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Pulaski council advances first reading to buy two parcels for water department, considers FEMA-aligned hazard mitigation plan
Summary
The Pulaski City Council introduced a first-reading ordinance to acquire two adjacent parcels for the water department (discussed at a combined approximate price of $240,000) and reviewed a resolution aligning the city with a Dallas County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan required for FEMA/TEMA disaster assistance. Several routine permits and procurement authorizations were also considered.
Pulaski’s City Council met and introduced several routine items, including a first-reading ordinance to purchase two adjacent parcels for the city’s water department and a staff-recommended resolution to align the city with the county’s FEMA-reviewed hazard mitigation plan.
The council discussed acquisition of two parcels on West Shoal/West Jones Street identified for the water department. Staff said the two parcels together comprise roughly a half-acre and that the combined price discussed during the presentation was $240,000. Council members said the ordinance will proceed on the required two readings; a motion to move the matter forward was made and seconded. The item was described by staff as necessary to secure space and avoid future complications if the parcels are not acquired now.
Staff also briefed the council on a hazard mitigation resolution that would align Pulaski with the Dallas County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. Staff explained that, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, local plans aligned with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) guidance are required to maintain eligibility for state disaster assistance. As Staff member (S3) put it, “The state is ordained that every county and the incorporated municipality in the state is required to have a hazard mitigation plan approved by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to maintain eligibility for state disaster assistance.” The council discussed the review status and next steps for adoption.
Other items moved through the agenda with routine action or scheduling. The council considered a permit for a Jostney High School cross-country fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 7, 2026; staff presented the permit request and a motion to approve was made and seconded. Members also approved proceeding to advertise for street-painting bids as part of routine public-works procurement.
Council members opened a public hearing on a proposed annexation of property on Highway 64 West; staff noted a prior resolution calling for the hearing and asked for public comment. Seeing no members of the public wishing to speak, the council moved on to the next item.
On new business, staff said a private proposal had been submitted to operate and possibly purchase the city landfill; staff and council agreed to discuss the detailed proposal at the next work session after further review and follow-up with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
The council also acknowledged a thank-you letter from the Boys and Girls Club for a recent appropriation and received a brief travel report on a statewide municipal conference attended by the chair and colleagues.
The meeting adjourned and the body prepared to open the beer-board portion of the meeting to consider an off-premise beer permit change of ownership for a liquor store at 16682 West College Street; staff said the paperwork appeared in order and the change of ownership had been discussed at the work session.
