Franklin board approves stormwater code updates, two Habitat homes and several routine ordinances in unanimous votes

The Franklin City Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Oct. 14, 2025, voted unanimously to approve several ordinances, a capital plan amendment, a community development contract with Habitat for Humanity and a procurement award for wastewater treatment supplies.

The votes covered a mix of regulatory updates and routine procurement and grant actions. Board members approved amendments to the city stormwater management code, changes to local rules tied to the state property tax relief program, revisions to hotel-motel occupancy tax collection and refund language, the FY26–35 Capital Investment Plan, reimbursement funding for two deed-restricted Habitat for Humanity homes using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and a procurement award for polymer used in sludge treatment.

Why it matters: The actions update municipal code and funding priorities and allocate federal CDBG dollars toward two permanently affordable homes in Franklin. The items passed unanimously and will guide city operations and capital spending going forward.

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