2025 06 09 Work Session Packet 1

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May 6, 2025 
Budget Work Session 
 
Councilmember Sherlin requested change: Use the term “Actual” instead of “Audited” in all references to 
General Fund Expenditures for clarity and accuracy. 
 
Councilmember Duggan requested correction: 3% not $0 Alcohol Beverage Fee Schedule Credit Card 
Convenience Fee 
 
General Fund 
Councilmember Sherlin Feedback 
• Transfer to the Hotel/Motel Fund: 
o Athens Area Council for the Arts – $12,000 
o McMinn County Living Heritage Museum – $6,000 
• Reduce Sister City Program funding from $20,000 to $10,000. 
• Economic Development (01-0101-5940): Expressed concern regarding the value of services from 
Tennessee Retail Alliance (TRA)  “No Bang for the Buck”. (see attachment) 
• Estimate cost to add: 
o Three (3) Fire Department employees  
 $150,000 for salary/benefits and $80,000 for required gear for a total of 
$230,000 
o One (1) Information Technology employee  
 $70,000 for salary/benefits 
• Market Park Concept Plans – Requested a review at the May Work Session. (see attachment) 
• Requests for Information: 
o Invoices from City Attorney (previously distributed)   
o Requested data on the number of cities TRA currently serves. (see attachment)  
 
City Manager Feedback  
• David Brown Videography Services – Will not contract David Brown for Beer Board or Council 
Meetings for FY26. 
 
 
 
 
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