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Presentation and context: Mayor Carr credited Chairman Dodd for initiating a working group that includes the county road superintendent, developers, realtors and planning staff. \"Part of what Chairman Dodd and I are doing initially with this working group...is how do we go what's the funding formula for improving our roads,\" the mayor said. He noted the county has expertise in road building but limited bandwidth and suggested contracting with private contractors and coordinating funding among stakeholders.

Growth pressures: Commissioners described substantial permit activity in some areas — one commissioner reported \"more than 10,000 permits currently in some form of development and construction\" in a West‑side district and suggested the county overlay municipal planning and traffic studies to improve timing for schools, EMS and convenience centers. Officials discussed sharing data among Smyrna, La Verne, Murfreesboro and county departments and using GNRC or traffic engineers to overlay development traffic studies.

Funding and next steps: The mayor and commissioners proposed producing a merged spreadsheet of county and school capital plans, then bringing public works and relevant committees proposals for prioritization, and developing a methodology to weight safety, statutory compliance and financial factors. The working group will continue collecting data and expects to report to Public Works and Property Management committees for further action.

Ending: The committee agreed the roadway issue is ongoing; staff will collect and overlay municipal planning data and traffic studies and return with a proposed funding formula and prioritized list.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Property Management Committee - May 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Carr and Chairman Dodd described a working group with developers and planning staff to identify funding formulas for roadway improvements as parts of the county face rapid residential development; commissioners urged merging municipal and school planning data to forecast needs.","taxTitle","Rutherford County, Tennessee","taxId",4625,"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},6220514,"Recovery Court expansion phase one nearing finish; contractor delays push completion into June",3625,482000,4107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2&start=482&end=4107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2/thumbnail_482000.jpg","/articles/6220514/Rutherford-County/Tennessee/Recovery-Court-expansion-phase-one-nearing-finish-contractor-delays-push-completion-into-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220514-cf1c0a6b01458840b2cf4901d4d6a27d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616617&Signature=L7FMFP1JDwyQefxMC~oaSoOb35lV3g1pDHX6HKhplk6kBX7ADlRq-0qz3hZJOINWRBJquIqJk4-v3GuqdYsyeLaJWbYJ5E8bb00gHwnsGHudMU7yiChpy7hbVgq~WBqtSf371auD2muoiEa51LhT6moph1IHuoZww1JefVxcjUqw2oFynx4BLxitALcZVoqncnk7TnBkEbv63kaWo1xUEMJ6XZtLLnBYW2BZiqCwHd3M7f3gkufB3sIsfAX9mn8XlAlHnqlexQvm59l3EQNZ~SKwtb4WKTgoCBItnZ3lbJGwsHwG3jXJoD2xgYoPhMGz2pXxspKPC-n3SAkB9yUbHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities maintenance staff updated the committee on the Recovery Court expansion (Phase 1), reporting mechanical, plumbing and electrical work nearly complete and most interior finishes installed, while a few exterior items and two commercial storefront doors remain outstanding.

Details: The director reported the HVAC system is installed and the building is conditioned; drywall, painting and trim were about 80% complete and floor coverings were installed. Staff said lighting fixtures and low‑voltage equipment were largely complete. Materials delays for metal flashing and the two exterior commercial storefront doors pushed the project completion date to June 2025. The project contingency balance was reported as $21,531.21 and staff said there were no open change orders at the time of the report.

Why it matters: The expansion had been commissioned by the county commission roughly 1.5 years prior; staff said the first phase would be substantially complete within weeks and the second phase is scheduled for later in the year. Completion advances the county’s recovery and court service capacity.

Ending: Staff asked commissioners to direct any contractor or punch‑list issues to facilities to ensure the June completion date is met.","Facilities reported near‑completion of the Recovery Court expansion phase one, with mechanical, electrical and finish work largely complete, a remaining contingency of about $21,531 and a revised completion date in June 2025 due to door delivery delays.",{"_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},6220519,"Plainview Public Health and Safety building nears completion; county approves electric easement for transformer",462,3962000,4424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2&start=3962&end=4424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2/thumbnail_3962000.jpg","/articles/6220519/Rutherford-County/Tennessee/Plainview-Public-Health-and-Safety-building-nears-completion-county-approves-electric-easement-for-transformer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220519-5ced37fad6a01726c7a6a71dedd25d5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616617&Signature=MKbEa2JVo9aK98YUP5Ce8uJ3itZCrQGrrbqlUoIdRc-w4V45mkxdSKKwNF9sjp~TVWnM78Hrik25g1QzCIqOOvyPKYgeW9M6Y9G91Br8s9pw45NTXHYqvhN6CV4ispsF6JYqoctGP9cBX8ygBSyzoJ372H24aFbtAV5vqxcoaW8opn-mfNd9pe1dinvMKRQ4XXCH48tXY0ltXs6NzyxPvKCoKI8uZcnqvXJu-KkafBt-PoVsd2Ce5JYmXwGopULbysJY0~cb70uigk7Fk~p5kipTKYAIY8TzjOr0fG-UAUZBkGZJbREMkK0MMZ760pewU7Ludvb52KZxxoGOLBO46Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities staff reported the Plainview Public Health and Safety Building is largely complete and on schedule for first responder occupancy in October 2025, and the committee voted to grant an easement to Middle Tennessee Electric to install and maintain the site transformer.

Construction status: Director Dodd (facilities) reported site work is about 80% complete, the roof is finished, in‑wall plumbing and electrical rough‑in were approximately 90% complete, HVAC equipment installation was ongoing, and exterior siding and interior finishes were nearing completion. The director said the project contingency balance stands at $390,000 and that the project remains on track for an October 2025 completion, with first responders expected to occupy when ready.

Easement action: County staff presented a standard right‑of‑way easement requested by Middle Tennessee Electric so the utility can trench and service the transformer for the Plainview site. \"This is a standard easement that we've done for other public health and safety buildings,\" staff said. Commissioner Davidson moved to approve the easement and the motion was seconded; the committee recorded a roll call vote with all present members voting in favor. The motion passed.

Why it matters: The building includes EMS bays and space for first responders; staff said completing the facility and securing utility access are necessary steps before occupancy and full service.

Ending: Committee members received the facilities update, approved the easement, and did not amend the construction schedule. The county will continue to track deliveries and the remaining finish work to meet the October occupancy target.","Facilities staff reported construction progress on the Plainview Public Health and Safety Building and the Property Management Committee approved an easement to Middle Tennessee Electric to serve the site’s new transformer.",{"_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},6220524,"Goldstein Building structurally sound but needs major mechanical, elevator and roof work, mayor and consultant say",3958,622000,4580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2&start=622&end=4580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2/thumbnail_622000.jpg","/articles/6220524/Rutherford-County/Tennessee/Goldstein-Building-structurally-sound-but-needs-major-mechanical-elevator-and-roof-work-mayor-and-consultant-say","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220524-9b21f5652f9a2876ffd1fcd3401c1a6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616617&Signature=hzuaNIEw3aInobEhxkIVETXPSBK4qJbNAxvYmL-A3QrFc2-RIMNN7EFmWoilD5YIpSMHJMjRLRqD6bDtw5iXb2a7KhwwT6sMnIAkVbGlDQ8sUo18JqbSxzNLIdKyeN0SLLrhNi5pIPwPurQ2oU3pP2zb4zIRT8uFMS6hBZgzkLzz9XaxDJyCpRiuZvrjPHaD6~neJ7-IAoVPI5MjXbNGDqqK0~BX58V7MytZEAQHK2kUG6aYxoczoKvaW9GKhiKIzVzMUEurpk1gQOXZQZ3rwMXehfOhHz3LKMeHNzcuzz-wXMuZQBEKliQJELJuEhTsG-fMMpOJpAe7B0wKyyjSlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Carr and facilities staff presented the Goldstein Building as an urgent facilities problem and asked the committee to consider relocation of 35–40 employees and a long‑term reuse plan.

Consultant Bob Warren told the committee the building is \"structurally sound\" and praised earlier roof work, but said mechanical, elevator and electrical systems show age. \"It's a 30 years old. So it's got a lot of service life left in her. The mechanical and electrical systems notwithstanding,\" Warren said, detailing issues with original mortar, brick permeability and HVAC impacts on internal humidity.

Context: Mayor Carr said the Goldstein Building houses planning and engineering, elections and building and codes, and that a failing HVAC system (the mayor estimated replacement at \"probably about a million dollars\") and an elevator with limited ADA access are creating an escalating operational risk if not addressed. Mayor Carr asked the committee to consider options including relocating current departments, renovating Goldstein, or — as he proposed — repurposing the lower floor for cultural arts and history and using upper floors for county event space.

Cost and scope estimates: The mayor supplied range estimates (today’s dollars): renovating or replacing administrative space $10 million–$12 million; repurposing Goldstein for cultural arts and event space $5 million–$7 million. He cautioned estimates do not include inflation and are preliminary.

Decision posture: The committee did not vote on disposition or funding. Commissioners emphasized safety and continuity of services; Chairman McAdoo asked that safety risk be explicitly flagged on the capital checklist.

Ending: Mayor Carr and staff proposed to bring more detailed options and cost estimates to future meetings after merging capital lists and establishing prioritization weights for safety, statutory compliance and financial impact.","Committee heard a building assessment and discussion of repurposing the Goldstein Building for cultural arts and event space while relocating administrative staff because HVAC, elevator and roof systems are deteriorating.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6220527,"Rutherford County mayor presents five‑year capital projects list, urges near‑term decision on county administration location",1886,112000,1998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2&start=112&end=1998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3617180-b65f5146854cd3e9b3729f794e4a7dc2/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6220527/Rutherford-County/Tennessee/Rutherford-County-mayor-presents-fiveyear-capital-projects-list-urges-nearterm-decision-on-county-administration-location","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220527-e25beb6c61eb893416b2353bbeb4764b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770616617&Signature=ISG6B2f7ZKknpWZ22o2U4UOv4ZWdIHXgajjBMQR45zKf8EsfAwXdi4CJxrupHXRTF~JXdSKa3gnyvkNHnVrB-40TpCZ6UCHg8CWk9E2blKUhgthoUtaD-pwhr-0frHmvSQ05DvpP7UrjmlDsj6tRkm0GVj0iAPZIrzcsJImD00m5mZNWd4tel48Wp5-czkKv78Sv0B7NtfGA8UH4S3OgspNRqc4mzdsM57FFuFNoMrZOtA2wHngaXY5KXgC9lGX22y9Dm3IXLArbAKD3IemC-XrWg7zQ6Rn5856-A~9jZVSzTAk5dxGHZLcL3R67cEyCGQZc~HVL-Q~Cftc3TUJZwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Carr presented a county capital projects list and asked the Property Management Committee to treat finding a replacement or renovation for county administrative space as an immediate priority.

The list, assembled by the mayor’s office with staff input, inventories completed projects, projects under construction and proposed projects over the next five years. \"This is the capital projects list from the mayor's office. Having said that, it's not exhaustive nor complete,\" Mayor Carr said, asking commissioners to review, “beat it up,” and return feedback.

Why it matters: The mayor said one urgent need is moving 35–40 employees now housed in the Goldstein Building because the building’s roof, elevator and HVAC systems are deteriorating. \"We're sitting on the clock with this building,\" Carr said, adding that replacement of the HVAC system alone was estimated \"probably about a million dollars.\" He proposed finding a proximate downtown location that could house those departments and other county functions for the next 10–20 years rather than repeatedly addressing short‑term fixes.

Most important details: The mayor’s draft groups projects by timeframe and scale. Near‑term (0–1 year) items include a county administration facility (estimated $10 million–$12 million), relocation of Goldstein functions, and replacement of equipment. Other near‑term projects listed were a La Verne convenience center ($1.5 million–$2 million) and a juvenile court expansion ($1.5 million–$2 million). Midterm items include a first‑responders administration building (estimated $3 million–$4 million) and repurposing Goldstein as a cultural arts and history space with event space upstairs (estimated $5 million–$7 million). The mayor said larger projects such as a new adult detention center are being studied and could fall in a 4–6 year horizon; early, very rough estimates discussed at the meeting ranged up to tens or hundreds of millions of dollars depending on scope.

Funding and process: Mayor Carr said his preference is to fund large projects from fund balance rather than by borrowing or raising property taxes. He proposed keeping a single, merged capital‑projects spreadsheet in the mayor’s office that would include county and school board submissions so elected bodies could compare competing needs. Several commissioners and staff backed that approach and proposed quarterly reviews and a prioritization methodology that weights factors such as statutory compliance, public safety risk and financial impact.

Related operational items: Commissioners discussed the need to align county planning and school board timelines, and to overlay municipal planning and traffic studies to better forecast when services (roads, EMS, schools) will be needed in rapidly developing areas. Commissioner Wilson and others noted large permit volumes in parts of the county and urged earlier coordination so the county would not be surprised by near‑term land purchases or infrastructure demands.

What was not decided: The committee did not take a formal vote to fund or site a new administration building. Carr characterized the presentation as a starting point for committee deliberation and asked members to review the spreadsheet and return suggested edits and priorities.

Ending: Members agreed to continue refining the list, merge school and county capital plans, and return quarterly for updates so the county can sequence projects as growth and available funding dictate.","Mayor Carr presented a draft county capital projects list and asked the Property Management Committee to prioritize immediate needs — notably a new county administration facility to address failing systems at the Goldstein Building — while working with schools and municipalities to coordinate longer‑range infrastructure investments.","actionData","errors"]

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