On Thursday, May 22nd, the Lawrenceburg City Council convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Meeting Room situated within the Municipal Complex at 25 Public Square. The agenda for this meeting featured a series of public hearings focused on various ordinances and resolutions. Among the key items discussed were amendments to ordinance number 789, which pertains to the “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.” Additionally, the council addressed the adoption of the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, spanning from July 1st, 2025, to June 30th, 2026. Another significant topic was the decision to vacate a tract of land that had been previously deliberated in an earlier meeting.
The council proceeded to review and ultimately amend ordinance number 789, which was subsequently approved. Following this, the members turned their attention to the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2025, and concluding on June 30th, 2026. In accordance with the Municipal Budget Law of 1982, it is mandated that each municipality’s governing body adopt an annual budget ordinance that outlines a financial plan. This plan must include at least the information required by the law, ensuring that appropriations do not exceed the estimated available funds. As the current fiscal year comes to a close, the governing body anticipates the following balances: General Fund at $3,689,348, Sanitation Fund at $1,396, State Street Aid Fund at $622,832, Drug Fund at $57,203, Mimosa Cemetery Fund at $72,376, Disaster Fund at $26,219, while estimates for Capital Project Funds are still pending. A property tax of $1.0976 per $100 of assessed value will be levied on all real and personal property, effective July 1st, 2025, in the interest of public welfare.
The council also addressed the tract of land located between Depot Street and First Street in Lawrenceburg. The approval of this measure aims to facilitate updates to the property, which is intended to enhance its condition without detracting from the community’s character. Furthermore, the council discussed resolutions that included accepting a bid and entering into a contract with Deman Mechanical, LLC for the replacement of the HVAC system at the Historic Crockett Theater. This initiative received approval, with council members emphasizing that the new HVAC system will significantly enhance the theater’s overall quality. The upgraded system is expected to minimize noise and improve acoustics, ultimately
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