Memphis, NE

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is deciding on FY27 community grant allocations, including a resolution to fund medical debt relief and the MLGW Plus-1 Program, and a separate $2,587,000 allocation to nonprofits. It will also consider transferring $300,000 between capital improvement projects and receive an update on a proposed motor vehicle registration fee increase for MATA funding.

• Resolution to allocate FY27 Council Community Grant funds for medical debt relief via Undue Medical Debt and MLGW Plus-1 Program
• Resolution to allocate $2,587,000 in FY27 Council Community Grant funds to nonprofit agencies
• Transfer of $300,000 from CIP Project IT01006 to IT01007 (Operational Infrastructure Fix)
• Update on Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Increase for MATA Funding

Transportation Committee

Public Services, Arts & Youth Initiatives Committee

The committee received updates on the Urban Art Commission and a presentation on the I Am a Man Plaza. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded

City Council Full Meeting

The Memphis City Council approved a series of resolutions, including a $6.3 million transfer for the Innovation Corridor BRT project, several park improvement allocations, and a $1.1 million UAV inspection contract expansion. It also passed a first-reading ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data center permits. All items were approved by acclamation or majority vote, with no recorded nays.

• Approved honorary street name for Samuel Henderson (acclamation)
• Approved final plat for Pleasant Acres 1st Addition, Lots 22 & 23 with $188,800 letter of credit
• Approved $1,104,000 expansion of UAV inspection contract with UAV-Recon, LLC
• Approved $500,000 for FY2027 Parks Critical Needs Funds
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Riverfront Park Improvements
• Approved $6,325,000 transfer from GO Bond to Innovation Corridor BRT
• Approved $3.1M for Jesse Turner Park, $1.25M for Zoo maintenance, $500K for Kennedy Park, $500K for Wolf River Greenway, $500K for Overton Park Metal Museum, $150K for Pine Hill Golf Course netting, $750K for Levitt Shell
• Approved first reading of ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on data center permits

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will consider a resolution to approve an honorary street name change for Samuel Henderson, recognizing his service during the 1878 Yellow Fever epidemic. The committee will also discuss Ordinance 5980, sponsored by Spinosa, covering all council districts.

• Resolution for honorary street name change for Samuel Henderson
• Discussion on Ordinance 5980

Parks & Environment Committee

The Parks & Environment Committee is considering nine resolutions to allocate funds for various park and recreation projects in the FY2027 Capital Improvement Program. The largest item is $3.1 million for Jesse Turner Park improvements, followed by $1.25 million for zoo maintenance. Other projects include improvements to Kennedy Park, Riverfront Park, Wolf River Greenway, Overton Park Metal Museum, Pine Hill Golf Course, and Levitt Shell, plus $500,000 for critical needs.

• $3,100,000 for Jesse Turner Park improvements (District 4)
• $1,250,000 for Zoo Major Maintenance (District 5)
• $500,000 for Kennedy Park improvements (District 1)
• $500,000 for Wolf River Greenway Phase 5C (District 7)
• $750,000 for Levitt Shell Improvements (District 5)

The Parks & Environment Committee unanimously approved nine resolutions allocating a total of $7.75 million for FY2027 Capital Improvement Program projects, including improvements to Jesse Turner Park, the Memphis Zoo, Kennedy Park, and other park facilities. All items were approved 7-0 and sent to the full council with same-night minutes.

• Approved $3.1M for Jesse Turner Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved $1.25M for Zoo major maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $500K for Kennedy Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved $500K for Parks Critical Needs Funds (7-0)
• Approved $250K transfer to Riverfront Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved $500K for Wolf River Greenway Phase 5C (7-0)
• Approved $500K for Overton Park Metal Museum (7-0)
• Approved $150K for Pine Hill Golf Course netting (7-0)

Grant Presentations

Budget Committee

Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is considering a resolution to issue up to $350 million in General Improvement Refunding Bonds to refinance certain city debt. The committee will also receive reports on two sewer fund capital outlay notes totaling $37 million and an update on a proposed motor vehicle registration fee increase to fund MATA.

• Resolution to issue up to $350,000,000 in General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2026
• Report on $9,000,000 Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund Interfund Capital Outlay Note, Series 2026B
• Report on $28,000,000 Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund Interfund Capital Outlay Note, Series 2026A
• Update on Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Increase for MATA Funding

City Council Full Meeting

The Memphis City Council is meeting to vote on a range of items, including a $7.1 million lease for solid waste vehicles, a $13.7 million bond-funded redevelopment project, and several zoning changes. The agenda also includes resolutions honoring residents, accepting public improvements, and a referendum on lobbyist registration. Most items are routine approvals, with several requested for same-night action.

• Resolution authorizing $7,100,000 lease for solid waste vehicles
• Resolution appropriating $13,672,960 for Southwest Twin Redevelopment Project
• Special use permit for 130-foot monopole at 3778 Old Waverly Cove
• Rezoning of 3.36 acres at 2021 Berryhill Road from CA to R-6
• Referendum on lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements

The Memphis City Council approved a $13,672,960 appropriation funded by G.O. bonds for the Southwest Twin Redevelopment Project, part of the FY2027 CIP budget. The council also passed two charter amendments on final reading: one establishing lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements, and another authorizing uniform administrative procedures for civil service employee appeals. Several resolutions and ordinances were approved, including special use permits, zoning changes, and a $7.1M solid waste vehicle lease.

• Approved $13,672,960 for Southwest Twin Redevelopment Project (10-0, Smiley abstained)
• Approved lobbyist registration and disclosure referendum ordinance (10-0, Warren abstained)
• Approved civil service appeals procedures referendum ordinance (8-1, Smiley nay; Warren and chair abstained)
• Approved $7.1M financing lease for solid waste vehicles (10-0, Warren abstained)
• Approved $7.1M CIP budget amendment for vehicle purchase (10-0, Warren abstained)
• Approved special use permit at 3778 Old Waverly Cove (10-0, White abstained)
• Approved zoning reclassification at 2021 Berryhill Road to R-6, first reading
• Approved $200,000 for FY27 Memphis Parks sponsorships (11-0)

Economic Development, Tourism & Technology Committee

Executive Session

The council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution supporting the installation of a public art mural at the Alliance Health Care Services Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center. The item was sponsored by Canale and requested for same-night minutes. No other substantive decisions were made during this executive session.

• Approved resolution supporting public art mural at Alliance Health Care Services Children and Youth Crisis Wellness Center (7-0)

Housing & Community Development Committee

The Housing & Community Development Committee is deciding on two resolutions. The first appropriates $13,672,960 in bond funds for the Southwest Twin Redevelopment Project (CD01104) in District 6, Super District 8. The second approves the PY26/FY27 Annual Action Plan and allocates federal entitlement funds to the housing and community development budget for all council districts.

• $13,672,960 bond-funded appropriation for Southwest Twin Redevelopment Project (CD01104)
• Approval of Consolidated Plan PY26/FY27 Annual Action Plan
• Appropriation of federal entitlement funds to PY26/FY27 Housing and Community Development budget
• Both items requested for same-night minutes

Libraries and Neighborhood Improvement

Parks & Environment Committee

The Parks & Environment Committee is meeting to receive updates on two items: drainage issues at Overton Park and the status of the Bellevue Tennis Center. Both are informational updates requested by committee members, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on Overton Park drainage issues (District 5, Super District 9)
• Update on Bellevue Tennis Center (District 4, Super District 8)

The Parks & Environment Committee received informational updates on drainage issues at Overton Park and the Bellevue Tennis Center. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were presentations and discussions only.

• No formal decisions made; both items were informational updates

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee is meeting to consider an honorary street name change, discuss potential fees for police calls at short-term rental properties, and review two zoning items. The agenda includes a resolution and two zoning applications, with the fee discussion being the most consequential item for residents.

• Honorary street name change for Pastor Leon Jones Jr. on East Street between Stage Road and Fairhaven Lane
• Discussion of fees for police calls at short-term rental properties
• ZTA 2026-002: zoning text amendment for Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County
• Z 2026-005: zoning application for 2021 Berryhill Road

Transportation Committee

Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee

The Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on city-owned properties, state-maintained streets, the Orange Mound Community Center, and the Lamar Corridor. These are informational items requested by council members, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Update on City-owned properties (all districts)
• TDOT update on state-maintained streets in Memphis
• Facility conditions at Orange Mound Community Center (District 4, Super District 8)
• Presentation on Lamar Corridor (District 4, Super District 8)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is considering a resolution to issue up to $350 million in General Improvement Refunding Bonds to refinance outstanding general obligation debt. It will also receive reports on two sewer fund capital outlay notes totaling $37 million and an update on a motor vehicle registration fee increase for MATA funding, which was previously held.

• Resolution to issue up to $350,000,000 in General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2026
• Report on $9,000,000 Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund Interfund Capital Outlay Note, Series 2026B
• Report on $28,000,000 Sewer Treatment and Collection Fund Interfund Capital Outlay Note, Series 2026A
• Update on Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Increase for MATA Funding (held)

Memphis Landmarks Commission

Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment

Pension Board

The Memphis Pension Board will meet to approve routine pension actions, including survivor allowances for five deceased retirees, service retirements for two employees, reduced retirements for five, involuntary retirements for two, line-of-duty disability retirements for two, and 33 DROP enrollments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy or financial decisions beyond these individual resolutions.

• Survivor allowances for spouses/dependents of 5 deceased Police Services retirees (Dunn, Harris, O'Byrnes, Smith, Woodard)
• Service retirements: Jason Clinton Bledsoe (25 yrs, Police Services) and Lisa Mathis (25 yrs, Police Service)
• Reduced retirements for 5 employees across Finance, Airport Authority, City Attorney, General Services
• Involuntary retirements for Antonio Adams (Executive) and Manuelito R. Belen (City Engineering)
• Line-of-duty disability retirements for Luis Giraldo and Lambert Ross (Police Services)

Executive Session

The council approved a resolution appointing a fiscal trustee for Mata, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The motion was moved by Ford and seconded by Green, and the minutes were approved the same night.

• Approved resolution appointing Mata's fiscal trustee (6-0)

Housing & Community Development Committee

The Housing & Community Development Committee will receive an update on the Liberty Park Project in District 4. The body will also discuss operations for privately-owned apartment management across all council districts. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Update on the Liberty Park Project (District 4, Super District 8)
• Discussion on Privately-Owned Apartment Management Operations

The Housing & Community Development Committee held discussions on two items: an update on the Liberty Park Project and a discussion on privately-owned apartment management operations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed Liberty Park Project update (no action)
• Discussed privately-owned apartment management operations (no action)

MLGW Committee

The MLGW Committee will discuss the fiscal consent agenda, receive an update on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiative, and hear an update on Elvis Week planning efforts. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda
• Update on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Initiative
• Update on Elvis Week Planning Efforts

The MLGW committee meeting was informational only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. Members discussed the MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda, including a Master Paving Program and a possible backup LNG storage tank, received a presentation on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Initiative, and heard an update on Elvis Week planning efforts, including a pedestrian traffic plan.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; all items were discussions or updates

Parks & Environment Committee

The Parks & Environment Committee will receive updates on two items: drainage issues at Overton Park and the status of the Orange Mound Splash Pad. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be informational only.

• Update on Overton Park drainage issues (District 5, Super District 9)
• Update on Orange Mound Splash Pad (District 4, Super District 8)

The committee held the Overton Park drainage update until the August 4 meeting. The Orange Mound Splash Pad was discussed with Parks Director Justice Bolden, but no formal action was taken on either item.

• Held Overton Park drainage update until Aug. 4 meeting
• Discussed Orange Mound Splash Pad; no action taken

Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee

The Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing a $7.1 million master equipment lease to purchase vehicles and equipment, including solid waste vehicles, funded through debt. The committee will also vote on accepting a $581,840 federal grant for the Memphis Airport Plough Boulevard Access Road, and hear presentations on reinvesting Data Center tax revenues in Southwest Memphis, a University of Memphis aquifer study, and sidewalk maintenance.

• Resolution to amend FY2027 CIP Budget: $7,100,000 for vehicle/equipment purchase via Master Equipment Lease
• Resolution authorizing financing lease up to $7,100,000 for solid waste vehicles
• Resolution to accept $581,840 TDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant for Memphis Airport Plough Boulevard Access Road (Project PW01109)
• Presentation on proposed $3,259,282 budget from FY2026 Data Center tax revenues for Reinvesting in Southwest Memphis
• Discussion on Sidewalk Maintenance Activities and Future Plans

The committee approved two resolutions authorizing $7.1 million in lease financing for solid waste vehicles and equipment, both by 9-0 votes. It also accepted a $581,840 federal grant for the Memphis Airport Plough Boulevard Access Road. Presentations were given on reinvesting data center tax revenues in Southwest Memphis and on an aquifer study, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $7.1M CIP budget amendment for vehicle/equipment lease (9-0)
• Approved $7.1M financing lease for solid waste vehicles (9-0)
• Approved acceptance of $581,840 TDOT grant for Plough Boulevard Access Road (9-0)

Personnel & Government Affairs Committee

The Personnel & Government Affairs Committee is meeting to consider appointments for the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and three Airport Authority board seats. All items are marked as requests for same-night minutes, indicating the committee may vote to approve them at this meeting.

• Appointment of Art Davis as Chief Financial Officer
• Appointment of Chris Winton as Chief Administrative Officer
• Appointments of Belinda Anderson, Pamela Clary, and Demar Roberts to the Airport Authority

The Personnel & Government Affairs Committee unanimously recommended the appointments of Art Davis as Chief Financial Officer and Chris Winton as Chief Administrative Officer, both with requests for same-night minutes. The committee also unanimously recommended the appointments of Belinda Anderson, Pamela Clary, and Demar Roberts to the Airport Authority, also with same-night minutes. All recommendations were approved by vocal vote and will be sent to the full council.

• Recommended Art Davis as CFO, unanimous
• Recommended Chris Winton as CAO, unanimous
• Recommended Belinda Anderson, Pamela Clary, Demar Roberts to Airport Authority, unanimous

Planning & Zoning Committee