Morris Baker

Emergency Sinkhole Remediation on West Virginia Avenue

Funded via budget allocations totaling $300,000 for recent sinkhole repairs.

Stray Pit Bulls and Animal Control Concerns

Increases city expenditure by $150,000 for FY26.

FY 2026-2027 City Budget and Tax Rate

Sales tax performance directly impacts the city's general fund and operating budget.

Enterprise Software Upgrades for Finance and Human Resources

Includes a $1 million one-time implementation fee for Tyler software and annual subscription costs around $536,000, funded from existing internal revenues.

Residential variance requests for accessory structures

B-2 downtown use interpretation for resin bound supply and storage

YMCA Early Learning Center Childcare Expansion

Requires city approval of ground lease modifications for private/nonprofit capital investment.

Historic District Fencing Review at 2016 Netherland Inn Road

Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and compliance with building safety codes.

Customer Information System Update

System updates support accurate revenue collection and operational efficiency.

Flock Safety Cameras and Civil Liberties Concerns

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Fort Henry Mall Redevelopment and Tiebreakers Entertainment Center

Generates new sales tax revenue and creates approximately 100 jobs.

Utility Rate Adjustments for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater

Totaling millions in state loans and local utility funds for critical infrastructure replacement.

Lynn View Community Center Demolition & New Elementary School

Funded through school capital budgets and future bond allocations.

Severe Weather Response and Municipal Operations

Additional operational costs were incurred for overtime and road treatment materials.

Strategic Plan Update

Sales Tax and Project Status Reports

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

May increase construction and housing costs due to updated code requirements.

Public Art Policy

Projects Status Report

Ongoing capital expenditures affect the municipal budget and long-term infrastructure health.

Airport Parkway Quarry Expansion & School Safety

Generates aggregate materials critical for local infrastructure and regional construction projects.

Ordinance Amending Winter Sewer Average

Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)

MetLife Long-Term Disability Agreement Renewal

Resolution to Join Axia Cooperative

Innovative Interfaces Library Software Contract

Ecolane Transit Software Contract Renewal

West End Greenbelt Extension Right-of-Way Offers

Ratification of Emergency Sinkhole Repair on W. Virginia Ave

YMCA Early Learning Center Lease Amendments

Hansen Banner Training Workshop Change Order

Consent Agenda Approval

September 14, 2026 - Work Session

September 15, 2026 - Business Meeting

Consideration of a Resolution to Amend and Extend an Agreement with Dearborn Group to provide Life Insurance Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-294-2026) (Tyra Copas)

Consideration of a Resolution to Renew the Contract with Davis Vision to Provide Vision Insurance Benefits Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-296-2026) (Tyra Copas)

Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive Funds from A Year in STEM Grant (AF-289-2026) (Michael Borders)

Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor’s Signature on the Certification of Local Government Approval for Non-Profit Organizations Implementing Shelter Activities for the 2026 THDA HOME ARP Supportive Services Grant (Jessica…

Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Documents Necessary to Apply for and Receive a DOJ Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP) Reimbursement Grant for…

Adoption of 2024 International Building, Fire, and Related Codes (First Reading)

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

Airport Parkway Annexation Zoning Ordinance (Final Reading)

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Reading)

Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering for Madd Branch Sewer Basin

TNWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement

Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Financial Information System (FIS)

Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems for Human Capital Management (HCM)

Resolution Authorizing MTAS to Recodify City Ordinances

Consent Agenda (5 Items)

Property Tax Rate Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)

Consent Agenda

Rezoning Airport Parkway Property for Quarry Expansion (AF-220-2026)

Motion made by Alderman Baker Seconded by Alderman Cooper. ORDINANCE NO. 7261 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BUDGET AND THE GENERAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDI

Motion made by Alderman Phillips Seconded by Alderman Baker. ORDINANCE NO. 7263 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2026 SCHOOL SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET, AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE

Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan Seconded by Alderman Mayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7262 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2026 SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROJECTS FUND BUDGET; AND, TO FIX THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDI

Motion made by Vice Mayor Duncan Seconded by Alderman George. ORDINANCE NO. 7264 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE AMENDING THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Passed on second reading wi

School General Purpose & General Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-147-2026)

School Federal Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-148-2026)

School Special Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-149-2026)

FY 2026 Budget Adjustment Ordinance - Second Reading (AF-150-2026)

ORDINANCE NO. 7267 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE AMENDING THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

ORDINANCE NO. 7258 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE AMENDING THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

FY 2026 Budget Amendment - Bond Proceeds (Second Reading)

FY2026 Various Funds Budget Adjustment (Second Reading)

Second Reading Rezoning: S. John B. Dennis Highway (AF-88-2026)

Second Reading Rezoning: Fordtown Road (AF-86-2026)

Second Reading Rezoning: Revere Street (AF-87-2026)

Second Reading Rezoning: Fairview Avenue (AF-96-2026)

Approval of Consent Agenda Items (AF-77-2026, AF-125-2026, AF-129-2026, AF-114-2026, AF-117-2026 through AF-122-2026)

Zoning Amendment: Fairview Avenue (AF-96-2026)

Memorial Boulevard Rezoning Final Adoption (AF-38-2026)

Parks and Recreation Code Amendment (AF-10-2026)

Consent Agenda Approval

Zoning Amendment on Bancroft Chapel Road (Final Adoption)

Zoning Amendment for Bancroft Chapel Road

FY2026 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Zoning Amendment

Residential Foundation Requirements Zoning Amendment

FY2026 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)

Fleet Maintenance Items Bid Award

Chromebook Purchases for Kingsport City Schools

Agreement with LJA Engineering for West Kingsport Sewer Basin Inspection

Lease Extension with Create Appalachia

Bays Mountain Park Senior Employment Program Agreement

Consent Agenda Approval

Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds (Final Reading)

Ordinance Amending School Fund Budgets (Final Reading)

Consent Agenda: Public Art and Easements