City Council approves $2M budget amendment for pool project and TAP grant

The Clinton City Council convened on May 19, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including budget amendments and infrastructure improvements. The meeting began with a focus on Budget Amendment Number 3, which was presented by a city official. The amendment proposed a budget adjustment of approximately $2 million, primarily to accommodate two grants related to a pool project and a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant. The official noted that the budget amendment was necessary to ensure proper expenditure tracking and to reflect an increase in property tax revenues, while also addressing a decrease in expectations for certain in-lieu payments.

Following a brief discussion, the council members voted unanimously in favor of the budget amendment, with all present members, including Councilman Cleaner, Councilman Foster, and Mayor Burton, expressing their support.

The meeting then shifted to infrastructure concerns, specifically regarding a requested turn lane at Sulphur Springs. The city official reported that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) had denied the initial request but indicated that safety improvements would be made in the area. The council was informed that TDOT had conducted a site assessment, and further communication with project managers was anticipated to clarify the status of the requested improvements.

In conclusion, the council's meeting highlighted significant financial adjustments through the budget amendment and ongoing efforts to enhance local infrastructure, particularly in response to community safety concerns. The council plans to follow up on the infrastructure discussions in future meetings.