Algood Approves Contractor For Green Mountain Water Project
The next step has been taken for Algood to improve public water services for Green Mountain residents. The city council awarded the work to Mofield Brothers Construction at a $387,800 bid. City Administrator Keith Morrison said after additional engineering and environmental fees, the cost will be about $20,000 over budget. “There will be about 15 […]
Putnam ARP Funding To Help With Water Capacity On Buck Mountain
Putnam County using some its American Rescue Plan funding to help purchase a new water tank for the city of Algood. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the county commission has approved up to $550,000 to the expenditure. “The mountain area is using more water than we’re at capacity for, and so, this will give us […]
Algood To Explore Potential Retirement Plan Options For City Employees
The City of Algood will explore options to potentially transition city employee retirement plans from a 401k to defined benefits. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the transition has been some time in the making, with the first phase completed previously in a move to a state 401k plan through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. Morrison […]
Algood Park Phase One Bidding Successful In Special Called Meeting
Algood has successfully rebid phase one of the city’s new 21-acre park on Friday night. The city awarded the bid for roughly $655,000, with only lighting being left out from the original plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said it was his expectation that lighting the parking lot and walking trail were keeping the project from […]
Algood Awards Bid For 2021 Sidewalk, Concrete Projects
Algood selected a bid winner for sidewalk and concrete projects at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The winner is Affordable Driveways and Patios of Cookeville. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood has used Affordable Driveways and Patios for a few years. “They do good work, they stay busy,” Morrison said. “So, we have to keep on […]
Algood Considering LED Signs For July Budget
Algood is considering installing LED welcome signs for the north and south entrances of town. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they want to expand the idea of just normal “welcome to town” signs. If the idea becomes a reality the signs would be used for public information, promote events and advertise. “We’ll be preparing for […]
Algood Liquor By The Drink Ordinance In Place
Algood’s liquor by the drink ordinance will go into effect after City Council approved the second reading Tuesday night. Alcoholic beverages can be sold in the General Commercial and Central Business District zones of the city. The ordinance was amended after its first reading to allow for alcohol at special events. “That special event permit […]
Algood Waiting for Walmart’s Approval on Easement
Algood is waiting for Walmart to approve the easement needed to build a second entrance into the store on Big Mac Drive. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he feels Walmart is happy with what the city is doing to create an entrance. However, Morrison said Walmart wants the details completely ironed out before approval. “It’s […]
Algood Gains Final Easement To Begin Project
Algood has gained the final easement needed to for its $2.1 million sewer and waterline project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step is sending paper work needed for the USDA’s approval and then putting the project out to bid. Morrison said it has been a long time coming getting everything together to try […]
Algood’s First Friday Event Starts This Week
Algood is kicking off its “First Friday’s Algood” event this Friday with a craft show and live music on Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said each month, the city and Red Oak Roasters will bring residents a new community event every first Friday. “Crafter and artists and just an opportunity to stroll the street […]
