County Authorizes Morgue Building on Haynes Street Pending Planning Approval
Summary
Res. 2026-079 authorizes construction of a morgue building on county property on Haynes Street, near the existing helipad, subject to Tazewell Planning Commission approval and a building permit; Mayor authorized to execute contracts and the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments.
The Claiborne County Commission approved Resolution 2026-079 on July 20 to authorize construction of a morgue building on county-owned property on Haynes Street near the county helipad, contingent on obtaining approval and a building permit from the Tazewell Planning Commission. The resolution notes that $46,000 in a prior budget amendment had been authorized for purchase and construction of a morgue unit and the building to house it.
Commissioner Nathan Epperson moved the amended resolution adding the condition that the project is "subject to the approval of the Tazewell Planning Commission and subject to the county obtaining a building permit from the Tazewell Planning Commission," and Commissioner Gary Poore seconded the motion. The roll-call vote passed 18-0.
The County Mayor was authorized to negotiate and execute necessary contracts for design and construction subject to County Attorney review and purchasing requirements; the Finance Director is authorized to make internal budget adjustments within the previously approved funding. The resolution takes effect upon passage.
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