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Cookeville’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year includes no change to property taxes and raises for all city employees. City Council got its first look at the budget Wednesday during the first of two days of work sessions. The proposed budget keeps property tax at 92 cents. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said he estimates some $38 million in ... Read More »

Cookeville has selected a firm to the first phase of its initiative to streamline processes throughout the city’s operations. During Monday’s Council Work Session, Cookeville Finance and Accounting Director Brenda Imel said the city has chosen Soft Resources LLC. She said first, the company will check all of the city’s software processes and recommend improvements. “They are going to look ... Read More »

Cookeville wants to modernize its processes citywide, perhaps with technology to replace manual systems in place now. The city has put out a request for proposals for Enterprise Resource Planning Consulting for system modernization and efficiency. Accounting and Finance Director Brenda Imel said the three-phase process could save the city time and money. “There’s lots of different software that’s available ... Read More »