Some Council Members Said Now Is Time For Service
Crossville City Council members who voted for a new ambulance service said they believe now is the right time to start such a service. Council Member Mark Fox said an ambulance service is the only essential service the city currently does not provide. Fox said he believes the city needs its own service due to […]
Cumberland Opposes Crossville Ambulance Service
Cumberland County Commissioners do not like the Crossville decision to pursue an ambulance service, passing a unanimous resolution against the idea. Commissioner Tom Isham said he believes the county already has one of the best ambulance services in the state. “Why do you want to fix something that is not broken?” Isham said. “So I […]
Crossville Council Frustrated With Fire Station Two Progress
Some Crossville City Council frustrated after learning the Fire Station Two project running behind schedule. The contractor had asked for 41 weather days to extend the project completion date. Council Member Mark Fox said he does not agree with weather as a reason for the project being behind schedule. “I personally have driven by the […]
Crossville Reconsidering Ambulance Service, Vote Tuesday
The Crossville City Council will reconsider implementing an ambulance service after a discussion during Tuesday’s work session. A presentation to the council showed that implementing an ambulance service would take an estimated $3.72 million, but the service would bring in an estimated revenue of $2.2 million. The council said there are some grants and other […]
Crossville City Attorney Could Handle Condemnation Cases
Crossville City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to allow the city attorney to handle the city’s condemnation cases. In condemnation cases, a government entity can take private property for public use, even if the property owner does not want to sell. City Attorney Randy York said all four of the city’s current condemnation cases […]
Crossville To Consider Bids For Miller Ave, First St Projects
Crossville City Council will consider awarding bids for three American Rescue Plan projects Tuesday. That includes a water booster station and a waterline extension project on Miller Avenue. City Engineer Tim Begley said the Miller Avenue projects will interconnect the city of Crossville with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. “The waterline is a 12-inch waterline […]
Crossville Council Split On Outside City Sewer Decision
The Crossville City Council shared split opinions during a Tuesday work session concerning a sewer request along Fire Fox Road. Property Owner Janelle Hernandez requested access to the existing sewer line that runs through her property. That home, however, is not within the city limits. City ordinance states annexation would be required. Council Member James […]
Mayberry Concerned About Charity Donation Reduction
Crossville City Council split on the decision to reduce charitable donations in the just-passed city budget. It was mentioned that donations for the Friends of the Trails and the Avalon Center were reduced or removed altogether. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city’s charitable donations had grown to an estimated $400,000. “My fear is we are […]
Budget Concerns Could Lead To Crossville Water Rate Increase
Crossville City Council considering water rate increases due to growing concerns about a tight water and sewer fund budget. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said lower federal interest rates have limited revenue growth and caused an increase in depreciation. Clouse said currently, the city’s water and sewer budget shows a $12,000 surplus. “We are really […]
Crossville Council Not Sold On City Ambulance Service
The Crossville City Council expressed concerns during a Tuesday work session about adding an ambulance service to the city’s fire department. Some residents believe that having a city and county ambulance service would improve response times within Crossville city limits. Some council members questioned how the city would pay for the addition. Crossville Finance Director […]
