Chattanooga Mayor Ron LittlefieldMayor Ron Littlefield is proposing to spend $100,000 to help set up the new Moccasin Bend Cleanwater Authority established last week.
But one council member said she is unaware of the proposed expenditure and wants more information.
“That’s why we need more questions,” said Council Chairwoman Pam Ladd.
Littlefield said Monday the money is needed to help the city address the $206 million consent order that federal and state authorities handed down in 2012. He said a citizens group was formed and chose the consulting firm that would put the authority together.
The group selected Colorado-based MWH Americas Inc. According to its Web site, the company specializes in wet infrastructure and water engineering.