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City Council Meeting May 26
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Council Approves Drainage Improvement Project Contract with Steep Creek LLC
The council considered a resolution to authorize entering into a contract with Steep Creek LLC for the Batesville drainage improvement project. This project is funded by a FEMA grant, which covers 80% of the costs. The bid from Steep Creek LLC came in significantly lower than the engineering estimate. The resolution was adopted.
City Upgrades Text Alert System for Emergency Notifications
Councilmember Moody recommended upgrading the city's communication system, TextMyGov, to include emergency public alerts and emergency weather notifications to supplement the existing siren system. The upgrade will cost an additional $800 and will allow the city to send out critical public safety notifications via text message, coordinated with the National Weather Service for weather alerts and enabling the police and fire departments to issue alerts for other emergencies. The motion to approve the expenditure passed.
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