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Discussion and action on geotechnical work for Site Development Grant
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SUMMARY: The Mayor and Director of Engineering met with Leanne Cox, Site Development Director for the state of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and Jonathan Gemmen, Director of Austin Consulting, on the proposed grant site January 24th. Both visitors advised the City that they could not direct the City but did urge the City to perform the required geotechnical work before their February 22 review meeting. This visit was solely for the purpose of obtaining information about the site and the visit was not an indication of the status of the City’s application.
Staff has contacted the Engineer selected for the project and a contract should be available at the time of the meeting. Staff advises that the contract be approved with a notice that only the geotechnical work be funded at this time. All other work in the contract would be contingent on the award of the grant.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 311-41920-931-003
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NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve contract for geotechnical work