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Spring City adopts fiscal year 2026–27 operating budget after public hearing
Summary
Spring City commissioners approved Ordinance 2026-05 on second and final reading June 4, adopting the town—Y2026'026—27 operating budget by a 3-0 vote after a public hearing; the meeting also approved several resolutions and advanced two ordinances on first reading.
Mayor Leon Locke and the Spring City Board of Commissioners adopted the town—iscal year 2026–27 operating budget June 4, approving Ordinance 2026-05 on its second and final reading after a public hearing.
The public hearing opened at 6:30 p.m., during which the ordinance was read into the record; the hearing was closed at 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting opened at 7:02 p.m. City Recorder Brenda Dodson conducted roll call: Commissioner Thomas Beaver and Commissioner Reba Murphy were present; Commissioner Jenkins and Vice Mayor Bauer were absent; Mayor Leon Locke was present.
Commissioner Reba Murphy moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-05 on second and final reading; Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded. The vote was Beaver—Aye; Murphy—Aye; Mayor Locke—Aye. The transcript does not record the adopted budget mounts or line-item details.
Why it matters: The adopted ordinance establishes Spring City dministrative spending and priorities for the coming fiscal year and is the principal annual financial authorization for town operations; the transcript contains no further budget detail or attachments.
Other business and votes at a glance - Minutes: The board approved the May 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Reba Murphy; second by Commissioner Thomas Beaver. Vote: Beaver—Aye; Murphy—Aye; Mayor Locke—Aye. - Resolution R-2026-31: Declared certain equipment surplus and authorized disposal. Motion by Murphy; second by Beaver. Carried 3–0. - Resolution 2026-32: Authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Rhea County Community Center to provide adult fitness classes and waived facility-use charges. Motion by Beaver; second by Murphy. Carried 3–0. - Resolution 2026-33: Approved a change order with Utility Service Co., Inc. for the Hillcrest Water Storage Tank roof replacement and authorized the mayor to sign. Motion by Murphy; second by Beaver. Carried 3–0. The transcript does not specify the change order amount. - Resolution 2026-34: Expressed support for use of Front Street between Piccadilly Avenue and West Rhea Avenue for approved festivals and public events. Motion by Beaver; second by Murphy. Carried 3–0. - Ordinance 2026-6: Approved on first reading; establishes a temporary tank maintenance fee for recovery of the water storage tank contract. Motion by Beaver; second by Murphy; carried on first reading. The fee amount or effective date is not specified in the transcript. - Ordinance 2026-7: Approved on first reading to amend the Town of Spring City fiscal year 2025–2026 budget. Motion by Murphy; second by Beaver; carried on first reading. Amended amounts are not recorded in the transcript.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. City Recorder Brenda Dodson attested the minutes. The transcript includes a signature line with a probable transcription error and does not record any public-comment testimony during the budget hearing.
