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Cookeville City Council Meeting June18, 2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
Energy Department Facility Expansion Final Phase Completed Under Budget
The council approved Change Order Number Five for the fourth and final phase of the energy department facility expansion on West Davis Road. This change order covers remaining components to finish the facility, with bids totaling $12,266,258.42, which is approximately $1.5 million under budget for this phase. The total project cost is $20.44 million, $3.2 million under the original budget. [cite: 636-679]
Nonprofit and Public Service Funding Approved for Fiscal Year 2027
The council held a public hearing and approved Ordinance 026608 on second and final reading, authorizing appropriations for financial aid to public service nonprofits and charitable organizations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2027. The ordinance appropriates $876,555 to governmental partners and joint ventures and $60,000 to nonprofits. [cite: 173-189, 199-200]
Pump and Motor Repair Contract Renewed for Water Plant
The council authorized the city manager to execute a contract renewal for pump and motor repair with John Bashard at the water plant. The contract, originally approved in 2024, is renewed for two years, extending through June 2027. [cite: 714-728, 735-736]
Energy Department Facility Expansion Includes Parking Lot and Drainage Upgrades
The council approved Change Order Number One to the architectural agreement with AEI for the expansion of the energy department facility on West Davis Road. The change order adds $100,000 for revisions including the east parking lot storm drain, a detention pond on a portion of a south property, and making a temporary laydown area permanent. [cite: 601-627, 635]
City Hall Electrical Equipment Replacement Delayed, Contract Extended
The council authorized the city manager to execute a change order to the engineering agreement to replace electrical equipment at City Hall. The original delivery time of 6 months for the electrical switch is extended, and the contract amendment adds 40 days. The equipment is bespoke and crucial for the building's power. [cite: 859-902]
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