Sparta Postponing Sidewalk Project After Big Price Jump
Sparta temporarily postponing a sidewalk project after learning the project would cost some $1.5 million more than budgeted. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the state is holding Sparta responsible for the excess costs. In addition, Lowery said the city would need to buy right of ways on 29 properties. Lowery said if people do not […]
Sparta Approves $1.17 Million Bid For Sewer Rehab Project
Sparta Mayor and Aldermen approved a $1.17 million bid Thursday night to rehab sewers. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the sewers have seen excess rain water in the system during periods of heavy rain. Lowery said the city has been under a sewer moratorium since he’s been in office, and millions of dollars have since […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget On Final Reading
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen ratified the city budget on final reading. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the Board Of Equalization met over the last couple of weeks to confirm the state certified property tax rate. The comptroller’s office confirmed the rate is now set at $0.59, a slight increase from the original […]
Sparta OKs New Parts And Rec Master Plan Development
With hopes of getting new money to fund parks and recreation growth, the City Of Sparta agreed Thursday night to work with a consultant on a new master plan. Mayor Jerry Lowery said state officials encouraged the idea, noting money that would become available. The plan requires just a $12,000 city match. “[A master plan] […]
Sparta Finding New Fire Chief, Young Set To Retire July 1
The City of Sparta looking for a new fire chief following the announcement that Chief Kirk Young will retire. Young has spent 40 years with the Sparta Fire Department, and has been the Chief since 2011. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said replacing someone with Young’s history will be difficult. “I think we need someone that […]
New Pumps Needed For Story Mountain Water Project
Sparta Aldermen approved an estimated $37,500 increase for the Story Mountain water booster pumps replacement project Thursday night. Sparta has been working to replace two pumps at the Story Mountain pump station for the past two years. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the plans suddenly became obsolete. “What happened is the company that […]
Aldermen Approve Revision, Adding Landfill Fee
Sparta Aldermen approved an addition to the city ordinance Thursday night, adding a commercial landfill rate fee. The change necessary because the county sold the landfill last year. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said previously the county charged customers, while the city collected the trash and dumped it at the landfill. “It will not be an […]
Roof Bids Set To Be Solicited For Sparta Plant
Sparta Board of Aldermen authorized the accepting of bids to replace the roof at the Sewer Plant Facility during its Thursday meeting. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the project was included in the city’s fiscal year budget. The city will begin soliciting bids for the project immediately. Aldermen also approved repairs to one of the […]
Sparta Updates HR Policy For New GPS Vehicle System
Sparta Board of Aldermen amended the city’s human resources policy Thursday night to include the new GPS system being rolled out in city vehicles. The system will help the city manage its vehicle fleet, more so than keeping tabs on where vehicles and employees are. Still, City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city will not […]
Sparta Aldermen Vote To Add GPS Tracking, Monitoring To City Vehicles
The Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to approve the purchase and usage of GPS trackers on city vehicles. The Aldermen unanimously approved the $17,154 purchase. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city has already got to see a prototype of how the system will work. “Department heads will monitor their own department,” Tindle said. “It’s […]
