The Chattanooga City Council is pictured in this file photo.BY THE NUMBERS$95 million: Total amount of fiscal year 2012-13 capital budget.$50.5 million: Amount of government-funded projects using bonds, general service funds, state and federal grants.$44.5 million: Money generated from dedicated enterprise funds such as stormwater and sewer fees.Source: City of Chattanooga
The Chattanooga City Council approved a $95 million capital budget Tuesday night that includes complete repairs on the 21st Century Waterfront and an indoor firing range for police.
But one council member tried to rally support around one last item: Putting more money into roads.
“Is this as much passion as we can get for roads?” Councilwoman Deborah Scott asked the council in a specially called meeting.
Councilman Manny Rico responded that there are many needs in a city the size of Chattanooga.