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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office (“NFD”), and the City of Berry Hill (“Berry Hill”), for the provision of fire and building safety inspection services for Berry Hill.
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WHEREAS, NFD has agreed to conduct fire and life safety inspections annually in Berry Hill, and NFD will conduct additional fire and building safety inspections as necessary related to complaints or upon request by Berry Hill; and,
WHERES, NFD will require any construction and development projects within the city limits of Berry Hill to obtain all necessary permits related to fire and life safety; and,
WHEREAS, NFD will manage emergency response and address fire code and life safety complaints in Berry Hill; and,
WHEREAS, approval of this agreement is in 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 Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office (“NFD”), and the City of Berry Hill (“Berry Hill”), for the provision of fire and building safety inspection services for Berry Hill, 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 Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, (“NFD”) and the City of Berry Hill (“Berry Hill”) for the provision of fire and building safety inspection services for Berry Hill.
Per the agreement, NFD shall conduct fire and life safety inspections annually in Berry Hill and perform inspections in conformance with the applicable codes for fire and life safety as adopted by the Metropolitan Government. NFD would also manage emergency responses and address fire code and life safety complaints in Berry Hill.
Payments for fire and life safety permits and trade permits shall be the responsibility of applicants for such permits. NFD’s performance of services shall not incur any cost to Berry Hill, and Berry Hill would receive no payment for NFD’s services.
The contract would be effective upon the approval of all parties and the Metropolitan Council and upon the filing of the agreement with the Metropolitan Clerk. The term of the agreement is two years, but NFD and Berry Hill may extend the total term of the contract for up to five years.
Fiscal Note: There would be no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.