Kingston Council approves multiple ordinances, budgets and interlocal agreements in routine session

The Kingston City Council approved a slate of routine measures during its meeting, including two ordinances on second reading, first readings of several budget ordinances, and authorization of multiple interlocal agreements and contracts.

On unfinished business the council moved and recorded second/final readings for ordinance 202641401, described as revising policies and procedures for the board of waterworks and sewage, and ordinance 2026041402 amending the city’s intoxicating-liquor chapter. Both measures were moved, seconded and recorded in roll-call votes as approved on second/final reading.

Under new business council members gave first readings to multiple budget ordinances for fiscal year 2026–2027, covering the general fund and the water and sewer fund along with proposed rates and fees. The council recorded votes in favor on those first readings; a final vote and any rate changes were scheduled for the posted future meeting (the clerk referenced June 30 as a final-reading date).

Council also approved Resolution 20266091 to participate in the PE Safety Partners matching grant program and authorized the mayor to enter a state street contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Additional approvals included interlocal cooperation with Rome County for comprehensive municipal services, a dispatch services agreement with the Rome County emergency/911 district, a docking lease with American Cruise Lines for City Park, and an agreement with Rome County for animal shelter services. The council also confirmed two Park & Rec board appointments and approved street closures for July 4 activity.

The meeting’s votes were recorded in roll call with council members answering in the affirmative for the listed items; no roll-call 'no' votes or recorded abstentions were noted in the transcript.