Franklin, VA

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Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

City Council to interview FCPS Board candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 3

The Franklin City Council is holding a work session to conduct interviews for the Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS) Board positions representing Ward 1 and Ward 3. Following the interviews, the Council will convene in a closed session as permitted by Virginia law. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

Interviews for FCPS Board Ward 1 and Ward 3 candidates

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Franklin City Council Work Session Agenda Council Chambers 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 June 8, 2026 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN ROLL CALL MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Interviews – FCPS Board Ward 1 & Ward 3 CLOSED SESSION The Council will convene in Closed Session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A). ADJOURNMENT

Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

Council to set tax, utility rates and fees for coming year

The Franklin City Council is holding its regular meeting, where the main business is approving the annual tax, utility, and fee schedule ordinances. The council will also consider a budget amendment to accept a Wallace Foundation grant, and a policy change for honorary street names, including one for Brigadier General Sheila Baxter.

Approve Tax, Utility Rates, & Fee Schedule (Parts A-D)
Budget Amendment FCPS #2026-10: Accept Wallace Foundation Grant
Amend Resolution/Policy for Honorary Street Name Designation
Honorary Street Name for Brigadier General Sheila Baxter (Retired)
Proclamation for Brothers Keepers/Ladies of Grace

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Franklin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 June 8, 2026 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN ROLL CALL MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition - Mary Vick & Sammara Green Searles from Parks & Recreation Presented by: Sammara Green Searles CONSENT AGENDA 2026-35: Proclamation for Brothers Keepers/Ladies of Grace REGULAR AGENDA 2026-37: Amend Resolution/Policy for Honorary Street Name Designation 2026-36: Budget Amendment FCPS #2026-10 Accept the Wallace Foundation Grant 2026-38: Approve Tax, Utility Rates, & Fee Schedule Part A – Annual Appropriation Ordinance Part B – Tax Rate Ordinance Part C – Utility Rate Ordinance Part D – Fee Schedule Ordinance 2026-39: Brigadier General Sheila Baxter (Retired) – Honorary Street Name NEW BUSINESS City Managers Report SPSA Candidates 2026-2027 FCPS School Board Calendar Approved Boards & Commissions Council Member Comments Next Meeting: June 15th Special Called Meeting; June 22nd Regular City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT

Tue May 26, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on at-large school board seat and hold budget hearing

The Franklin City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 26, 2026. The regular agenda includes a vote to fill an at-large school board seat from four candidates, a public hearing on the City Manager's proposed FY 26-27 budget, and a budget amendment for Franklin City Public Schools. The work session includes appointments and a closed session.

Budget Amendment #2026-08 for Franklin City Public Schools
Vote on at-large school board seat: Ellis Cofield III, Lamont Hill, Regina Hill, Antwuan Warren
Public hearing on City Manager's proposed budget FY 26-27
PEG Channel update and additional SPSA candidate in City Manager report

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aA Grint « Conmumey « Spirit Franklin City Council Work Session Agenda Council Chambers 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 May 26, 2026 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER .. MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN ROLL CALL .. MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES... cccessssssssessesseesee MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Appointments (2) CLOSED SESSION The Council will convene in Closed Session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A). ADJOURNMENT lap Franklin Gronib « Comenaniy + Spirt Franklin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 May 26, 2026 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER .. MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN ROLL CALL .. MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONEG............ccsssesstscsssessesseseeseeees MAYOR PAUL KAPLAN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA 1. Budget Amendment #2026-08: Budget Amendment Franklin City Public Schools 2. At-Large School Board Seat - Vote e Ellis Cofield III e Lamont Hill e Regina Hill e Antwuan Warren 3. Public Hearing - City Manger’s Proposed Budget FY 26-27 NEW BUSINESS 1. City Manager Report a. PEG Channel Update b. Additional SPSA Candidate 2. Councilmember Comments 3. Next Meeting: June 8, 2026 ADJOURNMENT

💰 Federal awards (top 7 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$2.0M	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · A254-P030 - 40MM ELECTRONIC EFFECTS PAYLOADS
$1.8M	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · TANGOTRAK 40MM SATELLITE NAVIGATION WARFARE AND COMMUNICATIONS DECOY E
$1.2M	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · 40MM RAPID PERIMETER DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
$179,908	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · TANGOTRAK ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM
$74,977	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · TANGOTRAK MESH UTILITY 40MM PROJECTILE - INCLUDING RELAY, DECOY, BEACO
$74,945	NANTRAK TACTICAL LLC Department of Defense · TANGOTRAK REMOTE SENSOR EMPLACEMENT
$6,755	PARKER BATTERY, INC. Department of Commerce · QTY 100, POWER SONIC 12V/40AH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES TO SUPPORT ENVIRO

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

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