General City Info

Lakesite operates under a Manager-Commission charter. The Commission is made up of five members, elected at-large for four-year terms. Elections are staggered so that terms overlap. After each election, the Commission elects a Mayor and Vice-Mayor from among its members. In addition, Commissioners are appointed to chair committees to oversee the business of the city. Current committees include Public Safety, Budget and Finance, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works.

The commission appoints a City Manager who is responsible for conducting the day-to-day affairs of the city under the direction of the commission. The City Manager appoints and oversees the work of other city personnel.

Lakesite Designated a Three-Star Community for Economic Preparedness

Hamilton County and its incorporated municipalities were awarded Level 3 State of Tennessee 3 Star Program status on June 20, 2005. This program is designed to assist communities to meet criteria necessary to achieve excellence in economic and community development. Three-Star status allows our community to be able to receive more state dollars and have a lower local match rate for Fastrack Infrastructure Grants.

Every community has a representative on the Joint Economic and Community Development Board (J.E.C.D.). The committee meets quarterly to advance their goals for existing industry, manufacturing, recruitment, workforce development, retail/service, tourism, agriculture, infrastructure development, and education.

As a result of Lakesite’s Three-Star designation, the State will now provide 78% funding instead of just 73% toward Fastrack Industrial Infrastructure Grants to assist industry with site development costs.

CDBG Grants – 5 points will also be added to County water and sewer grant scores and 2 points added to a municipality’s application. This could be the difference in a grant being funded or not. CDBG Loan limits are increased by $25,000 to the cities and Hamilton County.

Other City Information

Tax Rate: $0.290 per $100 of assessed property value (lowest in Hamilton County)

The subdivisions in the city are: Lakesite, Chimney Hills, Coventry Acres, Blue Ridge View, Glengerrie, Driftwood, Prairie Schooner, and surrounding area. The Dallas Bay commercial area is also in the City.

Voting: Lakesite City Hall. City elections are held every two years and coincide with county elections. Voter registration applications available at City Hall.

Churches

Covenant Free Will Baptist
Dallas Bay Baptist
Dividing Ridge Church of God
Grace Calvary Chapel