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Commission approves year-end budget amendment that adds disaster-recovery spending; names planning and library appointees
Summary
The commission approved a year-end budget appropriation amendment including a $6 million public-works disaster-recovery increase and transfers to capital and facilities funds, and confirmed mayoral appointments to the planning commission and two library-board members.
The Brentwood Board of Commissioners voted unanimously June 8 to approve Ordinance 20 26-07, a year-end budget appropriation amendment that adjusts multiple funds and recognizes expenditures from the recent ice storm.
City Manager Gage summarized the amendment, noting a $4,760,000 transfer from the general fund to the capital projects fund and a $605,000 transfer from the general fund to the facilities maintenance fund to support FY2026 capital work. He said the largest single line-item increase was a $6,000,000 increase in public-works activity tied to disaster-recovery costs from the ice storm.
Gage said the city expects some FEMA and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reimbursement but is budgeting the expenditures now to reflect actual year-end costs. He also noted an increase of just over $1,200,000 in water and sewer revenues tied to higher water sales and surcharges, which will offset related cost increases.
Appointments and boards: The mayor announced mayoral appointments to the planning commission (Brandon Oliver to replace John Vitucci, Rick Lundgren to continue and Tracy Stadnik to continue) and the commission voted by ballot to appoint Cindy Franklin and Cheryl Watco to the library board (ballot results were read into the record and a consensus was announced).
Why it matters: The budget amendment formalizes city spending tied to disaster recovery and establishes planned transfers to capital and maintenance funds so projects and repairs can move forward. The appointments fill seats on advisory and oversight bodies that inform planning and library policy.
Next steps: Staff will implement transfers and continue to pursue reimbursement through FEMA and TEMA; appointees will be notified and scheduled for future boards' meetings as required.
