MURFREESBORO, TENN - Murfreesboro City Council is set to convene in a Regular Workshop meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Municipal Airport Business Center. The meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., will provide a platform for the council to address key issues alongside city staff.
The agenda encompasses a range of Action Items, with one notably focusing on the proposed renovations at 930 Cason Lane. Also at the workshop, Land Use Matters will take center stage with discussions revolving around rezoning properties along East Northfield Boulevard, North Tennessee Boulevard, North Maney Avenue, Lee Street, Van Cleve Lane, and East Castle Street.
Delving deeper into renovations at 930 Cason Lane, it's the address of the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) recently converted Cason Lane Academy Preschool. You may recall the City purchased the property from Child Care Deve GP, LLC earlier this year for $3.7 million. The purchase was funded with federal and local dollars. Mayor Shane McFarland highlighted the purchase and the use of Federal grant funds to enhance educational opportunities for MCS PreK students, particularly those from low and moderate-income families that were disproportionately impacted by COVID. The proposed renovations cover the costs of a new roof and the replacement of lavatory faucets with touchless faucets to reduce the spread of germs. The HVAC unit will also receive maintenance, all for just under $167-thousand. The 9,100 square foot facility houses eight classrooms and caters to approximately 160 students. The school opened in August of this year.
Additionally, Workshop Items will feature updates on various city initiatives, including the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, Community Development's Subrecipient Presentation, Finance's consideration of CIP Transfers, and the Police Department's Real Time Crime Center Update. Administration will present updates on the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust, alongside insights into the October Dashboard.
The full agenda is viewable: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12142023-1947
Residents interested in addressing the council on actionable items must sign up at least six hours before the meeting through the online form at https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/PublicCommentForm or by calling 615-849-2629.
LOCATION: The meeting will be in the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Business Center's Community Room, located at 1930 Memorial Blvd. The is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
