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Kingsport’s sanitation services receive comprehensive review

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An Orlando-based consulting firm has reviewed every aspect of Kingsport’s sanitation services and recently proposed several recommendations to help make the service more sustainable in the near future.

MSW Consultants of Orlando, Fla., conducted a nearly year-long study of Kingsport’s sanitation services in 2022, which included site visits, a review of operations, facilities and equipment, benchmarking against other communities and a cost-analysis of the services.

MSW is a management consulting firm specializing in the waste and recycling industry.

“We enlisted MSW because we wanted to know if we were doing business effectively and efficiently. Are we doing the right things and doing the right things well?” said Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds.

Kingsport’s sanitation services have an annual budget of $5.45 million with $3.2 million coming from fees and $2.2 million coming from the general fund. City staff would like to see the services be more sustainable.

To do that, MSW offered several recommendations for the city to consider:

  1. If the city does not reinstate curbside recycling due to costs and resources, collect the blue recycling carts or transition them to second garbage carts for a fee.
  2. Collect all the non-paying extra garbage carts.
  3. Add a full-service convenience center and establish code enforcement rules for curbside trash.
  4. Adjust the fees for voluntary customers.
  5. Expand to full-time roll-off dumpster service.

If these recommendations are approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and implemented, the city would then reassess the fees associated with city residential sanitation services.

“This process will likely take at least three years to fully implement with the overall goal being to create a more cost-effective, sustainable service in the long term for our citizens,” McReynolds said.

The consultant’s study and recommendations were presented to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during a day-long, strategic planning session held Monday (March 20) at city hall. The BMA also heard updates from staff on the city’s finances, economic development efforts and budget priorities for the coming year.

To view this presentation, please click here.

To view the presentations from the strategic planning session, visit www.kingsporttn.gov.

March 21, 2023
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Board of Mayor & Aldermen Strategic Planning Session

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The below presentations were presented to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during a day-long, strategic planning session held Monday (March 20) at city hall. The BMA heard updates from staff on the city’s finances, economic development efforts and budget priorities for the coming year.

Financial Update FY23

Economic Development Update

Human Resources & Labor Update

Sanitation Study Review

Capital Budget/Debt

FY24 Revenue Projections

March 20, 2023
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Kingsport hosting outdoor “glow” pickleball event

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Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting its first-ever outdoor “glow” pickleball event later this month.

The event will be held on March 25 at the Riverview Park Pickleball Courts located by the V.O. Dobbins Community Center (301 Louis Street). Two sessions will be held that evening – Group 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Group 2 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Players ages 14 and up can participate and the cost is $5 per player. Online registration is required.

To register visit www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “glow.”

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis but played on a smaller court with a racket much like an oversized ping-pong paddle. Glow events are when participants wear neon or white clothes, the lights are turned off and the black lights are turned on. Everyone then “glows” in the dark while running around and playing a game of pickleball. For more information call 423-224-2489 or visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

March 17, 2023
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Update on street resurfacing work in Kingsport

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For the past seven years, Kingsport has used a data-driven approach to street resurfacing. First, by ranking all city streets from 0 to 100 based on condition and then creating an annual paving plan where the lowest ranked streets are given priority.

By following this program, Kingsport has repaved roughly 20 miles of streets every year since 2017. Last year, Kingsport allocated $3.5 million for street resurfacing projects with contractors paving nearly 20 miles of streets and the city itself paving an additional 10 miles.

Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds recently gave an update to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on the city’s paving program and the work scheduled to take place later this year.

This past fall, contractors paved nearly half of the Cliffside neighborhood, including Cliffside Road, Atoka Lane, Hull Drive and Crest Road. The remaining 10 miles of streets within the neighborhood, such as Thorton, Stratford, Parkcliff, Wesley and Skyland, are scheduled to be repaved by the end of the year.

Kingsport also hopes to begin repaving in Fairacres – the next neighborhood on the list – by the end of the year. Smaller paving projects on tap for 2023 include portions of Edens View Road, Coventry Wynde Road, John Gaines Boulevard, Caintuck Road, Exchange Court and Susan Cook Place.

The City of Kingsport is responsible for maintaining approximately 500 miles of streets within the city limits. The Tennessee Department of Transportation oversees the repair and paving of state highways and federal interstates within Kingsport’s borders, including Stone Drive, Fort Henry Drive, Center Street, Lynn Garden Drive and the John B. Dennis Highway.

For more information on Kingsport’s paving schedule, updated road condition maps, or to view the latest presentations, visit www.pavekingsport.com.

March 15, 2023
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Show support with a Bays Mountain license plate

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If you love Bays Mountain Park and want to show your support in an artistic and unique way, consider purchasing an official Bays Mountain license plate.

Designed by Cassy Rose, the vivid license plate shows a red and orange sunrise coming over a blue forested Bays Mountain.

Once 1,000 license plates have been ordered, the State of Tennessee will authorize the production of the plates. When production is complete (4-6 months), the plates will be shipped to Sullivan County Clerk’s Office, and you will be notified the plate is ready for pickup.

The cost to pre-order a license plate is $35, and you can do so by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “license plate.”

All funds raised will directly benefit improvements, events, projects and the maintenance at Bays Mountain Park.

For more information visit the Bays Mountain Park Association website at www.friendsofbays.org/license-plates.

March 14, 2023
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Register now for Kingsport’s Adult Softball League

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Kingsport Parks and Recreation is now registering teams for its spring 2023 Adult Softball League.

Teams can have a maximum of 20 players on their roster and divisions offered include Church, Industrial, Seniors 50+, Co-Ed and Men’s Open. The entry fee is $350 per team with a $10 non-resident fee for all players who live outside the Kingsport city limits (max: $50).

The deadline for registration is March 31. To register visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org and click on the “Register” link at the top of the screen. All games will be played at Brickyard Park and the season beings April 10. For more information contact Jason Wilburn at 423-229-9459.

March 13, 2023
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KATS launches survey for passenger feedback

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The Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS) is hosting its “Survey Says” survey the week of March 13-17, offering four chances for passenger to win free monthly passes.

Bus passengers can participate by obtaining surveys on the buses, from the KATS station (900 East Main Street) or at the KATS website at www.kingsporttransit.org. Participants who turn in a completed survey will receive 2 free bus tickets and their name will go into a drawing to win a free monthly bus pass.

KATS works every day to serve the community efficiently, safely and affordably. However, there are growing trends and challenges facing transit agencies across the nation, including KATS. These challenges include driver and equipment shortages, fuel prices and continuous pandemic effects which significantly affect several aspects of transportation.

“It is imperative we take the time to not only think outside of the box on how to serve the community, but to gather input from passengers who ride our buses every day,” said Chris Campbell, public transportation manager for the City of Kingsport. “We hope the survey will provide us with good information and insight on how we can address those challenges and improve our services to the community.”

For more information about KATS call 423-224-2613 or visit www.kingsporttransit.org.

March 13, 2023
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Information Resources: Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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A recent survey conducted by Kingsport’s Communications and Public Relations Department found that keeping up with the activities and actions of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) is important to city residents.

The BMA is the elected governing board for the City of Kingsport and is responsible for approving such things as the annual budget, city ordinances, major projects and the hiring of the city manager. The seven-member board includes Mayor Pat Shull, Vice-Mayor Colette George and Aldermen Betsy Cooper, Darrell Duncan, Paul Montgomery, Tommy Olterman and James Phillips.

Kingsport provides citizens with several ways to learn about the actions and activities of the BMA, including:

BMA Highlights email newsletter

The best way to know what the BMA votes on every month is to sign up for the BMA Highlights Newsletter. Simply go to www.kingsporttn.gov and at the bottom of the page enter your email address. Following each BMA meeting, you’ll receive an email newsletter containing the meeting highlights, vote tallies, project updates and more.

BMA website page

If you visit the BMA’s website page located at www.kingsporttn.gov/government/bma, you will find the names and contact information for all seven members of the BMA. In addition, you’ll find links to past and upcoming agendas and minutes, video of previous meetings and to sign up for the highlights newsletter.

Live and recorded BMA meetings

View livestream video of BMA meetings at www.kingsporttn.gov, tune in to Charter/Spectrum Cable channel 192 or visit the City of Kingsport YouTube channel’s Live tab to view recorded meetings.

For links to these and other information sources, visit www.kingsporttn.gov/info.

March 10, 2023
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KATS celebrates Driver Appreciation Week

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The Kingsport Area Transit Service will celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day the entire week of March 13-17.

KATS drivers do it all every day from conducting pre-trip inspections, to driving passengers safely to their destinations, to answering trip planning questions from riders. And they do so while safely maneuvering an extra-large, heavy vehicle through traffic, around tight corners and through all sorts of weather.

One such driver we would like to recognize and thank is Sandra Olinger, who has driven 25 years for the City of Kingsport, 22 of which were for KATS.

“We are truly appreciative of Sandra for her service and dedication to excellence,” said Chris Campbell, public transportation manager for the City of Kingsport.

The importance of safety, customer service, skill and attention to detail are demonstrated daily by each of our drivers. Without them, KATS could not exist. As such, our drivers deserve a heartfelt thanks.

Join us in celebrating our hard-working bus drivers by expressing your gratitude and support to them. And be sure to give them a ‘Thanks!’ during the week of March 13-17.

For more information about KATS and its services, visit www.kingsporttransit.org or call 423-224-2613.

March 10, 2023
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Kingsport holds public meetings on Riverbend Park

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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will be holding two public meetings this month to provide an overview of the next phase of development for Riverbend Park.

Meetings will be held on the following dates:

  • March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Center Atrium
  • March 27 at 5 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium Conference Room

The meetings are open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend to learn about and offer feedback on the proposed additions to Riverbend Park. This second phase of development for Riverbend Park is being done through a State of Tennessee Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant program.

Riverbend Park is located behind the Walmart Supercenter on Fort Henry Drive and will ultimately stretch from Riverbend Drive to Wesley Road. The first phase of the project includes a half-mile, granite walking trail along the river, a fishing pier and emergency access to the park.

For more information about Riverbend Park visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

March 9, 2023
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