This morning, on Thursday, April 24th, the Lawrenceburg City Council convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Meeting Room of the Municipal Complex, situated at 25 Public Square. The meeting’s agenda featured a variety of ordinances and resolutions that are pivotal for the city’s governance and future planning.
Among the key items discussed was the second reading of ordinance number 1404, which pertains to the budget appropriations for revenue and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year of 2024-2025 for the City of Lawrenceburg. The proposed amendment to the budget amounts to $543,750.00, reflecting the city’s ongoing financial planning efforts.
Additionally, the council addressed the first reading of zoning ordinances concerning a property owned by Brady Saunders. This property, located on the north side of Johnson Street and extending to the south side of Tipton Street, is proposed to be rezoned from a Medium Density Residential District to a High Density Residential District. The council engaged in discussions regarding the rationale behind this zoning change and whether it is appropriate to move forward. The topic of public notification during the rezoning process was also brought to the table. This matter is set to be revisited for a second reading during the council’s meeting on May 22nd.
The council also took action on adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the fiscal year that will begin on July 1st, 2025, and conclude on June 30th, 2026. The ordinance was successfully adopted, and it will come into effect on the first day of July. This budget includes a property tax levy of $1.0976 per $100.00 of assessed value applicable to all real and personal property, a measure deemed necessary for public welfare.
In addition to the budgetary matters, the council passed a resolution to enter into a contract with KCI Technologies. This contract aims to develop a future land use and major thoroughfare plan, which is essential for facilitating housing development while considering the necessary infrastructure for roads and utilities. The plan will also outline the city’s growth boundaries, and after consultations with Lawrence County’s first City Engineer, Matthew Brown, a comprehensive future plan can be established to evaluate potential expansions and enhancements.
Another resolution that garnered approval was the declaration of certain property within the public works department as surplus. This includes a New Holland backhoe, a Grasshopper mower, and two new trucks, which will be disposed of as part of the council’s asset management strategy.
Lastly, the council approved a lease agreement between Lawrence County and the Tennessee