading system is due for an upgrade and outlined a path to cellular AMI (advanced metering infrastructure).

The company’s senior account manager in Tennessee, Kyle Dearing, and Director of Sales Will Taylor described a tiered approach: migrate the current meter‑reading software to a web‑based platform (referred to in the presentation as “Temetra”), add cellular endpoints to some meters so readings update multiple times per day, and optionally deploy acoustic leak sensors on mains. The presenters said the proposed cellular endpoint supports over‑the‑air firmware updates, is 5G‑ready, and has a 20‑year battery life. “My name is Kyle Dearing. I’m with United Systems and Software. I’m the senior account manager here in Tennessee,” Dearing told council members during the presentation.

The company said the software portal would let the city and customers view consumption by hour and down to 15‑minute intervals, set alarms for suspected leaks and retain five years of usage data. Staff would see dashboards that flag “no comms” devices and a “suspicious” category for high or continuous usage, enabling earlier leak notification. United Systems representatives used case studies — including Lafayette and Murfreesboro utilities — to illustrate reduced non‑revenue water after deployment and faster leak detection.

Presenters described deployment options designed to limit upfront capital: the city can migrate to the new software and continue to use existing drive‑by endpoints while adding cellular endpoints on a chosen schedule. They presented per‑device cellular service tiers that fall with scale and said a rate of roughly $0.46 per meter per month can be locked if the city places a system‑wide order that is held for up to three years; United Systems said the per‑meter cellular fee starts higher for small pilots and declines as more endpoints are deployed. The presenters also identified a one‑time software and setup item in their materials (presented in the packet as roughly $308,000 for software, training and setup) and unit pricing that would be locked for a limited term.

City staff and the vendor discussed compatibility with existing meters and connectors. United Systems said the Itron connector used on the city’s larger meters is compatible with the proposed cellular endpoint and that some meters already in the system could be retained to avoid replacing expensive large meters immediately. The vendor recommended phased meter replacement timed with remaining warranty life and meter age.

Staff noted there is $350,000 in the city’s current budget to begin the project over a four‑year rollout. Council members asked about operational impacts — meter‑reader jobs, vehicle use, and cybersecurity. United Systems said meter‑reader positions typically shift from drive‑by reading to field investigations and data analysis, and that cellular endpoints employ 256‑bit encryption and are configured so only the utility (not the public) can access the meter data.

Council members and staff asked follow‑up questions on scope and cost. No formal vote or contract award occurred at the session; presenters and staff agreed the city can move forward with planning and phased deployment options.

Crossville staff will return with recommended scope, phasing and financing options for council consideration, and vendor materials remain available in the packet for review.","Vendors from United Systems outlined a multi-year plan to replace drive‑by endpoints with cellular AMI endpoints, move the meter-reading software to a web‑based platform and add leak-detection sensors; city staff noted a $350,000 line in the current budget to begin the multi‑year project.","actionData","errors"]

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