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Michael Walters Young, the city’s Chief Budget and Performance Officer, walked aldermen through the planning timeline and explained the mission was developed by a leadership team after workshops and community outreach. Michael said the four words were chosen to be “approachable from all of our staff” and to anchor subsequent performance indicators and budget priorities.

Board discussion focused on practical utility

Members praised the clarity of the vision and mission while probing how the plan will help make hard budget and capital decisions. City Administrator Eric Stukin and Michael both said the next steps are to define measurable performance indicators and integrate the plan into the annual budget document. Eric emphasized that the strategic plan should “help us make choices” about competing capital projects and programs.

Several aldermen encouraged the plan’s brevity so staff and employees can adopt it easily. One alderman said the vision statement supplies the “why” for the mission and noted staff should provide the “meat on the bones” — the specific measures and targets — before the board adopts the full plan later this summer.

Next steps

Staff said they will refine performance indicators and return with a final plan and supporting metrics for the board to consider for summer approval. The mission and goals are expected to guide prioritization in future budget and bond discussions; staff will present operational metrics as part of the forthcoming budget documents so the board can apply the plan when weighing difficult tradeoffs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Franklin, BOMA Work Session 4-22-2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and the board reviewed progress on the strategic plan and proposed a four‑word mission (Serve; Connect; Lead; Deliver) designed to be concise and accessible to all city employees. The board discussed how the mission will guide prioritization and budget choices.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",4577,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260112,"Ordinance amendment would allow public‑art projects to qualify for parkland impact fee reimbursement",182,4126000,4308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d&start=4126&end=4308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d/thumbnail_4126000.jpg","/articles/6260112/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Ordinance-amendment-would-allow-publicart-projects-to-qualify-for-parkland-impact-fee-reimbursement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260112-edd09b60282ccacdcdabd015ea9b9e50/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164587&Signature=DIYzcaA1KoRlonbnS5cM81MzbBGIwnEFu9TgeJYIOjyTzbjfKx0BFm8omR-BweixUq-oah6CWFvxA03gD6hGibXY-iVlKuKESGxlHzXRa2YLW-gYdJey8w~Mwxx1Q5ct6AbbmFgl0IiIQWMT19qTVqgnIkrQSJTjY0m7Kqoy50KzpZQfkVpW44dekqnzRDhAzZ3Qefunngv9IwOT9qj0o4ql4hab9SANWTDqR-Gw~tiv6bZumucvLDBXLoZ~59Ev5qEJFv~UNGJKA6BYw6r0zAZmNhA33r3qnKrXjoHl2LA~yPfzEnJ6Cc~E7tD~eKIj8tsxFjJ15ZHHNRilHSDyzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented an ordinance amendment to the board that would allow public art and private park‑like amenities to qualify for parkland impact fee reimbursement when recommended by the Franklin Public Arts Commission and approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Lisa, a parks staff member, read the new language into the record and explained the intent: public art and open‑space areas may be eligible for parkland impact fee reimbursement upon recommendation by the Franklin Public Arts Commission and board approval. She said the amendment would avoid a fixed percentage by quadrant and instead permit targeted reimbursement where a development includes qualifying, recreation‑focused amenities.

Alderman Blanton asked for clarification about private park‑like amenities. Lisa said both public and private park‑type amenities could qualify, subject to commission recommendation and board approval; she also noted an example reimbursement level used in practice where a developer received 75% back when the facility was public and dedicated for recreation.

Staff noted the ordinance amendment was on the agenda for the same night’s voting session and said they are available to answer questions; the board did not take a vote at the work session.

What changed and next steps

The proposed amendment alters specific sections of the Franklin Municipal Code (chapter references provided in the draft ordinance) to permit commission‑recommended reimbursements for qualifying public art and public/private park amenities. Staff told the board the Parks Department and the Public Arts Commission would review proposals and provide recommendations; the board would make final decisions on reimbursements. The draft ordinance was scheduled for the evening voting session, where aldermen could act on the change.","Staff recommended an amendment to the Franklin Municipal Code to permit reimbursement of parkland impact fees for public-art or park‑like amenities when approved by the Franklin Public Arts Commission and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The change was scheduled for the voting session that night.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260117,"Board weighs up to $650,000 in city funds to support stormwater work for Franktown Open Hearts facility",1744,4289000,6033000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d&start=4289&end=6033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d/thumbnail_4289000.jpg","/articles/6260117/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Board-weighs-up-to-650000-in-city-funds-to-support-stormwater-work-for-Franktown-Open-Hearts-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260117-b75857ac5532e6ae54d5cc63e5e35927/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164587&Signature=LIwwNr1szCHz87tICNmAKG2w1Ex0qwDq~dSMA0bqAeKuqu2vnjXjA4M-1VoykrxmMyCg~PUhdWzphFyq5hOkguBpZYlSnIKyf-lOGMxNIe7iul5xzFn~RtNyfSAm4DeVpWhofekSgXAhZemD3GRHTW2iBV02aOcoHj3XyiTO0svduPx3Oqjdw7w3AgoA4t2W--t21nRxtq5xyZ5~wRnPOA30TYwYh26LrcjWr4RBznn1-Ig1wIcHRahWZ5-LmuQNJBo-22QaWo9LVJ6ZdGd-0tD4vUQ4fCee6B8n9oHffKnWR7HKjL3jTRvRPgOdEzTaR309AE5KyKg0oiLcmW~LKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 22 work session the Board of Mayor and Aldermen considered a staff proposal to provide partial city funding for stormwater infrastructure required to develop a new Franktown Open Hearts facility at the northeast corner of Johnson Circle and Granbury Street.

Vernon, a staff member who has worked with the parties, outlined options and funding priorities and said staff would like a directional amount from the board. Staff recommended prioritizing county adequate‑facilities tax dollars and CDBG funds, with general‑fund support as a last resort. Vernon described an anticipated multi‑year reimbursement approach and said “your general direction would be sufficient at this stage.”

Staff and board discussed costs and precedent

Board members and staff discussed project cost estimates and precedent for partnering with nonprofits on capital projects. Staff described an initial above‑ground stormwater option (the parties’ own, higher‑cost estimate referred to in discussion) and a lower-cost construction estimate for installing storm sewer on Johnson Circle. The staff presentation said the difference between the higher and lower design options was in the several‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar range and that the Franktown team’s original request had been for a larger sum.

During the session one alderman proposed a middle ground: “I would propose up to 650,000,” and several members asked staff to gate any reimbursement on construction milestones, inspections, and completed, accepted work. Vernon confirmed the city would require improvements to be installed, inspected, approved and accepted by the city before reimbursement could be invoiced.

Funding sources and timing

Staff said they would prioritize county adequate‑facilities tax dollars and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds first, then general fund dollars only if necessary. Vernon told the board that reimbursements would likely be distributed over multiple budget years and would be milestone‑based, depending on project timing and cash flow. Aldermen asked staff to provide additional financial details about Franktown’s operating budget and the project financing before finalizing any commitment.

Board members requested additional documentation and gating language

Alderman Barnhill asked staff to share Franktown’s budget information so the board could assess the request. Several aldermen asked for stronger gating language to ensure the city does not disburse funds unless the development is properly financed and construction is under way. Staff agreed to bring back a refined resolution for the upcoming voting meeting with options the board had discussed, and to follow up with the financial detail requested.

No formal vote was taken at the work session. Staff will return with a draft resolution that reflects the board’s direction, additional project cost detail, and proposed reimbursement milestones and funding sources.","The board discussed a staff proposal to help Franktown Open Hearts offset stormwater infrastructure costs for a new facility at Johnson Circle and Granbury Street. Staff proposed a capped, multi-year contribution prioritized from county adequate‑facilities tax and CDBG funds, with gating tied to construction milestones and inspection.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6260122,"Franklin aldermen press staff for lower-cost road fixes as $75M CIP window looms",3755,219000,3974000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d&start=219&end=3974","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3135583-20d8df23d05540695d1f7fbd4e466d0d/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6260122/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Franklin-aldermen-press-staff-for-lower-cost-road-fixes-as-75M-CIP-window-looms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260122-cac4234743a004b2cc2ebbd8db885859/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164587&Signature=RybIzV3RAuSQPuQMOnmv5fI7O6bsAD8~sgZkfu-PJWrinbRe79P5x~qlsXQLssyVzRObOG3IjMj1f~-TVKWnnIK~3pmNpVB1lRnSOZnhZMnLY4qS-Z9TmDLkLuQqgnfs3jiEQQo85txOBIVM5HRTyqEzY9cpgeW1z0ZASep~aWghme91m7eXQYDJncADURbVomk9Ov2YHXoDgPqxm~ZecWajpWZqa1kDDTyJ0pe69ZNGdqsd776b26gJDg3wwAGztooS1pqkj3NZf9LslkW3B~kLTRpxhHGDrkBYTg7AEO9Fpoh6ttHHpqE3HaqhVRN6YjNacgZRVr8MdDuqLwexGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen spent a large portion of its April 22 work session debating how to spend roughly $75 million in near-term capital capacity, repeatedly returning to traffic chokepoints and whether the city should favor full-build projects or lower-cost interim improvements.

Staff told the board it has “about $75,000,000 of capacity as it is right now,” and proposed ranking projects in two tiers: an initial allocation up to that amount and a secondary tier if additional capacity emerges, for example through a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on Mack Hatcher projects. Paul, a staff member, told the board, “you at least have the 75,000,000 to work with.”

Board members pressed for more data and for options that reduce immediate cost while still improving congestion. Several aldermen said the city should prioritize corridors where city investment is likely to achieve the most leverage from state or federal partners; others warned about spending scarce city dollars on projects that cross into state highway responsibility.

Most urgent: Franklin Road and intersection fixes

Alderman Brown and others urged raising the priority of Franklin Road, citing persistent PM and daytime congestion where local lanes narrow near churches and intersections. Paul agreed Franklin Road is “definitely an issue today and will be for a while,” but noted the city has had limited success securing TDOT funding for that corridor. Board members repeatedly asked staff to scope lower-cost intersection or turn-lane projects that could provide relief for a decade rather than funding multi‑million-dollar full-build projects immediately.

Traffic counts and alternatives

Staff offered traffic-count context during the discussion: about 15,000 vehicles per day on south Carothers near Falcon Creek; Carruthers and Mallory around 20,000 vpd; Franklin Road about 17,000 vpd. Board members said staff rankings did not always reflect those counts and asked for a packet that pairs current traffic counts with the staff ranking for each candidate project.

Debate over large, single projects vs. spread investments

Several aldermen questioned whether expensive single projects should consume a large share of the CIP. The Carruthers Parkway (Falcon Creek to Highway 96) project was discussed as an example: board members cited estimates in the $26–30 million range and asked whether multiple intersection upgrades could produce better city‑wide benefit than spending a large share of the 10‑year CIP on one corridor. One alderman observed that the $30 million estimate is “almost half of the $75,000,000” currently available to the board for the 10‑year window.

Staff offered to return with lower‑cost alternatives and spot‑improvement concepts for Franklin Road, Carruthers, Boyd Mill, Eddie Lane and other high‑ranked items. Paul said the board’s current lists show the most expensive versions of each project for planning purposes and that staff can “price that out for you” if the board prefers scaled options.

Parks, fire station, and multi‑use tradeoffs

A number of aldermen highlighted parks projects — including Jim Warren Park and the new Pearl complex — and the board discussed phasing options. Parks staff explained Jim Warren currently hosts five fields used by about 14 schools for lacrosse and that the Pearl’s opening could shift programs and free capacity, allowing phased work at Jim Warren instead of a single large investment.

Board members also discussed a proposed Fire Station 3 and upgrades to Fire Station 2. While the station projects received support, multiple aldermen said transportation improvements are the most urgent community concern.

Next steps and data requests

Staff summarized the items requested by the board: (1) traffic‑count data paired with staff rankings for each road project; (2) scope-and-cost options that present lower‑cost spot improvements and phased project alternatives; (3) further analysis of TDOT partnership opportunities related to Mack Hatcher Southeast and Northwest; and (4) potential funding strategy options to maximize federal/state matching where available. Paul and Eric (City Administrator Eric Stukin) told the board they would return with these options and a second tier of projects for further direction.

The work session did not include any formal motions or votes on projects; aldermen asked staff for additional data and cost options so the board can prioritize within the $75 million capacity and preserve leverage for potential TDOT partnerships.","At an April 22 work session the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen spent more than an hour debating the capital investment plan (CIP) prioritization, with repeated calls to focus on road bottlenecks, pursue smaller “spot improvements,” and align projects with likely external funding.","actionData","errors"]

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