Livingston Award Bid To Replace Hillcrest Booster Pump
Livingston Aldermen will move forward with the bid to replace the pump at the Hillcrest Drive Booster Station. The pump is over 25 years old and has cracks. The aldermen reviewed an estimated $11,800 bid to repair the pump and an estimated $21,100 bid to replace the pump. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said Water and […]
Livingston City Pool Needs Updates, Aldermen To Explore
Livingston Aldermen will explore options to update the city pool following a Monday night discussion. Livingston Park Supervisor Michael Hayes said the city’s pool and the pool deck are in poor condition. Hayes said the city pool is leaking so much that two water hoses and occasionally a fire hydrant have to be used to […]
Livingston Making Changes to Building Permit Fee Structure
Livingston is making changes to its building permit process by setting a minimum charge of $75 for a building permit application. The previous ordinance stated that the application charged one-half of one percent of the total project cost. City Attorney Andre Greppin said in some cases, the previous charge was not worth the inspection. “Because […]
Livingston Moving Forward on Courthouse Plaza Project
After increased costs delayed the project for years, Livingston has awarded the estimated $1.5 million Courthouse Plaza Project. The aldermen approved the bid, subject to T-DOT approval. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chair Ray Evans said T-DOT asked the city to meet with the contractor to ensure that the bid worked for all involved. “Long and short […]
Livingston Awards Bid For Wastewater Treatment Improvements
Livingston Board of Aldermen awarded an $878,000 bid Monday night for improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Consulting Engineer Daniel Tribble said the city will need to cover the remaining estimated $539,600 that is not covered by grant funding. He said the plant includes equipment that should have been replaced after 20 years. “These are […]
Livingston Family Justice Center Lease Renewed
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center and the City of Livingston have agreed on a new 20-year lease. The Family Justice Center provides wrap-around services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and child abuse. Executive Director Amy Stockwell said the office originally opened in 2021 as part of a three-year experiment to […]
Livingston South Church Street Project Delayed By Manholes
Livingston’s South Church Street Project has been delayed for a second time in 2024 to prepare precast manholes. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the company the city is working with believes they can have the manholes ready in three to four weeks. The precast holes are designed to be assembled above ground and lowered into […]
Livingston Aldermen Vote To Triple Commercial Trash Pickup Rates
Livingston Aldermen voted Monday night to triple commercial trash rates, a first increase in what the mayor called decades. The rates for one pickup weekly went from $20 per month to $60 per month. Five pickups per week went from $100 to $300 per month. Aldermen voted for the rate increase unanimously with no discussion. […]
