Council approves school budget amendment, capital projects, contracts and software renewals; roll calls unanimous

Murfreesboro City Council on March 27 approved a slate of consent and business items covering school budget amendments, capital projects, contracts and software renewals. Most motions passed on voice vote or unanimous roll call.

Key approvals included a school budget amendment (Resolution 25 R‑04), purchase and CIP allocations for facility and equipment projects, two IT contract renewals, construction contracting for traffic signal improvements, and a purchase of new records/medical device data software for the fire department. The council recorded roll‑call votes on each item; the recorded results were unanimous approvals where roll calls were held.

Highlights: - School budget amendment (Resolution 25 R‑04): Director Tray Duke presented amendments to the FY2025 City Schools general purpose budget. The amendment recognized $34,725 in additional interest revenue (to offset board fees and benefits), $3,500 in donations for weekend food/backpack and indigent children’s care funds, $121,766 in additional state special‑education revenue, a $10,956 donation from the City Schools Foundation for a mobile resource van, and a recommended transfer of $3,100,000 from unassigned fund balance to help fund the transportation and maintenance facility (part of a total $5,250,000 purchase price). The council approved the resolution on roll call.

- Murfreesboro Cable TV ordinance (Ordinance 25‑008) — first reading: The ordinance would dissolve the Cable TV Commission and shift franchise‑related recommendations to city staff. Council approved first reading.

- Adams Tennis Complex court resurfacing: Approved contract with Sports Surface Pros LLC as low responsible bidder for $138,600. Funding source: FY2025 CIP.

- Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal: Council approved a three‑year enterprise licensing renewal covering city email, Microsoft 365 and Windows (presented as an annual expense ~ $430,000; funding split included IT and Water Resources budgets with 25% from water resources).

- IT managed security renewal: Approved renewal of 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring at approximately $521,000, with funding split 70% IT and 30% Water Resources.

- Dixon County Equipment purchase for parks maintenance: Approved purchase of a New Holland tractor with broom ($156,000) and skid steer with bucket ($55,500); total $211,500 (FY2025 CIP).

- Veterans Park testing services (Task Order #18): Approved TTL Inc. for construction testing and inspections at $119,000 (FY2025 CIP).

- Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Project (construction contract): Council approved award to the lowest responsible bidder; staff noted a base bid of approximately $5.1 million with an estimated total including a 5% contingency of about $5.357 million. Funding: federal funds (~$4.8649 million) and local funds (~$536,127) with reallocated CIP funds to cover contingency.

- Addendum No. 2 for construction administration (Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control): Approved Veil Schafer for construction administration services estimated at $357,323 (100% federally funded).

- Transit Center security services contract: Approved contract with Dynamic Security for unarmed security services. First‑year base cost $98,750; contract provides coverage with two staff per day (one at a time) in early operations.

- Major Transportation Plan update (travel demand model): Approved update of the model to 2024 data with a 2050 forecast; cost $194,610 funded by State Street Aid.

- Shared cost for repairs to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office firing range: City’s share $405,147 of a $810,295 bid; $208,000 from FY2025 operating budget, $197,000 from unforeseen funds.

- City judge employment agreement: Council approved the employment agreement; a councilmember stated earlier they would abstain due to a personal connection but the official roll call recorded approval.

- Beer permits: Council approved three regular beer permits (new locations and an ownership change) and nine special‑event beer permits.

- First Due software purchase for Fire Department data and AED downloads: Approved purchase via state contract for $139,850.

Roll calls were taken as required for many items and returned affirmative votes. Presenters and department staff answered brief questions on staffing, funding splits and procurement specifics during the meeting.

Votes at a glance (selected items): - Resolution 25 R‑04 (School budget amendment): Approved (roll call) - Ordinance 25‑008 (Cable TV structure changes): Approved on first reading (roll call) - Adams Tennis Complex resurfacing: Approved, $138,600 (FY25 CIP) - Microsoft enterprise agreement (3‑year renewal): Approved (annual ~ $430,000) - IT managed security renewal: Approved, ~$521,000 - Dixon County Equipment (parks maintenance): Approved, $211,500 (FY25 CIP) - Veterans Park testing services (Task Order #18): Approved, $119,000 - Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control construction contract: Approved, base bid ~ $5.1M; est. total incl. contingency ~$5.357M - Addendum No. 2 (construction administration): Approved, $357,323 (federal funds) - Dynamic Security (Transit Center security): Approved, first year $98,750 - Major Transportation Plan model update: Approved, $194,610 (State Street Aid) - Shared cost – Sheriff’s Office firing range repairs: Approved, city share $405,147 - City judge employment agreement: Approved (roll call) - Beer permits: Approved (3 regular, 9 special events) - First Due software (Fire Department): Approved, $139,850

Items were presented by departmental staff or consultants during the meeting. Where specific contract vendors, amounts and funding sources were provided by staff, they are noted above as described during the meeting.