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The board unanimously approved an ordinance to establish a local jurisdiction property tax relief program for tax roll year 2025 and set the city’s local match at $40 in addition to the existing $96 sanitation fee waiver. The board also approved a budget adjustment ordinance that includes a $762,691 appropriation from general fund balance to support the state industrial access project in the Meadowview area, a multi-million-dollar state road project that will open about 150 acres for industrial use.

Other final-adoption votes included amendments to the fiscal 2026 school general purpose fund and various other fund budgets, the rezoning and annexation ordinance for property along Bancroft Chapel Road, and routine consent items. The board approved a series of resolutions to move planned capital and operational work forward: contracting with Cane Rash West Architects for phase 2 of the Bays Mountain Nature Center renovation (work primarily funded by a roughly $2.9 million Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation parks grant); renewing mowing and trimming contracts; purchasing Lift Station 301 replacement equipment to be installed by city crews; renewing rental agreements for roadway milling and sweeping equipment; and leasing a Caterpillar cold planer and LayMor sweeper to support in-house paving operations.

The board also approved a purchase order to replace a fire pumper using a Sourcewell cooperative contract to shorten lead time and capture price savings, and authorized an agreement with AECOM for development of the Kingsport Area long-range transportation plan (total contract $247,000, primarily federal and state funding). The board adopted the Sullivan County multi-hazard mitigation plan and authorized the Industrial Development Board to enter a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) arrangement with Maple Oak Apartments related to a planned $33 million renovation. The board approved a donation of $37,007.50 to Cape Place Sports Council, Inc., to relocate a water line needed for the Riverwalk Park Healthy Places project funded by BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee.

Votes were recorded as roll calls where shown in the record; where a roll call was taken the result was 6-0 in favor. For items voted by voice, the board also recorded unanimous approval in the meeting transcript.

The measures approved are primarily authorizations to proceed with design, procurement or contracting; none of the approvals in this meeting adopted new taxes or changed legally required tax rates.

Ending: The board closed the meeting after communications and announcements; several items will come back for follow-up and implementation steps, including bond issuance packaging for the industrial access contribution and permitting steps for Maple Oak’s renovation and the Nature Center contract.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BMA Meeting 10/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-0 on Oct. 7 to set a $40 local match for the 2025 property tax relief program, approve budget adjustments including a $762,691 contribution to a state industrial access project, and adopt multiple resolutions for parks, utilities, transportation planning and equipment purchases.","taxTitle","Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee","taxId",3934,"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},6425894,"Kingsport leaders apologize after duplicate tax notices; council sets modest local match for 2025 relief program",2784,505000,3289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906408-800d01cfa529c202b20abfce85a1ef8b&start=505&end=3289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906408-800d01cfa529c202b20abfce85a1ef8b/thumbnail_505000.jpg","/articles/6425894/Kingsport/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Kingsport-leaders-apologize-after-duplicate-tax-notices-council-sets-modest-local-match-for-2025-relief-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425894-368b09fe1ad29b20c1bdf622806b793f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188101&Signature=LdL8REUxXJEqiYl7grAVvNX88DEv7mPaUPzCtOP-8sUI8UpqmufVe7ncQ-wZdxH2EQNwx6R~qc2Luydjc-mCcxJwo27lTHig4GCT9og2b~ROyvu-GR1dZ6pkmi-g3jQGCyLw6O3I6ECBA-ePPfg5KZ1tyvxeuVyZ96Sni6VSBNkmUNhBudLuQ0Gn3TEUXHyEO4SbuEHRNGafrghean9DgWwsjJb8~8xlJJFBke1o3bVk37mKBwIf4Zm7ELiAw7DsS4yMfy5OU-7Y59IN9xvak~Q5McqKE2Kos5dUu2QOVYBtLQD09LDvYLLlyy0kZl7LGeFBThxO-e~PhNdQLlgbog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the Oct. 7 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, resident Tim Sanders urged the city to recoup money for taxpayers after a third‑party billing error produced duplicate property tax notices.

“The first thing that’s the next phrase of that is Kingsport requested a refund,” Sanders told the board, and he urged officials to require contractors to repay the city for mistakes. “Give the people back the money. You screwed up,” he said, warning that duplicate mailings can lead seniors and other residents to pay twice.

City Manager (name not specified in the transcript) responded in the communications section of the meeting with a public apology and details about next steps. “I want to extend my sincere apology for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused,” the City Manager said. The manager told the board staff has begun a review of internal procedures and system controls and is preparing to reimburse individuals who have already paid if the ordinance is approved on second reading. The manager also said the city is implementing a new customer information system next year and planning a new financial information system to modernize billing and reduce future errors.

When the board took up an ordinance to establish a local jurisdiction property tax relief program for tax roll year 2025, the City Manager explained that applicants who already have paid taxes this year would be reimbursed for the additional local match amount after second reading; those who wait until after second reading will receive the discount at payment. The board adopted the ordinance setting a $40 local match (in addition to an existing $96 sanitation fee waiver) by a 6-0 recorded vote.

The City Manager said staff expects to post application information online and provide customer service assistance at City Hall and the customer service counter; a staff flyer and on-screen information were also referenced during the meeting. The City Manager asked for patience while limited staff handles increased phone traffic and said the finance office will conduct a thorough review of the billing error. No specific vendor name or dollar amount tied to third‑party contract penalties was provided on the public record during the meeting.

Ending: The board approved the tax‑relief ordinance and staff will proceed with reimbursements and system improvements. Additional details about vendor culpability or exact counts of affected households were not specified during the meeting.","A public commenter pressed the city to secure refunds after a third-party mailer error sent duplicate property tax notices. The city manager apologized, said those who already paid will be reimbursed if ordinance is approved, and the board set a $40 local match for the 2025 tax-relief program (6-0).","actionData","errors"]

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Kingsport BMA approves tax-relief match, budget adjustments and multiple development and infrastructure contracts

Kingsport leaders apologize after duplicate tax notices; council sets modest local match for 2025 relief program