City Council

Transcript: Executive session, 2026-07-30

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  1. 1:11:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when the hospital
  2. 1:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is built
  3. 1:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as a requirement
  4. 1:11:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of theirs.
  5. 1:11:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's the map
  6. 1:11:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of future
  7. 1:11:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript land use parcels.
  8. 1:11:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's the current
  9. 1:11:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning map
  10. 1:11:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the annex C2
  11. 1:11:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the west
  12. 1:11:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and
  13. 1:11:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the
  14. 1:11:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript these do require
  15. 1:11:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a public hearing
  16. 1:11:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next week.
  17. 1:11:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Happy to answer
  18. 1:11:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any questions.
  19. 1:11:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions about
  20. 1:11:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript these two resolutions
  21. 1:11:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Brown.
  22. 1:11:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So Mr. Tindall
  23. 1:11:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript looking at the
  24. 1:11:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the dotted line
  25. 1:11:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the city
  26. 1:11:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it looks like
  27. 1:12:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it comes down
  28. 1:12:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one side
  29. 1:12:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Little Hope Road
  30. 1:12:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then goes back
  31. 1:12:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript over and gets
  32. 1:12:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the church.
  33. 1:12:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So is Little Hope Road
  34. 1:12:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is going to stay
  35. 1:12:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county then?
  36. 1:12:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes sir.
  37. 1:12:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In between two
  38. 1:12:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city parcels?
  39. 1:12:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just down
  40. 1:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript by the church.
  41. 1:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So just north
  42. 1:12:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Living Hope
  43. 1:12:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Baptist Church
  44. 1:12:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is county
  45. 1:12:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the slate farm
  46. 1:12:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is still
  47. 1:12:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the county
  48. 1:12:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript unincorporated area
  49. 1:12:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the decision
  50. 1:12:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was when we
  51. 1:12:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript annexed
  52. 1:12:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript both the parcel
  53. 1:12:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the little C2
  54. 1:12:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript corner there
  55. 1:12:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's currently
  56. 1:12:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript being built
  57. 1:12:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with some townhomes
  58. 1:12:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the church
  59. 1:12:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city didn't
  60. 1:12:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript want to take
  61. 1:12:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just like 500 feet
  62. 1:12:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Little Hope Road
  63. 1:12:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so we've left it
  64. 1:12:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the county.
  65. 1:12:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript County will have
  66. 1:12:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a say in the
  67. 1:12:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript review of this
  68. 1:12:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether they need
  69. 1:12:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road improvements
  70. 1:12:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or all but
  71. 1:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's going to remain
  72. 1:12:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript under county jurisdiction.
  73. 1:12:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's good practice
  74. 1:12:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to leave full segments
  75. 1:12:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of roads
  76. 1:12:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and not cut
  77. 1:12:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city jurisdiction
  78. 1:12:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like halfway down
  79. 1:12:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a road.
  80. 1:12:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right.
  81. 1:12:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean to me
  82. 1:12:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's kind of like
  83. 1:12:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what we did that
  84. 1:12:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a house on the left
  85. 1:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript side of the road
  86. 1:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be in the city
  87. 1:12:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the business
  88. 1:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the right side
  89. 1:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the road
  90. 1:13:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be in the city
  91. 1:13:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the road
  92. 1:13:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript itself is not
  93. 1:13:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to be.
  94. 1:13:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript None of these
  95. 1:13:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript except for that
  96. 1:13:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript C2 parcel
  97. 1:13:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the church
  98. 1:13:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is addressed
  99. 1:13:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript off of 76
  100. 1:13:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it's not
  101. 1:13:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript too many curb cuts
  102. 1:13:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript here I guess
  103. 1:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript where we have
  104. 1:13:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that situation.
  105. 1:13:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't affect
  106. 1:13:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript addressing either
  107. 1:13:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everyone out there
  108. 1:13:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is going to be
  109. 1:13:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a 37043
  110. 1:13:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript address anyway.
  111. 1:13:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But it just affects
  112. 1:13:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript who's going to
  113. 1:13:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have to maintain
  114. 1:13:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript these two
  115. 1:13:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the residents
  116. 1:13:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the church
  117. 1:13:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are going to be
  118. 1:13:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript calling the street
  119. 1:13:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript department saying
  120. 1:13:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hey our road
  121. 1:13:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out here
  122. 1:13:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is messed up
  123. 1:13:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then it's
  124. 1:13:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to get
  125. 1:13:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript routed around
  126. 1:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you know
  127. 1:13:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I could just see
  128. 1:13:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript some confusion
  129. 1:13:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript down the road.
  130. 1:13:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's called
  131. 1:13:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cost avoidance
  132. 1:13:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript trying to avoid
  133. 1:13:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript spending the money
  134. 1:13:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript understand
  135. 1:13:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that was just
  136. 1:13:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my only concern
  137. 1:13:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean
  138. 1:13:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like clean lines
  139. 1:13:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript too but no
  140. 1:13:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is one that
  141. 1:13:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we decided to keep
  142. 1:13:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the county.
  143. 1:13:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other comment
  144. 1:13:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Tindall
  145. 1:13:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're on to
  146. 1:14:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution seven.
  147. 1:14:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  148. 1:14:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Annually the planning
  149. 1:14:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commission receives
  150. 1:14:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city's capital
  151. 1:14:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript improvement plan
  152. 1:14:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as part of TCA
  153. 1:14:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 133104
  154. 1:14:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the planning
  155. 1:14:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commission can advise
  156. 1:14:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city and county
  157. 1:14:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript municipal legislative
  158. 1:14:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bodies with
  159. 1:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript respect to the
  160. 1:14:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript formulation of
  161. 1:14:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript public improvement
  162. 1:14:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript programs and the
  163. 1:14:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript financing of such
  164. 1:14:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript programs.
  165. 1:14:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I will say
  166. 1:14:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms. Wilcox
  167. 1:14:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this year provided
  168. 1:14:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a 10 year CIP
  169. 1:14:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we've
  170. 1:14:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been urging in the
  171. 1:14:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript past for a little
  172. 1:14:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bigger view
  173. 1:14:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because we
  174. 1:14:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know that
  175. 1:14:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript previous CIPs
  176. 1:14:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would just stack
  177. 1:14:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everything at the
  178. 1:14:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript five or this
  179. 1:14:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript five plus year
  180. 1:14:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it's like
  181. 1:14:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well we don't know
  182. 1:14:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what six means
  183. 1:14:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and six years can
  184. 1:14:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript roll on you
  185. 1:14:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pretty quick
  186. 1:14:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I will give her
  187. 1:14:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lots of credit
  188. 1:14:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for making that
  189. 1:14:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a much broader
  190. 1:14:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript look and pacing
  191. 1:14:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the development
  192. 1:14:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out so that
  193. 1:14:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's a clear
  194. 1:14:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 10 year view
  195. 1:14:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of what types
  196. 1:14:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of improvements
  197. 1:14:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city needs
  198. 1:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to take on
  199. 1:14:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially for
  200. 1:14:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript years six through
  201. 1:14:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ten so thank
  202. 1:14:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you for that
  203. 1:14:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city finance
  204. 1:14:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I will
  205. 1:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript continue to
  206. 1:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We do
  207. 1:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript look forward to
  208. 1:15:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript working with
  209. 1:15:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms. Wilcox
  210. 1:15:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the
  211. 1:15:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript future to
  212. 1:15:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript refine this
  213. 1:15:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript newer document
  214. 1:15:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going forward
  215. 1:15:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next year so
  216. 1:15:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this does not
  217. 1:15:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript require a public
  218. 1:15:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hearing it's
  219. 1:15:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript simply a
  220. 1:15:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution it
  221. 1:15:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript does allow the
  222. 1:15:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city to say
  223. 1:15:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you do
  224. 1:15:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have an adopted
  225. 1:15:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript CIP and that
  226. 1:15:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript probably goes
  227. 1:15:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript towards some
  228. 1:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the other
  229. 1:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it thank
  230. 1:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you very much
  231. 1:15:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript again with
  232. 1:15:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any questions
  233. 1:15:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript please don't
  234. 1:15:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hesitate to
  235. 1:15:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reach out
  236. 1:15:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to us
  237. 1:15:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all right
  238. 1:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're ready
  239. 1:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the
  240. 1:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consent
  241. 1:15:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript agenda
  242. 1:15:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript madam
  243. 1:15:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clark
  244. 1:15:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all items
  245. 1:15:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in this
  246. 1:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript portion of
  247. 1:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the agenda
  248. 1:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are considered
  249. 1:15:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be
  250. 1:15:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript routine and
  251. 1:15:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appropriate for
  252. 1:16:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the use of
  253. 1:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript purpose of
  254. 1:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript greenway
  255. 1:16:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript development
  256. 1:16:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript along matlock
  257. 1:16:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road
  258. 1:16:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance
  259. 1:16:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 95 2025
  260. 1:16:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 26 second
  261. 1:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reading
  262. 1:16:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance
  263. 1:16:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authorizing
  264. 1:16:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the donation
  265. 1:16:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of real
  266. 1:16:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript property
  267. 1:16:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the
  268. 1:16:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city of
  269. 1:16:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville
  270. 1:16:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tennessee
  271. 1:16:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to montgomery
  272. 1:16:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county
  273. 1:16:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tennessee
  274. 1:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the
  275. 1:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript purpose of
  276. 1:16:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript greenway
  277. 1:16:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript development
  278. 1:16:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript along matlock
  279. 1:16:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road
  280. 1:16:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it's
  281. 1:16:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 95 2025 26
  282. 1:16:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript second reading
  283. 1:16:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance
  284. 1:16:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amending the
  285. 1:16:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning code
  286. 1:16:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and map of
  287. 1:16:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city of
  288. 1:16:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville
  289. 1:16:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of
  290. 1:16:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript youth youth
  291. 1:16:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript realty
  292. 1:16:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a zone
  293. 1:16:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript change on a
  294. 1:16:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parcel of
  295. 1:16:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript land located
  296. 1:16:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the eastern
  297. 1:16:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript frontage
  298. 1:16:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of professional
  299. 1:16:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript park drive
  300. 1:16:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 1850 plus
  301. 1:16:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or minus
  302. 1:16:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript feet south
  303. 1:16:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the
  304. 1:16:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript intersection
  305. 1:16:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of dunlop lane and
  306. 1:16:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript professional park
  307. 1:16:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript drive from
  308. 1:16:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript o1 office
  309. 1:16:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript district to
  310. 1:16:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript c2 general
  311. 1:16:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commercial
  312. 1:16:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript district
  313. 1:16:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance
  314. 1:16:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 96 2025 26
  315. 1:16:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript second reading
  316. 1:16:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance
  317. 1:16:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amending the
  318. 1:16:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning code
  319. 1:16:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and map of
  320. 1:16:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city of
  321. 1:16:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville
  322. 1:16:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of
  323. 1:16:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sean robertson
  324. 1:16:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a zone
  325. 1:16:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript change on
  326. 1:16:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript property
  327. 1:16:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consisting of
  328. 1:16:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two contiguous
  329. 1:16:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parcels
  330. 1:16:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the
  331. 1:17:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript southern frontage
  332. 1:17:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of dover
  333. 1:17:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road
  334. 1:17:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 520 plus
  335. 1:17:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or minus
  336. 1:17:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript feet east
  337. 1:17:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the dover
  338. 1:17:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road and high
  339. 1:17:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript point drive
  340. 1:17:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript intersection
  341. 1:17:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from r1 single
  342. 1:17:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript family residential
  343. 1:17:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript district to c5 highway
  344. 1:17:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and arterial
  345. 1:17:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commercial district
  346. 1:17:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution 2
  347. 1:17:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2026 27
  348. 1:17:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a resolution
  349. 1:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript approving a
  350. 1:17:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript certificate of
  351. 1:17:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript compliance for
  352. 1:17:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sale of wine
  353. 1:17:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a food
  354. 1:17:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript store at
  355. 1:17:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript chum's discount
  356. 1:17:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tobacco located
  357. 1:17:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]
  358. 1:17:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] and the
  359. 1:17:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript adoption of
  360. 1:17:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript minutes from
  361. 1:17:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript june 11th june
  362. 1:17:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 16th june 22nd
  363. 1:17:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript july 2nd july
  364. 1:17:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 6th and july
  365. 1:17:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 8th short
  366. 1:17:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript july 6th and
  367. 1:17:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript july 7th july
  368. 1:17:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 10th july
  369. 1:17:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 5th july
  370. 1:17:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript july
  371. 1:17:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and july
  372. 1:17:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript harass
  373. 1:17:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript arrest
  374. 1:17:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript arrest
  375. 1:17:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to
  376. 1:18:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cord
  377. 1:18:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and
  378. 1:18:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and
  379. 1:18:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript kicked
  380. 1:18:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript èn
  381. 1:18:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Montgomery County in Tennessee as earmarked for instructional salaries in
  382. 1:18:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county's general purpose school fund and for other purposes the Finance
  383. 1:18:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Committee didn't really vote in favor of disapproval it failed for a lack of
  384. 1:18:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript emotion mayor Pitts would you like to take this yeah I'll take this one this
  385. 1:18:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution that before you will simply allow us to recapture a portion of the
  386. 1:18:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript revenue stream that was put into place in 1977 at that time the voters approved
  387. 1:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an increase in our local option sales tax and the city in the county in a
  388. 1:18:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript separate agreement allowed the school system to keep an additional 20% of that
  389. 1:18:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript increase with our city budget constrained obviously by a lack of
  390. 1:18:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript revenue to support some basic operations and the growth of the county and school
  391. 1:18:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript system budgets I felt it was time to bring this matter to you for
  392. 1:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consideration
  393. 1:19:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the additional funding would equal approximately 3.4 million dollars per
  394. 1:19:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript year that will help offset the rising cost of us doing business in our city it
  395. 1:19:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is not a rejection of the public education system nor are we pulling the
  396. 1:19:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rug out from under the their budget as some have suggested some of the public
  397. 1:19:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not on the council for your information the city contributes about 80% of the
  398. 1:19:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sales taxes we collect in the city to our school system most of it prescribed
  399. 1:19:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript by
  400. 1:19:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript state law but then obviously voluntary election to give some more we're also
  401. 1:19:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript giving 50% of our liquor by the drink taxes that were collected in the city to
  402. 1:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county you recall that we appropriated six million dollars to
  403. 1:19:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript build sidewalks around schools in response to a necessary change that the
  404. 1:19:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript school system made because of a shortage of bus drivers regarding students
  405. 1:20:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript walking to and from school we continue to deliver on that promise
  406. 1:20:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there are sidewalks being constructed as we speak near st. Bethlehem elementary
  407. 1:20:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript school in Northwest High School we also purchased new software to allow us to
  408. 1:20:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript upgrade our school zone signals and we continue to provide school crossing
  409. 1:20:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript guards to every school inside the city limits so let's talk about the merits of
  410. 1:20:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this if you want but I thought it was time to kind of bring this to you and
  411. 1:20:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for us to consider it and so there it is councilman Lovato thank you for your time.
  412. 1:20:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you Mayor and I just want to say I I do support this measure and but I have
  413. 1:20:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript some concerns because I want to make sure that we do it the appropriate way
  414. 1:20:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this was voted on in 1977 by the way ten years before I was born so this is a
  415. 1:20:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript long time so you know it's time to you know it is time to revisit this and what
  416. 1:21:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that money is allocated for and to the other council members I've gone back and
  417. 1:21:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript forth with Mr. Bittner quite a bit about what's going on in the school system and
  418. 1:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what's appropriate what's not as far as the next steps and in with your
  419. 1:21:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript permission mayor I'd just like to drag him to the podium so he can get everyone
  420. 1:21:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript caught up to speed as well okay you're being dragged to the podium Mr. Bittner
  421. 1:21:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's not even my birthday not even your birthday and one of the things that I've
  422. 1:21:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been bringing up is putting it on the ballot because that's where it started
  423. 1:21:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but you've been in contact with MTAS and
  424. 1:21:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as it reads this is not appropriate to put on the ballot can you just clarify
  425. 1:21:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that correct the right to hold an election does not exist absent an
  426. 1:21:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript express grant of power by the legislature so to get it to get it on
  427. 1:21:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the referendum there you have to be under a statutory grant so you would
  428. 1:22:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have to find something under Tennessee law that they would grant a referendum
  429. 1:22:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript without a referendum and then you would have to find something under Tennessee law that would grant a referendum without a referendum without a referendum
  430. 1:22:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript possibly as we discussed today would be a local sales tax increase and then
  431. 1:22:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript perhaps you put on the budget that that way okay with the because we have the
  432. 1:22:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript refer we have a copy of the referendum we have some minutes from 1977 and we
  433. 1:22:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have the ordinance but we do not actually have a copy of that contract
  434. 1:22:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yet correct that's correct the resolution of the county and the resolution of the city both
  435. 1:22:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seoul we have some minutes to get some information along with Minnesota what
  436. 1:22:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript isso pode ser uma pedida como você está de verdade coloco para um gabinete e que o contrato seria exoneração líquido mas como o contrato foi examinado se exist Nitro Normandia como mais executado se o contrato foi exoneração nossa porque o contrato no está inteligente mas não tem naügura porque ele não pode ser localizado em a cidade records or the county records Okay so my concern is if this Council were to pass this as is next week and the county and the school Board do not agree and we're going to assume that they don't agree and they decide to take this to court that three and a half million dollars could be locked up and likely not and we're going to assume and that they decide to take this to court that three and a half million dollars could be locked up and likely that three and a half million dollars could be locked up
  437. 1:23:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript probate until the judge makes a decision correct it could be locked up but I
  438. 1:23:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript don't I mean not necessarily probate but that's that's a different thing but it
  439. 1:23:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could be that the the payment is gone to the trustee and the trustee would just
  440. 1:23:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pay us the everything but the 20% and then that 20% would be a screwed I think
  441. 1:23:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this came up prior in I want to say 1980s or something maybe where we had a
  442. 1:23:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dispute over this in the past and I think that the money was held the
  443. 1:23:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript disputed money was held so it could be that the disputed money is escrowed
  444. 1:23:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript until there's a resolution of it and that could be years so for quite some
  445. 1:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time neither the school system nor the city would be able to use those funds
  446. 1:24:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript until a judge made a decision
  447. 1:24:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that that I would have to get back to you but I think the money would be
  448. 1:24:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript escrowed so whether or not we could use it if it's disputed I think if it's
  449. 1:24:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript escrowed I don't think that the money would be released until there's a final
  450. 1:24:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decision I expect that the matter would be tried in the civil circuit court here
  451. 1:24:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in Montgomery County that I think it would be appealed to Nashville by
  452. 1:24:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whichever party lost and if the money were escrowed then I think
  453. 1:24:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it would be held that long how long that would be it could be one or two
  454. 1:24:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript years or until either party settles the matter okay so if there's an amendment
  455. 1:24:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that puts a future date on this what would happen to the funds because
  456. 1:24:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript technically we're not holding it from the school for one to two years whatever
  457. 1:25:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that amendment might look like would it still be escrowed what would the future of
  458. 1:25:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amendment look like what what what is your amendment so are you saying you'll
  459. 1:25:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript stop payments in it correct so stop payments we're in 2026 and let's say
  460. 1:25:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2028 for cool map that I guess that would depend on the county mayor and
  461. 1:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what they chose to do if they were going to contest that I don't know if they were
  462. 1:25:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just going to consider that as adequate notice and plan accordingly I guess what
  463. 1:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I what I'm trying to prevent is if this passes
  464. 1:25:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next week that immediately money is going to be locked up that and this is
  465. 1:25:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript taxpayer dollars that's going to be locked up and it's not going to be able
  466. 1:25:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be utilized in in anyone's budget but I'm asking if we put a future effective
  467. 1:25:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript date of a couple of years into the next couple of years that money would not be
  468. 1:25:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript escrowed does that am I making sense or correct I don't think the dispute would
  469. 1:26:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be ripe for that so I that money if it wasn't going to be stopped for two years
  470. 1:26:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think that the court would
  471. 1:26:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript escrow or hold that money back okay that's all the questions I have thank you
  472. 1:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mr. Bittner councilman Chandler for mr. Bittner or just generally just general
  473. 1:26:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript okay everybody's heard me speak about this and when this was passed it was a
  474. 1:26:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript totally completely different time if you'll notice the wording was originally
  475. 1:26:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript earmarked for teacher salary
  476. 1:26:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I'm guarantee you were at least four times more teachers now then we're here
  477. 1:26:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then so what is 3.4 million dollars going to do toward their salary when I
  478. 1:27:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript look at it what would it do for the city 3.4 million 2.5 million for fire truck and
  479. 1:27:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2.7 million for fire truck and
  480. 1:27:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 3.4 million 4.7 million and so forth and I don't think we can get it to the
  481. 1:27:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right level we don't think it's a good thing we can't we don't think it's a good
  482. 1:27:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thing to look at it that way I think we need to to look at it that way and I
  483. 1:27:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript think what we need to go through this with the good people I think the got to
  484. 1:27:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript call it a tax bill in order to get it back in their hands because teachers
  485. 1:27:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript themselves got to have that confidence because they're saying that that tax is
  486. 1:27:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to be a good thing and we're going to have to be careful about that because
  487. 1:27:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript given this money when like the mayor said the amount of sidewalks that we've had to put in
  488. 1:27:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the and we didn't have to i'm going to back up and take that back we didn't have to but we did
  489. 1:28:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we saw where somebody needed help and this city jumped in and helped we pay for all of the school
  490. 1:28:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript crossing i mean that is a large expense you've got personnel you've got uniforms you've got
  491. 1:28:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript benefits and then the schools on lights and stuff they're they're not free
  492. 1:28:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and honestly in truth and again we didn't pull the rug out from anybody
  493. 1:28:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we went through our budget process just exactly like the law required us to do
  494. 1:28:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do and so when we came to this if you remember i brought it up during budget
  495. 1:28:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that was a five cent reduction uh there's no nice way to put this other than the city residents
  496. 1:29:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are double taxed uh we and i
  497. 1:29:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm not trying to start a war between the city and the county but the county people can come in here
  498. 1:29:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and use our parks use anything in our recreation
  499. 1:29:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and don't pay any city property taxes you know the best a scenario is we can have
  500. 1:29:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a uniformed government under one control but we don't have that and if you will remember when you
  501. 1:29:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript took your oath of office you took the oath to do what was best for the city of clarkville
  502. 1:30:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i've always been one of those people when you spell it out in black and white
  503. 1:30:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and say this is what you have to do this is what you're supposed to do
  504. 1:30:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this board's sitting up here this we all took a note do what's best for the city of clarkville
  505. 1:30:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city of clarkville and i'll go back one more time 3.4 million 2.5 for fire truck and if we
  506. 1:30:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript don't start counting every penny then we're going to wind up one day with fire ratings that are off
  507. 1:30:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the chart and folks this is time for us to do this i'm sorry for rambling thank you mayor councilman
  508. 1:30:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript brown you recognized thank you mayor so i have a question this 20 percent was was that part on the
  509. 1:31:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ballot no that was not that was not language it was on the ballot but it did say that the county
  510. 1:31:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the city would enter into an agreement as to how that money would be used and so the city and
  511. 1:31:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county did and it was dedicated to instructional salaries okay so the tax say taxing
  512. 1:31:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sales tax increase
  513. 1:31:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at that time was just this is the sales tax increase and percentage is going to the school
  514. 1:31:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript salaries because that's what i'm wondering you know if that 20 percent was told to the people
  515. 1:31:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at that time this is what you're voting on to give that to the schools you know i could see
  516. 1:31:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that needing to go back to a ballot if that 20 percent wasn't it was this is what we're
  517. 1:31:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to give the schools and then we just went and did an additional besides that
  518. 1:31:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i stand to be corrected but i don't think it's specified on the ballot measure it was just an
  519. 1:31:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript additional sales tax to support education okay and you know going back to another thing you know the
  520. 1:32:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the residents outside the city you know they don't pay property taxes but they use
  521. 1:32:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot of the resources that we provide but they do pay sales tax when they come into the city
  522. 1:32:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether they live you know in the county another state
  523. 1:32:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript another county so that is where we get our money to help offset the property taxes so
  524. 1:32:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i understand the need for it my only thing is is personally if we're gonna remove it from the
  525. 1:32:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript schools i'd rather see it done you know over several years so that it's not a big hit at one
  526. 1:32:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time you know for the rest of the school year
  527. 1:32:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the school system they know all right next year we're only going to get 15 the next year only 10
  528. 1:33:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's just my thought of you know that way it gives them more time to plan for it so those are
  529. 1:33:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just my thoughts on it councilman streetman you recognize thank you mayor uh mayor my question
  530. 1:33:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript actually would kind of be to you in regard to it's similar to what he was stating but knowing that
  531. 1:33:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript granted i know that you talked before that you had already had the conversations with them but
  532. 1:33:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they have already passed the school systems budget the county's budget
  533. 1:33:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do you think if we put an effective date in there that started july 1 and i know we need the money
  534. 1:33:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i don't disagree with that i see both sides of the coin on every bit of this and i know that
  535. 1:33:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our citizens are double taxed but trying to also again trying to get this to work out because
  536. 1:33:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript listening to the council person from ward 12 and the concern of that money just being tied up and
  537. 1:33:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript benefiting no one do you think it would be something that if we were to set it as a july
  538. 1:34:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 1 so they were to play able to plan for that for next year do you think that's something that could
  539. 1:34:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript get worked out between now and then so that we don't run into the situation that the council
  540. 1:34:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript person from well ward 12 was talking about it's possible anything's possible i mean if someone
  541. 1:34:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript were going to take three and a half million dollars away from us i think we'd be we'd be
  542. 1:34:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lining up every every attorney on the fourth floor to try to protect it um knowing how scarce
  543. 1:34:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resources are for us um and they are scarce as we all know okay thank you mayor councilman clonch
  544. 1:34:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you recognized uh thank you mr mayor i guess i'm gonna i'm gonna hop on first of all 1977 was a
  545. 1:34:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript great year anything to do with your birth i wasn't born yet but i know it was a great year y'all are
  546. 1:34:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bragging over here one year after that one year after that one year after that one year after that
  547. 1:34:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that uh i guess my question would be our i guess a statement kind of in conjunction with ward 12
  548. 1:34:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ward 10 and and ward uh nine is in the in the military we used a word called interoperability
  549. 1:35:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is there you know moco likes to talk a lot about all the great things that they do for us
  550. 1:35:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i i've gotten poked in the eye quite a bit lately about moco and their infinite wisdom and
  551. 1:35:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript god bless their hearts uh but the city of clarksville does a lot of great things as well
  552. 1:35:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we sat in this room for many many hours to get to a dollar one uh i do believe that we do need the
  553. 1:35:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript money back just as everyone else has stated i do not also want it to get locked up in some type of
  554. 1:35:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript infinite box that we can't access and the ability to do a tiered system where and also with you sir
  555. 1:35:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nobody wants to give up any money but we do need it back and like what does that look like uh with
  556. 1:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county and the city sitting down together to say hey we know you don't want it to take the
  557. 1:35:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript money or to give us the money but we need it back to come up with a plan together interoperability
  558. 1:36:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript working together all of these things that they say what what does that look like and i know that
  559. 1:36:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript previously sir you had said that you had talked to the county mayor but
  560. 1:36:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is a real problem and we want to work together and i think that for the next generation
  561. 1:36:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our kids
  562. 1:36:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and our grandkids this is a moment of learning for all of us and moving the rocks forward
  563. 1:36:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well yeah i did say that i had conversations and told the county the county government that we were
  564. 1:36:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript considering it in march and then in april said that we were going to move forward with it but
  565. 1:36:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this revenue was not included as we know in our current in our current city budget
  566. 1:36:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so the mayor proposes and the council does
  567. 1:36:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript disposes so i proposed this and if you all want to put an amendment on there to stagger it
  568. 1:36:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or to delay the effective date then that's the will of this body
  569. 1:37:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but where we stand we need the money no i understand we need the money to move keep
  570. 1:37:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript moving forward i heard it said that you know teachers aren't going to get the kind of raise
  571. 1:37:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they deserve and i agree i'm for teachers getting all the money they can get but we had
  572. 1:37:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to delay the increase of our city employees
  573. 1:37:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript salary a 3% salary increase until January 9th so if you look at an
  574. 1:37:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript annualized basis it's a cent half one and a half percent that's not keeping
  575. 1:37:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pace with inflation so yeah we can sit down and negotiate with them but got to
  576. 1:37:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript start somewhere no I've said they know that we're serious and they didn't they
  577. 1:37:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript didn't take it lightly and they're not blowing up their back we may hear
  578. 1:37:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript different in public comments but they're not blowing up their back yet
  579. 1:37:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but we need the money and I'm leaving office in five months right and I want
  580. 1:38:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to make sure that the city residents get what they deserve they deserve a good
  581. 1:38:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript school system and they deserve a functioning city government and we're
  582. 1:38:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript functioning yes sir thank you sir you're welcome
  583. 1:38:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman Peters Thank You mr. mayor this is a tough one because like
  584. 1:38:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everybody says it's
  585. 1:38:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people feel as though we don't want to support school systems when we do but
  586. 1:38:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to say this somebody made a comment they don't want to start a war
  587. 1:38:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm a former soldier I'll start a war County County residents pay 0% property
  588. 1:38:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript taxes for the city but they use 100% of our infrastructure is that fair you asked
  589. 1:38:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript me I say no we go into the county how often do people really go out and
  590. 1:38:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript make any changes in their money but people continue to come into and
  591. 1:38:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to do some implementations it's better we recommend they come out to the
  592. 1:38:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county we pay more than our fair share well we paid 75 80 million dollars for
  593. 1:38:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript schools this year on I support taking this money back I mean I challenge the
  594. 1:39:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next mayor make it fair make the make the county
  595. 1:39:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript come to some sort of agreement why are we a city residence paying 100% property
  596. 1:39:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tax to the county I don't know property in the county I live in the city I paid them $2.10.
  597. 1:39:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cents. Why? Yet
  598. 1:39:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county residents pay us zero of $1.01.
  599. 1:39:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It makes no sense to me. I just don't understand it.
  600. 1:39:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We ain't even talking about the will tax we pay. We're just talking about property taxes.
  601. 1:39:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're talking about city taxes here, doing all these things.
  602. 1:39:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't understand who set this up the way that it's set up. We've got
  603. 1:39:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sheriff's department. We've got the police department. We've got city council. We've got county
  604. 1:39:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commissioners. We're all doing the same thing.
  605. 1:39:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What benefit do the city residents get from that? I'll stop there at war.
  606. 1:39:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I challenge the next mayor to do something about it. We need to fix it.
  607. 1:40:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Whoever the next mayor is, we need to fix it. It's unfair for the city.
  608. 1:40:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Maybe the city paid 50% of the county taxes. I don't
  609. 1:40:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know. But we need to come up with something because it just ain't fair. And I get tired of reading
  610. 1:40:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in social comments that this council makes money hand
  611. 1:40:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript over fist for our little buyouts.
  612. 1:40:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We get paid nothing but our salaries. That's what we get, right?
  613. 1:40:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So learn what you're talking about and what you're discussing up there.
  614. 1:40:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Learn that we do pay millions of dollars
  615. 1:40:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the school system. It ain't the county footing the bill by themselves.
  616. 1:40:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, everybody seems to think that the city does not participate
  617. 1:40:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in any way for the schools when you read these dumb comments on social media.
  618. 1:40:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Grow up, people. Learn what you're talking about before you make the comments.
  619. 1:40:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we'll talk about it. Like I said, I challenge the next mayor to make it right.
  620. 1:40:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I got to say.
  621. 1:40:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato.
  622. 1:40:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor. I agree with
  623. 1:41:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the frustrations of Ward 3, but I do
  624. 1:41:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just want, I've got the referendum pulled up. And Section 6 says the
  625. 1:41:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county judge is hereby authorized and instructed to contract with the proper
  626. 1:41:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript officials of the city of Clarksville to provide for the division of
  627. 1:41:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript housing.
  628. 1:41:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He is authorized to not empty the
  629. 1:41:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fund.
  630. 1:41:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The fund's
  631. 1:41:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript money is not
  632. 1:41:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to go to the city
  633. 1:41:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript general fund.
  634. 1:41:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't matter how I feel.
  635. 1:41:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that we need this money and I agree that it should be
  636. 1:41:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript captured, but that is not what was
  637. 1:41:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voted.
  638. 1:41:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voted on and I hear you it was 1977 not that long ago apparently but it it was voted on and so my
  639. 1:42:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript concerns remain the same we cannot sit up here as elected officials and ignore what was voted on
  640. 1:42:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and just change our mind without going through the proper process I understand that Mr Bittner
  641. 1:42:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript has been in touch with mtas but I do plan on bending his ear quite a bit more over the next
  642. 1:42:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript week and I hope he's looking forward to it I think there's a better way of doing this that will not
  643. 1:42:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lock this money up in escrow um so I'm just asking that you all keep an open mind if we pass this as
  644. 1:42:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is that money is very likely going to be escrowed and not only will it lower tax rates for this city
  645. 1:42:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no one's going to be able to use it
  646. 1:42:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but and that's my biggest concern is our tax dollars just being locked up till a judge figures
  647. 1:42:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it out so that's all I have councilman Streetman I'd like to start by saying that 77 was 49 years
  648. 1:42:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ago and I know that because that's the year I was born um but was this true confession
  649. 1:43:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well I just wanted to point out apparently half most of the council up here wasn't born by then
  650. 1:43:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was um mayor this obviously has to go through two readings
  651. 1:43:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript even if it were effective today
  652. 1:43:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's a resolution Oh you're right I apologize sorry I had a different one pulled up so I
  653. 1:43:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript apologize okay so he goes into effect is it going to Lower anything or are we going to be able to
  654. 1:43:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript utilize would we utilize the funds if it's not tied up and probate would we be able utilize it
  655. 1:43:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for some of the things that we weren't able to do during the budget process well it would not lower
  656. 1:43:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our certified property tax rate because that's already been said
  657. 1:43:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and voted on by council and submitted to the state for their approval,
  658. 1:43:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they get real ill when you try to change it.
  659. 1:43:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we would not be able to do that.
  660. 1:43:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It would give us additional revenue,
  661. 1:43:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I would caution us from spending money we don't have
  662. 1:44:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because it will come in on a monthly allocation.
  663. 1:44:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we need to be very careful, plus we need additional money to operate on.
  664. 1:44:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, and I do have a concern, too.
  665. 1:44:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that the county fire department will be hiring, I believe, quite a few here soon,
  666. 1:44:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I'm not sure what their pay scale is,
  667. 1:44:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but we may need those funds so that we're not losing those going that direction to be able to pay.
  668. 1:44:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Of course, I mean, I realize we as city taxpayers pay for the county fire department through.
  669. 1:44:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, technically we don't because they utilize different funds to be able to do it.
  670. 1:44:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand that explanation.
  671. 1:44:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But anyway.
  672. 1:44:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Going on with some of the things that you mentioned,
  673. 1:44:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript us as city taxpayers that are also county taxpayers,
  674. 1:44:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's not just the things you mentioned.
  675. 1:44:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's also, if you remember during the budget,
  676. 1:44:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we fund 50% of the regional planning commission.
  677. 1:44:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We fund 50% of it, and we fund 50% of it because we're also city taxpayers and county taxpayers.
  678. 1:45:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As was mentioned, there's a county fire department,
  679. 1:45:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript although if a county resident,
  680. 1:45:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a non-city resident has an accident inside the city limits,
  681. 1:45:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our CPD is responding, our CFR is responding.
  682. 1:45:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do not believe that the county fire department is going to be responding to those.
  683. 1:45:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So there's a lot of costs that go along with that.
  684. 1:45:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do know that I have had people from the ward reach out to me in regard to the whole double taxation side of it.
  685. 1:45:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I get it.
  686. 1:45:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I said, I see both sides of the coin here without a doubt,
  687. 1:45:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because that is a point that they have made,
  688. 1:45:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because I think, and Mayor, you can correct me if I'm wrong,
  689. 1:45:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think about 70% of the taxpayers for the county live in the city
  690. 1:45:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and are paying both of those.
  691. 1:45:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I know that we do have more students that attend the county schools,
  692. 1:45:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or attend Clark's Montgomery County School System.
  693. 1:46:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's more city students, but again, you also have 70%,
  694. 1:46:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they're also paying for those schools through that.
  695. 1:46:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So like I said, I do see both sides.
  696. 1:46:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think both sides of the coin here without a doubt.
  697. 1:46:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So thank you.
  698. 1:46:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, you're recognized.
  699. 1:46:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  700. 1:46:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is actually a question for Mr. Bittner.
  701. 1:46:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Please.
  702. 1:46:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's about on the first page of the referendum in Section 1.
  703. 1:46:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It seems to me, maybe I'm just misreading this,
  704. 1:46:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that the referendum states a condition upon which this sales tax is levied.
  705. 1:46:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it's like almost to the very end where it states,
  706. 1:46:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the amend to levy the local sales tax and use of tax at a rate of one-half
  707. 1:46:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the rate levied in the Retailer Sales Tax Act, Chapter 30, Title 67,
  708. 1:46:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as amended so long as the general state rate continues at 4.5%.
  709. 1:46:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't appear to me that when this was written that they anticipated tax to go up.
  710. 1:47:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is this not a condition that is,
  711. 1:47:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  712. 1:47:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like because it's changed that it nullifies this in a way?
  713. 1:47:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't understand, I guess, what this line is saying.
  714. 1:47:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, you couldn't nullify the tax rate there without,
  715. 1:47:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think this was the tax rate at the time in 1977.
  716. 1:47:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It must have been what the tax rate was, 4.5%,
  717. 1:47:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as opposed to, I think, now 5% plus we get the,
  718. 1:47:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript additional tax on top of that.
  719. 1:47:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, this being 4.5% and now being 5%,
  720. 1:47:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are you saying does that nullify this?
  721. 1:47:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I don't think it does.
  722. 1:47:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, yeah, and that's, I guess, what I was saying,
  723. 1:47:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because it seems to me like they put some type of condition in this.
  724. 1:47:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I just wanted to double check on that,
  725. 1:47:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because if that's the case, then it seems like we have...
  726. 1:47:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, and I think that condition was applicable in 1977
  727. 1:48:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when they were voting on this,
  728. 1:48:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether to add whatever rate,
  729. 1:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the rate that they added onto the sales tax rate at that time
  730. 1:48:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was conditioned on and must have been conditioned on
  731. 1:48:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the general rate continuing at 4.5%.
  732. 1:48:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, but because it has not and it has changed over time,
  733. 1:48:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is that not something that needs to be revisited?
  734. 1:48:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, I think, and again, I can take this back and read it,
  735. 1:48:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that that condition applied at the time in 1977.
  736. 1:48:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But it wasn't a continuing condition.
  737. 1:48:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  738. 1:48:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, I guess I'm just trying to get clarification on the conditions
  739. 1:48:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they seem to try to implement in here.
  740. 1:48:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And because at that point, then I was just trying to just understand,
  741. 1:48:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is there really a need for a vote and where we're going with this?
  742. 1:49:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But yeah, yeah, I'm just trying to understand that's fine.
  743. 1:49:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  744. 1:49:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  745. 1:49:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, thank you.
  746. 1:49:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holliman.
  747. 1:49:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  748. 1:49:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  749. 1:49:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if this were to pass in this scenario that we're talking about
  750. 1:49:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then it goes before a judge in Nashville,
  751. 1:49:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what would the legal costs look like?
  752. 1:49:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know what the legal costs for the city would look like,
  753. 1:49:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it would be, I think we have four attorneys upstairs,
  754. 1:49:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it would be significant man hours devoted to the case,
  755. 1:49:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whatever we are by the hour,
  756. 1:49:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or multiple hours,
  757. 1:49:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like that,
  758. 1:49:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but significant man hours,
  759. 1:49:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I don't think it would be out of pocket
  760. 1:49:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript other than the cost of filing a lawsuit
  761. 1:49:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or a cost of filing an appeal.
  762. 1:49:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  763. 1:49:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the man hours would certainly be devoted to it.
  764. 1:49:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But it would take up already stretched legal resources.
  765. 1:50:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, I mean,
  766. 1:50:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there would be significant time devoted to researching
  767. 1:50:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and writing the briefs
  768. 1:50:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and arguing the matter in the court,
  769. 1:50:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the appellate court,
  770. 1:50:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if it were to go that far.
  771. 1:50:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Could,
  772. 1:50:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in court,
  773. 1:50:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could it grow to require outside legal counsel?
  774. 1:50:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess that would be,
  775. 1:50:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we were stretched,
  776. 1:50:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean,
  777. 1:50:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we are inundated with lawsuits,
  778. 1:50:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  779. 1:50:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript between now and then,
  780. 1:50:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's hard to say what the future would hold,
  781. 1:50:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it could reach,
  782. 1:50:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean,
  783. 1:50:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I could say it could reach that if we're taxed out.
  784. 1:50:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  785. 1:50:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we are able to continue,
  786. 1:50:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we continue to dispose of cases when they come in,
  787. 1:50:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then not.
  788. 1:50:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I mean,
  789. 1:50:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript historically,
  790. 1:50:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript prior to,
  791. 1:50:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what,
  792. 1:50:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is my third year,
  793. 1:50:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let's do math here,
  794. 1:50:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2022,
  795. 1:51:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there was quite a bit of outside counsel used.
  796. 1:51:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  797. 1:51:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  798. 1:51:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  799. 1:51:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  800. 1:51:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think I heard at the finance committee
  801. 1:51:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the first time in memory
  802. 1:51:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that there were no outside counsel legal bills
  803. 1:51:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be submitted.
  804. 1:51:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's correct.
  805. 1:51:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That is correct.
  806. 1:51:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That was.
  807. 1:51:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You didn't get enough credit for that or applause,
  808. 1:51:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so thank you.
  809. 1:51:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, thank you.
  810. 1:51:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Or happy birthday,
  811. 1:51:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whichever.
  812. 1:51:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll take them both.
  813. 1:51:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  814. 1:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  815. 1:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other comment regarding this resolution?
  816. 1:51:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman,
  817. 1:51:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized.
  818. 1:51:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  819. 1:51:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes,
  820. 1:51:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we were used to the normal same line,
  821. 1:51:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it just threw us all off
  822. 1:51:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when he had a longer line to say to us.
  823. 1:51:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 01-20-26-27,
  824. 1:51:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a resolution authorizing retirement
  825. 1:51:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of a patrol,
  826. 1:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript service dog Draco from K-9 unit
  827. 1:51:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and donating to police officer Logel Oakley.
  828. 1:51:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The finance committee recommended approval.
  829. 1:51:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Officer or patrol service dog Draco
  830. 1:51:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript has been suffering from arthritis and hip dysplasia,
  831. 1:52:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so that's affecting his ability to do the job to the fullest,
  832. 1:52:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I would also imagine causing him quite a bit of pain.
  833. 1:52:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  834. 1:52:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript based on the.
  835. 1:52:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The recommendation of the veterinary,
  836. 1:52:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it was suggested that he needed to go ahead and enter his stage of retirement,
  837. 1:52:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and as it said,
  838. 1:52:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it would be given to the officer who is actually his handler.
  839. 1:52:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions about this resolution?
  840. 1:52:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman that concludes my report,
  841. 1:52:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor.
  842. 1:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right,
  843. 1:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you.
  844. 1:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're ready for the neighborhood and community services committee.
  845. 1:52:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Shekinah.
  846. 1:52:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  847. 1:52:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor.
  848. 1:52:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have a full report next week.
  849. 1:52:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  850. 1:52:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  851. 1:52:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parks and recreation,
  852. 1:52:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee chair will be back next week.
  853. 1:52:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Public safety committee chairman Lovato.
  854. 1:52:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think mayor,
  855. 1:52:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll have a full report next week.
  856. 1:52:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You think?
  857. 1:52:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I said thank you.
  858. 1:52:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh,
  859. 1:52:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sorry.
  860. 1:52:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think therefore I am okay.
  861. 1:53:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Transportation,
  862. 1:53:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript streets and garage committee will have a full report next week.
  863. 1:53:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Unfinished business.
  864. 1:53:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have ordinance 7420 2526 sponsored by Councilman Shekinah through the finance committee.
  865. 1:53:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll recognize the sponsor.
  866. 1:53:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  867. 1:53:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor.
  868. 1:53:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  869. 1:53:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we just did a.
  870. 1:53:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A long discussion on our resolution 64.
  871. 1:53:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  872. 1:53:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to start,
  873. 1:53:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to start this and preference this by I think we have,
  874. 1:53:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we just did the finance budget brief and we have three enterprise for the city,
  875. 1:53:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right?
  876. 1:53:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Gas and water,
  877. 1:53:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  878. 1:53:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript CD and the parking commission,
  879. 1:53:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript gas and water.
  880. 1:53:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  881. 1:53:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they have rates.
  882. 1:53:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We all pay the rates.
  883. 1:53:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't get a choice on,
  884. 1:53:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on what the rate is,
  885. 1:53:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but we pay the rates.
  886. 1:53:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if there's,
  887. 1:53:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and there's a penalty if we don't pay the rates,
  888. 1:53:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all right,
  889. 1:53:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we lose our,
  890. 1:53:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our gas and water.
  891. 1:53:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Same thing with CDE.
  892. 1:53:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now with the parking commission,
  893. 1:53:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no,
  894. 1:53:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's an enterprise,
  895. 1:53:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it's not an enterprise,
  896. 1:54:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right?
  897. 1:54:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  898. 1:54:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's not self sustaining as an,
  899. 1:54:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as a true enterprise.
  900. 1:54:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's my dilemma.
  901. 1:54:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And as a council member,
  902. 1:54:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  903. 1:54:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from board for brought up earlier,
  904. 1:54:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our job is to,
  905. 1:54:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is to bring things for this body that we see that is,
  906. 1:54:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is out of order.
  907. 1:54:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think this is out of order.
  908. 1:54:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  909. 1:54:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor,
  910. 1:54:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  911. 1:54:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it,
  912. 1:54:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it may not be on you,
  913. 1:54:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it's definitely gonna be on the next mayor,
  914. 1:54:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  915. 1:54:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we're going to have a debt that we keep growing,
  916. 1:54:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  917. 1:54:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the parking commission.
  918. 1:54:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's another thing that the next mayor is going to have to put on his plate to figure
  919. 1:54:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out.
  920. 1:54:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  921. 1:54:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So this,
  922. 1:54:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this configuration that's currently that we're currently in as an enterprise,
  923. 1:54:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's going to change,
  924. 1:54:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  925. 1:54:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because again,
  926. 1:54:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's costing us a lot of money.
  927. 1:54:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's costing taxpayers money.
  928. 1:54:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So when you talk about costing taxpayers money,
  929. 1:54:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is another system that has failed.
  930. 1:54:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's costing us money.
  931. 1:54:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And mayor,
  932. 1:54:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  933. 1:54:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if I'm not mistaken,
  934. 1:55:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I can ask,
  935. 1:55:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or you can ask Heather to come up just to confirm how much did we lose,
  936. 1:55:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  937. 1:55:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or how much,
  938. 1:55:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how much in the whole have we went into for 2026,
  939. 1:55:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  940. 1:55:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as an enterprise fund.
  941. 1:55:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  942. 1:55:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Without objection,
  943. 1:55:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms.
  944. 1:55:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Boyd,
  945. 1:55:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you'll recall,
  946. 1:55:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the parking division is under our building facility maintenance department.
  947. 1:55:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Heather Boyd,
  948. 1:55:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  949. 1:55:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript came over to,
  950. 1:55:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and to run that division from our finance and revenue department.
  951. 1:55:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So councilman Shekinah,
  952. 1:55:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you don't mind,
  953. 1:55:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ask the questions and Ms.
  954. 1:55:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Boyd will answer.
  955. 1:55:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  956. 1:55:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms.
  957. 1:55:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Boyd,
  958. 1:55:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  959. 1:55:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for just for 2026.
  960. 1:55:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  961. 1:55:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I,
  962. 1:55:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I know that we went into the hole cause I'm on this commission.
  963. 1:55:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  964. 1:55:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do you,
  965. 1:55:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can you give us a number of what we went into the hole?
  966. 1:55:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  967. 1:55:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  968. 1:55:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so our net profit,
  969. 1:55:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or loss position was negative $219,000.
  970. 1:55:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  971. 1:55:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  972. 1:55:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's just one example.
  973. 1:55:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if we go back,
  974. 1:55:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we start going back to years and peel this thing,
  975. 1:55:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's an up and down thing.
  976. 1:55:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But right now we're paying a maintenance fee or we're paying a fee on the free parking.
  977. 1:56:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This city encouraged that cost.
  978. 1:56:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it's,
  979. 1:56:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it may be two hours of free parking for the,
  980. 1:56:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the folks that are visiting,
  981. 1:56:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but somebody is paying a fee to that.
  982. 1:56:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's relatively small.
  983. 1:56:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But every month it's going to continue to add up.
  984. 1:56:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So this 200,000,
  985. 1:56:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's going to keep growing.
  986. 1:56:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And where is that money coming from?
  987. 1:56:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's going to come out of one of these departments budget.
  988. 1:56:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the mayor and the CFO,
  989. 1:56:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they're going to have to figure out who's going to eat this money.
  990. 1:56:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  991. 1:56:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's all I really have to say.
  992. 1:56:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  993. 1:56:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next week we can vote up or down.
  994. 1:56:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  995. 1:56:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've done my job.
  996. 1:56:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I brought it to the council.
  997. 1:56:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I presented the problem.
  998. 1:56:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I gave,
  999. 1:56:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1000. 1:56:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at least a short answer.
  1001. 1:56:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's going to start to a solution.
  1002. 1:56:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think one council member has added something to that and hopefully other council members
  1003. 1:56:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will.
  1004. 1:56:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But if this body votes to push it down the road,
  1005. 1:56:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's just going to be a problem for the next mayor.
  1006. 1:56:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I have,
  1007. 1:57:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ma'am.
  1008. 1:57:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1009. 1:57:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  1010. 1:57:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms.
  1011. 1:57:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Boyd.
  1012. 1:57:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman,
  1013. 1:57:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized.
  1014. 1:57:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  1015. 1:57:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor.
  1016. 1:57:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've spent some time attending the downtown meeting the past couple of months,
  1017. 1:57:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript trying to,
  1018. 1:57:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1019. 1:57:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript talk to the business owners and those that are going to be great.
  1020. 1:57:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1021. 1:57:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we've all been completely affected by this.
  1022. 1:57:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1023. 1:57:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when you think about a $40 tickets,
  1024. 1:57:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you,
  1025. 1:57:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1026. 1:57:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript come down and stay beyond the amount of time that you're supposed to stay,
  1027. 1:57:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is definitely not incentive to bring our business,
  1028. 1:57:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bring people down to our businesses downtown.
  1029. 1:57:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript These are locally owned businesses.
  1030. 1:57:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're not talking about your larger corporations that you have,
  1031. 1:57:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1032. 1:57:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript up and down Walmart Rudolph Boulevard.
  1033. 1:57:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The more that you have come down here and look to all the various different businesses,
  1034. 1:57:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they have here,
  1035. 1:57:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether it's going to get something to eat,
  1036. 1:57:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript grabbing something from one of the shops and visiting everything that we have to offer in the very beautiful downtown that we have.
  1037. 1:57:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just think this is going to be very detrimental to them.
  1038. 1:58:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that they,
  1039. 1:58:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript their belief is we've started using this,
  1040. 1:58:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this two hour free parking that we have going on downtown as it is.
  1041. 1:58:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Can we first see how this is going to do and what effect this has on our downtown area?
  1042. 1:58:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Before we turn around and change it again.
  1043. 1:58:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I know it was previously stated that we can make this change now.
  1044. 1:58:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if we need to change something again in six months,
  1045. 1:58:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can change something again in six months,
  1046. 1:58:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but also continuing to have things change is not,
  1047. 1:58:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1048. 1:58:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not going to be conducive to business downtown either because nobody ever knows what the rules are.
  1049. 1:58:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If it's this way,
  1050. 1:58:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one time,
  1051. 1:58:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this way,
  1052. 1:58:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript another time,
  1053. 1:58:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this way,
  1054. 1:58:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript another time,
  1055. 1:58:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I myself don't want to see us completely changing things out for our downtown area.
  1056. 1:58:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1057. 1:58:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether it's doing away with the parking commission,
  1058. 1:58:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript trying to go back to the way things were many years ago when we had a downtown parking authority.
  1059. 1:58:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that if I got a ticket,
  1060. 1:58:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my little $5 ticket,
  1061. 1:58:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my envelope,
  1062. 1:58:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I could take it and go pay it.
  1063. 1:58:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if I didn't,
  1064. 1:58:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it doubled to $10.
  1065. 1:59:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now,
  1066. 1:59:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like I said,
  1067. 1:59:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what you're talking about is a $40 ticket.
  1068. 1:59:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think that's going to be very detrimental to what our downtown businesses are trying to do.
  1069. 1:59:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I also have a concern when it comes to our police department.
  1070. 1:59:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript These are going to have to be sworn officers that are going around because only a sworn officer,
  1071. 1:59:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can issue a ticket that can be enforced in,
  1072. 1:59:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1073. 1:59:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city court.
  1074. 1:59:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well,
  1075. 1:59:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you have something that occurs,
  1076. 1:59:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's going on,
  1077. 1:59:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript those officers that are now walking around trying to maintain parking,
  1078. 1:59:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1079. 1:59:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as far as metered parking,
  1080. 1:59:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they're going to have to go deal with something else.
  1081. 1:59:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you're going to have no one monitoring that during that because their main concern is going to be dealing with an emergency.
  1082. 1:59:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And our police department has never been in a business of
  1083. 1:59:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript trying to make money.
  1084. 1:59:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're not looking to be a profit center.
  1085. 1:59:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're looking to serve the public safety of our citizens.
  1086. 1:59:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I take issue with what we have in here regarding that.
  1087. 1:59:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again,
  1088. 1:59:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript having spent time talking to our downtown business owners who want more of a say in the process of this here.
  1089. 2:00:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1090. 2:00:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we should wait a while on it,
  1091. 2:00:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or we amend this and there be changes that we need in some of the other areas because this doesn't just affect the parking in the downtown area.
  1092. 2:00:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Then I can bring forward an amendment where it's looking at parking issues that we have throughout Clarksville,
  1093. 2:00:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but taking the part out that's in our downtown area and does away with it.
  1094. 2:00:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1095. 2:00:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript also knowing that once we have our,
  1096. 2:00:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1097. 2:00:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript performing arts center built and opened,
  1098. 2:00:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're going to have more parking that's going to be occurring in the garage.
  1099. 2:00:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript At that time,
  1100. 2:00:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're going to be able to utilize charging for parking during events like that,
  1101. 2:00:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just as we see with other,
  1102. 2:00:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the other,
  1103. 2:00:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parking garage that we have in the downtown area.
  1104. 2:00:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can utilize that helping to pay for the bill,
  1105. 2:00:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but if people aren't coming downtown,
  1106. 2:00:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're not going to get any of the parking money that you're planning on to try and pay for that.
  1107. 2:00:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just my opinion that we wait on anything that has to do with changes in our downtown area.
  1108. 2:01:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato,
  1109. 2:01:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized.
  1110. 2:01:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  1111. 2:01:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor.
  1112. 2:01:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1113. 2:01:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to start by thanking the sponsor of this,
  1114. 2:01:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the parking commission and the issues that we were,
  1115. 2:01:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're having was absolutely not on my radar.
  1116. 2:01:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I have had so much fun going down this rabbit hole of reviewing previous minutes,
  1117. 2:01:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript previous audits.
  1118. 2:01:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1119. 2:01:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have a very lovely Desmond study on our website.
  1120. 2:01:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so it's,
  1121. 2:01:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's been,
  1122. 2:01:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's been pretty eye opening in 2023.
  1123. 2:01:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1124. 2:01:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our,
  1125. 2:01:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1126. 2:01:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city audit department did audit the parking department.
  1127. 2:01:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so yesterday at our meeting,
  1128. 2:01:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it was decided that they are going to,
  1129. 2:01:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are going to follow up on some of those suggestions that were made and that should be presented at the audit committee's October meeting.
  1130. 2:01:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So next week I am going to be proposing,
  1131. 2:01:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1132. 2:01:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to motion for it to be deferred until at least November so that we can review what those changes were.
  1133. 2:02:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1134. 2:02:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are those suggestions words,
  1135. 2:02:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but within those suggestions,
  1136. 2:02:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript none of it said that we needed to eliminate the parking commission.
  1137. 2:02:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That was not a suggestion in any of the audit forms.
  1138. 2:02:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1139. 2:02:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like the previous speaker,
  1140. 2:02:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have concerns about putting this on our police department or even building codes.
  1141. 2:02:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any of our other departments,
  1142. 2:02:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all of them are stretched thin,
  1143. 2:02:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1144. 2:02:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because this isn't just about parking rates.
  1145. 2:02:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1146. 2:02:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1147. 2:02:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they're looking at,
  1148. 2:02:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they're looking at rates.
  1149. 2:02:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're looking at leases,
  1150. 2:02:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript garage operations,
  1151. 2:02:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript budgeting,
  1152. 2:02:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript enterprise fund management,
  1153. 2:02:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript technology,
  1154. 2:02:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript longterm planning,
  1155. 2:02:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript communicating with downtown business owners,
  1156. 2:02:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript et cetera.
  1157. 2:02:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think our police chief has the bandwidth and he can come up with a plan.
  1158. 2:02:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He can correct me if I'm wrong,
  1159. 2:02:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I don't think he has the bandwidth to take all of that on.
  1160. 2:02:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1161. 2:02:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I also would just like to encourage the council members to,
  1162. 2:02:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we need to proceed with caution whenever we're looking at eliminating a layer of oversight.
  1163. 2:02:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's what we're doing with eliminating the parking commission.
  1164. 2:03:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1165. 2:03:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there are absolutely some adjustments that need to be made,
  1166. 2:03:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but they're there to collect the voice and to help us run this city better.
  1167. 2:03:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1168. 2:03:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but with all of that being said,
  1169. 2:03:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before I bring amendments forward next week,
  1170. 2:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do have some questions about the structure of our current parking situation.
  1171. 2:03:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1172. 2:03:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can somebody break down for me the structure of the parking department as far as the employees go?
  1173. 2:03:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1174. 2:03:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand like our director,
  1175. 2:03:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he had,
  1176. 2:03:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he wears many hats,
  1177. 2:03:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but there's over $200,000 in their budget for salaries.
  1178. 2:03:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I'm just kind of curious where that,
  1179. 2:03:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what kind of employees we're looking at under that.
  1180. 2:03:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll call on Ms.
  1181. 2:03:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Boyd if she's comfortable answering those questions.
  1182. 2:03:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman,
  1183. 2:03:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you wouldn't mind ask the question.
  1184. 2:03:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1185. 2:03:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the parking commission's budget,
  1186. 2:03:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's a little over $200,000 in salaries.
  1187. 2:04:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Exactly.
  1188. 2:04:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who are those?
  1189. 2:04:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not their names,
  1190. 2:04:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but what are their positions?
  1191. 2:04:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we have our parking manager,
  1192. 2:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1193. 2:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our director,
  1194. 2:04:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as you said,
  1195. 2:04:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he wears many hats.
  1196. 2:04:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So in the budget,
  1197. 2:04:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you'll see that he is only getting,
  1198. 2:04:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 25% of his salary out of the parking budget.
  1199. 2:04:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript His other 75% is out of building facilities maintenance.
  1200. 2:04:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1201. 2:04:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have an admin,
  1202. 2:04:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so she is kind of in charge of being the middleman between our citizens,
  1203. 2:04:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript being able to answer the phone calls.
  1204. 2:04:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1205. 2:04:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript also she prepares our parking commission packets.
  1206. 2:04:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1207. 2:04:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we also have our enforcement officer.
  1208. 2:04:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have one full time employee currently.
  1209. 2:04:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1210. 2:04:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have a maintenance individual,
  1211. 2:04:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so he,
  1212. 2:04:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he cleans our garages.
  1213. 2:04:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are spending a lot of money and outside services as far as contracting,
  1214. 2:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1215. 2:04:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript monthly cleanings,
  1216. 2:04:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1217. 2:04:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript spot cleanings that we were needing in our stairwells.
  1218. 2:04:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so we hired a full time there.
  1219. 2:04:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then we have one vacancy currently for another enforcement officer.
  1220. 2:05:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1221. 2:05:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So just to clarify,
  1222. 2:05:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you only have one enforcement officer,
  1223. 2:05:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which is the person that goes around and writes the tickets.
  1224. 2:05:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Correct.
  1225. 2:05:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1226. 2:05:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then the maintenance person,
  1227. 2:05:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they are full time specifically only for the garage.
  1228. 2:05:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They do not do,
  1229. 2:05:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they are doing a lot of things.
  1230. 2:05:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1231. 2:05:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it is maintenance for parking general.
  1232. 2:05:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1233. 2:05:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's including meter maintenance.
  1234. 2:05:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So anytime someone hits one of our meters,
  1235. 2:05:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he goes out,
  1236. 2:05:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1237. 2:05:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sets concrete,
  1238. 2:05:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript those kinds of things,
  1239. 2:05:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1240. 2:05:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parking signs.
  1241. 2:05:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So any of the signs that our garages he's in charge of installing those,
  1242. 2:05:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1243. 2:05:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1244. 2:05:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript drainage mitigation.
  1245. 2:05:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When we have a lot of these storms and the trees that are near our garages,
  1246. 2:05:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have a lot of issues with drainage.
  1247. 2:05:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1248. 2:05:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so he goes through and cleans all the drains out.
  1249. 2:05:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1250. 2:05:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it,
  1251. 2:05:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes,
  1252. 2:05:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he focuses on the garage a lot and tries to,
  1253. 2:05:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but he does all of the areas where there's any meters or parking areas in the
  1254. 2:05:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript downtown.
  1255. 2:05:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is the current process?
  1256. 2:06:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If there's a downtown business owner,
  1257. 2:06:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what is the current process for them to get ahold of the maintenance person
  1258. 2:06:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to take care of some of those things?
  1259. 2:06:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we would be the avenues,
  1260. 2:06:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript either me or Mikey.
  1261. 2:06:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they could reach out to us and let us know the issue.
  1262. 2:06:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then we could kind of direct him.
  1263. 2:06:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1264. 2:06:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we currently still use the building facilities,
  1265. 2:06:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript maintenance,
  1266. 2:06:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript work order system.
  1267. 2:06:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So he actually is tracked,
  1268. 2:06:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1269. 2:06:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all of his jobs that he's done since he's joined our team.
  1270. 2:06:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1271. 2:06:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it comes to,
  1272. 2:06:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I don't know if this is a you question or someone else,
  1273. 2:06:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1274. 2:06:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript does the commission approve,
  1275. 2:06:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1276. 2:06:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the number of employees?
  1277. 2:06:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand you have one vacancy,
  1278. 2:06:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but if you were going to add more to the parking department,
  1279. 2:06:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would the commission have to approve those or would the city council city
  1280. 2:06:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council,
  1281. 2:06:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because it's based on the budget approval process.
  1282. 2:06:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it would be based on recommendations of the mayor.
  1283. 2:06:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then you guys approve our parking budget,
  1284. 2:06:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which includes those positions.
  1285. 2:07:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How much debt total is the parking commission responsible for today?
  1286. 2:07:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is the lump sum number?
  1287. 2:07:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1288. 2:07:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the total lump sum of the debt.
  1289. 2:07:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know,
  1290. 2:07:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I can say that our fund balance is negative 19 million,
  1291. 2:07:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 415 and $325.
  1292. 2:07:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1293. 2:07:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is taking in consideration the debt service for the garage.
  1294. 2:07:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1295. 2:07:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you look at our FY 24 numbers,
  1296. 2:07:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our fund balance was $1.2 million in the positive.
  1297. 2:07:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And now that that is being counted against us,
  1298. 2:07:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1299. 2:07:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're in the hole significantly.
  1300. 2:07:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1301. 2:07:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is what's really wanted.
  1302. 2:07:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're trying to bring to your attention.
  1303. 2:07:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1304. 2:07:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I ran some numbers in support of council member from word 11,
  1305. 2:07:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bringing this forward to you guys.
  1306. 2:07:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1307. 2:07:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you look at just from fiscal year,
  1308. 2:07:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2024 to 25,
  1309. 2:07:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there was a decrease in net loss position of $216,472.
  1310. 2:08:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Between FY 25 and 26,
  1311. 2:08:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there was a decrease in $216,472.
  1312. 2:08:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's $426,000.
  1313. 2:08:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so in just looking back three fiscal years,
  1314. 2:08:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1315. 2:08:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's $426,000.
  1316. 2:08:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1317. 2:08:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and like I said,
  1318. 2:08:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our fund balance is now negative.
  1319. 2:08:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1320. 2:08:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and as council person said,
  1321. 2:08:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is now being funded by taxpayer dollars.
  1322. 2:08:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I,
  1323. 2:08:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand that this council,
  1324. 2:08:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this might be a question for you,
  1325. 2:08:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor Pitts.
  1326. 2:08:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand this council approves their employees and their budget.
  1327. 2:08:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Where does the commission's authority come into play for approving those things though?
  1328. 2:08:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They have no,
  1329. 2:08:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they have no operational authority,
  1330. 2:08:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which they shouldn't have because it's a budgetary issue.
  1331. 2:08:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that lies by city charter and city code within the city council.
  1332. 2:08:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1333. 2:08:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they set rates,
  1334. 2:09:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1335. 2:09:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they hear appeals.
  1336. 2:09:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1337. 2:09:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and as you've heard from the councilman,
  1338. 2:09:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the sponsor of this,
  1339. 2:09:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript their meetings last three and four hours hearing appeals.
  1340. 2:09:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So this would streamline a lot of the process and I think make it more efficient,
  1341. 2:09:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript frankly.
  1342. 2:09:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1343. 2:09:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I,
  1344. 2:09:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this isn't a question.
  1345. 2:09:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is a statement,
  1346. 2:09:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I do have more questions.
  1347. 2:09:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do think it's a bit unfair to point a finger at the commission right now and insinuate in any way that they're failing at their job when they're responsible for $19 million in debt.
  1348. 2:09:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we're not giving them any say on the budget and how much is being spent and where it's being spent.
  1349. 2:09:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand that there's a fine line between operational decisions and where their authority is,
  1350. 2:09:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that might be a,
  1351. 2:09:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1352. 2:09:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when we're looking at fixing the process here,
  1353. 2:09:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that might be something that we need to look at.
  1354. 2:09:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1355. 2:10:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when I looked back on the minutes for the last 12 months,
  1356. 2:10:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1357. 2:10:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there were several items that were supposed to be voted on.
  1358. 2:10:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Some of them passed,
  1359. 2:10:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but a lot of them were just not voted on.
  1360. 2:10:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then I couldn't find in the future minutes where that was brought back up.
  1361. 2:10:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is the current process for following up on the decisions that they make within the commission meetings?
  1362. 2:10:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1363. 2:10:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we kind of set dates is so we personally within our department keep up with those dates of,
  1364. 2:10:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey,
  1365. 2:10:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we want to look at this once the performing arts center is built.
  1366. 2:10:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A lot of the things that are happening within the parking department right now are based on these future things being established,
  1367. 2:10:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript built functioning and bringing more citizens and individuals to our downtown.
  1368. 2:10:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1369. 2:10:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so a lot of it is getting pushed because we don't feel comfortable making the decisions now.
  1370. 2:10:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's we,
  1371. 2:10:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as in management and the parking commission.
  1372. 2:10:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1373. 2:10:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I do want to bring attention because you had said,
  1374. 2:11:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1375. 2:11:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the financial responsibility piece.
  1376. 2:11:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the financial responsibility piece,
  1377. 2:11:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1378. 2:11:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is the revenues,
  1379. 2:11:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1380. 2:11:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is their financial responsibility.
  1381. 2:11:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No,
  1382. 2:11:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they don't have a say in the operational standpoint,
  1383. 2:11:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but we're supposed to work as a team,
  1384. 2:11:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1385. 2:11:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to,
  1386. 2:11:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey,
  1387. 2:11:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the revenues need to support our operations because by the definition of the enterprise fund,
  1388. 2:11:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is what's supposed to happen.
  1389. 2:11:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1390. 2:11:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we currently are offering,
  1391. 2:11:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not sure if you guys are aware,
  1392. 2:11:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a two hour free program,
  1393. 2:11:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1394. 2:11:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which I think is great.
  1395. 2:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the data shows that we have an uptick.
  1396. 2:11:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In customers.
  1397. 2:11:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1398. 2:11:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would attribute that to less people using meters,
  1399. 2:11:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1400. 2:11:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and registering these park mobile sessions.
  1401. 2:11:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cause that's the only way that it was accessible.
  1402. 2:11:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1403. 2:11:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that was a concern of management on our part that we were not accessing our full public with this two hours free.
  1404. 2:11:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1405. 2:11:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript however,
  1406. 2:11:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the commission decided to push it forward.
  1407. 2:11:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But because of this program,
  1408. 2:11:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we are negative,
  1409. 2:11:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1410. 2:12:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $179,000 in revenue total between fiscal year.
  1411. 2:12:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But just from that program,
  1412. 2:12:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript specifically,
  1413. 2:12:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you just look at our one account,
  1414. 2:12:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which is park mobile fees,
  1415. 2:12:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's a $81,000 decrease with an additional,
  1416. 2:12:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we are paying for people to park because we're paying 18 so far in fiscal year,
  1417. 2:12:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2026,
  1418. 2:12:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we paid $18,000 and 200,
  1419. 2:12:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well,
  1420. 2:12:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $18,213 to for citizens to access that two hours free because it is on that park mobile system.
  1421. 2:12:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And there's a,
  1422. 2:12:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's a convenience charge that the commission decided that we would cover for the citizens.
  1423. 2:12:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So just instances like that is,
  1424. 2:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1425. 2:12:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the financial responsibility of the rates need to support an enterprise fund.
  1426. 2:12:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's why we're bringing this forward is it's not currently,
  1427. 2:12:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I agree.
  1428. 2:12:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1429. 2:12:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it comes to the revenue,
  1430. 2:12:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1431. 2:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there are certain aspects that I have questions about,
  1432. 2:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1433. 2:13:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like the EV chargers.
  1434. 2:13:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do we have an update on that contract?
  1435. 2:13:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What do you mean as far as the contract?
  1436. 2:13:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so from there's some confusion with the commissioners that where,
  1437. 2:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what,
  1438. 2:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript where we're at in the process of even contracting because they have not seen the revenue from the EV,
  1439. 2:13:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the,
  1440. 2:13:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1441. 2:13:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the chargers in the parking garage.
  1442. 2:13:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they voted that that would be completely free to the citizens.
  1443. 2:13:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not sure of the date on those minutes.
  1444. 2:13:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I could definitely look into that and get you a specific date that they voted on it.
  1445. 2:13:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was within the most recent year.
  1446. 2:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1447. 2:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because I joined the team in February of 25.
  1448. 2:13:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1449. 2:13:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I know it was more recently.
  1450. 2:13:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We got the chargers up and running.
  1451. 2:13:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have 16 of them in the first street garage.
  1452. 2:13:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1453. 2:13:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but that is completely,
  1454. 2:13:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they voted that the citizens would not cover anything.
  1455. 2:13:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that means we're covering electricity on our bill from CDE as well as the charge.
  1456. 2:14:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1457. 2:14:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1458. 2:14:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so there's currently no contract being negotiated for charging.
  1459. 2:14:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For those EVs then it's not even in the purview right now.
  1460. 2:14:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No,
  1461. 2:14:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have.
  1462. 2:14:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So when we built the garage,
  1463. 2:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we,
  1464. 2:14:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the contractors installed them.
  1465. 2:14:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we have charge point.
  1466. 2:14:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are in contract technically with them.
  1467. 2:14:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1468. 2:14:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that's how individuals are using our charging stations is because we have the charge point contract,
  1469. 2:14:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but that was set up within the building of the garage.
  1470. 2:14:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What about the,
  1471. 2:14:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the tracking for the revenue?
  1472. 2:14:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand that there's not quotas for the enforcement officers,
  1473. 2:14:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but are we looking at things like how many tickets,
  1474. 2:14:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1475. 2:14:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at certain times of day in which areas,
  1476. 2:14:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript et cetera,
  1477. 2:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1478. 2:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because when,
  1479. 2:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if I were on the commission,
  1480. 2:14:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd want that kind of information so that I could set rates appropriately and make decisions.
  1481. 2:14:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are we tracking anything like that in any way?
  1482. 2:14:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Management is,
  1483. 2:14:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we've offered information like this.
  1484. 2:15:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And of course we always tell our commission members,
  1485. 2:15:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like always ask if there's additional details that you need in your management report.
  1486. 2:15:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1487. 2:15:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because each month I tried to give analytics as far as,
  1488. 2:15:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1489. 2:15:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how much we spent for the EV charging stations.
  1490. 2:15:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1491. 2:15:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I show how many tickets were written.
  1492. 2:15:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1493. 2:15:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I show how many were paid versus unpaid versus voided to just try to give them information.
  1494. 2:15:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1495. 2:15:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no,
  1496. 2:15:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we are not currently adding that to our management reports,
  1497. 2:15:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it's because we haven't been asked to add that.
  1498. 2:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've.
  1499. 2:15:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Continuously kind of been like,
  1500. 2:15:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey,
  1501. 2:15:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what can we provide you that would help?
  1502. 2:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I do think at this most recent meeting,
  1503. 2:15:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they asked for that and we'll be asking that,
  1504. 2:15:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript adding that for future parking commission meetings.
  1505. 2:15:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Perfect.
  1506. 2:15:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So going,
  1507. 2:15:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1508. 2:15:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript keeping with the revenue,
  1509. 2:15:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because that's,
  1510. 2:15:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's the driving force,
  1511. 2:15:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right?
  1512. 2:15:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're in all this debt.
  1513. 2:15:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We need to make the money.
  1514. 2:15:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1515. 2:15:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript does the parking manager or the director have the authority to determine where meters are placed,
  1516. 2:15:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1517. 2:15:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript where city parking is,
  1518. 2:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1519. 2:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript loading zones,
  1520. 2:16:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript blocked off parking spots,
  1521. 2:16:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript things like that,
  1522. 2:16:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or does that always go in front of the commission for decisions?
  1523. 2:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it,
  1524. 2:16:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we try to work hand in hand because of course they have to have a say in anything effect that affects our revenues.
  1525. 2:16:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So a lot of it,
  1526. 2:16:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have to bring to their attention and say,
  1527. 2:16:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey,
  1528. 2:16:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1529. 2:16:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we would like this to be a paid spot.
  1530. 2:16:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1531. 2:16:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you guys approve?
  1532. 2:16:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So yes,
  1533. 2:16:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we do try to work hand in hand on those things.
  1534. 2:16:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have they ever voted on anything or made a decision that would have gone wrong?
  1535. 2:16:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Against either our code charter or Tennessee law in any way?
  1536. 2:16:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not that I'm aware of.
  1537. 2:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1538. 2:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1539. 2:16:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I guess where my confusion especially lies is with the collections of tickets that aren't paid.
  1540. 2:16:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1541. 2:16:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript why can other cities collect on those without using the police department and Clarksville cannot?
  1542. 2:16:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is it a state law issue?
  1543. 2:16:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And this might be a question for Mr.
  1544. 2:17:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Bittner because he likes going up there.
  1545. 2:17:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1546. 2:17:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is it a state law issue or is it a city code issue or is it a software issue?
  1547. 2:17:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to let legal handle it because I do know that there is state regulations on it,
  1548. 2:17:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I don't want to speak to it.
  1549. 2:17:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if you would like me to come back up,
  1550. 2:17:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm happy.
  1551. 2:17:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah,
  1552. 2:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript without objection,
  1553. 2:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we'll ask Mr.
  1554. 2:17:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Johnston,
  1555. 2:17:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Zach Johnston,
  1556. 2:17:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript assistant city attorney who's done a lot of work and doing research on this.
  1557. 2:17:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So councilman Lovato,
  1558. 2:17:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you would direct your question to Mr.
  1559. 2:17:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Johnston.
  1560. 2:17:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think the rest of my questions will be for you.
  1561. 2:17:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1562. 2:17:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As long as it's not about my birthday.
  1563. 2:17:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Last one.
  1564. 2:17:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Your first question about how other cities are doing it.
  1565. 2:17:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I always think it's not a great idea to compare how other cities are doing it because whether they're doing it the right way or the wrong way,
  1566. 2:17:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can't,
  1567. 2:17:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can't know until that's challenged somewhere down the line.
  1568. 2:17:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I know that like Franklin,
  1569. 2:17:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1570. 2:17:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Franklin uses,
  1571. 2:17:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think,
  1572. 2:17:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript transit employees,
  1573. 2:17:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but that still keeps that in an enterprise fund is my understanding of the way that it would work here.
  1574. 2:18:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1575. 2:18:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1576. 2:18:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that Knoxville has been brought up in the past,
  1577. 2:18:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but Knoxville is a home rule city.
  1578. 2:18:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They get to do things that we don't get to do because of their,
  1579. 2:18:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the,
  1580. 2:18:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the form of government that they are.
  1581. 2:18:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1582. 2:18:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What,
  1583. 2:18:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1584. 2:18:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so is there any laws preventing,
  1585. 2:18:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1586. 2:18:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the Clarksville parking commission from sending tickets to city courts in order to cite people into city court?
  1587. 2:18:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have to be,
  1588. 2:18:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you,
  1589. 2:18:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you have to be one of those specifically enumerated.
  1590. 2:18:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Employees,
  1591. 2:18:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript government employees.
  1592. 2:18:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So there,
  1593. 2:18:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't believe they have the power to get those tickets into city because they're separate bodies.
  1594. 2:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The only time you can try to get some sort of citation in this city court is to be one of those specifically enumerated employees.
  1595. 2:18:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is there any law that prevents us from sending those people to collections without going to city court?
  1596. 2:18:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not aware.
  1597. 2:18:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not aware.
  1598. 2:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1599. 2:18:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not aware of one of my research.
  1600. 2:19:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I didn't go look in that direction.
  1601. 2:19:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1602. 2:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1603. 2:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to say that there's not a law out there,
  1604. 2:19:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not,
  1605. 2:19:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not comfortable saying that.
  1606. 2:19:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1607. 2:19:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1608. 2:19:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's,
  1609. 2:19:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's all the questions that I have.
  1610. 2:19:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um,
  1611. 2:19:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I,
  1612. 2:19:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript again,
  1613. 2:19:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I will meet,
  1614. 2:19:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1615. 2:19:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript make a motion next month that this be postponed until we get the report back from our audit department.
  1616. 2:19:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I have.
  1617. 2:19:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1618. 2:19:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler,
  1619. 2:19:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized.
  1620. 2:19:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you,
  1621. 2:19:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor.
  1622. 2:19:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I agree completely with,
  1623. 2:19:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um,
  1624. 2:19:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the,
  1625. 2:19:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the council person from Ward 11.
  1626. 2:19:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But,
  1627. 2:19:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my,
  1628. 2:19:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my holdup is,
  1629. 2:19:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this didn't happen overnight.
  1630. 2:19:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1631. 2:19:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1632. 2:19:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we've only been working now,
  1633. 2:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what,
  1634. 2:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript now a couple of months.
  1635. 2:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1636. 2:19:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we need to back up,
  1637. 2:19:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1638. 2:19:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1639. 2:19:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and look at this a little closer.
  1640. 2:19:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I actually had a business owner that,
  1641. 2:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1642. 2:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this past Monday,
  1643. 2:20:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I met him.
  1644. 2:20:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We got in his truck,
  1645. 2:20:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we rode around town.
  1646. 2:20:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He pointed out several things.
  1647. 2:20:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1648. 2:20:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1649. 2:20:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we had a good conversation.
  1650. 2:20:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1651. 2:20:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it,
  1652. 2:20:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he wasn't speaking for all the business people downtown,
  1653. 2:20:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but he was speaking for some of them.
  1654. 2:20:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1655. 2:20:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1656. 2:20:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it appears they want to have,
  1657. 2:20:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1658. 2:20:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1659. 2:20:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript discussions about this as well.
  1660. 2:20:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript About getting it straightened out.
  1661. 2:20:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1662. 2:20:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've had conversations with,
  1663. 2:20:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript conversations about the law enforcement part of this.
  1664. 2:20:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1665. 2:20:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if they write a ticket,
  1666. 2:20:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $40 ticket,
  1667. 2:20:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it goes to court,
  1668. 2:20:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the person doesn't show up,
  1669. 2:20:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they just don't show up.
  1670. 2:20:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can carry them to civil court.
  1671. 2:20:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's not like when you give a speeding ticket in city court,
  1672. 2:21:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you don't show up,
  1673. 2:21:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the state has an agreement,
  1674. 2:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they'll suspend their license.
  1675. 2:21:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can't suspend their license for a non-traffic violation.
  1676. 2:21:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1677. 2:21:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1678. 2:21:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're back in the civil court thing again.
  1679. 2:21:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1680. 2:21:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would ask,
  1681. 2:21:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1682. 2:21:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms. Boyd again,
  1683. 2:21:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know you're going to get tired of coming up here.
  1684. 2:21:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You don't necessarily have to come up here.
  1685. 2:21:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just,
  1686. 2:21:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could you before,
  1687. 2:21:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript say,
  1688. 2:21:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next Wednesday,
  1689. 2:21:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript provide us with,
  1690. 2:21:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how many,
  1691. 2:21:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript spots over in the parking garage,
  1692. 2:21:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that are,
  1693. 2:21:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh,
  1694. 2:21:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reserved?
  1695. 2:21:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  1696. 2:21:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you wanting,
  1697. 2:21:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are you wanting the new first street garage,
  1698. 2:21:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or do you just want all garages?
  1699. 2:21:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because we have the first street garage,
  1700. 2:21:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the Cumberland garage,
  1701. 2:21:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then the Franklin street garage.
  1702. 2:21:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All of them.
  1703. 2:21:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All of them.
  1704. 2:21:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1705. 2:21:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1706. 2:21:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the ones that are paying,
  1707. 2:22:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the ones that are free.
  1708. 2:22:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One thing was pointed out to me,
  1709. 2:22:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what that business man was,
  1710. 2:22:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he went to the very top floor,
  1711. 2:22:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and there's like,
  1712. 2:22:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 20 spots reserved for law enforcement.
  1713. 2:22:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1714. 2:22:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript court was going on.
  1715. 2:22:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Believe me,
  1716. 2:22:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know about court and,
  1717. 2:22:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to court up there.
  1718. 2:22:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1719. 2:22:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there were just as many down below,
  1720. 2:22:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I couldn't wait a minute.
  1721. 2:22:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1722. 2:22:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript here we got,
  1723. 2:22:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fire all these reserved up here for police.
  1724. 2:22:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think we had that many police working at one time that day.
  1725. 2:22:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The two hours,
  1726. 2:22:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is costing us,
  1727. 2:22:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would you say $18,000?
  1728. 2:22:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's only inconvenience fees.
  1729. 2:22:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1730. 2:22:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you're not considering the revenue decrease,
  1731. 2:22:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's $18,213,
  1732. 2:23:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we're paying,
  1733. 2:23:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the citizens to park on our streets.
  1734. 2:23:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1735. 2:23:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two hours?
  1736. 2:23:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's a long time.
  1737. 2:23:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know.
  1738. 2:23:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think,
  1739. 2:23:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what do people come down,
  1740. 2:23:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want somebody to explain to me,
  1741. 2:23:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what a person comes down here,
  1742. 2:23:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript downtown,
  1743. 2:23:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for two hours.
  1744. 2:23:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean,
  1745. 2:23:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's not that much shopping.
  1746. 2:23:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't,
  1747. 2:23:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript shouldn't take you two hours to eat,
  1748. 2:23:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at a business.
  1749. 2:23:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I could add,
  1750. 2:23:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we did try to propose,
  1751. 2:23:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript shorter amount of time,
  1752. 2:23:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the parking commission,
  1753. 2:23:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but again,
  1754. 2:23:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is,
  1755. 2:23:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this was their decision,
  1756. 2:23:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we just tried to provide data that,
  1757. 2:23:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript either supported it,
  1758. 2:23:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or did not.
  1759. 2:23:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We try to offer,
  1760. 2:23:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript peak hours,
  1761. 2:23:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for instance,
  1762. 2:23:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript instead of all day,
  1763. 2:23:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript free two hour parking.
  1764. 2:23:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1765. 2:23:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript maybe 11 to one,
  1766. 2:23:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 12 to two,
  1767. 2:23:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which would have,
  1768. 2:23:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decreased the amount,
  1769. 2:23:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we were losing in revenues,
  1770. 2:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but.
  1771. 2:24:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why not reduce the,
  1772. 2:24:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the amount,
  1773. 2:24:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you would charge,
  1774. 2:24:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and take the time slot out?
  1775. 2:24:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1776. 2:24:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're going to be here for a minute,
  1777. 2:24:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're going to pay.
  1778. 2:24:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is what you pay.
  1779. 2:24:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Don't necessarily have to charge,
  1780. 2:24:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the higher end fees.
  1781. 2:24:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm,
  1782. 2:24:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like I said,
  1783. 2:24:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I agree completely with Ward 11,
  1784. 2:24:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that something needs to be done,
  1785. 2:24:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but what I'm hearing,
  1786. 2:24:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript kind of disturbs me.
  1787. 2:24:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1788. 2:24:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what I'm hearing is,
  1789. 2:24:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1790. 2:24:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well,
  1791. 2:24:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was on the council,
  1792. 2:24:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before four years,
  1793. 2:24:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been back on,
  1794. 2:24:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript almost two years again,
  1795. 2:24:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1796. 2:24:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript until tonight,
  1797. 2:24:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've never had,
  1798. 2:24:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or heard,
  1799. 2:24:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of a report,
  1800. 2:24:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to this body.
  1801. 2:24:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm just now finding out that,
  1802. 2:24:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hey,
  1803. 2:24:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1804. 2:24:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well,
  1805. 2:24:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we,
  1806. 2:24:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we discussed reducing the time,
  1807. 2:24:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but they voted no.
  1808. 2:25:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1809. 2:25:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it,
  1810. 2:25:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people are expecting us,
  1811. 2:25:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to come up with a,
  1812. 2:25:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a solution,
  1813. 2:25:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to something we have no control over,
  1814. 2:25:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript really.
  1815. 2:25:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1816. 2:25:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript unless we change stuff,
  1817. 2:25:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am totally 100% against,
  1818. 2:25:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the police department,
  1819. 2:25:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because they can't put somebody down here,
  1820. 2:25:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all the time.
  1821. 2:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so,
  1822. 2:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what's it going to do?
  1823. 2:25:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Your regular enforcement officer,
  1824. 2:25:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is going to find somebody,
  1825. 2:25:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I need to write,
  1826. 2:25:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript get a $40 ticket written,
  1827. 2:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1828. 2:25:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chief Burdine,
  1829. 2:25:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript now going to have to send a patrol car,
  1830. 2:25:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript down here,
  1831. 2:25:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to write a,
  1832. 2:25:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I'm going to say,
  1833. 2:25:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nitpicky,
  1834. 2:25:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $40 ticket,
  1835. 2:25:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when they could be out here,
  1836. 2:25:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript protecting the citizens.
  1837. 2:25:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1838. 2:25:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it,
  1839. 2:25:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript again,
  1840. 2:25:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it wasn't,
  1841. 2:25:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript broke down overnight,
  1842. 2:25:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it,
  1843. 2:25:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can't fix it overnight.
  1844. 2:26:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know,
  1845. 2:26:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like I said,
  1846. 2:26:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we've only had this,
  1847. 2:26:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a couple of months,
  1848. 2:26:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1849. 2:26:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we need to pull the reins,
  1850. 2:26:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on this horse,
  1851. 2:26:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1852. 2:26:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and,
  1853. 2:26:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor,
  1854. 2:26:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no disrespect to you,
  1855. 2:26:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but we're changing administrations.
  1856. 2:26:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's obvious.
  1857. 2:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And,
  1858. 2:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're,
  1859. 2:26:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're,
  1860. 2:26:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we'll be into August,
  1861. 2:26:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a couple of days.
  1862. 2:26:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript New administration might not want to,
  1863. 2:26:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript go along with what we,
  1864. 2:26:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know,
  1865. 2:26:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript might not want his,
  1866. 2:26:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or her,
  1867. 2:26:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript police department,
  1868. 2:26:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out here,
  1869. 2:26:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript writing $40 tickets,
  1870. 2:26:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that a person still doesn't have to pay.
  1871. 2:26:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If,
  1872. 2:26:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think,
  1873. 2:26:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript somebody,
  1874. 2:26:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one time,
  1875. 2:26:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Joe said something about,
  1876. 2:26:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how many thousands of dollars,
  1877. 2:26:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one person owes.
  1878. 2:26:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well,
  1879. 2:26:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think,
  1880. 2:26:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we just wait,
  1881. 2:26:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but why won't they,
  1882. 2:26:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript why don't we have them in civil court?
  1883. 2:26:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've done it before.
  1884. 2:26:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So,
  1885. 2:26:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think,

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