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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Metro Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for the provision of annual fire and building safety inspection services for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through twelfth grade schools.
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WHEREAS, the NFD shall conduct one (1) fire and building safety inspection per school within its jurisdiction the NFD shall conduct additional fire and building safety inspections as necessary, or upon request by the Department of Education program contact; and,
WHEREAS, approval of this contract is in the best interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Metro Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for the provision of annual fire and building safety inspection services for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through twelfth grade schools, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) for the provision of the annual fire and building safety inspection services for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through twelfth grade schools.
Under the contract, NFD would conduct one fire and building inspection per school within its jurisdiction for each school year. NFD must also conduct additional inspections as necessary, or upon request by the Tennessee Department of Education (“DOE”). Each inspection report must be provided to the DOE within 30 days of the inspection. If a school is not in compliance, NFD would require school personnel to complete a plan of corrective action within 45 days of inspection.
The term of this contract begins on January 1, 2026, and ends on December 31, 2031. There is no cost to this contract.
Fiscal Note: There would be no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.