The Chattanooga City Council votes Tuesday on Mayor Andy Berke’s proposed $80 million capital budget for 2017.
“Some of the things that get me excited in the budget are smaller projects in funding but really important to neighborhoods,” Berke said in a recent interview. “We’ve really worked on improving pedestrian access. When you go to neighborhood meetings, you hear about sidewalks a lot.”
The budget includes $45.2 million for projects related to sewer, solid waste and water quality services. Another $36.6 million is earmarked for public safety, transportation and a variety of development services.
The council also will vote on the final passage of the city’s $230 million operations budget, which received unanimous approval on first reading June 21.
Councilman Chris Anderson praised the capital proposals in an email.