Town of Farragut · Budget season
Fiscal year 2020
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.
Excludes 7 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.
7
budget decisions on the record
7
adopted
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Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to discuss and approve several items. They approved an event application for the Forget Me Not 5K, amended the Knox County growth policy plan, and implemented a new hotel/motel tax. Additionally, they approved the remittance form for this new tax and made amendments to the town's nuisance code.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
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20-01
Adopted 4-0-1-0 · moved by unrecorded
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20-01
Adopted 4-1-0-0 · moved by Scott Meyer · seconded by Ron Williams
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R-2020-03
Adopted 4-1-0-0 · moved by unrecorded
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Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved contracts for Town Hall restroom renovations, the demolition of structures at 817 Virtue Road, and debt collection services. They also advanced an ordinance to amend nuisance regulations and an ordinance to adjust the current fiscal year's budget. The approved contracts address public facility improvements, the remediation of unsafe structures, and the collection of outstanding debts owed to the town.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
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Ordinance 20-03
Adopted 5-0-0-0 · moved by unrecorded
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Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen met and approved an ordinance amending capital project budgets for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. They also awarded a contract for McFee Park Phase 3 improvements and approved the purchase of right-of-way for the Smith Road Sidewalk Project. These decisions will fund park upgrades and facilitate the construction of new sidewalks.
From the minutes
“The Mayor thanked the staff for three great events at the new community center” — Mayor Williams
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
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Ordinance 20-03
Adopted 5-0-0-0 · moved by Louise Povlin · seconded by Ron Pinchok
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Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to approve several annual contracts for road, pavement marking, guardrail, and signal maintenance. They also adopted the fiscal year 2021 budget and made initial amendments to zoning ordinances to define 'Art and Fitness Studio' and modify permitted uses in the Office District. Additionally, they began the process to amend the square footage restrictions for taverns.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
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20-07
Adopted 5-0-0-0 · moved by Ron Pinchok · seconded by Drew Burnette
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Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 fee schedule, which included changes to rental and amendment fees. They also approved appointments to various town committees, including the Beautification Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Visual Resources Review Board. Additionally, the board amended zoning regulations to define Art and Fitness Studios and modify permitted uses in the Office District.
From the minutes
“Addition of a Non-Profit, After Hours fee of $150 for a two-hour rental.”
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
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R-2020-06
Adopted 4-0-0-1 · moved by Louise Povlin · seconded by Drew Burnette
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