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Transcript: Regular session, 2026-10-01

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  1. 0:00:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ruck, a familiar name and face with the Roxy Regional Theater.
  2. 0:00:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms. Ruck, if you would please come forward.
  3. 0:00:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give us your name and you have five minutes.
  4. 0:00:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good afternoon, Mayor and members of the Council.
  5. 0:00:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For those who have not met or spoken to me before, my name is Emily Ruck.
  6. 0:00:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm the Artistic Director of the Roxy Regional Theater and have been since August of 2023.
  7. 0:00:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I wanted to speak to you in person tonight since I know your inboxes are flooded
  8. 0:00:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I wanted to make sure that what I had to say was heard,
  9. 0:00:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mainly because I want to set the record straight on a few things
  10. 0:00:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and address a couple of concerns that you all brought up last week,
  11. 0:00:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as that I've seen repeated online.
  12. 0:00:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First and foremost, I think it is important to reiterate,
  13. 0:00:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I would hope that you would all be more active in helping our residents understand this,
  14. 0:00:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that property taxes cannot be used to pay for the project of the Performing Arts Center.
  15. 0:00:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That is a repeated concern I'm seeing on the internet,
  16. 0:01:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and understandably so as a resident and homeowner myself.
  17. 0:01:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I certainly don't want higher property taxes,
  18. 0:01:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but that's not at play here.
  19. 0:01:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And without quelling those concerns, you are allowing a false narrative to run rampant.
  20. 0:01:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to give you some details on where the Roxy Regional Theater currently stands financially
  21. 0:01:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and its profitability since, even though we are a separate entity from the Act Authority,
  22. 0:01:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this continues to be brought up and questioned.
  23. 0:01:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Of course, the Roxy has dealt with its share of financial shortcomings in the past.
  24. 0:01:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When I took over running the organization in April of 23,
  25. 0:01:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the Roxy had less than three weeks of payroll for a nine-person staff,
  26. 0:01:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we were able to maintain a track record of every show making back its investment,
  27. 0:01:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then some, until recently.
  28. 0:01:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Twenty-two productions in a row, almost three full seasons,
  29. 0:01:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript until the final show, season 43, which was presented in our temporary space.
  30. 0:01:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I knew moving into the temporary space would cause a loss eventually,
  31. 0:02:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as our capacity to make a profit off productions has been more than cut in half,
  32. 0:02:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and costs are not going down.
  33. 0:02:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's simple math.
  34. 0:02:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Of course, the Roxy has received support from the city through the years.
  35. 0:02:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, the claim seen online that the city has poured millions into the Roxy is barely true.
  36. 0:02:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Going back 11 years, not counting the sale of the building,
  37. 0:02:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before the Roxy Regional Theater was moved under the umbrella of the Act Authority
  38. 0:02:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and taken out of the city's annual budget,
  39. 0:02:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city has given the Roxy a total of $822,028 in funding assistance.
  40. 0:02:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Throw in the sale of the building,
  41. 0:02:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which the city would be refunded for as part of the interlocal agreement,
  42. 0:02:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the total comes to $1,632,028 over 11 years.
  43. 0:02:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That is approximately the amount some other non-profits receive from the city
  44. 0:02:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in only a time period of roughly a year and a half.
  45. 0:02:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've also repeatedly heard,
  46. 0:02:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript why can't we just rip off a section of F&M Arena to perform?
  47. 0:02:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The answer is, we have.
  48. 0:02:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We rented the arena this past March for our daytime performances of Junie B,
  49. 0:03:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we did the due diligence of serving,
  50. 0:03:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the teachers after the fact, on their and the students' experiences.
  51. 0:03:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The overwhelming majority responded that if we were to continue partnering
  52. 0:03:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the arena for these performances, they would not bring their students.
  53. 0:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How can we serve our school system and students,
  54. 0:03:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and those of the surrounding counties,
  55. 0:03:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if they won't come to the productions because of where it's at?
  56. 0:03:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We can't.
  57. 0:03:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The arena was not designed or built for live theater.
  58. 0:03:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is not a viable option for theatrical performances,
  59. 0:03:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and some of our most important audiences who are vital to our mission as an organization,
  60. 0:03:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have voiced that to us.
  61. 0:03:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It has been said, the project is too expensive,
  62. 0:03:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we need to go back to the table.
  63. 0:03:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The truth is, we never left the table.
  64. 0:03:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The ask was made to cut $15 million off the project,
  65. 0:03:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a mere two to three months before construction was scheduled to begin.
  66. 0:03:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Pencils were resharpened, adjustments were made, and cuts were made.
  67. 0:03:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If this is too expensive in the long run,
  68. 0:03:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then I don't see how other possible ventures,
  69. 0:03:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript such as the idea of an amusement park or water park,
  70. 0:03:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which are guaranteed to be just as, if not more expensive,
  71. 0:04:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as putting a strain on local resources,
  72. 0:04:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are a smart idea when they would only provide seasonal income and jobs.
  73. 0:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A performing arts center operates and contributes to the economy year-round,
  74. 0:04:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and by nature of programming, constantly provides something new for the community and visitors.
  75. 0:04:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand the desire for pledges to be obtained before commitment is given.
  76. 0:04:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To that, I simply ask this.
  77. 0:04:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is the incentive for a company or individual to pledge several millions of dollars to a project that seems to keep stalling?
  78. 0:04:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript F&M didn't come on board for the Orinda until construction was underway.
  79. 0:04:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mion Enterprises didn't step in for the garage until construction was underway.
  80. 0:04:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The City and Council did commit to this both with the purchase of the building
  81. 0:04:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and again with the creation of the Act Authority.
  82. 0:04:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A vote for those two decisions was a pledge, one that has not yet seen fruition.
  83. 0:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not saying it's entirely impossible to get those pledges.
  84. 0:04:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm just asking for the difficulty in that ask to be recognized
  85. 0:04:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and not thrown around like it's as easy as finding a vape shop or car wash in Clarksville.
  86. 0:05:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The comment was made last week that we would be leaving the debt
  87. 0:05:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the next generation to solve.
  88. 0:05:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that is simply not true.
  89. 0:05:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The responsibility of keeping this burden off of the City's shoulders falls squarely
  90. 0:05:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on Cameron as the Executive Director of the Act,
  91. 0:05:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but also on myself as the Artistic Director of the resident company and anchor tenant of the Pack.
  92. 0:05:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's five minutes.
  93. 0:05:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  94. 0:05:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  95. 0:05:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  96. 0:05:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The October 1st, 2026 regular session of the Clarksville City Council is now called to order.
  97. 0:05:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Former Councilman Ron Erb is going to serve as our Chaplain of the Day.
  98. 0:05:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilman Peters.
  99. 0:05:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you to please stand and Councilman Erb.
  100. 0:06:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let us pray.
  101. 0:06:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father, we come humbled before you this evening, holding you up as King of King and Lord of Lords.
  102. 0:06:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We thank you for these elected officials seated up here in the dais.
  103. 0:06:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are thankful for their willingness to serve for truly it's a difficult position to perform.
  104. 0:06:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father, we ask that you may bless the City Council meeting this evening.
  105. 0:06:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Grant each member discernment and foresight as they deliberate on each item on the agenda tonight.
  106. 0:06:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father, we ask that you might continue to bless the City of Clarksville.
  107. 0:06:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript May your holy word may be held high by its people and this city may be a shining light in the state
  108. 0:06:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and nation.
  109. 0:06:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That your hand of protection might be upon each city employee, especially upon our city
  110. 0:07:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first responders, for they put their lives on the line for each one of us every hour of the day.
  111. 0:07:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father, we ask for these things in the name that is above every name, the Lord Jesus Christ.
  112. 0:07:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Amen.
  113. 0:07:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Members, please register your attendance.
  114. 0:07:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk.
  115. 0:07:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll take the roll.
  116. 0:07:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members are present with the exception of Councilman Chandler, who's been excused.
  117. 0:07:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Madam Clerk.
  118. 0:07:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First and next item on our agenda is Planning Commission Report, Councilman Streetman, you're recognized.
  119. 0:08:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  120. 0:08:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 19-20-26-27, I apologize, we still have to go to a public hearing on this.
  121. 0:08:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, would you read the resolution before us?
  122. 0:08:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 19-20-26-27.
  123. 0:08:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 19-20-26-27.
  124. 0:08:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 19-20-26-27.
  125. 0:08:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 19-20-26-27.
  126. 0:08:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript es0 quando choppa Rebecca reads a round the board measure uh how is this rolling so that we'd be informed of what our plan of services progress report for annexing off le factory road highway 374 seven five visits public system public hearing must have been made and probably second revert public hearing without objection we are now in the public hearing first and only item is resolution nineteen twenty twenty six twenty seven resolution adopting the final plan of services progress report for annex Ifey roadáficue Rockford Road is there any
  127. 0:08:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of resolution 19 is there one
  128. 0:08:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anyone in the audience that wishes to speak against resolution 19 councilman
  129. 0:09:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Streetman mayor I move we go back into regular session motion and made and
  130. 0:09:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript properly second to revert to regular session without objection we are now in
  131. 0:09:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regular session councilman Streetman resolution 19 20 26 27 a resolution
  132. 0:09:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript adopting a final plan of services progress report for annex territory off
  133. 0:09:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Lafayette Road highway 374 and Garrettsburg Road I make a motion for
  134. 0:09:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript approval motion been made and properly seconded in favor of resolution 19 any
  135. 0:09:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript comment or question regarding this resolution seeing none hearing none are
  136. 0:09:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you ready to vote all members please cast your vote every member voted any
  137. 0:09:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript member wish to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote 12 yes zero
  138. 0:09:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no zero abstain resolution 19 is adopted we're now ready for the consent agenda
  139. 0:09:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript madam clerk please read the consent agenda all items in this portion
  140. 0:09:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
  141. 0:09:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council and may be approved by one motion however a member of the council
  142. 0:09:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript may request an item be removed for separate consideration under the
  143. 0:10:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appropriate committee report ordinance 8 20 26 27 second reading an ordinance
  144. 0:10:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authorizing the mayor or his designee to conduct negotiations and to enter an
  145. 0:10:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript agreement for purchase of easements and or rights of way or should negotiations
  146. 0:10:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fail to pursue condemnation through
  147. 0:10:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript use of eminent domain for acquisition of property for a public purpose for
  148. 0:10:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Jordan Road and Ava Drive sidewalks project ordinance 9 20 26 27 second
  149. 0:10:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reading an ordinance amending the official code of the City of Clarksville
  150. 0:10:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript titled 12 streets and other public ways in places chapter 3 drainage section 12
  151. 0:10:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dash 304 land disturbing activities paragraph 2 G and chapter 3 drainage
  152. 0:10:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript section 22 the day before 1995 motion."
  153. 0:10:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 12-309 non-stormwater discharges to provide needed updates ordinance 10 20 26 27 second
  154. 0:10:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reading an ordinance amending the official code of the city of clarksville title 12 streets
  155. 0:11:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and other public ways and places chapter 1 in general section 12-124 sidewalks to add
  156. 0:11:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript paragraphs l and m regarding exemption and sidewalk appeal ordinance 14 20 26 27 second
  157. 0:11:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reading an ordinance amending portions of the city of clarksville zoning ordinance as it pertains to
  158. 0:11:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript smoke shops and design guidelines resolution 20 20 26 27 a resolution approving appointments to
  159. 0:11:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the gas and water board the housing authority and the power board resolution 21 20 26 27 a
  160. 0:11:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution approving
  161. 0:11:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a certificate of compliance for sale of wine in a food store at sprouts farmers market number 576
  162. 0:11:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript located at 1002 winway in the adoption of minutes from september 3rd thank you madam clerk i'll
  163. 0:11:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript entertain a motion and a second properly moved and properly seconded anybody wish to be recognized
  164. 0:12:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the consent agenda councilman marquee you recognize on the consent agenda yes i'd like
  165. 0:12:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to pull item c ordinance 10 20 10 20 26 27. okay thank you we'll take that up without objection
  166. 0:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right
  167. 0:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out
  168. 0:12:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the consent agenda councilman brown you're recognized on the consent agenda thank you
  169. 0:12:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor i'd like to register no vote on resolution 20. okay councilman haywood you recognized thank
  170. 0:12:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you mayor i'd like to register no vote for item d item d okay anyone else wish to be recognized on
  171. 0:12:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the consent agenda seeing none hearing none are you ready to vote all members please cast your vote
  172. 0:12:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript every member voted any member wish to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote 12 yes zero no
  173. 0:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no zero abstain the consent agenda is adopted before i call on councilman marquee let me
  174. 0:12:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognize the chairman of the montgomery county commission in the audience tonight
  175. 0:12:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript chairman rashida leverett welcome i'm glad you're here all right councilman marquee you
  176. 0:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pulled ordinance 10 20 26 27 i'll come to you for the reading and emotion all right
  177. 0:13:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance 10 20 26 27 second reading and ordinance amending the official code of the
  178. 0:13:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city of clarksville title 12 streets and other public ways and places chapter 1 in general
  179. 0:13:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript section 12 124 sidewalks to add paragraphs l and m regarding exemption and sidewalk appeal i make
  180. 0:13:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a motion motion made and properly seconded you're recognized councilman marquis okay so i passed out
  181. 0:13:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an amendment here the the basis of this is pretty much to set a standard on when an exemption should
  182. 0:13:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be granted we know that come january there may be new committees new people sitting on them and at
  183. 0:13:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the end of the day quorum only takes two people so it may be that at the discretion of the committee
  184. 0:13:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members it may be exempt one month or a few months from now so i just want to set some standards in
  185. 0:14:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript place that regardless of who sits on the committee that everybody would still you know go through it
  186. 0:14:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and and that will be the only reasoning why exemptions would be exempted
  187. 0:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript made so as you see um there are it's kind of a little bit strict where it is on the burden of
  188. 0:14:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript proof is on the applicant to demonstrate why they need an exemption it can't just be well it costs
  189. 0:14:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript too much i mean they bought the land they knew the topography it's it's something that should
  190. 0:14:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have been taken into account if that's the case um there are other reasonings why but obviously
  191. 0:14:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's something that would have to be shown to the committee so again i just wanted to make sure
  192. 0:14:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that there was a standard
  193. 0:14:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and set forth that everybody who required wanted an exemption knew about before going in
  194. 0:14:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so i'll entertain a second on her motion for her amendment properly seconded
  195. 0:14:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any comment or question regarding this amendment councilman levato you recognize on the amendment
  196. 0:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh thank you mayor um i just really appreciate this amendment it does clarify things her you
  197. 0:15:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mentioned an m and i only see an l paragraph here that was the original ordinance of how that was
  198. 0:15:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript done um when you click on it in our our links m was originally crossed off when we first amended it
  199. 0:15:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so it might just be a little scrivener's error there okay that's all thank you all right any
  200. 0:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript more comment or question regarding this amendment are you ready to vote on the amendment we're
  201. 0:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voting on the amendment to ordinance 10 all members please cast your vote every member
  202. 0:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voted any member wish to change their vote madam clark please take the vote 12 yes zero no zero of
  203. 0:15:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the amendment is adopted we're now on ordinance 10 as amended any comment or question regarding
  204. 0:15:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance 10 as amended councilman marquis you get final word on this ordinance as amended i'm good
  205. 0:15:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thanks okay you can have more than one word if you want nevermind okay all right okay we are ready to
  206. 0:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vote on ordinance 10 as amended all members please cast your vote every member voted any member wish
  207. 0:16:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to change their vote madam clark please take the vote 11 yes one no zero abstain ordinance 10 passes
  208. 0:16:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and is adopted we're now ready for the finance committee report chairman's treatment you're
  209. 0:16:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognized thank you mayor ordinance 11 20 26 27 first reading an ordinance amending the operating
  210. 0:16:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript budgets for the fiscal year 20 26 27 for the clarksville police special revenue fund ordinance
  211. 0:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 98 20 25 26 the finance committee voted in favor of approval and i just want to say thank you so much
  212. 0:16:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so move motion been made and properly seconded in favor of ordinance 11. any comment or question
  213. 0:16:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regarding this ordinance seeing none hearing none are you ready to vote all members please cast your
  214. 0:16:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vote every member voted any member voice to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote 12
  215. 0:16:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes zero no zero abstain ordinance 11 passes first reading chairman's treatment ordinance
  216. 0:17:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 15 20 26 27 first reading an ordinance amending the city of clarksville tennessee official code
  217. 0:17:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Title VI, Finance and Taxation, Chapter 1, Miscellaneous, Section 6-102, Purchasing,
  218. 0:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pertaining to purchasing and competitive bidding.
  219. 0:17:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance Committee voted in favor of approval, and I so move.
  220. 0:17:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 15.
  221. 0:17:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding this ordinance?
  222. 0:17:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  223. 0:17:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  224. 0:17:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  225. 0:17:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  226. 0:17:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  227. 0:17:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 12 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
  228. 0:17:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 15 passes.
  229. 0:17:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First reading, Chairman's Treatment.
  230. 0:17:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 12-2026-27, a resolution of the City Council, the City of Clarksville, Tennessee,
  231. 0:17:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript approving a memorandum of understanding by and between the City of Clarksville
  232. 0:17:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and bikers who care for the development of all-wheel skate park at Belle Isle Park.
  233. 0:18:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance Committee voted in favor of approval, and I so move.
  234. 0:18:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Resolution 12.
  235. 0:18:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment?
  236. 0:18:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding this resolution?
  237. 0:18:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Clonch, you're recognized.
  238. 0:18:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
  239. 0:18:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just would like to say that I appreciate the work that's been done on this.
  240. 0:18:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is not my ward, but it is North Clarksville,
  241. 0:18:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we need opportunities for our youth to do things besides get in trouble.
  242. 0:18:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm in full support of this.
  243. 0:18:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  244. 0:18:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding this resolution?
  245. 0:18:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  246. 0:18:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  247. 0:18:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  248. 0:18:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  249. 0:18:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  250. 0:18:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 12 yes.
  251. 0:18:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 0 no.
  252. 0:18:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 0 abstain.
  253. 0:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 12 is adopted.
  254. 0:18:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman.
  255. 0:18:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 16-2026-27, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee,
  256. 0:18:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript approving and authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding
  257. 0:18:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript between the City of Clarksville and the Clarksville Kiwanis Foundation
  258. 0:19:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the acceptance of grant funds for the construction of sidewalks along Jordan Road
  259. 0:19:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in connection with the Jordan Road Storybook Trail Project.
  260. 0:19:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance Committee.
  261. 0:19:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance Committee voted in favor of approval, and I so move.
  262. 0:19:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Resolution 16.
  263. 0:19:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding this resolution?
  264. 0:19:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  265. 0:19:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  266. 0:19:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  267. 0:19:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  268. 0:19:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  269. 0:19:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 11 yes.
  270. 0:19:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 1 no.
  271. 0:19:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 0 abstain.
  272. 0:19:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 16 is adopted.
  273. 0:19:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman.
  274. 0:19:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  275. 0:19:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 17-2026-27, a resolution of the City Council.
  276. 0:19:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The City of Clarksville, Tennessee, approving and authorizing the execution
  277. 0:19:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of an interlocal cooperative agreement performing arts facility project
  278. 0:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the Art, Culture, and Tourism Authority,
  279. 0:19:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the City of Clarksville, Tennessee.
  280. 0:19:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do have comments that I want to make on this,
  281. 0:19:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I know I need to make a motion to get it on the floor.
  282. 0:19:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the Finance Committee voted in favor of approval, and I so move.
  283. 0:20:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Resolution 17.
  284. 0:20:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  285. 0:20:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  286. 0:20:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have spent considerable time reading.
  287. 0:20:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the emails that I've received, and many of those have absolutely been in favor
  288. 0:20:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the Performing Arts Center.
  289. 0:20:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, I've also spent many hours and many phone calls talking to a lot of people
  290. 0:20:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript throughout the community that feel that prior to us co-signing on this
  291. 0:20:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and entering into this agreement, that we should have pledges in front of us.
  292. 0:20:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I have the utmost respect for the Roxy, Ms. Emily Ruck,
  293. 0:20:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the Actions.
  294. 0:20:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am a member of the Act Authority.
  295. 0:20:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, I realize there have been things that have held this up,
  296. 0:20:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but this is our first time having the opportunity to vote on this,
  297. 0:20:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I can't not delay it when this is our first opportunity at it.
  298. 0:20:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've spoken a couple of times also with Cameron in regard to all of this,
  299. 0:20:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the overwhelming majority of people that I have talked with have talked
  300. 0:21:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about wanting to see pledges in advance of us actually moving forward,
  301. 0:21:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript signing on the dotted line and while yes it would be sales tax sales tax also helps offset the
  302. 0:21:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript financial burden on the shoulders of our property taxpayers and i have to keep that in mind when i
  303. 0:21:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript think about this and every way i look at it even looking at a 700 000 as was stated worst case
  304. 0:21:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript scenario in today's money that's just over the penny and that penny this past budget season
  305. 0:21:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could have gotten us moving on three road projects so i have to think about what our community needs
  306. 0:21:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the most that we can service them um another thing that's been referenced a lot to me from
  307. 0:21:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people especially within my ward is it they're wanting their we've been on hold on the project
  308. 0:21:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out at exit 8 for the athletic complex for a long time now as well and that's also something
  309. 0:21:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no different than this would generate sales tax revenue and motel hotel motel tax revenue
  310. 0:22:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the athletic complex out at exit 8 being able to host tournaments would also do the same another
  311. 0:22:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript prevailing comment that has been made to me is that this vote is happening three months before
  312. 0:22:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a new year is getting ready to begin and at a bare minimum we will have at least four new council
  313. 0:22:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members sitting up here and a new mayor i personally believe that we should wait and allow
  314. 0:22:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that vote to happen after the first of the year and actually i believe it should happen in february
  315. 0:22:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so that the people that are sitting in these seats have the opportunity to be prepared to make a vote
  316. 0:22:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on what could potentially affect them so i make a motion that we postpone this resolution until
  317. 0:22:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript february the february regular session of 2027. motion has been made and properly seconded to
  318. 0:22:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript postpone resolution 17 until february 2027 regular session we're now going to discuss
  319. 0:22:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the motion to postpone councilman lobato you're recognized on the motion to postpone
  320. 0:23:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mayor um to to the councilman from ward 10 i don't understand the need for the
  321. 0:23:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript postponement i mean i understand that we're going to have a new administration coming
  322. 0:23:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but other than a wing and a prayer what possibly could be changing with our finances
  323. 0:23:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to change anybody's mind is that a question or just that is a question yeah i will
  324. 0:23:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman streetman you want to take a stab at that well that does allow
  325. 0:23:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript five months for them to be able to obtain pledges to try and reach this 40 million dollar capital
  326. 0:23:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript campaign that they are intending to move on at this time we have zero towards that capital
  327. 0:23:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript campaign that would show that there was at least some movement on their end i will be a no vote on
  328. 0:23:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the postponement thank you councilman claunch on the motion to postpone uh thank you mr mayor
  329. 0:24:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is there a possibility that we could have mr cam come up and answer a few questions
  330. 0:24:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mr who the acts director oh cameron hanlon uh any objection to going into recess to hear from
  331. 0:24:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cameron without objection mr o'hanlon councilman claunch uh thank you mr mayor uh i know this was
  332. 0:24:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh brought up last week and i do appreciate your diligence in talking to city council members
  333. 0:24:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the work that went into preparing your assessments but we just spoke
  334. 0:24:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not an hour ago uh if you would could you answer some of the questions that i had about probably
  335. 0:24:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the biggest one was the what the city paid for the roxy and that we're just giving it to the act
  336. 0:24:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authority sure absolutely the um i've seen this kind of uh mentioned a few times the the city
  337. 0:25:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bought the roxy building from the roxy regional theater for uh just above 800 000 in 2022 i think
  338. 0:25:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the uh interlocal agreement stipulates that the act authority will repay the city for its
  339. 0:25:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript investments into the act into the creation of the act authority and the building which means
  340. 0:25:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which includes is not stipulated exactly in the language but it does include the purchase of the
  341. 0:25:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript roxy and so the expectation would be that the act authority as part of the estimated five million
  342. 0:25:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dollars that the city has invested into this project so far that the act authority will be
  343. 0:25:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript paying that back to the city okay
  344. 0:25:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the the question of my specific and I hate to bring this up because I know
  345. 0:25:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's gonna get I don't I haven't looked into it again but the the foyer requests
  346. 0:25:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the availability of a private citizen requesting information about the
  347. 0:25:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Act Authority and your bylaws sure absolutely and you know I the the
  348. 0:26:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript question has come up we've had dialogue about how can we make sure that the city
  349. 0:26:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is that the mechanisms to hold the Act Authority accountable through this
  350. 0:26:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript process and beyond because while the Act Authority is its own independent
  351. 0:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nonprofit organization we still have these ties via the hotel motel tax and
  352. 0:26:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be of my board board appointments and so I it's something I very much value
  353. 0:26:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anyone who's ever worked for me knows the first thing I tell them is I value
  354. 0:26:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two things above all else curiosity and accountability and
  355. 0:26:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript accountability isn't just trust right accountability is structural you build
  356. 0:26:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in your structure
  357. 0:26:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to hold each other, to make sure that everybody is motivated to do what they need to do.
  358. 0:26:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And Ms. Streetman brought this up in the Finance Committee about making sure that we have mechanisms to continue
  359. 0:26:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to bring me back to the Finance Committee through the whole process to continue to report back.
  360. 0:26:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so it's been mentioned that my bylaws for the Act Authority leave an open question to the transparency that we're required to provide.
  361. 0:27:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I'd be more than happy to add an amendment to this interlocal agreement that would require that full transparency with the city,
  362. 0:27:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript save legally binding confidential items like the things that are traditionally,
  363. 0:27:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and especially if I'm having a specific conversation with a specific supporter, we would want to keep their privacy maintained.
  364. 0:27:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I hope I have demonstrated through my actions my willingness to be transparent,
  365. 0:27:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not only transparent, but try and communicate effectively in a way that doesn't,
  366. 0:27:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript doesn't require a master's degree in arts administration to talk about what we're, what we're doing.
  367. 0:27:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I'd be more than open to codifying that in the interlocal agreement to make sure that that remains,
  368. 0:27:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript should I not be in this position 10 years from now, that my predecessors and the predecessors after that
  369. 0:27:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript continue to have that structural accountability built in.
  370. 0:27:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Absolutely. And then if you had your best case scenario, what would you like to see?
  371. 0:28:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Obviously it approved tonight, but we had talked about you wanting,
  372. 0:28:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to do something else. Could you?
  373. 0:28:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Absolutely. So I, I, as Mr.
  374. 0:28:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clonson mentioned, you know, I've been talking to a number of anybody who will engage really.
  375. 0:28:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, and I hope you, you, uh, recognize my willingness to, to have a dialogue,
  376. 0:28:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to make compromises because you have a heavy burden on your shoulders.
  377. 0:28:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so, uh, I think we have a few ideas, uh,
  378. 0:28:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that I've talked to a number of the council members about that could help make secure the city even further in its
  379. 0:28:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript action that we're asking.
  380. 0:28:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It to take. So I would like to postpone not till February, but till this next meeting, this next meeting, uh, in November to give us time to work through those, some of those ideas that we have to, again, like I said, further secure the city, uh, and, and if at that point, it's the, the council still felt it wise to not move forward.
  381. 0:28:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We could, we could make that decision then, but I want to give us the every opportunity to, uh, appease any of your concerns, uh, and address any of those concerns and make those real in the actual.
  382. 0:29:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Interlocal agreement itself, uh, while still maintaining our current timeline, maintaining our current price, because I know we say this a lot about a lot of different things, uh, but the circumstances in our world are, are, would make this, uh, project incrementally more challenging, uh, should we go, uh, should we push this project six months from now, uh, and, and drastically increases the likelihood that we will have to come to the city for additional support and I do not want to do that.
  383. 0:29:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know this body doesn't want to do that.
  384. 0:29:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The citizens of the city do not want to see.
  385. 0:29:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That we want to see this thing stand on its own two legs and I want to give it every opportunity it can in order to do that.
  386. 0:29:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I asked this council to, uh, postpone this vote until the November meeting and allow us to move forward to ask this question.
  387. 0:29:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Then do you think that in 30 days you can get $10 million in promissory notes?
  388. 0:29:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know if I can get $10 million in promissory notes, but I think we can, like I said, come up with a structure within this, in our local agreement to continue to work towards that and, uh, uh, and.
  389. 0:30:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Come up with creative solutions to, like I said, securing the, the city's backstop and then making the city feel comfortable while giving me every opportunity to succeed.
  390. 0:30:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Absolutely.
  391. 0:30:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then just to have you speak on it again, you don't want to wait until February because the cost of materials specifically, specifically, I mean, and we all know, I mean, everything's going up.
  392. 0:30:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We, I don't have to tell anybody that, but the, the things that worry the most in this project specifically are steel and copper in particular to, to.
  393. 0:30:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To commodities that are, have skyrocketed, you know, recently and on January 1st, we'll go up, uh, in a sharp line, uh, and interest rates, uh, on, on debt, this large $65 million, a half a percentage point to a point and a half, uh, increase in interest rates has a very material impact.
  394. 0:30:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And but my, by my estimates, we would be looking at a $6 million a year debt service if we were to wait till February, which, like I said, only increases the likelihood that I'll have to stand before this body.
  395. 0:31:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it.
  396. 0:31:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Request additional funds then.
  397. 0:31:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I desperately, desperately do not want to do that.
  398. 0:31:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And sir, how much money did I ask you to bring to the table in promissory?
  399. 0:31:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I I've been talking about a lot of numbers, but I think we talked about 18, 20, you wanted 20.
  400. 0:31:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, I think, you know, like I said, with the financial projections I laid out last week, while we have a $40 million fundraising.
  401. 0:31:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Goal.
  402. 0:31:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The financial plan that shows that we would not require any additional funds only requires 20.
  403. 0:31:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh,
  404. 0:31:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think 10 would be a good, you know, 50% mark.
  405. 0:31:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is achievable, and it is, but I think it goes a long way in showing what Ms.
  406. 0:31:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Streetman was asking for is this community to show up and stand up and say that this is something that they believe in and that they want.
  407. 0:31:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
  408. 0:31:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I have, sir.
  409. 0:31:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  410. 0:31:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I may, just my final statement, sir.
  411. 0:31:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Sure.
  412. 0:31:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, I appreciate the act of authority and the communication that I've had with Cameron, the willingness to do things different, to have open dialogue and communication and look at things in a very different capacity.
  413. 0:32:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we spoke very candidly not an hour ago about I still have a real problem with two months ago we were fighting about chairs for our city clerks, you know, at $200 a pop.
  414. 0:32:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am for the arts.
  415. 0:32:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have a 10-year-old daughter that we will go to Nashville to see plays and musicals and the Nutcracker if it's still around.
  416. 0:32:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But it seems to be very disingenuous.
  417. 0:32:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our two different, very different groups.
  418. 0:32:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have the North Clarksville crowd, and depending on where you draw that line, that are concerned about gas and groceries and a flat tire could be catastrophic.
  419. 0:32:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then you kind of have the other crowd that's pro.
  420. 0:32:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let Big Brother, the city, kind of co-sign this venture.
  421. 0:33:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I support at least giving the act another month to see what they can come up with.
  422. 0:33:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do see the value, and we've spoke about this as well.
  423. 0:33:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A new administration, new city council members.
  424. 0:33:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, it's a big ask right at the end of, you know, this year.
  425. 0:33:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I have, sir.
  426. 0:33:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  427. 0:33:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  428. 0:33:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  429. 0:33:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Zacharias, you're recognized.
  430. 0:33:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  431. 0:33:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript After hearing Mr. O'Hanlon's remarks, I would ask that this council take his advice, defer this decision for 30 days.
  432. 0:33:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do have, I do believe that I have an answer to the question that my colleague from Ward 12 posed about what's going to change about our city finances.
  433. 0:33:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Fortunately, it doesn't appear until a little bit later on the agenda.
  434. 0:33:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I would love the opportunity for everybody to digest.
  435. 0:33:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What I would like to share.
  436. 0:33:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do their due diligence, fact-check me, talk to our CFO, and have that information, be confident in that information before they cast a vote.
  437. 0:34:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And a 30-day deferment does that.
  438. 0:34:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  439. 0:34:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  440. 0:34:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holloman, you're recognized on the motion to postpone.
  441. 0:34:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  442. 0:34:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  443. 0:34:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  444. 0:34:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There we go.
  445. 0:34:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So.
  446. 0:34:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So.
  447. 0:34:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So.
  448. 0:34:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I.
  449. 0:34:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First off, I guess, on the motion.
  450. 0:34:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To postpone.
  451. 0:34:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not really quite sure how I feel about it.
  452. 0:34:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we should either postpone it to the next year or just go ahead and just vote this down.
  453. 0:34:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To me, this is just my reasoning, but it's like, okay, the fundraising goal is $40 million.
  454. 0:34:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Has the ROCSE ever raised a million dollars in a year before?
  455. 0:34:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, I guess that would probably be a good starting indicator.
  456. 0:34:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And on top of that, if they don't raise it, then we are basically co-signing a loan.
  457. 0:34:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like, and it's, at its core, that's what we're doing.
  458. 0:34:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so this is just my perspective.
  459. 0:34:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I'm not, you know, trying to bash anybody or anything like that.
  460. 0:35:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But just from my perspective, I've served two terms and I'll have eight years under my belt sitting up here.
  461. 0:35:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so we've got this and it's like, okay, so the city's in a financial crisis and we essentially have an ordinance in front of us or a resolution to co-sign a loan that we'll be on the hook for for many, many millions.
  462. 0:35:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so it's just like, for me, as a leader that's about to not be sitting in this seat, I can't do that.
  463. 0:35:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like, that's just nonsense from how I see it.
  464. 0:35:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because it's like, okay, we'll get Clarksville.
  465. 0:35:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like, yep, see you later.
  466. 0:35:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're going to give you some more debt.
  467. 0:35:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Here you go.
  468. 0:35:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a parting gift.
  469. 0:35:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But no, I can't do it.
  470. 0:35:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we should either postpone it until next year or go ahead and vote it down.
  471. 0:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all.
  472. 0:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  473. 0:35:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just so I get it properly.
  474. 0:35:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We get us back on track here.
  475. 0:36:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Without objection, we went into recess to hear from Mr. O'Hanlon.
  476. 0:36:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll entertain a motion to revert to regular session.
  477. 0:36:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Without objection, now we're square.
  478. 0:36:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  479. 0:36:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis.
  480. 0:36:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Bittner.
  481. 0:36:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, so I do have an amendment for the pledges.
  482. 0:36:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So should this pass, I'll bring it in February.
  483. 0:36:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Should this fail, I'm going to present it tonight.
  484. 0:36:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  485. 0:36:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  486. 0:36:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized.
  487. 0:36:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript On the motion, your motion to postpone.
  488. 0:36:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, I believe we should stay with the February.
  489. 0:36:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, too, was in the $15 to $20 million range when I talked with Cameron in regard to what I felt like where we needed to be at before us co-signing on to this.
  490. 0:36:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And even he said here, you know, he's not sure that he can get that in the next 30 days.
  491. 0:36:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And one thing, one comment that was made to me and could be, you know,
  492. 0:36:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let you wonder even if February would be enough.
  493. 0:36:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, I do think that opportunity should come before us again.
  494. 0:37:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One point that was made to me by more than one individual, and it was something I thought about as well,
  495. 0:37:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was the Wings of Liberty Museum.
  496. 0:37:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It took decades to raise $10 to $15 million in a military town.
  497. 0:37:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The only reason that came to fruition was inevitably due to the $20 million that came from the state.
  498. 0:37:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right now, what we've seen happen.
  499. 0:37:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just this week is that the Nashville Symphony had to shut down its entire upcoming season to realign their finances.
  500. 0:37:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, I did bring that up with Cameron, and he commented that his plan is very different than theirs.
  501. 0:37:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They didn't have the best financial plan for the long term, and his is more in line with how that would suit in the long term.
  502. 0:37:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, what I think about is it is still the arts,
  503. 0:37:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that means there's going to be other people out there with their hand.
  504. 0:37:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, this is a time for the local people to sit down and do their best.
  505. 0:37:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is a time for us to be able to look at what is the best and the best,
  506. 0:38:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I do think that this is a time to be aware of what our mission is.
  507. 0:38:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I do think that it's important that the state also will look at that this percent of the city is going to do its best.
  508. 0:38:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I think that's one of the things that we've all gotten for a couple of years here.
  509. 0:38:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I think that's what we've all gotten for a couple of years.
  510. 0:38:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, if we're capable of doing that, I think that's the best we could.
  511. 0:38:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I think that's a good point.
  512. 0:38:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript them that opportunity to do that but till february to allow them to try and get it before co-signing
  513. 0:38:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on this because i have a very definite concern as i stated with the other things that we have
  514. 0:38:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we're needing for our community that they are asking for and infrastructure and other things
  515. 0:38:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we're looking for we've got police officers that need to make more money there's a lot of
  516. 0:38:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript things that we have a need before us and we just went through a very difficult budget season
  517. 0:38:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this at my personal opinion needs to wait until next year early on to allow them more time to
  518. 0:38:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bring in more money themselves and show that the momentum is there and i'm a supporter of the roxy
  519. 0:39:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i have uh sponsored plays i'm somebody that utilizes it and i know without a doubt
  520. 0:39:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there are issues with that building i brought those to attention last week but this is still
  521. 0:39:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what i believe is the right move and again that comes from multiple multiple conversations with
  522. 0:39:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people
  523. 0:39:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that stated the exact same things i'm sitting here presenting tonight
  524. 0:39:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman chicana be recognized yes thank you thank you mayor well i came here tonight ready
  525. 0:39:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to vote up or down um but um just just listening um to camera on there i think um you know he's
  526. 0:39:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript saying and a lot of the council members have have really inquired about funding can he raise the
  527. 0:39:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript money um he's he's saying that he can do you know at least come back in 30 days and
  528. 0:39:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have a large margin even ten dollars that's a lot um to raise in a month um to get pledges on
  529. 0:39:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a month um so what happens what is he saying what will happen if he comes back here in 30 days
  530. 0:40:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and he doesn't have the 10 million in pledges then is it a no-go um same thing um and you know
  531. 0:40:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript four months from now right you know what happens if the money is not there to support it
  532. 0:40:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is it a no-go so that's really where we're at
  533. 0:40:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know if it if he can raise the money then yeah we're good with it but if you can't raise
  534. 0:40:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the money is it a no-go um so that's why i said i'm ready to vote to tonight on it but
  535. 0:40:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm also in favor of a postponement thank you all right any more comment or question
  536. 0:40:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regarding the motion to postpone councilman smith you're recognized thank you mayor um
  537. 0:40:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i appreciate what you have done young man mr cameron um but as i said let's
  538. 0:40:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript get back to our conversation i wanted to just say on the last week and i'm not going to repeat it but
  539. 0:40:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um our finances is not healthy and it has to be healthy before we can you know sign a note to be
  540. 0:41:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the backup for the roxy i want to see it vibrant i want to see that as i said i want i want it but
  541. 0:41:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have to go back to the drawing table as i said um try to make this a little better and i don't
  542. 0:41:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know how you're going to
  543. 0:41:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript raise 40 million dollars in before November or by November because we got
  544. 0:41:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Christmas coming up we got so many holidays coming up I mean I don't know
  545. 0:41:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that's a little short time to do that I think we do need to
  546. 0:41:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript postpone this until February I agree with her on that and I also got a word
  547. 0:41:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the director of the arts and heritage who agreed with what I sent her
  548. 0:41:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript she said one that I agree with you and I think that we do need to postpone this
  549. 0:41:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and not vote it down so I think it would be best she works on a committee with me
  550. 0:42:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and she understood what I was saying we had a conversation yesterday and so I
  551. 0:42:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript think we do need to vote this down not voted down but postpone it instead of
  552. 0:42:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voting it down this would give you a chance
  553. 0:42:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to raise money and to come back with some collateral that would help us out
  554. 0:42:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well thank you councilman Clonch you recognized thank you mr. mayor in the
  555. 0:42:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript army we had a lot of touch points where we would review plans and relook at
  556. 0:42:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript things I had the fortunate opportunity to work at the Air Force and they called
  557. 0:42:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it how goes it and I thought that was really cool
  558. 0:42:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what does
  559. 0:42:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what is the difference in giving the act a month 30 days to look at this and
  560. 0:42:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then we can vote it down versus where we can see what what he can do what can
  561. 0:42:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript happen versus postponing the whole thing until February because in November
  562. 0:43:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we if we postpone it till November we can still in November say no so I guess
  563. 0:43:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that would be my my point let's not push it too far out
  564. 0:43:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to where it's this flag in the wind let's let's have another how goes it in
  565. 0:43:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript November so I have sir thank you any more comment or question councilman
  566. 0:43:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Smith you recognized yes he can always email us and let us know if he made you
  567. 0:43:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know raise the money in November we shouldn't have to come back and keep
  568. 0:43:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript meeting on the same thing let's give the people some time rushing things sometimes
  569. 0:43:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it cause us to mess up and we don't get it right so it would be smart to just let
  570. 0:43:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript him email us so we got the money hey we could use
  571. 0:43:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the set a date to come back and meet again but I don't think we need to keep
  572. 0:43:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript setting meetings set means at means I just think we need to give them some
  573. 0:44:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time
  574. 0:44:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank You announcement Klonsch Thank You mr. mayor fully understand but also in
  575. 0:44:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and Cameron and I spoke about this as well
  576. 0:44:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's a communication piece with not everyone in this room not everyone watching on youtube
  577. 0:44:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the citizens and constituents of clarksville tennessee uh so it being fresh in their minds
  578. 0:44:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript creates the opportunity for conversation creates the opportunity for ideas as again opposed to
  579. 0:44:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let's let's you know a flag in the wind of february i also understand that everyone's time
  580. 0:44:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is valuable uh but i think it keeps it relevant and kind of lights a fire under under cameron's
  581. 0:44:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fifth point of contact to to make some progress that's all i have sir thank you members in light
  582. 0:44:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of what cameron has talked about and what the member from ward one has mentioned i would move
  583. 0:44:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we amend the motion to postpone to the november 2026 regular session properly seconded
  584. 0:45:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any comment or question regarding that motion amendment to the motion to postpone to the
  585. 0:45:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript november 2026 regular session okay
  586. 0:45:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're going to be voting on the motion the amendment to the postponed motion and to postpone
  587. 0:45:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this until the november 2026 regular session okay we're voting on the amendment to the motion to
  588. 0:45:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript postpone to the number 20 november 2026 regular session every member voted any member wish to
  589. 0:46:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript change their vote madam clerk take the vote five yes seven no zero abstain all right that amendment
  590. 0:46:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript failed we're back on the motion to postpone until
  591. 0:46:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript february 2027 any further comment or question regarding that amendment
  592. 0:46:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all right every member please cast your vote every member voted any member wish to change their vote
  593. 0:46:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript madam clerk please take the vote nine yes three no zero abstain that motion is adopted postponed
  594. 0:46:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript until february 2027 members i would recommend we do the same thing with the next resolution
  595. 0:46:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript chairman streetman thank you mayor and that was my intention as well
  596. 0:46:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript since they came together resolution 18 20 26 27 a resolution of the city council the city of
  597. 0:46:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville tennessee approving and authorizing the execution of documents necessary to transfer
  598. 0:46:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript certain assets from the city of clarksville tennessee to the art culture and tourism
  599. 0:47:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authority of the city of clarksville tennessee i first make a motion for approval motion made
  600. 0:47:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and properly seconded chairman streetman i make a motion that we also postpone this item until the february 2026 regular session
  601. 0:47:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regular session motion been made to amend this motion to postpone until the
  602. 0:47:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript February 2027 regular session any comment or question regarding the motion
  603. 0:47:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to postpone hearing none seeing none are you ready to vote all members please
  604. 0:47:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cast your vote every member voted any member wish to change their vote madam
  605. 0:47:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clerk take the vote 11 yes one no zero abstain post resolution 18 is postponed
  606. 0:47:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to next year chairman Streetman that concludes my report mayor all right
  607. 0:47:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you they were in Community Services Committee chairman Shakina of
  608. 0:47:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript your recognized yes thank you mayor the next meeting of the Clarksville
  609. 0:47:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript neighborhood and Community Services Committee will be held on Monday the 12th
  610. 0:48:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of October at 430 in the City Hall conference room from the director I
  611. 0:48:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript encourage each council member to attend the regional housing policy summit on
  612. 0:48:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 20th October from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  613. 0:48:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at the William O Beach Civic Center we have had only a few council members thus
  614. 0:48:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript far and only 25 more seats available the summit is hosted by the second work the
  615. 0:48:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript second more Institute an independent nonpartisan Tennessee public policy
  616. 0:48:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript research center that uses data and evidence to help communities understand
  617. 0:48:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and address complex challenges housing is one of those challenges for
  618. 0:48:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville the summit will bring local and regional
  619. 0:48:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript leaders together to discuss what is driving housing cost and importantly how
  620. 0:48:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript local decisions shape housing opportunities I would really like to see
  621. 0:48:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript strong representation from this council and this is an opportunity to listen
  622. 0:49:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript learn and be part of an evidence-based conversation about how we grow
  623. 0:49:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville this event is free lunch is provided and registration required I
  624. 0:49:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hope you'll join us there again that's from the director of Clarksville
  625. 0:49:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Burke of the historic house for playground in near Jeśli
  626. 0:49:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript multi kindsneak camp by their community and we encourage you to contact them
  627. 0:49:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript get in touch with the Seiteaa community neighborhood services directly pledging
  628. 0:49:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and each council member to them sign up for this event and you can reach out to
  629. 0:49:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript her to do that Mayor that concludes my report for neighborhood and Community
  630. 0:49:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Services thank you mr. Chairman any comment or question regarding this
  631. 0:49:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee report now ready for Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Zacharias
  632. 0:49:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cemetery's most fascinating residents to life explore the historic cemetery where
  633. 0:49:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the first burial dates back to 1800 and hear the life stories of those who rest
  634. 0:49:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there each guided tour lasts approximately one hour with tours
  635. 0:49:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript beginning at 3 p.m. and departing every 30 minutes through 7 p.m. downtown
  636. 0:50:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville transforms into a Halloween Haven for Fright on Franklin on October
  637. 0:50:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 24th families can trick-or-treat with local businesses and organizations in a
  638. 0:50:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript safe festive setting filled with creative costumes decorations and
  639. 0:50:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Halloween fun for all ages costumes are encouraged especially if you're entering
  640. 0:50:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the crowd favorite costume contest spots fill up fast so come dress to impress
  641. 0:50:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and show off your best Halloween look and finally we are hiring the following
  642. 0:50:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript full-time positions are currently open grounds and facilities maintenance
  643. 0:50:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript assistant marketing coordinator Parks and Rec superintendent for aquatics and a
  644. 0:50:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recreation center manager and
  645. 0:50:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and for the rest of the year we will be hosting a special event for the
  646. 0:50:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript National Museum of Art and a complete list of programs classes and ongoing
  647. 0:50:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript activities visit clarksville parks rec.com or download the app from the
  648. 0:50:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Google Play Store or the App Store thank you thank you mr. chairman any comment or
  649. 0:50:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript question regarding this committee report we're now ready for public safety
  650. 0:51:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee chairman Lovato you recognized Thank You mayor first for building in
  651. 0:51:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript codes the construction division did 2743 total inspections the code enforcement
  652. 0:51:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript division did six hundred and three new building codes the construction division did 2643 total inspections the code enforcement division did six hundred and three new
  653. 0:51:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cases the abatement division did 87 work orders and the total revenue generated
  654. 0:51:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was a little over two hundred and five thousand dollars for the Clarksville
  655. 0:51:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Police Department the next student traffic awareness training is coming up
  656. 0:51:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is a free for our program designed for high school students ages 15 to 19
  657. 0:51:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to promote responsible driving it is on October 10th from 8 a.m. to noon at the
  658. 0:51:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Civic Hall building on October 2nd there will be the annual rock with a cop
  659. 0:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript charity concert at Joker's Comedy Club from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]
  660. 0:51:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] tickets are on sale now Clarksville Community Cares walk
  661. 0:51:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will be at their rec on October 3rd at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CPD and CFR will both be
  662. 0:52:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there CPD is continuing to monitor school zones
  663. 0:52:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript please be mindful of your social distancing and please be aware of your
  664. 0:52:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript speed when driving through school zones for the Clarksville fire rescue CFR is
  665. 0:52:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript advancing over a hundred applicants to the next hiring phase the physical
  666. 0:52:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ability test CFR will attend the community cares CADS walk this Saturday
  667. 0:52:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on October 3rd and last our retired assistant chief CW Stokes was laid to
  668. 0:52:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rest on Monday he was the maintenance chief responsible for finding and
  669. 0:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript refurbishing the 1931 fire engine displayed at the
  670. 0:52:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fire headquarters the maintenance division was able to make this truck
  671. 0:52:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fully operational one last time to take him to his final resting place and that
  672. 0:52:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript concludes my report thank you any comment or question
  673. 0:52:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regarding this committee report now ready for the Transportation Streets and
  674. 0:52:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Garage committee Chairman Smith you recognized the TSG reports for September
  675. 0:53:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are as follows Transportation Department CTS transported 45,000 701 riders on fixed route buses in September are now ready for the garage and road Being a
  676. 0:53:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript September, including 9,148 seniors who rode for free.
  677. 0:53:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript CTS also transported 5,079 riders on paratransit vehicles
  678. 0:53:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a total of 50,780 riders for the month of September.
  679. 0:53:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's a lot of riders.
  680. 0:53:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Big increase.
  681. 0:53:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's a big increase, 50,000.
  682. 0:53:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hmm.
  683. 0:53:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  684. 0:53:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Next, we have the garage.
  685. 0:53:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have no report from the street department.
  686. 0:53:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nothing was sent.
  687. 0:53:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the city garage reports the total number of city work orders was 420.
  688. 0:53:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The total number of mechanic work hours was 964.55.
  689. 0:53:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  690. 0:53:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now we will look at the gas.
  691. 0:53:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A few purchases made by the city garage for on-site fuel pumps.
  692. 0:53:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The garage unleaded cost was $116,680 for a total of gallon of gas of 31,054.
  693. 0:54:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Diesel cost was $41,360 for a total of gallons of 8,000.
  694. 0:54:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The outlaw fuel unleaded total cost was $58,727 for a total of gallons of 15,756.
  695. 0:54:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Diesel total cost was zero.
  696. 0:54:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Gallon, zero.
  697. 0:54:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess they didn't buy any diesel gas.
  698. 0:54:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, it is.
  699. 0:54:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript About $6 now.
  700. 0:54:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Fuel cost for unleaded.
  701. 0:54:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, increased by 19.6%.
  702. 0:54:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was $3.31 on August of 27, 26.
  703. 0:54:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The date was 27, year 26.
  704. 0:54:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, it, it went to $3.96 per gallon.
  705. 0:54:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The last delivery was September 20, 26.
  706. 0:54:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Fuel cost for diesel.
  707. 0:54:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, it also increased 19.8%.
  708. 0:54:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was $4.55 in August.
  709. 0:55:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it went to $5.45 per gallon.
  710. 0:55:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our next meeting will be convened on October the 13th at 3.30 p.m.
  711. 0:55:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That concludes my report.
  712. 0:55:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  713. 0:55:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding this committee report?
  714. 0:55:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are now ready for unfinished business.
  715. 0:55:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One item under unfinished business is Ordinance 74, sponsored by Councilman Chikina.
  716. 0:55:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You are recognized, sir.
  717. 0:55:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  718. 0:55:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 74, 25, 26, first reading.
  719. 0:55:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, this item and the marquee's amendment.
  720. 0:55:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, these amendments were postponed at the August 6th, 26th regular session.
  721. 0:55:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Enorg to amend the Official Code of the City of Clarksville, amending Title 10 offences
  722. 0:55:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript miscellaneous to create a new chapter relative to parking and parking violations, and 10
  723. 0:55:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sections therein pertaining to parking and parking violations within city limits, and
  724. 0:55:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amend the Official Code of the City of Clarksville by deleting Title One, administrations, officers,
  725. 0:56:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and personnel, Chapter 19, Clarksville Parking Commission.
  726. 0:56:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, make a recommendation at the作業 del角.com.
  727. 0:56:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that this is approved motion been made and properly seconded in favor of
  728. 0:56:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance 74 you recognized on your amendment sir yes thank you sir fellow
  729. 0:56:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council members you all have the amendment there before you that was
  730. 0:56:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript passed out just up front one of the major changes just listening to the
  731. 0:56:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council members over the last few months instead of the penalty being $40 it is
  732. 0:56:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to be at $10 the next thing is as far as who sets the rates for downtown
  733. 0:56:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parking that needs to go to the Finance Committee I mean it's approved and then
  734. 0:56:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript who manages parking instead of CPD it's still going to be building and facility
  735. 0:56:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript maintenance so when you look at this graph this graph counter highlights
  736. 0:56:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript something here for you on the first thing the enterprise fund when you think
  737. 0:57:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about the budget season nothing from parking was cut because we passed the
  738. 0:57:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript enterprise fund
  739. 0:57:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first
  740. 0:57:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the first reading right so that was our chance but again the other two
  741. 0:57:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript enterprise funds they make money this enterprise fund doesn't make any money
  742. 0:57:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so to me it's never been an enterprise fund it should be city general so so
  743. 0:57:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's one change it goes to city general the next one you look at the
  744. 0:57:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript staff the staff pretty much stays the same unless the next budget season
  745. 0:57:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript someone can reduce that number because again my belief is that if we are writing
  746. 0:57:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tickets but we can enforce them then while we writing tickets so we wasting
  747. 0:57:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript money on personnel there so that's something for future camera council
  748. 0:57:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members to think about you know if we're just wasting money and then
  749. 0:57:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript downtown enforcement right now the parking enforcement staff they enforce
  750. 0:57:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that in the future it will still be the violations will still be enforced by the
  751. 0:57:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parking staff but safety violations will be CPD of non downtown parking right now
  752. 0:58:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's CPD and it would continue to be CPD and will choreography be a plan capitalization but it will transform the policy one time itents
  753. 0:58:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript continue to be cpd the rates who sets the rates uh right now the parking commission and i've always
  754. 0:58:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been under the belief that elected officials unless we give that power to the mayor should
  755. 0:58:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be setting rates not the parking commission so right now the recommendation is going to be for
  756. 0:58:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the cfo and the building facility maintenance they're going to submit that to the finance
  757. 0:58:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee for approval so that those five council members that represents the finance committee
  758. 0:58:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will be setting those rates and making that determination appeals process right now the
  759. 0:58:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appeals process goes to that body of the of the parking commission it can go to city courts
  760. 0:58:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on a voluntary basis if they want to appeal they don't have to appeal but if they want to
  761. 0:58:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then lastly the parking commission is mandated by a city code in the future the
  762. 0:59:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parking commission will cease to exist so in short
  763. 0:59:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is a summary of everything that's in there except the rates itself which is 10 which is 10
  764. 0:59:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not 40 so that's a motion for your amendment yes properly seconded any comment or question
  765. 0:59:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regarding the amendment councilman lovato you're recognized on the amendment thank you mayor um
  766. 0:59:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first i'm just going to say i'm not in favor of abolishing the parking commission at all um but i
  767. 0:59:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do have a question because now we're taking the responsibilities of what is currently happening
  768. 0:59:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the city court we're putting it on the finance and we're putting it on the city court so what
  769. 0:59:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript part of the parking budget is going to follow those responsibilities because this is now
  770. 0:59:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an operational change that is going to cause a staffing issue that is going to cause
  771. 0:59:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a monetary issue so are we going to see budget amendments for this year to accommodate those
  772. 1:00:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you won't see them from me the city court is already established to hear appeals uh and
  773. 1:00:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript citations so it's just it will be another another issue that they'll deal with and they've
  774. 1:00:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been included in the conversation about the changes to the to the parking ordinance and the finance
  775. 1:00:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript staff handles the handles the record keeping for um the parking commission anyway so there's
  776. 1:00:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no additional work okay so but we have a director who gets 25 of his salary from the parking
  777. 1:00:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commission we're going to eliminate some
  778. 1:00:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript responsibilities, but he's going to maintain the same salary? I can't tell you that
  779. 1:00:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right now until this passes. Well, I will be
  780. 1:00:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a vote. Thank you. Councilman Brown, you're recognized. Thank you, Mayor.
  781. 1:00:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have a question. If the appeal is going to city court,
  782. 1:00:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if it ends up being a $10 ticket, is city court
  783. 1:00:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to add cost onto that? Because usually
  784. 1:00:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's court cost included in citations. So if they
  785. 1:01:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appeal it, is there going to be court cost added to that? Only if they're
  786. 1:01:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript found guilty. So what it's
  787. 1:01:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to do is encourage people to go, I don't want to appeal it because
  788. 1:01:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript now the ticket's going from $10 to $150,
  789. 1:01:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whatever the court cost may be. Councilman Chikanib, you're the sponsor. Yes, Mayor,
  790. 1:01:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if I could add to that right now, they don't even have to
  791. 1:01:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pay it. They can appeal it and still not pay it.
  792. 1:01:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And there's nothing we can do.
  793. 1:01:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's why that debt of $800,000 is there, because there's nothing
  794. 1:01:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can do. What my hopes is, is one day this
  795. 1:01:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council sits down and sets the rates to make parking downtown free.
  796. 1:01:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Then we don't need to enforce it. So we save
  797. 1:01:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript much more money and we stop incurring a debt. Because right now, even with
  798. 1:01:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the two-hour free parking, we pay an administrative cost.
  799. 1:01:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we're still driving up the debt. And we're getting nothing
  800. 1:02:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the return side of it.
  801. 1:02:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But what I'm saying is, this penalizes
  802. 1:02:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript somebody for wanting to appeal their
  803. 1:02:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ticket. You're saying, well, instead of your
  804. 1:02:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ticket being $10, now you want to appeal it, it's going to be $150,
  805. 1:02:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whatever the number may end up being, because I'm sure the court cost is
  806. 1:02:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $100 or something. So
  807. 1:02:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're adding to the fine just because they want to appeal it.
  808. 1:02:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I get a speeding ticket,
  809. 1:02:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the speeding ticket's a set price whether I go to court or not.
  810. 1:02:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if I want to appeal it, it's going to be the same fine
  811. 1:02:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether I appeal it or not. But this is
  812. 1:02:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to appeal it. Well, if you're going to appeal it, we're going to make you pay
  813. 1:02:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript more. Well, I can tell you from my experience on the parking
  814. 1:02:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commission, and I've been on it for three years, we may have
  815. 1:02:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one or two people per every other month
  816. 1:03:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript probably come and appeal.
  817. 1:03:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it's not like you're talking about a high volume of people, because
  818. 1:03:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right now the majority of people know they don't have to pay it at all. So why even appeal?
  819. 1:03:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it's going to continue to be that way. They don't have to pay
  820. 1:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because we can't enforce it. So that's the real
  821. 1:03:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dilemma that this council is facing. We have something in place that we can't even
  822. 1:03:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript enforce. We can enforce speeding. We can enforce
  823. 1:03:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot of other things, but we can't enforce this. So this is really just a waste
  824. 1:03:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of manpower.
  825. 1:03:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Even writing the tickets. Thank you. Councilman Smith, you
  826. 1:03:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognized? Thank you, Mayor. I'm just sitting here thinking
  827. 1:03:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he just said that that's a waste of manpower
  828. 1:03:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because we can't enforce the tickets. I agree.
  829. 1:03:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I think we need to
  830. 1:03:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript think about how we can enforce the tickets without
  831. 1:04:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ceasing the parking commission's job
  832. 1:04:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or position.
  833. 1:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There is a way to do this without
  834. 1:04:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript giving this to the police department. They have enough to do. They need to work on
  835. 1:04:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript crimes, something that is more serious.
  836. 1:04:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And even though our crime rate is down,
  837. 1:04:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have concerns for our youth.
  838. 1:04:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I don't think we need to give this. I just need more to think about this because I know
  839. 1:04:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that there is a way that we can enforce the law
  840. 1:04:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript without getting
  841. 1:04:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rid of the parking commission. I just think we're just
  842. 1:04:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not. Well, I'm going to say you are because I
  843. 1:04:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know you have looked like you've done your
  844. 1:04:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript homework. But I just think that we need to think about this.
  845. 1:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we need to postpone this until we can look at this clearer and not just force
  846. 1:04:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript something or just go fast with this because
  847. 1:04:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is a lot that has changed here. We're talking about getting rid of people's job.
  848. 1:05:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ina. I can't agree with this right now.
  849. 1:05:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's not what I'm saying. Thank you.
  850. 1:05:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shekinah. Yes, mayor. Thank you. Well, we're not
  851. 1:05:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The police department is not going to be enforcing this
  852. 1:05:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right, it's still going to be enforced by the parking staff the violations that what the police department is doing is safety
  853. 1:05:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right, which they do now anyway, right?
  854. 1:05:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So even anything that's a safety violation the parking commission can't enforce and they're not they're not even trying to enforce it because they can't
  855. 1:05:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right, that's something they called the police for to enforce it. So that part is not going to change
  856. 1:05:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But who determines what the rates would be right now? That's the parking commission, right?
  857. 1:05:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That needs to be this body that determines what rates are because we because we should be setting rates not
  858. 1:05:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Another party should be set rates, especially when they can incur debt on the city that they can't repay
  859. 1:05:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because they can't repay it, right?
  860. 1:05:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have to figure that out how to repay that debt and every month we incurred a debt right now
  861. 1:06:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript With the two-hour free parking
  862. 1:06:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That we can't even repay
  863. 1:06:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's for us the parking commission
  864. 1:06:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith. Thank you
  865. 1:06:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The finance department will set the rates. I don't think that's a great idea. I
  866. 1:06:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just don't I
  867. 1:06:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Think the parking commission needs to keep that that
  868. 1:06:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That part of the job they need to make that decision. I used to sit on the parking commission as well and
  869. 1:06:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They made good decisions they really did
  870. 1:06:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the problem is we just not getting the money
  871. 1:06:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When the people are written tickets, we're just not getting the money. So I think we need to sit at the table and
  872. 1:06:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's brainstorm. Hey, how can we enforce this? How can we do this without ceasing the parking commission? I
  873. 1:07:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript understand that the police department takes care of the safety, but I
  874. 1:07:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Understand why we can't brainstorm and figure out another way
  875. 1:07:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't agree with the finance department setting the rates
  876. 1:07:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the money going to general funds is that general funds to the city funds
  877. 1:07:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is that what you're talking about? So the money would be they used to go to the parking commission, which is up?
  878. 1:07:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, no, no the the parking as it stands right now. The parking is an enterprise, right?
  879. 1:07:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just like gas and right and CD right so but
  880. 1:07:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There they can't pay off any debt. They don't make any money. All right, so it's not it's not it
  881. 1:07:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A true enterprise it should be just like the rest of the department's city general
  882. 1:07:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So when it's time to cut we're looking at them just like everybody else
  883. 1:07:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If it's a enterprise that means it makes its own money
  884. 1:07:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It gets its own money it can pay its own bills
  885. 1:07:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I don't know why we're putting it in the city funds because taking the money from the parks
  886. 1:08:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Parking Commission and we're gonna put it in the general funds. Why are we you know, we're not taking the money away from it
  887. 1:08:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We see what we said is they can't
  888. 1:08:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Pay their bills
  889. 1:08:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Wow, they don't make the money because because because when they're writing tickets if everybody paid their tickets
  890. 1:08:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, we'll make money but they do parking off the parking meters
  891. 1:08:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't it doesn't even pay salary
  892. 1:08:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, because people can park they're free because we can't enforce it
  893. 1:08:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To the table we're trying to
  894. 1:08:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Make a quick decision
  895. 1:08:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just don't like doing that. I mean, that's just me and I understand but
  896. 1:08:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a lot in here that's changing and I'm looking at all this blue
  897. 1:08:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just think we need to think about this that don't make a quick decision, you know
  898. 1:08:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know we want to get rid of this. We want to get this done
  899. 1:09:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I
  900. 1:09:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just
  901. 1:09:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just a lot of things. I just don't agree with not. Thank you what you've done. I appreciate it. Thank you
  902. 1:09:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato you recognized on the amendment
  903. 1:09:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you mayor. I just want to clear some things up as far as the debt for that parking garage
  904. 1:09:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Commission did not vote on that
  905. 1:09:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They did not ask for that debt and they did not ask for that parking garage
  906. 1:09:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This governing body voted on that on their behalf the CFO at the time stood at that
  907. 1:09:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Podium and warned this body that that Commission would not make the money to pay for it
  908. 1:09:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the Desmond study that is posted on the city website was from
  909. 1:09:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2022
  910. 1:09:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2022 it also said not only did we not need that parking garage
  911. 1:09:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But that we would not be able to afford it
  912. 1:09:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We this governing body was warned multiple times and we still made the decision and now we are trying to abolish a
  913. 1:09:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript legislative part of this in a
  914. 1:10:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript punishment for something that they never asked for and as far as that
  915. 1:10:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $800,000 that isn't paid that spans back to at least
  916. 1:10:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2010 so we need to present all the facts stop
  917. 1:10:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Pointing the finger at the parking commission for decisions that this governing body made. I will be a no vote
  918. 1:10:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman she can't have final word on yes. Yes. Thank you mayor. And I like I said, I'm on the parking Commission
  919. 1:10:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been on it for the last three years three plus years and
  920. 1:10:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We show up every month and sometimes those meetings last three hours, right a long time
  921. 1:10:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we don't I do diligence, but again, we have no forcing function. So if you have no forcing function, you're wasting people's time
  922. 1:10:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's all I have Major. Thank you. Thank You councillor Levato. You're recognized one more point
  923. 1:10:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Enforcement is an operational decision not a legislative decision
  924. 1:10:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if it's not being enforced, it's the problem of the parking director and manager to pick a different software
  925. 1:11:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith you recognize I would just add to what she said
  926. 1:11:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The policies can be changed that y'all will have the authority to do that that's simple
  927. 1:11:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Wow
  928. 1:11:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, if y'all are meeting, and you're meeting, I'm not saying you ain't meeting for nothing.
  929. 1:11:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm saying if you're meeting, there ought to be some changes where you can have that authority to make decisions.
  930. 1:11:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Policy changes can help that happen.
  931. 1:11:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's easy.
  932. 1:11:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's simple.
  933. 1:11:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  934. 1:11:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess the central question I ask, are we trying to make this different, or are we trying to make it better?
  935. 1:11:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And in my view, this makes it infinitely better.
  936. 1:11:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It streamlines it for the constituent and the city.
  937. 1:11:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Brown, you're recognized.
  938. 1:11:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  939. 1:11:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know a month ago, or whenever the last time was, I had asked the city attorney's office about being able to collect some of these by getting the information from the registered owners.
  940. 1:12:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I know currently they're saying they don't have a means to get that information.
  941. 1:12:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I know what had happened.
  942. 1:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In the past, so I was wondering if we could ask the city attorney's office if they found anything on a way to get that information.
  943. 1:12:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can answer that.
  944. 1:12:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are tracking back, getting that information, and we're doing a test case going back a month or two, and then trying to refine the process.
  945. 1:12:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if that does happen, then some of that money may start flowing in.
  946. 1:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if that does happen, then some of that money may start flowing in.
  947. 1:12:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Don't spend it yet.
  948. 1:12:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No.
  949. 1:12:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh-uh.
  950. 1:12:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's already spent on that garage.
  951. 1:12:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And as some others have mentioned about the CFO and setting the rates, they're not the ones setting the rates according to this.
  952. 1:12:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're going to recommend to the finance committee, which is a part of this council here, as for the rates.
  953. 1:13:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because the one issue that I've seen is...
  954. 1:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Currently, people can use those EV chargers in the garage for free.
  955. 1:13:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, people can come downtown, you know, park their electric vehicle, don't have to pay for the parking spot, don't have to pay for their electricity.
  956. 1:13:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's why they're not making no money.
  957. 1:13:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, if we're not going to charge for that, you know, they're never going to make any money.
  958. 1:13:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But that was a decision that was made by the parking committee.
  959. 1:13:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was the parking commission to not charge for that.
  960. 1:13:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, you know...
  961. 1:13:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, that's true.
  962. 1:13:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're right.
  963. 1:13:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You are recognized on a point of information.
  964. 1:13:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was not just the parking commission.
  965. 1:13:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They voted on that per the parking director because it had sat there for months and nobody knew it was there.
  966. 1:14:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was only supposed to be free for a few months to get people to notice it was there, and then they were supposed to start charging again.
  967. 1:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the parking...
  968. 1:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The parking director never started charging.
  969. 1:14:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's not turn this into a performance evaluation on staff.
  970. 1:14:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Brown, you have the floor.
  971. 1:14:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, like I said, you know, the parking commission did okay it.
  972. 1:14:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Did they put a timeline on it for that to be enforced?
  973. 1:14:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, it's not being done, so the parking commission failed to ensure that it was being done.
  974. 1:14:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, you know, that's all I have.
  975. 1:14:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized on the amendment.
  976. 1:14:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  977. 1:14:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First of all, I'll vote in favor of this amendment only because I don't...
  978. 1:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I never agreed with it being under the downtown parking, being under the police department, nor did I support a $40 ticket.
  979. 1:15:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $10 would be better.
  980. 1:15:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, I do want to point out we do have just some errors.
  981. 1:15:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Errors.
  982. 1:15:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It says $10, but in parentheses it's $40.
  983. 1:15:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I'm sure should this make it through?
  984. 1:15:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  985. 1:15:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just wanted to make sure it would go through as that.
  986. 1:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And again, I'm going to vote in favor of the amendment simply because of those things being changed.
  987. 1:15:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, I'll still say I am opposed to doing away with the parking commission.
  988. 1:15:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I still believe that's where it should be.
  989. 1:15:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's who should be.
  990. 1:15:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Looking at all of these things, that's why we have the parking commission.
  991. 1:15:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I said, it's the few small changes in here that's better for me than it was, but it's still not what I'm looking for.
  992. 1:15:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But again, I will at least vote for this amendment itself.
  993. 1:16:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Claught, you're recognized.
  994. 1:16:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
  995. 1:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, I would like to thank the council member from Ward 11 for looking at doing something different.
  996. 1:16:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was in Nashville yesterday, and it cost me...
  997. 1:16:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $48 to park, and I was there an hour and a half for a doctor's appointment.
  998. 1:16:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, a little Clarksville, Tennessee, right?
  999. 1:16:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have an $800,000 debt.
  1000. 1:16:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're losing money.
  1001. 1:16:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like, I have always paid for parking in downtown, and when the council member from Ward 11 said it's actually costless, I stopped.
  1002. 1:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I'm currently illegally parked right now because I didn't want to charge us the dollar whatever.
  1003. 1:16:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're processing fee to give us free parking.
  1004. 1:16:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's also a lot of emails on this from community members downtown, from businesses,
  1005. 1:16:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we're going to stifle their ability to make money and all of the things.
  1006. 1:17:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, doing it different is valuable.
  1007. 1:17:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If what we're doing isn't working, this is our solution.
  1008. 1:17:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is it the best solution?
  1009. 1:17:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know, but it's different.
  1010. 1:17:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that we can come back and look at this and say, okay, well, we like this part of it.
  1011. 1:17:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't like this part of it, and again, tweak it again.
  1012. 1:17:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Understanding that this is an emotionally charged topic that is quite surprising to me.
  1013. 1:17:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A $10 ticket seems fairly reasonable.
  1014. 1:17:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then there's, again, we're going to get away with what we're allowed to, right?
  1015. 1:17:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's human nature.
  1016. 1:17:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, holding accountability of, okay, you didn't do the right thing.
  1017. 1:17:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're going to pay a $10 ticket.
  1018. 1:17:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, I mean, my daughter's taught in elementary school, hold your bubble.
  1019. 1:17:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If you don't hold your bubble, you're missing recess.
  1020. 1:17:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, as we grow up and become adults, not only are you getting to park for free,
  1021. 1:18:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but you're actually costing the city money and doing something illegal.
  1022. 1:18:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I will be in favor of this, and again, I appreciate what the Council of Water 11 has put together here.
  1023. 1:18:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1024. 1:18:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1025. 1:18:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding this amendment?
  1026. 1:18:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're now voting on the amendment to Ordinance 74.
  1027. 1:18:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1028. 1:18:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1029. 1:18:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1030. 1:18:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, take the vote.
  1031. 1:18:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 11 yes, 1 no, 0 abstain.
  1032. 1:18:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The amendment is adopted.
  1033. 1:18:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have another amendment.
  1034. 1:18:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, you're recognized on your amendment.
  1035. 1:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1036. 1:18:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, in light of the previous one passing, I think I need to amend my amendment.
  1037. 1:18:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because it was written back in July when some of the wording for like the chapters, the numbers were different.
  1038. 1:18:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I have adjusted those numbers.
  1039. 1:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know if I need to make a copy of that on my amendment or how to go about that.
  1040. 1:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In the amendment that we just passed, those numbers are chapters to or sections where one was deleted.
  1041. 1:19:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Originally, there were 10 sections, but the amendment that just passed only has 9.
  1042. 1:19:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My amendment.
  1043. 1:19:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Took the original section.
  1044. 1:19:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, that would have to be updated on my amendment.
  1045. 1:19:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Would you want to, if this passes first reading, bring yours back for second reading?
  1046. 1:19:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That way it's cleaner and cleaner?
  1047. 1:19:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, cleaner that way?
  1048. 1:19:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Sure.
  1049. 1:19:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, I'm just asking.
  1050. 1:19:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's okay with you.
  1051. 1:19:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean.
  1052. 1:19:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's strictly up to you.
  1053. 1:19:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can see how that would be a lot of a cleaner move to fix this.
  1054. 1:19:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because a little dilemma, I just, I'll bring it back.
  1055. 1:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1056. 1:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1057. 1:20:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1058. 1:20:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding Ordinance 74 as amended?
  1059. 1:20:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shekinah, you get final word on your ordinance.
  1060. 1:20:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm good, Mayor.
  1061. 1:20:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1062. 1:20:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1063. 1:20:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1064. 1:20:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1065. 1:20:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're voting on Ordinance 74 as amended.
  1066. 1:20:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1067. 1:20:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1068. 1:20:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wants to change their vote?
  1069. 1:20:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, take the vote.
  1070. 1:20:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Six yes.
  1071. 1:20:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Six no.
  1072. 1:20:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Zero abstain.
  1073. 1:20:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1074. 1:20:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 74 fails for lack of a majority.
  1075. 1:20:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're now ready for a new business.
  1076. 1:20:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have to vote in order to take up Item B,
  1077. 1:20:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which is a discussion regarding the structure of the city budget by Councilman Zacharias.
  1078. 1:20:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Before we can do that, we have to have a motion to consider discussion regarding the structure of the city budget.
  1079. 1:20:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That requires a three-fourths majority, which is eight of us.
  1080. 1:20:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I will entertain a motion.
  1081. 1:20:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A motion to consider Item B.
  1082. 1:20:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion to consider.
  1083. 1:20:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded to consider Item B.
  1084. 1:21:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any discussion about the motion to consider?
  1085. 1:21:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  1086. 1:21:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It requires eight of us to vote.
  1087. 1:21:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1088. 1:21:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1089. 1:21:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1090. 1:21:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, take the vote.
  1091. 1:21:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Twelve yes.
  1092. 1:21:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Zero no.
  1093. 1:21:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Zero abstain.
  1094. 1:21:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1095. 1:21:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have...
  1096. 1:21:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're now ready to entertain Item B,
  1097. 1:21:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a discussion regarding the structure of the city budget.
  1098. 1:21:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Zacharias, you're recognized.
  1099. 1:21:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1100. 1:21:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And thank you to the Council for agreeing to take this up.
  1101. 1:21:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's been a lot of time by a lot of people put into this.
  1102. 1:21:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1103. 1:21:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've spent a lot of time looking at our budget
  1104. 1:22:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and trying to figure out why our growth is not paying for our growth,
  1105. 1:22:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I applied some of those Intel analyst skills that the Army taught me.
  1106. 1:22:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And...
  1107. 1:22:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And...
  1108. 1:22:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What I found was very troubling.
  1109. 1:22:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I took that to our CFO, Ms. Wilcox, and I said,
  1110. 1:22:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is what I'm seeing here correct?
  1111. 1:22:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And she said, yes, it is.
  1112. 1:22:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And she sent it out to our city's financial advisors,
  1113. 1:22:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they've confirmed this as well.
  1114. 1:22:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So please understand that I'm not asking you to take my word for it.
  1115. 1:22:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm asking you to trust the answers that I got when I asked the questions.
  1116. 1:22:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So over the next few minutes, I want to walk through three things.
  1117. 1:22:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How we got here, why the tools that we're using
  1118. 1:22:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are not working, and a proposed solution.
  1119. 1:22:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I want to be clear up front.
  1120. 1:22:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is not about taking money away from our schools.
  1121. 1:22:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's about fixing a structure that makes it mathematically impossible
  1122. 1:22:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for this city to keep up with its own growth.
  1123. 1:22:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every number in this presentation comes from our own budget books,
  1124. 1:23:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county's approved budget, or published reports.
  1125. 1:23:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So here's the bottom line before I get into the details.
  1126. 1:23:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This year's budget still spends $6.9 million more than we bring in.
  1127. 1:23:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's after we raise the rate 9 cents,
  1128. 1:23:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and after this council cut $9.2 million from the mayor's proposal.
  1129. 1:23:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're covering the difference from reserves.
  1130. 1:23:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second, if nothing changes, that gap grows to more than $25 million a year by FY2031.
  1131. 1:23:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Closing it with property tax alone would take roughly 38 cents on the rate.
  1132. 1:23:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I want to reiterate, at current service levels, that gap grows to more than $25 million
  1133. 1:23:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript due to inflation and the cost of serving the people that will be living here in FY2031.
  1134. 1:23:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And assumes no new spending, no new capital projects, no increases to our health care costs,
  1135. 1:23:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no unexpected natural disasters to respond to.
  1136. 1:23:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Even in the most optimistic of scenarios, the city is at the edge of a fiscal cliff
  1137. 1:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that cannot be avoided under the current budget structure.
  1138. 1:24:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Third, if the city kept 35% of the local option sales tax instead of 24%,
  1139. 1:24:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the gap closes in the first year with no rate increase.
  1140. 1:24:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The rest of this presentation shows how we got here
  1141. 1:24:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and why that last note was important.
  1142. 1:24:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is the heart of the problem.
  1143. 1:24:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The cost of serving Clarksville grows about 5.8% a year.
  1144. 1:24:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's roughly 3% inflation plus 2.7% population growth.
  1145. 1:24:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript On this year's budget, that's about $10.4 million in new costs every year.
  1146. 1:24:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We add about 5,000 residents a year, and every one of them needs police, fire, streets, and parks.
  1147. 1:24:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now look at the revenue side.
  1148. 1:24:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Property tax grows about $2 million a year.
  1149. 1:24:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All our other revenue together adds about $2.2 million.
  1150. 1:24:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Sales tax grows the fastest, about 6.4% a year, but because the city only keeps 24% of it,
  1151. 1:24:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our share only adds about $2 million.
  1152. 1:25:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When you add it up, about $10.4 million in new costs, about $6.2 million in new revenue.
  1153. 1:25:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The gap widens by roughly $4 million every year, even before anything goes wrong.
  1154. 1:25:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So let's make this as simple as I can with a thought experiment.
  1155. 1:25:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want you to imagine a perfect year.
  1156. 1:25:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every resident of Clarksville agrees that the budget is exactly right.
  1157. 1:25:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every dollar is justified.
  1158. 1:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's no waste anywhere.
  1159. 1:25:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We add no new programs and no new positions.
  1160. 1:25:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Revenue matches spending to the dollar at a $1.01 tax rate.
  1161. 1:25:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's fantasy land.
  1162. 1:25:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's be honest.
  1163. 1:25:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now let one year go by and change nothing except the one thing that we can't stop.
  1164. 1:25:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The city grows.
  1165. 1:25:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Prices go up with inflation.
  1166. 1:25:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And about $5,000 a year.
  1167. 1:25:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And about $5,000 new residents need the same police, fire, streets, and parks that everyone else gets.
  1168. 1:25:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our costs rise about $10 million.
  1169. 1:25:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our revenue rises about $6 million.
  1170. 1:26:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In year two, our perfect budget is about $3.7 million short.
  1171. 1:26:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript By year five, it's about $17 million short.
  1172. 1:26:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nobody wasted a dime.
  1173. 1:26:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nobody made a bad decision.
  1174. 1:26:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the budget breaks anyway because the structure is broken.
  1175. 1:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's the point that I want every one of us to take from this presentation.
  1176. 1:26:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You cannot.
  1177. 1:26:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cut your way out of a problem that's built into the math.
  1178. 1:26:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've seen this play out in this room.
  1179. 1:26:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have not been sitting still.
  1180. 1:26:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In the last two budgets, we've used the two tools at our disposal.
  1181. 1:26:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cuts to services and an increase to the property tax rate.
  1182. 1:26:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In FY26, the rate went up four cents.
  1183. 1:26:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In FY27, it went up another nine cents to $1.01.
  1184. 1:26:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And this council cut about $9.2 million, almost 5% from the mayor's proposed budget.
  1185. 1:26:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Even after all that, this year's budget still stands.
  1186. 1:26:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The council spends $6.9 million more than it brings in.
  1187. 1:26:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we're covering the difference from our reserves.
  1188. 1:26:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's the clearest evidence that I can offer that this is not a one-year problem.
  1189. 1:27:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We did the hard things, and the gap is still there.
  1190. 1:27:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So what are our choices?
  1191. 1:27:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We can keep raising the property tax.
  1192. 1:27:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That would take about 17 cents above today's rate next year.
  1193. 1:27:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And about 38 cents by FY31.
  1194. 1:27:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we'd be back here every single year the city keeps growing.
  1195. 1:27:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We can keep cutting.
  1196. 1:27:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's about $11 million next year, and more than $25 million by year FY31.
  1197. 1:27:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Roughly 11% of the general fund.
  1198. 1:27:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That means fewer officers, firefighters, and road crews for every resident
  1199. 1:27:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a city that's adding thousands of residents a year.
  1200. 1:27:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Or we can fix the structure.
  1201. 1:27:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The only revenue we have that grows with the city is sales tax.
  1202. 1:27:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If we keep a larger share of it, we close the gap without a rate increase,
  1203. 1:27:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we keep up as the city grows.
  1204. 1:27:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tax increases and cuts close that gap for a year.
  1205. 1:27:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A larger share of the sales tax closes it as the city grows.
  1206. 1:27:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If you believe this information, which is supported by our city's own finance office
  1207. 1:28:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and financial advisors is accurate, as I do,
  1208. 1:28:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then you understand that we have a problem that we cannot solve on our own.
  1209. 1:28:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When I realized this was the case, I reached out to my friend Dr. Rashida Leverett,
  1210. 1:28:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript chair of the Montgomery County Commission,
  1211. 1:28:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript who agreed to meet with me and Ms. Wilcox to discuss possible solutions.
  1212. 1:28:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm very excited to report that she's here tonight to show her support and willingness
  1213. 1:28:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to work with the city to correct this structural flaw in our city budget.
  1214. 1:28:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I cannot overstate how important this is.
  1215. 1:28:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The city of Clarksville is the economic engine of our county,
  1216. 1:28:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the chair of the county commission recognizes everyone in the county suffers
  1217. 1:28:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when that engine is starved of the fuel that it needs, not just the 70%
  1218. 1:28:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Montgomery County residents that live within the city limits.
  1219. 1:28:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And she's willing to bring the county to the table to work towards a solution.
  1220. 1:28:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are three realistic ways to phase this in, so I've kind of ordered them
  1221. 1:28:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript by how fast they help.
  1222. 1:28:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Option one, which would be my recommendation, step to 35% in FY28, and then about five
  1223. 1:29:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript points a year to 50%.
  1224. 1:29:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's $15 million moving to the city in the first year, and our gap closes immediately.
  1225. 1:29:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Option two, a glide path of about five points a year on a fixed schedule, about $7 million
  1226. 1:29:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the first year, and the gap closes around FY29.
  1227. 1:29:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Option three would be like a freeze and grow.
  1228. 1:29:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The schools keep every sales tax dollar they receive today.
  1229. 1:29:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And all future growth goes to the city until we reach 50%.
  1230. 1:29:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's the easiest for the county, and at about $6 million in the first year,
  1231. 1:29:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the city runs short until FY2030.
  1232. 1:29:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I see option three as the floor, not the goal.
  1233. 1:29:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every year we wait is another year of gaps paid for by city taxpayers.
  1234. 1:29:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This graph shows city budget projections based on those three options.
  1235. 1:29:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The red line at the bottom is where we're heading if nothing changes.
  1236. 1:29:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Please remember.
  1237. 1:30:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript These projections are based on current service levels.
  1238. 1:30:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That means no new spending, no new infrastructure projects, no new employees, and no increase
  1239. 1:30:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to health care costs, just inflation and the people who will move here in the next four
  1240. 1:30:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript years.
  1241. 1:30:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The dark green line is the first option from the previous slide, and it turns this year's
  1242. 1:30:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript $6.9 million gap into a surplus of about $4 million next year, and it keeps pace after
  1243. 1:30:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that at our current property tax rate.
  1244. 1:30:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The two lighter lines are slower ways to phase in the same change.
  1245. 1:30:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They help.
  1246. 1:30:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the city keeps running short for two or three more years.
  1247. 1:30:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And why is 50% the target?
  1248. 1:30:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because the city provides the day-to-day services that a growing county depends on, and today
  1249. 1:30:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we keep less than a quarter of the revenue that that growth produces.
  1250. 1:30:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I want to be straightforward about what this asks of the county.
  1251. 1:30:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The county's FY27 budget is about $752 million across all funds.
  1252. 1:31:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The first year step to 35% is about $15 million.
  1253. 1:31:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Roughly.
  1254. 1:31:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The county has several ways to cover it.
  1255. 1:31:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Spending cuts, its own property tax rate, shifting some services to the city, which
  1256. 1:31:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is better positioned to provide them, or a combination of all three.
  1257. 1:31:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Two things that I want to address up front.
  1258. 1:31:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know people are going to see number two on that list and say, you're just moving the
  1259. 1:31:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript inevitable tax increase to the county.
  1260. 1:31:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's a fair criticism.
  1261. 1:31:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But in reality, there are solutions to this problem that would allow a county property
  1262. 1:31:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tax increase to be offset by a property tax decrease in the city.
  1263. 1:31:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The working group.
  1264. 1:31:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ultimately make a recommendation, understanding that the longer we wait to restart our infrastructure
  1265. 1:31:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript projects, the more and more, uh, the more they will cost to complete, uh, and to be
  1266. 1:31:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clear about schools, state maintenance of effort rules, protect local school funding.
  1267. 1:31:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The school's smaller share of sales tax would be made up by the county.
  1268. 1:31:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is not a proposal to cut school budgets.
  1269. 1:32:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know some of our county colleagues will say, yes, but we can't afford it right now.
  1270. 1:32:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I want to give them ways to say yes.
  1271. 1:32:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1272. 1:32:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The idea is a written.
  1273. 1:32:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Framework agreement that settles where we're going before we settle every detail of how
  1274. 1:32:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we get there.
  1275. 1:32:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We agree now on the destination 50%, a start date, no later than FY 28, a deadline for
  1276. 1:32:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a joint working group to bring back the schedule and protection for the school's current sales
  1277. 1:32:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tax dollars.
  1278. 1:32:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The working group then settles the pace and how the county covers its part and whether
  1279. 1:32:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any services moved to the city.
  1280. 1:32:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So here's what I'm asking of this council next month, I'm going to ask you to adopt a
  1281. 1:32:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution, inviting the county commission to negotiate a written framework agreement
  1282. 1:32:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the city reaching 35% in FY 28 and 50% by FY 31.
  1283. 1:32:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like to ask our city attorney and finance department to confirm these figures and the
  1284. 1:32:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right legal form of the agreement.
  1285. 1:32:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then finally confirmed the appointment of members of this council to a joint city
  1286. 1:33:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county working group with a firm deadline to report back.
  1287. 1:33:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've raised taxes, we've cut spending, and we're still drawing on reserves.
  1288. 1:33:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tax increases and cuts closed the gap for a year, a larger share of the sales tax closes
  1289. 1:33:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it as the city grows.
  1290. 1:33:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So in closing, we've looked at a lot of numbers tonight, and I want to tell you what they
  1291. 1:33:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mean.
  1292. 1:33:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They mean that a city adding 5000 people a year is paying for its growth with a shrinking
  1293. 1:33:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript slice of the one revenue that grows with it, which is sales tax.
  1294. 1:33:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They also give us a choice.
  1295. 1:33:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We can keep doing what we've done raised, raise the rate a few cents, cut a few million,
  1296. 1:33:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript raise the rate.
  1297. 1:33:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dip into reserves come back next year and do it all again that's not a plan that's a holding
  1298. 1:33:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pattern and every year we circle the gap gets wider or we can fix the structure and the city
  1299. 1:33:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript keeps a fair share of the sales tax here's what changes police and fire departments are staffed
  1300. 1:33:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the city that we're becoming not the city we were 10 years ago we can pay our officers
  1301. 1:34:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript firefighters and public works crews wages that keep them here in clarksville instead of training
  1302. 1:34:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript them for someone else roads sidewalks and stormwater get built ahead of growth instead
  1303. 1:34:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of chasing it every business that looks at clarksville looks at its roads looks at the
  1304. 1:34:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript roads its customers and employees drive on every day a stable predictable tax rate families can
  1305. 1:34:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript plan employers can plan and when employers can plan they invest they expand and they hire that's
  1306. 1:34:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript jobs that's wages and that's a stronger clarksville economy all of this means a stronger city and a
  1307. 1:34:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript stronger county
  1308. 1:34:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sales tax our residents and businesses generate grows because this city grows when the city can
  1309. 1:34:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript keep up with that growth everyone at the table benefits including our schools this is not about
  1310. 1:34:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript winning a fight with the county it is about a partnership that matches who does what the
  1311. 1:34:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city provides the services that growth depends on and the revenue should follow the services
  1312. 1:34:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript finally this proposal will not only allow the city's budget to meet its current needs but
  1313. 1:35:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript invest in projects that will benefit the businesses and citizens in clarksville and
  1314. 1:35:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript montgomery county for generations we could immediately green light stalled infrastructure
  1315. 1:35:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript projects that ease traffic and increase the walkability of our city we can make
  1316. 1:35:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it easier to get around by making parking free downtown and investing in our bus system to
  1317. 1:35:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript provide more buses and more routes to all of clarksville we can not only make clark's livable
  1318. 1:35:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but a place worth living by investing in quality of life projects that keep our seniors active
  1319. 1:35:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and our children out of trouble and yes backstopping the arts culture and tourism
  1320. 1:35:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authorities bond for the performing arts center a backstop is only as good as the budget behind it
  1321. 1:35:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and a city that's drawing down its reserves just to balance its budget is not in a strong position
  1322. 1:35:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to stand behind anybody's debt a city whose revenues grows with its population is if we
  1323. 1:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript want to keep our promises to our residents to our employees and to the partners who are counting on
  1324. 1:35:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript us we have to fix this and in dr leverett we have somebody who in the county legislature that is
  1325. 1:36:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript willing to be part of the solution a fair share of the sales tax is how we make sure clarksville
  1326. 1:36:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is in a position to backstop the act bond and everything else the city is building thank you
  1327. 1:36:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i'm happy to take any questions okay comment or questions for councilman zacharias giving us
  1328. 1:36:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot to think about councilman marquis you're recognized um so you have a presentation about
  1329. 1:36:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what you're asking or a slide what you're asking for the council what about on the county side
  1330. 1:36:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what what does that look like like for the commission will they have
  1331. 1:36:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a resolution also like a similar resolution coming to them at the joint i would imagine they
  1332. 1:36:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would probably have to pass a resolution uh acknowledging their willingness to to engage
  1333. 1:36:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in that effort yes yeah i like our chances yeah so so since this one's coming to us this month
  1334. 1:36:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would that be a similar timeline for the county commission so that we know
  1335. 1:36:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript moving forward because if let's say this passes here right but then
  1336. 1:37:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript now
  1337. 1:37:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're they have to vote on it and then who knows where that vote goes i like our chances yes we
  1338. 1:37:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript absolutely need to have both parties willing willing to have this conversation and i believe
  1339. 1:37:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we do okay thank you councilman brown you recognized thank you so just getting this right
  1340. 1:37:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this this passes this is pretty much asking this to put a group together to come up with the plan
  1341. 1:37:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so if we pass this it's
  1342. 1:37:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just asking and also asking the county to say hey yeah let's put a group together also and the group
  1343. 1:37:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript work out the details for this um you know my concern partially is you know what services
  1344. 1:37:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would the city be taken up uh that are currently provided by the county you know that would add
  1345. 1:37:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cost to us but so currently the local option sales tax how much does the city get out of that
  1346. 1:38:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh i think our collections last year were right around 31 million i'd like the percentage or
  1347. 1:38:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whatever oh 24 24 so do we know how what percentage of the local option sales tax is collected inside
  1348. 1:38:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city 98 i i believe 97 but you know 97-ish percent of the local option sales tax is brought
  1349. 1:38:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in by the city but we only get 24
  1350. 1:38:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript percent of that and i understand you know the county funds the schools so that would be a
  1351. 1:38:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript more of a portion there but 24 percent and the county's taken 76 percent but 90 is brought in
  1352. 1:38:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript inside the city so that's a a big difference there thank you councilman peters you're recognized
  1353. 1:39:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mr mayor
  1354. 1:39:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh i just want to say something quick here although i support what you're doing here
  1355. 1:39:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what you've really done is made an argument for what i've been saying consolidated government
  1356. 1:39:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county and the city i mean you're just proving a point here by all these numbers
  1357. 1:39:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i agree with it for that reason because more money from them is more for us
  1358. 1:39:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but if it was just a combined pool so i'm just going to say in the words of a probably one of my
  1359. 1:39:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript heroes abraham lincoln consolidated government settles this question for all time that's all i'm
  1360. 1:39:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to say thank you councilman klotz you're recognized uh thank you mr mayor i'm going to
  1361. 1:39:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ask the elephant in the room question are you willing to see this through if you're not the next
  1362. 1:39:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor i have just announced it to the world i don't care who does it clarksville needs this
  1363. 1:40:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is not about something that zachariah's got
  1364. 1:40:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wants to do clarksville needs this okay so that's a yes yes okay absolutely i think that's a fair
  1365. 1:40:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript question uh also i i think this is a a great step in the right direction i find it disheartening
  1366. 1:40:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we had to have a county commission flip in order to have conversations between the
  1367. 1:40:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city and the county to write some of these wrongs uh you know we're adults and things have been done
  1368. 1:40:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a certain way for a long time and that's not necessarily the right way or the wrong way but
  1369. 1:40:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript different isn't always bad and coming up with a solution and having the requisite personalities
  1370. 1:40:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to sit down and hash this out is what we try to do in this room and why would we not bring
  1371. 1:40:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the county involved why would we not try to do this together we're all one city county together
  1372. 1:40:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh i i appreciate the effort that was put behind this i meant no disrespect when i asked that
  1373. 1:40:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript question i i do feel like it is the elephant in the room
  1374. 1:41:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um i think it's fantastic so i have certain any more comment or question regarding this
  1375. 1:41:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript presentation will you share this with us through the clerk absolutely okay yes ma'am good
  1376. 1:41:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any more comment or question councilman zacharias you get the final word on your presentation
  1377. 1:41:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that concludes my report all right councilman smith you recognized
  1378. 1:41:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um i want to thank you for bringing it forth um thank rashida whatever she's done county
  1379. 1:41:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm just a chairman but i need to some time to look over this and do some research on it
  1380. 1:41:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i don't know where this came about from i know it will stem from something
  1381. 1:41:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript somewhere i don't know where y'all pulled this from but we need to look into this more
  1382. 1:41:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before we make a decision on this i'm just not about doing things quickly without researching it
  1383. 1:42:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and investigating stuff i'm different everybody have their own thing but i i have to look a little
  1384. 1:42:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript further into this before i make a decision so it should give me some time thank you
  1385. 1:42:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you any more comment or question now ready for mayor and council member
  1386. 1:42:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript comments any council member have a comment councilman streetman you're recognized
  1387. 1:42:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mayor i just wanted to point out to everyone that this saturday is the community's
  1388. 1:42:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cares walk which will be hosted by the clarksville association for down syndrome it'll be held
  1389. 1:42:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from one to four o'clock at liberty park and last year they had over 65 vendors and a thousand
  1390. 1:42:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript participants it's always a great time to come out i go every year to this um they invite everyone
  1391. 1:42:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to come out and take a walk around the pond with them and support all of our special citizens so i
  1392. 1:43:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hope to see everyone there this weekend councilman brown you're right about that thank you mayor
  1393. 1:43:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mayor as i mentioned last week i just want to remind everybody early voting starts
  1394. 1:43:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript october 14th along with your voting of your elected officials there's also three amendments
  1395. 1:43:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the tennessee constitution on there so the first one that'll be on there is allowing judges
  1396. 1:43:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to deny bail for certain serious crimes i'm not going to try and persuade anybody either way
  1397. 1:43:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm just letting you know
  1398. 1:43:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so you can research these and make your decision before you go to the polls
  1399. 1:43:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because a lot of people get there and go i don't even know what that's about
  1400. 1:43:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so this is just your reminder to look the second one is to add to where the state cannot
  1401. 1:43:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript impose a property tax which is the way local governments get their funding partially is from
  1402. 1:43:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript property taxes it's not the way the state gets them and the third is expense victims rights
  1403. 1:44:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that were you know the victims of crimes so you can go to the secretary of state's website
  1404. 1:44:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and review these for yourself the website is sos.tn.gov and there's a link on there to where
  1405. 1:44:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you can see the constitution amendments that are on the ballot this year and the
  1406. 1:44:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ones that are coming up in several years from now that are already posted there but
  1407. 1:44:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i just encourage everybody to go check those so that you can make your informed decision on
  1408. 1:44:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what you feel that which way you should vote on those thank you just please vote
  1409. 1:44:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anyone else have a comment or concern i have two i want to say tomorrow afternoon
  1410. 1:44:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at 5 30 at the mcgregor park pavilion there will be a brief ceremony um
  1411. 1:44:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognizing the naming or the designation of the sergeant john w hunt memorial boulevard
  1412. 1:44:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with family and friends gathered at 5 30 and then i want to say congratulations to the class of two
  1413. 1:45:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2026 at herzing university who graduated today and there were several from clarksville in that
  1414. 1:45:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript crowd so congratulations to them that concludes our business i'll entertain a motion to adjourn
  1415. 1:45:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript without objection we are adjourned

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