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B. Second Reading of Ordinance 1160 to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Athens, 
Tennessee, so as to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone the Property Located off 
Spruce Street from I-1 (Light Industrial District) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential). 
A public hearing was opened at 6:23 p.m. No one spoke, and the public hearing was closed. 
Vice Mayor Curtis moved to approve Ordinance 1160 as presented, seconded by 
Councilmember Duggan. 
PASSED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: McCowan, Duggan, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
OLD BUSINESS 
-None-
NEW BUSINESS 
A. FY 2026-27 Street Paving and Resurfacing 
Motion to have the City Manager direct the Public Works Director to complete the bidding 
process on remaining FY 2026-27 Street Paving and Resurfacing Projects by Mayor Eaton, 
seconded by Councilmember Duggan. 
PASSED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: McCowan, Duggan, Eaton 
NAYS: Curtis 
B. Title Insurance Refund for Property Sold 
Motion to have the City Attorney and City Manager pursue action to get a refund from the 
Title Insurance on property sold that had restrictions by Mayor Eaton, seconded by 
Councilmember Duggan. 
During discussion, it was explained that there was property conveyed for the specific purpose of 
being used as a Habitat for Humanity project, which did not happen and should have reverted back 
to the city. The property has since increased in value and been sold multiple times violating the 
restrictions of its in:ended use. This will allow the City Attorney and City Manager to pursue a 
claim against the Title Insurance company for a possible refund to the city. 
PASSED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: Mccowan, Duggan, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
REPORTS 
A. Finance Department Monthly Report 
B. Fire Department Monthly Report 
C. Police Department Monthly Report 
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