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Soddy‑Daisy commission unanimously approves Comprehensive Plan consultant, surplus vehicles and equipment purchases
Summary
At its March 5 meeting the Board of Draft Commissioners voted unanimously to award the Comprehensive Plan 2050 consultant contract to Kimley‑Horn and approved motions to surplus five police vehicles and buy a snowplow/spreader and fireworks; all motions passed unanimously.
The Board of Draft Commissioners of the City of Soddy‑Daisy voted unanimously March 5 to award consultant services for the Comprehensive Plan 2050 to Kimley‑Horn and approved a series of purchasing and surplus motions.
Mayor Coleman read City Manager Johnson’s recommendation that Kimley‑Horn be selected for the Comprehensive Plan 2050, saying the firm “offers the strongest combination of cost competitiveness, technical expertise and familiarity with Tennessee planning practices.” Vice‑Mayor Penney moved to award the contract and Commissioner Everett seconded; the motion passed with all members voting in the affirmative.
The board also approved a request from the Police Department to declare five vehicles surplus, including four former Ford Taurus police cars, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2004 Ford F550 crime‑scene truck. Police Chief Petty said one vehicle was seized property and must be sold under the law; Commissioner Everett moved to surplus the vehicles and Commissioner Beene seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director Grant recommended buying a snowplow and salt spreader from Cherokee after comparing quotes ($15,902 with mount from Cherokee; $15,933 from Stringfellow). Grant said the item was budgeted; Commissioner Everett moved to approve the purchase and Commissioner Keith seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The board also approved a $24,950 purchase of fireworks from Pyroshows for the city’s Independence celebration, with Grant noting the larger order (about 230 additional shells), inclusion of red/white/blue shells for the 250th anniversary and a 5% tariff that increases cost. Commissioner Beene moved to approve and Commissioner Keith seconded; the vote was unanimous.
What happens next: the motions were passed on the floor; departments will finalize procurement and surplus procedures. The commission announced no opposition and did not set additional conditions or hold further hearings on these items at this meeting.
