2026 5 11 Work Session Packet

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(69-79) H. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Title 9, Chapter V of the Athens City Code  by 
deleting the existing Chapter V, “Wrecker and Towing Service,” in its Entirety and Replacing 
it with a New  Chapter V, “Towing S ervices”; to Establish Regulations, permi tting 
requirements, rotation procedures, insurance requirements, Fee Limitations, Recordkeeping 
Requirements, an d enfor cement procedures for tow ing services requested by the At hens 
Police Department.  
  
 
(80-82) 
I. First Reading of a n Ordinance to Amend ‘The Zoning Ordinance of The City of Athens, 
Tennessee, so as to Amend The Official Zoning Map to Rezone A 3- Acre Parcel Created 
from the 50-Acre Developed Parent Tract Shown as Tax Map 046 Parcel 049.00 Located on 
Denso Drive and Geor ge R. Price Boulevard From I -2 (Heavy Industrial District) To B -3 
(Intensive Business District), Said Area Being Located Within The Corporate Limits of 
Athens, Tennessee. 
 
(83-86) J. Resolution 2026-16, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Athens, Tennessee, to Apply for 
Funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Through the Safe Streets For 
All (SS4A) Grant Program for Improvements to the Congress Parkway and Decatur Pike 
Intersections and Adjoining Corridor.  
 
(87-94) K. Proposal from Gresham Smith Engineers to Design and Prepare Construction Documents to 
Complete the Sidewalk Loop Around McMinn County High School 
 
(95-98) L. Additional Parking at Cook Park 
 
(99-100) M. Review and Discussion of the FY 2026-27 Proposed City Budget 
 
 N. Councilmember Items 
 
(101) 1. Mayor Eaton  
i. Status of Legal Issues  
 
(102-108) 2. Councilmember Sherlin 
i. Creating a Public Trust in the North City 
  
 VI. NEW BUSINESS 
  
 VII. BOARDS & COMMITTEES 
 
(109) A. No Applications on File. 
1. Board of Adjustments & Appeals – 1 Vacancy (alternate) 
2. Historic Preservation Commission – 1 Vacancy (an architect, if available (MZO 3.04.14(B)) 
 
(110) B. Expiring in June 2026 
1. Recreation Advisory Board (3) 
 
 VIII. ADJOURNMENT