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Why it matters: the updates clarify what qualifies as a travel expense versus a business expense, adjust payroll procedures to reflect the city’s recent software change, and propose other cleanup to investment‑policy language; these changes affect how employees are reimbursed and how the city records payroll and benefits.

On travel policy staff said the proposed resolution clarifies that travel and meal reimbursement tied to an overnight stay is classified separately as a travel expense, while day‑trip meals and incidental costs for meetings (for example, a same‑day meeting in neighboring Murfreesboro) are business expenses and remain reimbursable under existing accounts. Staff noted they were removing an antiquated reference that reimbursed employees for long distance phone calls from hotel rooms.

On payroll procedures staff said the city replaced its prior payroll software (“green employee”) with UKG about a year ago and the resolutions would update names and internal references to reflect the UKG system. Staff also described a policy change on jury duty pay: rather than requiring employees to remit jury pay (for example, modest county checks) back to the city, staff recommended employees be allowed to keep the jury pay to reduce administrative burden. Crossing guards are being transitioned from paper time cards to clocking in and out in UKG, and the payroll updates formalize that change. Staff said the longevity program previously adopted in November has been reconciled with payroll procedures as well.

Other items on the city agenda that staff described as cleanup included an investment policy amendment to align non‑pension assets with Tennessee Code Annotated provisions and routine contract renewals such as a small legal‑software subscription and a six‑month extension for third‑party claims administration.

Ending: Staff said the budget and finance committee reviewed the items but lacked a quorum and the items were being brought to the full board for simultaneous consideration at the work session and the voting meeting. Aldermen asked clarifying questions about how the travel/business expense distinction would be handled in practical cases; staff said they would accept prior authorization for business meals if needed and that the chart of accounts already distinguishes inside‑county business expenses from travel expenses that require an overnight stay.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Franklin, BOMA Work Session 6-24-2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff briefed the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at a June 2025 work session on administrative updates to travel, payroll and investment policies that clarify reimbursements and modernize internal procedures.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",4577,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188769,"Franklin staff proposes temporary‑flag options; board leans toward flexible dates with limits",785,2406000,3191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf&start=2406&end=3191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf/thumbnail_2406000.jpg","/articles/6188769/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Franklin-staff-proposes-temporaryflag-options-board-leans-toward-flexible-dates-with-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188769-f70c9778cd2b8ff479cbdc9dae8b8ea2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776528889&Signature=KbFIhOTeI-nweJGkzOLwaIzk70v88nMvnw6g5Tw1K1NjT4Ei6n2j0vETA9dVlWzsSnVYGKPnm5z6qWBVlnY0dAyRxrvOPY0NY04Zph6SnQtjwD78ZbfZ13Cf4skiaW32yKK2YLrOZTD1v3TAn4NB21BZ-0ooSKkbuXSHP0ONRLGc5euxtTqKmY7tw9zFydHl-juf0yqr4K7t6BPYrmNR4P9xEgxsrSRKmAFlATLpwQ0GIwABdX3MGpJnqpDPUkYRf~ykuBTC9ejwgY6iOwKhfwBog~f6YlV-R16wyjuJoT~wNs8vbm~M9elcGwGD-rW7GUwJ9CZB3Hhqb~If8fbNXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff presented draft options to amend Franklin’s zoning ordinance signage chapter to address temporary flags and small stick flags at a June 2025 work session, and aldermen signaled a preference for flexible temporary‑flag dates with limits rather than a strict holiday list.

Joel Aguilera, a planner in the city’s Planning and Sustainability Department, reviewed the options staff had developed after a March joint conceptual workshop. The options were grouped into three categories: duration (how long temporary flags may be displayed), quantity (how many temporary flags in addition to the existing three permanent flags allowed per lot), and treatment of small stick flags (the small garden‑size flags often used for holidays and fundraisers).

Why it matters: the city’s sign regulations currently allow up to three flags to fly year‑round per lot; a recent notice of violation to a homeowner prompted broader discussion over whether the ordinance should exempt small removable flags or allow homeowners more temporary expression without creating visual clutter or enforcement burdens.

Staff presented three duration choices: 1) no change (three flags year‑round); 2) federal holidays plus four floating events with a 3‑day‑before to 2‑days‑after window and a 90‑day annual cap; or 3) a flexible‑dates approach that allows up to 60 days per calendar year, with no single display longer than seven consecutive days. During discussion several aldermen favored option 3’s flexible dates and suggested matching a 90‑day cap to the city’s existing temporary‑sign rules to keep enforcement consistent.

For quantity, staff proposed an illustrative option of five additional temporary flags (for a total of eight per property) but left a third option blank to solicit board input. Multiple aldermen said setting a single numeric cap was difficult and signaled interest in keeping the question open or applying different rules for commercial and residential properties.

On small stick flags, staff said municipalities vary: some cities exempt very small flags (for example, under 6 square feet) from the sign ordinance altogether; others permit them only around specific holidays. Several aldermen said small stick flags are not normally an enforcement issue but asked staff to propose a measured approach — for example, an exemption threshold by size or a holiday‑related allowance — rather than a blanket exemption that could create visual clutter.

Public comment and board reaction: a number of residents urged the board to protect traditional American flag displays. One speaker who identified herself as a neighbor urged the board not to “limit our flag” and said the American flag is different from other flags; another speaker noted that retired and gold‑star families value the ability to display flags on non‑federal dates. Several board members said they would not want to restrict school or nonprofit fundraising flag displays that routinely use small flags in public rights‑of‑way and repeatedly asked staff to consider a residential/commercial distinction.

Next steps: staff said it will present refined draft language to the joint conceptual workshop later in the week and return an ordinance amendment for formal review. The board asked staff to model a residential/commercial split, include a prohibition on flags encroaching into public rights‑of‑way or another person’s property, and to add provisions addressing flag condition and appropriate size/proportion relative to a pole or mounting point.

Ending: The board asked staff to bring a draft ordinance that reflects flexible temporary‑dates with limits, clear guidance for small stick flags, options for commercial/residential differences, and explicit language preventing encroachment into public right‑of‑way.","City planning staff presented draft options to amend Franklin’s zoning ordinance signage chapter to address temporary flags and small stick flags at a June 2025 work session, and aldermen signaled a preference for flexible temporary‑flag dates with limits rather than a strict holiday list.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188774,"City leaders hear update showing Franklin City Hall project tracking higher on contingency amid tariff uncertainty",1670,732000,2402000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf&start=732&end=2402","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf/thumbnail_732000.jpg","/articles/6188774/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/City-leaders-hear-update-showing-Franklin-City-Hall-project-tracking-higher-on-contingency-amid-tariff-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188774-530774ac43174139508d7675f1dd67f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776528889&Signature=nU3FFvZXaMVMAsuwTif6t-Fjk44MLdswAzLXlXfp8eSzMvZ16Pw~XxV8N7GZqIZQxEG8hREHB~s1zV34KOpXXI6K8J734hkIflTc~tXov3uDjhkJFT9uJ6N-e4ZaEyZkmBqty43TYJFzN~ay69eghwplIu1uUpX8gncw4A0OvlFO60Fv3xQg6yWZ4p2EO8ZHlHhcY5GOR7p1oXEVYXN1gfxXz3Ta3HuwgBnTgSBA257GKHGEDgNi~H9nsfXkTLHU41tjtI5fkbBKKQWSNGE9DrTGSw4HfOqEJbnhK~h2xexeIPpDgfe4GJPRx354CuVhzI6d7hgxZwLtY3tf0jXytA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Franklin staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at a June 2025 work session that the new City Hall project remains on schedule for mid‑2027 but that the current cost estimate had increased to a range of about $103.9 million to $112 million after the team added tariff and contingency allowances.

The update, presented to the board during the work session, said demolition is complete, excavation and shoring were beginning, and the project was roughly 20–25% complete on construction activities. Project staff said they have added a named “tariff contingency” and other allowances that together total roughly $14 million within the headline estimate.

Why it matters: the board has approved a multi‑year program for a three‑story municipal building plus an expanded plaza and park; changes in global material costs and lengthy lead times for major equipment can affect both the schedule and the amount of city funds needed to reach the board’s building program.

City project staff described the estimate change as largely driven by uncertainty around new and fluctuating tariffs and longer supplier lead times. “There’s a tariff contingency within these numbers,” the project presenter told aldermen, adding that electrical gear and HVAC equipment were examples of materials and systems with long lead times and price volatility. Staff said they were working with contractors to include allowances in subcontractor contracts so the city can validate any tariff‑related increases before paying them.

The presentation laid out how the board’s early‑release work packages (ERPs) are structured: ERP 1 covered demolition and initial site work; ERP 2 (foundations, structure and initial MEP procurement) was being bid; and later ERPs would bring the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) in early 2026. Staff said some competitive bidding in ERP 2 has helped lower concrete and structural costs compared with earlier estimates, offsetting some increases in other areas.

Aldermen pressed staff for clarity on the estimate ranges and contingencies. One member said the public watches the headline figures and will notice the increase from earlier budget estimates in the high‑$80 millions to the current range. Staff responded that if the board prefers, they can separate tariff‑specific allowances into a discrete owner contingency line item and then draw from it only for validated tariff impacts.

On the park and plaza elements adjacent to the building, staff highlighted phasing and value‑engineering options. The park build‑out shown in the program was the full‑build vision; staff recommended the board could select a phase‑1 scope that accomplishes key infrastructure and landscaping while deferring some amenities. The presenter said staff had already identified 61 value‑engineering items, of which five had been priced and saved about $2.2 million; additional items were under review.

Project staff also discussed soft costs — notably furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and AV systems — as a separate area that could be phased or postponed to reduce near‑term cash needs. An example cited during the session: moving some conference tables to the wall saved roughly $10,000 per table because it reduced slab penetrations and associated construction work.

Board members asked about project schedule and lead‑time risk. Staff said demolition put the project a few days ahead on that early package and that the overall completion remained “mid‑2027” under current plans. Staff warned that some mechanical and electrical equipment has 12–18 month lead times and in some cases manufacturers were quoting 52 weeks for HVAC and up to 120 weeks for specific electrical gear; those timelines were part of the reason for the added contingency and for close procurement coordination.

The presentation included a brief review of value‑engineering progress: staff reported about $2.2 million in identified savings so far and many additional options still being priced. The board asked staff to return monthly with updated bids, contingency positions, and phasing options for the park and FF&E so the aldermen could decide whether to accept those trade‑offs.

Board members and staff agreed on next steps: continue monthly reporting, pursue additional VE savings, and bring firm GMP proposals and contract language that separates tariff allowances for board review. Staff said they would return with more detail when ERP 2 bids were completed and as part of the GMP package targeted in early 2026.

Ending: Project staff said the team will keep reporting monthly and will provide more granular cost and procurement details as ERP bids close and greater specificity emerges in the construction documents. The board signaled interest in phasing the park and moving nonessential FF&E to later budget years if that helps keep the near‑term capital need below the board’s informal target.","City of Franklin staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at a June 2025 work session that the new City Hall project remains on schedule for mid‑2027 but that the current cost estimate had increased to a range of about $103.9 million to $112 million after the team added tariff and contingency allowances.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188759,"Residents urge board to remove Hillview Lane from Harlan PUD; safety, tree canopy and infrastructure cited",0,7065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf&start=7065&end=7065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf/thumbnail_7065000.jpg","/articles/6188759/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Residents-urge-board-to-remove-Hillview-Lane-from-Harlan-PUD-safety-tree-canopy-and-infrastructure-cited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188759-c743842225eb93da3b1d7f7802108003/orig.mp4?Expires=1776528889&Signature=EhnDdcYuFBHN7Uc70lPjZMb1FAntOSlCfOtzyPZ5txuwf023KCJQiOyJqXMmRS0CwXJTD0P6ZYf35j4xAkeYbIsFuHERpWVxe0Tpxhic0bMQFGZk5bxrvkHlq~KWvv0NH9D~uOXQ-pROezhNBVeRhRSE2JPNjkYZLH~oVLX1CBqy2ieY8kNYxcRTrdHit-Ozn4BiC86ZiR02ia~3jjboFA9zyn2jqPTc5PPhdYilZTc2vaC2yzltU41Tfp~QfyBJr20maxbtr4UJJsiDuJHDjKV73bLZ5LXljLXXyIphi~LHgSnYbnIM00FjhqqCSc7Cjjt6s9zajBNtf87Kxf~YOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of Hillview Lane and nearby neighborhoods told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at a June 2025 work session that they oppose use of Hillview Lane to serve the proposed Harlan planned‑unit development (PUD).

Multiple speakers described Hillview Lane as a scenic, tree‑canopied rural lane and said the community and the lane’s character would be destroyed if the developer’s plan required new through‑traffic, sidewalks or widening. Several residents emphasized safety concerns, sharp S‑curves and steep grades on Hillview Lane that they said make it unsuitable as a connector to handle the 4,800 daily vehicle trips the development’s traffic study projects from the project (the traffic study estimate was cited by a speaker).

Why it matters: the Harlan PUD is a large subdivision proposal that would bring new housing and private streets near existing neighborhoods; the routing of vehicle access and requested public improvements have direct consequences for nearby residents, neighborhood character, and future right‑of‑way or condemnation questions.

Speakers asked the board to remove Hillview Lane from the development plan and to require infrastructure improvements before approving additional suburban build‑out. Among the comments:

- Multiple residents said the lane’s continuous tree canopy and “tree tunnel” are irreplaceable and that cutting to create sidewalks or add lanes would destroy that character.
- A Heritage Foundation representative said preservation is important and that a sensitive solution should be found for the lane. The speaker urged cooperation between the developer and preservation stakeholders.
- Speakers also raised infrastructure capacity and safety concerns on nearby Columbia Avenue and other corridors, urging the board to prioritize infrastructure before allowing heavy new vehicle loads from multiple developments.
- One resident raised condemnation and eminent‑domain questions, asking whether required takings to widen or alter Hillview Lane would be appropriate for a private development and whether that qualifies as a public use.

Board and staff context: the mayor asked that staff presentations on related traffic and Hillview‑adjacent items be deferred to the board’s next meeting so public comments could be heard. Speakers acknowledged the board’s workload and said they expected further briefings and opportunities to comment as the PUD proceeds.

Ending: The board received public comment and the mayor indicated related staff briefings and any actions on the Harlan matter would be scheduled for the next meeting; residents asked the board to remove Hillview Lane from access plans, preserve the tree canopy, and ensure infrastructure is in place before subdividing the larger tract.","Dozens of residents who live on Hillview Lane and nearby addressed the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during public comment on the proposed Harlan PUD, urging the board not to route development traffic through Hillview Lane, protect the tree canopy and defer new lots until infrastructure such as Columbia Avenue is improved",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188764,"Traffic data and lower‑cost options highlighted as board considers CIP priorities for Mac Hatcher, Franklin Road and Carothers Parkway",1375,4922000,6297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf&start=4922&end=6297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5062028-114e66eae3f1205184abf93e7f0af7cf/thumbnail_4922000.jpg","/articles/6188764/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Traffic-data-and-lowercost-options-highlighted-as-board-considers-CIP-priorities-for-Mac-Hatcher-Franklin-Road-and-Carothers-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188764-7a4c8fe93f4d8329b1907c9e7e5a083e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776528889&Signature=eoTg0TnRNZMiW~IfTebJgdfG9Lvkthz6Vc-0eYoNNeyjT0mVmh1RfgeaBBlwQblTR7pdxBmpPAJZ8Om0-VIVi8gAffJlBPx58MlrJGTyjCvHWK01---tUsNNUUB7pszX9dCQWq9EjJlW5xiLhJfIV0mI2ipblzyjuvGG4ky-KqgnG-vBjPOzrCLboEsFibaJM1z74XHJBXJH8aQfNDt~fAFPsHyMLyEbSXWDQbj2kG-qOwhfhAAUq-DQ0bf~s-Z7LSwEmN7ZiuMFtcSIGPFVrcJXA1kamblXXfUAdPhqtds0VvoaKT~gNUW-~1Kh3Nc1pUhMTP3J1aNDW1R4nwxhMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City transportation staff used new traffic counts and simulation runs at a June 2025 work session to show where congestion concentrates in Franklin and to present lower‑cost, staged options that could be considered in the Capital Improvements Program.

Why it matters: the board is prioritizing CIP projects that address congestion in growth areas. Staff said some high‑traffic segments already approach two‑lane capacity constraints and that crashes and diversion from I‑65 and nearby widening projects can dramatically increase queuing on adjacent city streets.

Staffers cited Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts and localized detector data. The presentation highlighted a segment of Murfreesboro Road with counts in excess of 68,000 vehicles per day in the study area (an ADT figure drawn from regional mappings and local counters), and flagged persistent AM and PM queuing at the intersections of Mac Hatcher, Franklin Road north of Mac Hatcher and Carothers Parkway near the I‑65 interchange.

For each hotspot staff proposed intermediate fixes and lower‑cost alternatives to full corridor widenings. Examples included adding a second westbound lane approaching Mac Hatcher / Hillsborough to reduce queuing; adding an additional northbound lane on Franklin Road north of Mac Hatcher together with turn‑lane changes; and targeted retiming and restriping packages that use existing pavement width to increase throughput. Staff said these smaller interventions can yield measurable reductions in delay while the city pursues funding for larger projects such as full Franklin Road widening or an interchange reconstruction at Route 96 and I‑65.

The Carothers Parkway widening was discussed specifically: the board has previously identified $29 million in CIP funds for widening but staff reiterated that peak problems are occasionally compounded by incidents on I‑65 and by northbound queues tied to school drop‑offs and nearby access points. Staff said a traffic signal is warranted at Long Point Way and that intersection work would address specific local delays even if it does not resolve broader interchange congestion tied to regional traffic patterns.

Aldermen and staff discussed the interchange at Route 96 and I‑65. Staff said the interchange appears in the regional transportation plan as a mid‑term, financially constrained project and that a corridor/interchange study and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) steps would be needed before construction. Board members asked staff to bring back data showing how many trips that use the critical junction originate inside Franklin city limits versus outside the city.

Staff also described short‑term measures already underway, including planned restriping and concrete barrier work at one problem intersection, and described use of new software tools to retime signals based on real‑time detector data. The team said the retiming had reduced delay at one intersection after the Murfreesboro Road widening and would be a continuing tool to manage corridor performance.

Ending: Staff said they will return refined cost estimates for the staged options, timing for right‑of‑way acquisition when required, and a clearer timeline for studies tied to the I‑65 interchange. The board asked staff to include the proposed short‑term restriping and signal work in project prioritization and to bring back the requested origin‑destination breakdown for trips affecting the I‑65 interchange.","City staff presented traffic counts and model runs showing peak queues on Franklin Road, Mac Hatcher and the Carothers Parkway/Route 96 corridor; staff recommended narrower, staged improvements and retiming as interim steps while noting the long lead time and potential $30M+ costs for full widening or interchange rebuilds","actionData","errors"]

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Board reviews housekeeping updates to payroll and travel policies; staff clarifies jury duty pay and UKG payroll system references

Franklin staff proposes temporary‑flag options; board leans toward flexible dates with limits

City leaders hear update showing Franklin City Hall project tracking higher on contingency amid tariff uncertainty

Residents urge board to remove Hillview Lane from Harlan PUD; safety, tree canopy and infrastructure cited

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