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Duke said the district projects an increase of about 228 students for next year—roughly a 1.27% rise—and reported the district now serves approximately 14.94% of K–12 students in Rutherford County, a figure used to calculate the city schools’ portion of sales and property tax. He said the $2.1 million projected increase in state revenue is tied to the TISA funding formula and will largely be used for employee compensation.

The superintendent and school-board members told council that Rutherford County has shifted 19 “pennies” of a shared property-tax allocation over the past three years; the district’s staff estimated the movement reduced city-school property-tax revenue by about $2.9 million annually and by roughly $7 million in total over that period, assuming stable property-tax assessments. Duke said those recurring losses exceed the new state funding and are depleting the district’s fund balance: he estimated fund balance could drop from roughly 17% to about 13% this year under current assumptions.

Duke outlined local steps the district is already taking: pausing some new positions, scaling back one-time nonpersonnel expenses, limiting new growth positions and planning for a modest cost-of-living increase in the vicinity of 2%. He said the district is evaluating classroom staffing levels and program costs and that the budget in development will be “tight.” He also said the district can absorb the current shortfall this year but cannot continue absorbing similar losses in subsequent years without further cuts or new revenue.

Council members and Mayor Mary McFarland discussed possible next steps, including briefing county commissioners and state legislators and providing the public with comparative estimates of what city-supported education costs would look like if the city school system were not operating. Several council members urged outreach to county commissioners and the municipal delegation and asked staff to provide additional financial analysis for council consideration.

No formal council action was taken at the meeting; the discussion served as a budget preview and a request for continued information and intergovernmental engagement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Workshop - April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Murfreesboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Duke told the City Council on April 10 that while state revenue tied to the TISA formula is expected to rise about $2.1 million next year, recurring losses from county property-tax reallocation could exceed that gain and shrink the district’s fund balance.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee","taxId",69344,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6077002,"Council approves alcohol ordinance, equipment purchases and backs regional solid-waste board; beer-permit actions taken",6523,277000,6800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2966361-010c3e72ac212bc9e3847a35a4235f3f&start=277&end=6800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2966361-010c3e72ac212bc9e3847a35a4235f3f/thumbnail_277000.jpg","/articles/6077002/Tennessee/Council-approves-alcohol-ordinance-equipment-purchases-and-backs-regional-solid-waste-board-beer-permit-actions-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077002-db8a08a90937f389c585fe3e3e546413/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440051&Signature=mNp2yqPvtMgQxHt6~oPyjoOZnhRKYa50-lKDUPsB-Gb4HpbW8a4dAggenVPM4PnxrEHlaT25TBG738~H1KLlPyKQ-0gv7G6CIS0LMbAzLeqIUSy7GWPpB4TFgukt~liGyQ~uIcvaubAHRgxAMOlDu57pRKuITDu1d3AKYUQhxQuQnRIJNlsouNTHaiL7-qhKMxxmswBFZF-Vy3SQaIDHuYUxYeArUZJLewUYvYROolmSfRQDmFa~ousdyDiFRSqFrS0DlRGOSVXcxNNih6B4xKkyoCOTrjlrQqd6kZeWfcsDnEPJlICXxtR8cQXmD84Rl5N3SXJVHFSYpQCEWC7ZCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murfreesboro City Council on April 10 approved a second-and-final reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4 (alcoholic beverages), authorized purchase of mobile data terminals for Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue, and adopted Resolution 25-R-12 supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board’s flow-control measures. The council also revoked one previously approved beer permit and granted five new or transferred permits.

The alcoholic-beverages ordinance (Ordinance 23-030) passed on second and final reading by roll call vote, with Councilmembers Miss Aberwater, Miss Gail Harris, Mr. Maxwell, Vice Mayor Schacklett, Mr. Wade and Mr. Wright and Mayor Mary McFarland recorded as voting “Aye.”

Council also approved an IT purchase for Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue: 30 ruggedized Panasonic Toughbooks with vehicle docks and accidental-damage coverage, procured through the Omnia Partners contract and funded from the FY25 capital-improvement plan. Staff estimated the total cost at approximately $144,000.

The council adopted Resolution 25-R-12 to express support for the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board’s authority to manage regional waste flow and to urge enforcement by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Solid Waste Disposal Control Board. The resolution was presented by Donna Barrett and passed by roll call.

On permits, the council voted to revoke a prior beer-permit approval after staff said the applicant did not meet city-code requirements. Later the council approved five permit items pending final building and code inspections; Mayor McFarland abstained from those permit votes.

No additional formal actions were recorded at the meeting on the items summarized here.","At its April 10 meeting the Murfreesboro City Council approved an amendment to the city alcoholic-beverages code, approved IT equipment for Fire & Rescue, adopted a resolution supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board, revoked one beer permit approval and approved five other permits.","actionData","errors"]

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Murfreesboro City Schools warn budget strain as county moves property-tax ‘pennies’

Council approves alcohol ordinance, equipment purchases and backs regional solid-waste board; beer-permit actions taken