Council reviews contracts for YMCA renovation, trail design, towing and fly-rail system
December 01, 2025 | Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
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Jackson City Council on Dec. 1 considered multiple contracts for city facilities and services.
Allison Contracting: Staff introduced a rebid contract with Allison Contracting to complete renovations at the Jackson YMCA early learning center funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) passthrough. Staff said the rebid followed an over-budget line item and that YMCA will provide a small match and sign a lien as part of contract finalization; the city acts as pass-through and the contractor will be reimbursed through the grant.
Towing services: Council reviewed a contract with Vance/Man's Record Service for towing services to support city operations, including police tows and roadway clearance. Staff said the procurement was competitively bid and that the packet outlines the services included; one councilor raised a potential conflict-of-interest concern which staff addressed verbally.
Cypress Grove RTP: Council approved a contract with 82H for design and consulting services for the Cypress Grove RTP project. Staff confirmed RTP grant funds are already allocated and that the design phase is being authorized; the overall project estimate mentioned in discussion was roughly $405,000, suggesting design costs near a 10% typical design proportion.
Fly-rail system: Council considered a consulting contract with Bella TX Incorporated for a fly-rail system (the rigging system behind stage lighting and props) at a civic venue. Staff explained the consultant will advise on procurement and coordinate engineering (A&E) and safety compliance; the consultant is not the supplier of the physical fly-rail system. Councilors emphasized safety and the need for stamped engineering plans. A motion to proceed was made during discussion.
What happens next: Contracts requiring final signatures and any standard procurement close-out steps will follow; staff indicated specific implementation timelines for certain projects (for example, riser installation at the civic center begins Dec. 1–2).
Allison Contracting: Staff introduced a rebid contract with Allison Contracting to complete renovations at the Jackson YMCA early learning center funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) passthrough. Staff said the rebid followed an over-budget line item and that YMCA will provide a small match and sign a lien as part of contract finalization; the city acts as pass-through and the contractor will be reimbursed through the grant.
Towing services: Council reviewed a contract with Vance/Man's Record Service for towing services to support city operations, including police tows and roadway clearance. Staff said the procurement was competitively bid and that the packet outlines the services included; one councilor raised a potential conflict-of-interest concern which staff addressed verbally.
Cypress Grove RTP: Council approved a contract with 82H for design and consulting services for the Cypress Grove RTP project. Staff confirmed RTP grant funds are already allocated and that the design phase is being authorized; the overall project estimate mentioned in discussion was roughly $405,000, suggesting design costs near a 10% typical design proportion.
Fly-rail system: Council considered a consulting contract with Bella TX Incorporated for a fly-rail system (the rigging system behind stage lighting and props) at a civic venue. Staff explained the consultant will advise on procurement and coordinate engineering (A&E) and safety compliance; the consultant is not the supplier of the physical fly-rail system. Councilors emphasized safety and the need for stamped engineering plans. A motion to proceed was made during discussion.
What happens next: Contracts requiring final signatures and any standard procurement close-out steps will follow; staff indicated specific implementation timelines for certain projects (for example, riser installation at the civic center begins Dec. 1–2).
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