Memphis City Council adopts multiple building-code updates, budget adjustments and contracts; votes at a glance

The Memphis City Council on Feb. 18 approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and contract ratifications covering planned development approvals, building-code updates, budget adjustments and municipal contracts.

Highlights include adoption of technical updates to bring the city into compliance with state law on energy conservation and building codes, approval of a planned development at 3763 Jackson Avenue, several municipal contract renewals and a $1.84 million FEMA revenue appropriation. The council voted to approve a mix of individual items and consent agendas; several items were approved with same-night minutes as recorded by the comptroller.

Key adopted items and outcomes

- Item 2 (PD24-17): A resolution approving a planned development at 3763 Jackson Avenue (case PD24-17). The council voted to approve the item as amended; Vice Chair Swearingen Washington moved and Councilman Warren seconded the motion. The item passed on the council voting screen.

- Item 3 (Ordinance No. 5929): Joint ordinance adopting the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and implementing amendments to Memphis and Shelby County building and residential codes. Director John Zena (Division of Planning and Development) told the council the change brings local codes into compliance with recent state law changes. The ordinance passed on third and final reading.

- Item 4 (Ordinance No. 5930): Joint ordinance further amending the 2021 edition of the ICC International Building Code and prior local amendments; up for third and final reading. The council voted…