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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
10001 U.S. 70, Lakeland
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to consider rezoning on Walker Springs Drive
The Board of Commissioners will hold a final reading on rezoning two parcels on Walker Springs Drive. The meeting also includes decisions on resurfacing contracts for Canada Road and a grant application for youth sports lighting.
- Final reading to rezone Walker Springs Drive (parcels L0159 00552 and L0159 00551) from C-2 Regional Commercial to R3 Suburban Cottage
- Contract with Fisher & Arnold, Inc. for Canada Road Resurfacing inspection services
- Construction contract with APAC-Tennessee for Canada Road Resurfacing from south of I-40 to north of US-64
- Reduction in Security for Public and Common Improvements for Ashmont PD, Area 2
- Application for the 2027 Youth Sports Mini Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending the official zoning
map of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee, by rezoning the properties
located on the east and west side of Walker Springs Drive, parcel no:
L0159 00552 and L0159 00551 from C-2: Regional Commercial to R3:
Suburban Cottage. Recommended by the Municipal
Planning Commission
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1.
FY27 Year to Date through September 30, 2026
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
Sheriff's Report
2.
City Manager's Report
3.
Commissioners' Report
a.
Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission - Commissioner
Atkinson
b.
Lakeland Board of Education - Commissioner Johnston
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
PAGE 2 OF 2
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - October 1, 2026, Beer Board
2.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - October 1, 2026, Regular
BOC Meeting
3.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending the official zoning
map of the City of Lakeland, Tennesse …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to review permanent sign application for Cocina Mexicana
The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will meet to consider a sign application and discuss a leadership program. The body will also review minutes from the September 10, 2026, meeting.
- Permanent sign application for Cocina Mexicana at 9020 Highway 64, Suite 100-102
- Discussion regarding the Lakeland Leadership program
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Action Item - approving a permanent sign application at 9020 Highway
64, Suite 100-102, for Cocina Mexicana by the Design Review
Commission.
2.
Discussion - Lakeland Leadership program.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
General
Lakeland Beer Board to vote on on-premises beer permit for Cocina Mexicana Lakeland
The Lakeland Beer Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall. The only substantive agenda item is a resolution to approve an on-premises beer permit application for Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc. at 9020 Highway 64 Suite 102. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, public comments, announcements, and adjournment.
- Resolution to approve an on-premises beer permit for Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc., 9020 Highway 64 Suite 102
- Public comments period before the regular agenda
- Meeting held at City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Beer Board approves on-premises beer permit for Cocina Mexicana
The Beer Board approved an on-premises beer permit application for Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc. The business is located at 9020 Highway 64, Suite 102.
- Approved on-premises beer permit for Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc. (4-0-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Beer Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for
Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc. located at 9020 Highway 64 Suite 102.
VII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT:
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————— CITY OF ————
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Beer Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, October 1, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, City Planner Alex Barthol, Public Works Director Nick Pulido,
Senior Engineer Luis Camarillo Hernandez and City Recorder Rebecca
Hume.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for
Cocina Mexicana Lakeland Inc. located at 9020 Highway 64 Suite 102.
Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by
Commissioner Atkinson.
Marco Puerto, owner of Cocina Mexicana, introduced himself to the
board.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0).
Vil. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vill. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business on which to act, the meeting was adjourned
without objection at 5:03 on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
These minutes were approved on October 22nd, 2026.
Alli …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland BOC to vote on Canda Road change order, sludge removal, and OpenGov HR contract
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The board will consider resolutions on a Change Order #2 with Chancellor Brothers, LLC for the New Canda Road project, a wastewater sludge removal contract with Barnes and Brower, Inc., and a multi-year OpenGov Human Capital Management agreement with Vertosoft. Other items include pavement markings by Traf-Mark Industries, LLC, a Shelby County ADA playground grant contract, Community Advisory Board appointments, and discussions on fiber installation policy and traffic calming in Lakeland Town Square.
- Change Order #2 with Chancellor Brothers, LLC for New Canda Road from North of I-40 to SR-1 (US-70)
- Contract with Barnes and Brower, Inc. for FY2027 Wastewater Sludge Removal and Disposal Project
- Multi-year agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Human Capital Management Services
- Pavement markings installation by Traf-Mark Industries, LLC
- Shelby County contract for ADA improvements to Lakeland City Hall Playground using Community Development Block Grant Funds
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners approves infrastructure and service contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a change order for the New Canada Road project and a contract for wastewater sludge removal. Commissioners also authorized appointments to the Community Advisory Board and approved a contract for ADA improvements at the City Hall playground. Two items regarding fiber policy and traffic calming were deferred to the October 22, 2026, meeting.
- Approved September 17, 2026, meeting minutes as amended (4-0-0)
- Approved appointments to the Community Advisory Board (4-0-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 for New Canada Road project (4-0-0)
- Approved pavement markings installation by Traf-Mark Industries, LLC (4-0-0)
- Approved FY2027 Wastewater Sludge Removal contract (4-0-0)
- Approved ADA improvements contract for City Hall playground (4-0-0)
- Approved multi-year agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov services (4-0-0)
- Deferred fiber policy and traffic calming items to October 22 (4-0-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
City Manager's Report
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - September 17, 2026,
Regular BOC Meeting
2.
Resolution- approving appointments to the Community Advisory Board
3.
Resolution - approving Change Order #2 with Chancellor Brothers,
LLC. for the New Canda Road from North of I-40 to SR-1 (US-70)
project
4.
Resolution - approving the installation of pavement markings by Traf-
Mark Industries, LLC
5.
Resolution - authorizing a contract with Barnes and Brower, Inc. for the
fiscal year 2027 Wastewater Sludge Removal and Disposal Project
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6.
Resolution - approving a contract between Shelby County Tennessee
and City of Lakeland, Tennessee for ADA Improvements to the Lakeland
City Hall Playground using Community Development Block Grant Funds
7.
Resolution - authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year
agreement with Vertosoft for O …
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—__— CITY OF ——_—_
———_ TENNESSEE —————
Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
VIL.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, October 1, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, City Engineer Erin Campbell, Senior Engineer Luis Camarillo
Hernandez, Public Works Director Nick Pulido, ITS Director Josh Thompson,
City Planner Alex Barthol, Finance Director Sue Matthews and City Recorder
Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Commissioner Atkinson requested the percentage of code enforcement
Vill.
XI.
violations that go to municipal court.
City Attorney Will Patterson presented a report on Robert's Rules.
Discussion ensued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Resident Alan Weymouth, 4000 block of Canada Road, made comments
regarding New Canada Road and Right of Way Easements. Mayor Roman
invited Alan Weymouth, as well as other resi …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland board to consider rezoning Walker Springs Drive parcels to R3
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, treasurer's report, and committee reports. Key business includes a first reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels on Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R3, several resolutions for agreements and permits, and discussion on creating a design overlay district for Highway 70 and Canada Road.
- Ordinance first reading: rezone parcels L0159 00552 and L0159 00551 on Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R3
- Resolution: agreement with Sarah Dacus (StrongHER 901) for fitness programs
- Resolution: special event permit for Lakeland Arts Council event at Lakeland Town Center on Oct 24, 2026
- Resolution: agreement with Pyro Shows Inc. for 2027 Freedom Festival fireworks
- Resolution: purchase of four 4x4 trucks from Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat via State Contract 209
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners approves rezoning and city vehicle purchases
The Board approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels on Walker Springs Drive from Regional Commercial to Suburban Cottage. Other approved actions included a fitness program agreement, a special event permit, and the purchase of four 4X4 trucks.
- Approved September 3, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
- First reading passed for rezoning Walker Springs Drive parcels LO159 00552 and 10159 00551 to R3: Suburban Cottage (4-0-0)
- Approved fitness program agreement with Sarah Dacus/StrongHER 901 (4-0-0)
- Approved Lakeland Arts Council Special Event Permit for October 24, 2026 (4-0-0)
- Approved appointments to the Community Advisory Board (4-0-0)
- Approved fireworks display agreement with Pyro Shows Inc. for 2027 Freedom Festival (3-1-0)
- Approved purchase of four 4X4 trucks from Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (4-0-0)
- Directed staff to continue working on Highway 70 and Canada Road design overlay district
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1.
FY27 Year to Date through August 31, 2026
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
Sheriff's Report
2.
City Manager's Report
3.
Commissioners' Report
a.
Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
b.
Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Jim Atkinson
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - September 3, 2026, Regular
BOC Meeting
PAGE 2 OF 2
2.
Ordinance First Reading - amending the official zoning map of the City
of Lakeland, Tennessee, by rezoning the properties located on the east
and west side of Walker Springs Drive, parcel no: L0159 00552 and
L0159 00551 from C-2: Regional Commercial to R3: Suburban
Cottage. Recommended by the Municipal Planning Commission
3.
Resolution - approving an agreement with Sarah Dacus doing business
as StrongHER 901 for a series of fitness programs. Recommended by
the Parks and Recreation/Natural Res …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
Vil.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Michele Dial 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, September 17, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Parks and Recreation Manager John Proctor.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Vice Mayor Dial.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Vice-Mayor Michele Dial Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Mayor Josh Roman Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Finance
Director Sue Matthews, Public Works Director Nick Pulido, City Planner Alex
Barthol, Special Events Coordinator Alex Harris and City Recorder Rebecca
Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
With no objections, Vice Mayor Dial moved Item 8. Discussion and Possible
Action - creation of a design overlay district for Highway 70 and Canada
Road to item 2 under Regular Agenda.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1. FY27 Year to Date through August 31, 2026
Finance Director Sue Matthews offered this report.
Discussion ensued.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
VIII.
Xl.
1. Sheriff's Report
Deputy Gather offered this report.
Discussion ensued.
Newly appointed Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to review The Willows at the Lake and Stonebridge site plans
The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider a final plat for The Willows at the Lake, Phase 2. The commission will also review a site plan for the Stonebridge Commercial Subdivision and discuss the Highway 70 Corridor.
- Final Plat approval for The Willows at the Lake, Phase 2
- Site plan application for Stonebridge Commercial Subdivision
- Discussion and possible action regarding Highway 70 Corridor
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Action - approval of the Final Plat for The Willows at the Lake, Phase 2.
2.
Action - approval of a site plan application for the Stonebridge
Commercial Subdivision.
3.
Discussion and possible action - Highway 70 Corridor.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board discusses pickleball and Freedom Festival pyrotechnics contract
The Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss several presentations and a contract recommendation. The board will consider recommending a pyrotechnics contract for the 2027 Freedom Festival to the Board of Commissioners.
- Recommendation of Pyro Show Contract for Freedom Festival 2027
- Pickleball presentation by Kimley-Horn
- StrongHer 901 presentation
- Jacob Manns Eagle Scout presentation
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: II. ROLL CALL: III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. **Regular Meeting Minutes** - July14, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF:
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS: VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. **Discussion** - Jacob Manns Eagle Scout presentation
2. **Discussion** - Pickleball presentation by Kimley-Horn
3. **Discussion** - StrongHer 901 presentation
4. **Action** - Recommending Pyro Show Contract to Board of Commissioners for Freedom Festival 2027
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on commissioner pay change and FY2026 budget amendment
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and take final votes on two ordinances: one amending the municipal code to change commissioner compensation (repealing Ordinance 03-22) and another amending the fiscal year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and routine reports and minutes approval.
- Ordinance second and final reading: amend Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1-104 (Commissioner Compensation), repealing Ordinance 03-22
- Ordinance second and final reading: amend FY2026 annual budget (Ordinance O-6-2025)
- Proclamation: September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Approval of August 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Lakeland board passes FY2026 budget amendment, commissioner pay change
The Board of Commissioners approved two ordinances on final reading: one amending the FY2026 annual budget (5-0) and one amending commissioner compensation, repealing Ordinance 03-22 (4-1). The board also approved the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes as corrected (4-0-1).
- Approved FY2026 budget amendment ordinance (5-0)
- Approved commissioner compensation ordinance, repealing Ordinance 03-22 (4-1)
- Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes as corrected (4-0-1)
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Ordinance 03-22.
2.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the fiscal year
2026 annual budget passed by Ordinance O-6-2025.
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
City Manager's Report
2.
Commissioners' Report
a.
Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
3.
Mayor's Report
a.
Proclamation
establishing
September
2026
as
Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month - Sponsored by Mayor Roman
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
PAGE 2 OF 2
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - August 20, 2026 Regular
BOC Meeting
2.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Or …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
VII.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, September 3, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Josh Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Josh Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Vice-Mayor Michele Dial Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, and
Community Development Specialist Lisa West.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Ordinance 03-22.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the fiscal year
2026 annual budget passed by Ordinance O-6-2025.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
VIII.
Xl.
1. City Manager's Report
Deputy Keaton from the Shelby County Sheriffs Department made a
presentation on Flock Cameras and addressed questions from the
Board.
Resident David Dodge of 9700 block of Shadow Bridge made comments
related to Flock Cameras.
City …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor 1 against 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea · 1 nay
Atkinson yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea · McCarter nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Board to approve $33rd draw request for Ashmont TIF project
The Industrial Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving a TIF update. The main action item is a resolution to approve draw request #33 for the tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC. Public discussion is also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
- TIF update report
- Resolution approving draw request #33 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - July 23, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1.
TIF Update
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Resolution - approving draw request #33 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland board to vote on sanitation rate hike and commissioner pay
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to amend commissioner compensation and set new sanitation collection rates for residential customers. The board will also consider a budget amendment, several resolutions for road projects and easements, and other administrative items.
- Ordinance to amend commissioner compensation, repealing Ordinance 03-22
- Ordinance to amend sanitation collection rates (Ordinance 13-186)
- Resolution approving Change Order #2 for FY2026 Street Paving project
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Chancellor Brothers, LLC for New Canada Road project
- Resolution authorizing MLGW work orders for easements related to New Canada Road construction
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✓ Decided: Board approves $2.82M street paving change order, sanitation rates
The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,821,523.45 change order for the FY2026 street paving project and a sanitation rate ordinance. A compensation ordinance was deferred to the September 3 meeting. Commissioner Derek Johnston was appointed as the board's liaison to the Lakeland School Board in a 3-1 vote.
- Approved $2,821,523.45 Change Order #2 for FY2026 Street Paving (4-0)
- Approved sanitation collection rates ordinance (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Chancellor Brothers for New Canada Road project (4-0)
- Approved TDOT 2026 Statewide Partnership Program application (4-0)
- Approved security reduction for Lakeland Town Center improvements (4-0)
- Approved MLGW work orders for New Canada Road easements (4-0)
- Approved Arcadia Planned Development time extension (4-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Johnston as school board liaison (3-1)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Ordinance 03-22.
2.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186
establishing sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential
customers.
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1.
Fiscal Year End as of June 30, 2026 (unaudited)
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
Sheriff's Report
2.
City Manager's Report
3.
Commissioners' Report
a.
Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b.
Community Advisory Board - Vice Mayor Dial
c.
Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Atkinson
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
PAGE 2 OF 3
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - July 16, 2026 Beer Board
2.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - July 16, 2026 Regular BOC
Meeting
3.
Ordinance - First Reading …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, August 20, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Vice-Mayor Michele Dial Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick Pulido, City Engineer Erin
D CaRRe sen! Engineer Luis Camarillo Hernandez, Finance Director Sue
atthéws and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
V.
Vi.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Ordinance 03-22.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186
establishing sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential
customers.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1. Fiscal Year End as of June 30, 2026 (unaudited)
VII.
VII.
Finance Director Sue Matthews offered this report.
Discussion ensued.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIO …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance first reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0)
2 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0)
3 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea
motion to amend passed, voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0). When the question was called the amended resolution passed as amended, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain…
3 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0)
6 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea · Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea
resolution passed as amended, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0)
3 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea
motion to amend R-100-2026 to read Commissioner Derek Johnston as the liaison to the Lakeland School System Board of Education as voted on through the ballot process. When the question was called the…
3 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to discuss Highway 70 Corridor, act on subdivisions
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will hold a regular meeting with public discussion, reports, and unfinished business. New business includes a discussion and possible action on the Highway 70 Corridor, an action on the subdivision of Lot 2, Area B of the Lakeland Commons Planned Development, and an action on a time extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.
- Discussion and possible action on Highway 70 Corridor
- Action on subdivision of Lot 2, Area B, Lakeland Commons Planned Development
- Action on time extension for Arcadia Planned Development
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Discussion and possible action - Highway 70 Corridor.
2.
Action - approval of the subdivision of Lot 2, Area B of the Lakeland
Commons Planned Development.
3.
Action - approval of the time extension for the Arcadia Planned
Development.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
Community Advisory Board to discuss sanitation rate ordinance and TIF contribution
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports on the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Lakeland's 50th Birthday, the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution, and Neighborhood Beautification Program. The board will also elect officers and consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution report
- Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment report
- Snow and Ice Control Plan report
- Hometown Heroes Banner Program report
- Lakeland's 50th Birthday report
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: June 16, 2026
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Hometown Heroes Banner Program - Jasmine Barbee
2. Lakeland's 50th Birthday - Jasmine Barbee
3. Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment - Nick Pulido
4. Snow and Ice Control Plan - Nick Pulido
5. Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution - Nick Pulido
6. Neighborhood Beautification Program Update - Paul Posey
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Upcoming City-Wide Events & Announcements - Jasmine Barbee
X. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to approve two tax-increment financing draw requests for Ashmont Developer
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet on July 23, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, public discussion, and officer reports. The board will vote on two resolutions to approve draw requests #31 and #32 under a tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC.
- Resolution to approve draw request #31 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
- Resolution to approve draw request #32 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
- Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB
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✓ Decided: IDB approves two TIF draw requests for Ashmont Developer
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board approved two tax increment financing draw requests for Ashmont Developer, LLC (draw requests #31 and #32), each by a 5-0 vote. The board also elected Shaun Brannen as secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved draw request #31 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF (5-0)
- Approved draw request #32 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF (5-0)
- Elected Shaun Brannen as IDB Secretary (5-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approving draw request #31 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
2. Resolution - approving draw request #32 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
3. Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF ————.
LAKELAND
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
Vil.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Laster 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Shaun Brannen Present
Alan Johnson Present
Steve Laster Present
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Jeff Roman Present
Commissioner Johnston Present - not voting
Richard Gonzales Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
Shaun Brannen moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Boyd
Ruppelt.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Vu.
Resolution - approving draw request #31 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
Boyd Ruppelt moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Jeff
Roman.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
Resolution - approving draw request #32 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
Boyd Ruppelt …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to consider sanitation rates and development contracts
The Board of Commissioners will review an ordinance to change residential sanitation collection rates and a sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances regarding Board compensation and sanitation fees.
- Ordinance first reading to amend residential sanitation collection rates
- Resolution for sewer concept plan extension for Arcadia Planned Development
- Commercial development contract with Palmetto Memphis-Lakeland-Us Highway 64, LLC for Dutch Bros.
- Purchase of two John Deere mowers from Tennessee Tractor, LLC
- Agreement with Sky Elements, LLC for a drone display for 2026 Christmas in Lakeland
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners approves sewer extension and development contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved a sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development and a commercial development contract for a new Dutch Bros location. Commissioners also passed ordinances regarding municipal compensation and residential sanitation rates, and authorized agreements for a drone display and event sponsorship for the 2026 Christmas in Lakeland event.
- Approved sewer concept plan extension for Arcadia Planned Development (5-0)
- Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
- Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Passed first reading of ordinance amending commissioner compensation (4-1)
- Passed first reading of ordinance for residential sanitation rates (5-0)
- Approved commercial development contract for Dutch Bros (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two John Deere mowers (5-0)
- Authorized drone display and event MOU for Christmas in Lakeland (4-1)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. City Manager's Report
3. Commissioners' Report
a. Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
4. Municipal Court Semi-Annual Update - Judge Koratsky
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VIII. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners approve the
sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA:
X. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners May
21, 2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
PAGE 2 OF 2
Special Called Meeting June 23, 2026
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending The City of Lakeland Municipal
Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1 "Board of
Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing Ordinance
03-22.
4. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186 establishing
sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential customers
5. Resolution - approving the sewer concept plan extension for the
Arcadia Planned Development.
6. Resolution - approving a commercial developm …
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CITY OF se
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Ul.
Vi.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Roman 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,
July 16, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present - returned at 5:32
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present - returned at 5:32
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Public Works
Director Nick Pulido, Planning Director Paul Luker, Special Events
Coordinator Alex Harris, Executive Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee
and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriffs Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
2. City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Public Works Director Nick Pulido offered a report regarding FY2026
Pavement Assessment and the Snow and Ice Control Plan.
Executive Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee presented
information for Hometown Heroes.
3. Commissioners’ Report
a. Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
Vice Mayor …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
8 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against. 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance first reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance first reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
8 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:00
General
Board considers beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro
The Board of Commissioners will review a permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro and discuss a municipal code violation involving Margarita Gourmet Restaurant.
- On-premises beer permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. at 9789 Market Green Place South
- Discussion and possible action on Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal Code
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✓ Decided: Beer board approves new permit, suspends Margarita Gourmet's for 30 days
The Lakeland Beer Board approved an on-premises beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. at 9789 Market Green Place South (5-0). It also suspended Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's beer permit for 30 days due to a violation of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code (5-0). Mayor Roman requested a code amendment to escalate penalties, but no formal action was taken on that request.
- Approved on-premises beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. (5-0)
- Suspended Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's beer permit for 30 days (5-0)
10001 US Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for Ahi
Asian Bistro, Inc. located at 9789 Market Green Place South.
2. Discussion and Possible Action - regarding Margarita Gourmet
Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal
Code.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
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Beer Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
IV.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Roman at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
July 16, 2026.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick Pulido, Special Events
Coordinator Alex Harris and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for Ahi
Asian Bistro, Inc. located at 9789 Market Green Place South.
Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Vice
Mayor Dial.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
2. Discussion and Possible Action - regarding Margarita Gourmet
Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal
Code.Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by
Commissioner Atkinson.
Vi.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
City Attorney Will Patterson engaged in disc …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to suspend Margarita's Beer permit for thirty days, seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. When the question was called the resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0…
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend drone show MOU and Sky Elements contract
The Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will discuss pickleball design updates. The board is also taking action to recommend a drone show MOU and a Sky Elements contract to the Board of Commissioners.
- Pickleball design updates discussion
- Recommendation of Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
- Recommendation of Sky Elements Contract to Board of Commissioners
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10001 U.S. 70, Lakeland
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF:
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion - Pickleball design updates
2. Action - Recommending Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
3. Action - Recommending Sky Elements Contract to Board of
Commissioners
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to vote on annual budget and tax rate
The Board of Commissioners will hold second and final readings for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes votes on residential construction dumpster regulations and streetscape amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor. Members will also consider salary amendments for the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners.
- Annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
- Regulations for residential construction dumpsters (Title 17)
- Streetscape text amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor study
- Agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. for 2026 street preservation project
- Residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners adopts annual budget and tax rate
The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other key actions included updating residential dumpster regulations, approving a street preservation contract, and adjusting board salaries.
- Adopted annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (4-1-0)
- Approved regulations for residential construction dumpsters (5-0-0)
- Approved Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments (5-0-0)
- Approved street preservation project agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. (5-0-0)
- Approved amended salaries of $18,000 for Mayor and $9,500 for Commissioners (4-1-0)
- Authorized agreement with Tennessee Soccer Academy for youth soccer program (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC (5-0-0)
- Approved IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project agreement with ViktorHall Construction, LLC (5-0-0)
10001 US Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
III. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through May 31, 2026
V. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Tristan Gately-Sweatt,
CFO, Lakeland School System
3. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
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Recreation Professionals Day
4. City Manager's Report
5. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
c. Community Advisory Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
d. Munici …
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——. CITY OF ——___—.
————._ TENNESSEE ——————
Board of Commissioners
Special Called Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Planning Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick
Pulido, ITS Director Josh Thompson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Parks
and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Parks and Recreation Manager John
Proctor, Special Events Coordinator Alex Harris, Senior Engineer Luis
Camarillo Hernandez and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roil call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice- Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0 )
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
motion to amend the resolution passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea · 1 abstain
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · roll call vote abstain
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
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4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on storage facility site plan for Absolute Storage
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will meet to approve or deny a site plan application for a new storage facility proposed by Absolute Storage. The meeting is procedural except for this single action item.
- Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
Lakeland Community Advisory Board to review sewer rates and neighborhood program updates
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The board will approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates from Public Works and staff on sewer user rates and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and hear announcements including the TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 14, 2026)
- Sewer User Rate Update by Public Works Director Nick Pulido
- Neighborhood Beautification Program Update by Staff Engineer Paul Posey
- Announcement of TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
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✓ Decided: CAB approves April meeting minutes, hears updates on sewer rates and beautification
The Community Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 14, 2026 regular meeting. The board also received updates on the sewer user rate and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and discussed the openings of Seed Tick and the YMCA development. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Regular CAB Meeting April 14,
2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Sewer User Rate Update - Nick Pulido, Public Works Director
2. Neighborhood Beautification Program Update - Paul Posey, Staff
Engineer
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF
LAKELAND
TENNESSEE —————>
Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vill.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kimberly Rossie 5:35 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Chair Kimberly Rossie relaxed the rules for this
meeting, seconded by Amy Ethridge.
ROLL CALL:
Volunteer Kimberly Rossie
Volunteer Amy Ethridge
Volunteer Lindsey Reap
Volunteer Scott Paul
Volunteer JP Castorena
Volunteer Jason Valentine
Volunteer Ben Ledsinger
Volunteer JP Castorena
Volunteer Daniel McGarry
Volunteer Adam Bryant
Volunteer Hillary Richards
Volunteer Amber Nichols
Volunteer David Dodge
Vice-Mayor Michele Dial
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present late to meeting, arrived 5:39
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were ITS Director Josh Thompson, Public
Works Director Nick Pulido, Staff Engineer Paul Posey, Executive
Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee, and City Recorder Rebecca
Hume.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
Paul Posey made announcements for the TNSA 2026 Water Quality
Festival/Fun Run.
Chair Kimberly Rossie requested to have a list of all upcoming events
sent to CAB.
Ix, REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Sewer User Rate Update - Nick Pulido, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Nick Pulido presented this item.
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2. Neighborhood Beautificati …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board adopts 2026-27 budget and enacts new construction dumpster rules
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall. The body will take second and final readings on the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-27, new rules for residential construction dumpsters, and streetscape updates for the Highway 70 Corridor. Commissioners will also hear reports from the school system, mayor, city manager, and various boards, and consider proclamations, resolutions, and contracts.
- Adopt FY 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
- Enact Title 17 rules for residential construction dumpsters
- Incorporate Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments into Land Development Regulations
- Approve $X contract with ViktorHall Construction, LLC for IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project
- Approve residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3 subdivision
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
2. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
Recreation Professionals Day
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3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approva …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to vote on three resolutions including a development agreement
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct routine business. Three resolutions are on the agenda for a vote: approval of Ashmont draw #30, a loan modification for the Lakeland Safe City TIF, and a development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.
- Resolution to approve Ashmont draw #30
- Resolution for loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF
- Resolution approving development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC
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✓ Decided: IDB approves development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC (3-1)
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board approved three resolutions: Ashmont draw #30, a loan modification for the Lakeland Safe City TIF, and a development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC. The first two passed unanimously (4-0), while the development agreement passed 3-1 with Richard Gonzales voting no. Minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting were also approved.
- Approved Ashmont draw #30 (4-0)
- Approved loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF (4-0)
- Approved development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC (3-1)
- Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting (4-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approval for Ashmont draw #30.
2. Resolution - approval for a loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF.
3. Resolution - approving a development agreement between the
Industrial Development Board and REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Laster at 5:32 p.m. on
Thursday, May 28, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Volunteer Richard Gonzales Present
Volunteer Shaun Brannen Present
Volunteer Steve Laster Present
Volunteer Jeff Roman Present
Volunteer Richard Justin Absent
Volunteer Alan Johnson Absent
Commissioner Derek Johnston Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Attorney Will Patterson, IDB Attorney
Al Bright, Planning Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol and City
Recorder Rebecca Hume.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Reqular Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026
Richard Gonzales moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Jeff
Roman.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VIL.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution - approval for Ashmont draw #30.
Richard Gonzales moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Jeff
Roman.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0).
Resolution - approval for a loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF.
Richard Gonzales moved to b …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 3 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (3-1-0)
3 yea · 1 nay
Shaun Brannen yea · Jeff Roman yea · Steve Laster yea · Richard Gonzales nay
Thu May 21, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, ethics rules, and new subdivisions
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on second readings for sewer user rate increases and an ethics ordinance update. The meeting also includes first readings of the 2026-27 budget, residential construction dumpster rules, and Highway 70 streetscape amendments. Resolutions will approve subdivision development contracts, multi-year janitorial services, youth sports programs, and park facility agreements.
- Second and final reading of sewer user rate increases (Ordinance O-7-2023)
- Second and final reading of ethics ordinance on gratuities
- First reading of 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
- Approval of residential subdivision contracts: Canada Road Phase 1 ($1.2M), The Willows at the Lake Phase 3 ($850K), The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2
- Multi-year janitorial services agreement with Jani-King ($420K/year)
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✓ Decided: Lakeland board approves Industrial Development Board appointment, 4-0
The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing an appointment to the City of Lakeland Industrial Development Board by a voice vote of 4-0-0. A separate item, presented by Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, was tabled until the next regular meeting on June 4, 2026, with no objections. A resident from the 9000 block of Old Brownsville Road commented during discussion on the appointment resolution. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 P.M. on May 21, 2026.
- Approved resolution authorizing an appointment to the Industrial Development Board (voice vote, 4-0-0)
- Tabled a Parks and Recreation item until the June 4, 2026 regular meeting (no objections)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the acceptance of gratuities
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through April 30, 2026
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioners' Report
a. Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Atkinson
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
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X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners and
Municipal Planning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting April 28,
2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
meeting May 7, 2026
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
4. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the accep …
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Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by
Commissioner Mccarter.
Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
With no objections, Mayor Roman tabled this item until the next Regular
BOC Meeting on June 4, 2026.
17.
Resolution - authorizing an appointment to the Industrial Development
Board of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee.
Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by
Commissioner Atkinson.
City Manager Emily Harrell presented this item.
Boyd Ruppelt, 9000 block of Old Brownsville Road, made comments.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (4-0-0).
XII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Mccarter made comments wishing a Happy Memorial Day
and reminding everyone of the flag display on Canada Road, thanking staff
who are former military.
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business on which to act, the meeting was adjourned
without objection at 7:46 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
These minutes were approved on July 16, 2026.
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Josh Roma
Mayor
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City Recorder
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on five development projects and landscaping changes
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will decide on revised site plans, subdivision plats, and a streetscape text amendment at this meeting. Five development-related items are up for approval, including landscaping for Dutch Bros Coffee and plats for the Willows at the Lake and Lakeland Meadows projects.
- Approval of revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee landscaping
- Approval of Final Plat for Brunswick Commercial property subdivision on Highway 64
- Approval of site plan for Common Open Space C and H at Willows at the Lake
- Approval of Preliminary Plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II
- Recommendation to adopt Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendment
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✓ Decided: Commission approves six development items unanimously
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission approved all six items on the agenda by unanimous 6-0 votes: a revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee, a final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64, a site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake, a preliminary plat and a final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (Lots A and B), and a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to adopt the streetscape text amendment from the Highway 70 Corridor study. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee (6-0)
- Approved final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64 (6-0)
- Approved site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake (6-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (6-0)
- Approved final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Lots A and B (6-0)
- Recommended approval of streetscape text amendment from Highway 70 Corridor study to Board of Commissioners (6-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
2. Action - approval for the subdivision Final Plat at Brunswick Commercial
property on Highway 64.
3. Action - approval of the site plan for Common Open Space C and H site
plan at the Willows at the Lake.
4. Action - approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Lakeland Meadows
Planned Development Phase II.
5. Action - approval of a Final Plat for the Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Lots A and B.
6. Action - approval recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to
adopt the street scape text amendment proposed in the Highway 70
Corridor study.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PAGE 2 OF 2
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Jason Eaton 5:33 p.m. on Thursday, May
14, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Adam Henry Present
Amber Hitchcock Present
Shawn Rowland Present
Sal Feraci Present
Carl Helton Present
Jason Eaton Present
Bill Sheridan Absent
Cat Wright Absent
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol and Community Development
Specialist Lisa West.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
Sal Fercai moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Adam
Henry.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
None.
Vi.
VIL.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
Sal Feraci moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Shawn
Rowland.
Staff Planner Alex Barthol presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
Adam Henry moved to approved site plan without conditions, seconded
by Sal Feraci.
When the question was called the revised site plan passed as
presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] When the question was called the revised site plan passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve final plat without conditions, seconded by Shawn Rowland. When the question was called the Final Plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
5 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea
to approve site plan without conditions, seconded by Adam Henry. When the question was called the site plan passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve the preliminary plat without conditions, seconded by Amber Hitchcock. When the question was called the preliminary plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain…
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Car! Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve the final plat without conditions, seconded by Adam Henry. When the question was called the final plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to adopt the street scape text amendment proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor study. Sal Feraci moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Shawn Rowland. Planning Director Paul Luker presented…
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend soccer and tennis contracts to commissioners
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board will meet to review routine updates and recommend two facility-use contracts to the Board of Commissioners. No ordinances or major decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Action: Recommend soccer facility contract to Board of Commissioners
- Action: Recommend tennis facility contract to Board of Commissioners
- Discussion: Proposal for adaptive recreation programs
- Discussion: Pickleball facility design review
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10001 U.S. 70, Lakeland
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - Recommending Soccer Contract to Board of Commissioners
2. Action - Recommending Tennis Contract to Board of Commissioners
3. Discussion - Recommending adaptive recreation programs for the City
of Lakeland
4. Discussion - Lakeland Pickleball Facility design
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu May 7, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, new development contracts, and software deal
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, to decide on sewer user rate adjustments, approve residential development contracts, and authorize a multi-year software agreement. The board will also discuss potential changes to solid waste rates and consider revisions to ethics rules and vehicle policies.
- Amend Ordinance O-7-2023 to adjust Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
- Approve residential development contracts with Valleybrook Development, LLC ($Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase IX-B & X-B) and Cummings, LLC ($The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned Development Phases 1 & 2)
- Authorize multi-year agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning System
- Approve purchase of Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV from Lonnie Cobb Ford ($Statewide Contract 209)
- Adopt revised City of Lakeland Vehicle Use Policy
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✓ Decided: Board approves residential development contracts and sewer rate amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved two residential development contracts and an amendment to sewer user rates. A resolution to increase Board of Education salaries passed, but proposed pay changes for the Mayor and Commissioners failed to reach the required 2/3 vote. The Board also voted to suspend the school board liaison position until August.
- Approved amendment to Ordinance O-7-2023 for sewer user rates and charge adjustments (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Phase IX-B & X-B (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2 (5-0-0)
- Approved amendment to Financial Policies Manual to use excess sales tax to reduce citizen fees (5-0-0)
- Approved salary increase for Board of Education (3-2-0)
- Denied salary changes for Mayor and Board of Commissioners due to lack of 2/3 vote (3-2-0)
- Approved suspension of school board liaison position until August meeting
- Approved adding items regarding misinformation and liaison positions to the agenda (4-1-0)
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📄 From the agenda
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• City Manager's Report
• Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17–23, 2026 as Public Works
Week
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners amend
Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge
Adjustments.
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: April 16, 2026
2. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing
Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of Ethics
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regarding the acceptance of gratuities.
4. Resolution - authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year
agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning
System.
5. Resolution- approving a residential development contract with
Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Phase IX-B & X-B.
6. Resolution - approving a residential development contract with
Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned
Development …
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📄 From the minutes
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, May 7, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Planning Director Paul Luker,
Public Works Director Nick Pulido, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Fisher, TS Director Josh Thompson, Senior Staff Engineer Luis Camarillio
Hernandez, Recreation Manager John Proctor, Staff Engineer Paul Posey
and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Mayor Roman recognized the winners of the Young Artist Spotlight.
Planning Director Paul Luker offered an annual update on TIFs.
Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week
Mayor Roman established the week of May 17 - May 23 as Public Works
Week.
Vill. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. | SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, abstain (4-1-0). Yea: Commissioner Atkinson, Commissioner Johnston, Vice Mayor Dial, Mayor Roman Nay: Commissioner McCarter Abstain…
3 yea · 1 nay
Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · Atkinson nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 51 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 7 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $541,782 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO FACILITATORS IN SUPPORT OF CNREURAFCENT |
| $224,998 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · FAMILY RESILIENCY INSTRUCTOR |
| $211,892 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO PROGRAM FACILITATOR |
| $166,182 | COPPER COLLAR GROUP LLC Department of Defense · 24 SOW STTS HAS A REQUIREMENT FOR A HYPERBARIC CHAMBER CAPABLE OF PROV |
| $102,990 | COPPER COLLAR GROUP LLC Department of Defense · AQUAEYE AE-1- 17 EACH FOR NSW |
| $78,500 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO FACILITATOR |
| $8,332 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT FACILITATOR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Shelby County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments19,359 (446,048 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,355/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy27.0% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
1,156
Recorded votes
$13.3M
Annual budget
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$13.3M
Spending$20.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.