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File #: RS2025-1442   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/7/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/19/2025 Final action: 8/19/2025
Title: A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the United States Capitol Police ("USCP") and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD"), for the purpose of reimbursing the MNPD for agreed upon law enforcement services.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. Agreement

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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the United States Capitol Police ("USCP") and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), for the purpose of reimbursing the MNPD for agreed upon law enforcement services.

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WHEREAS, to fulfill its statutory obligations under 2 U.S.C. § 1966, the USCP Office of Protective and Intelligence Operations (“P&IO”) requires law enforcement support within the MNPD’s jurisdiction in the form of protective services specified within the agreement; and

WHEREAS, USCP and MNPD desire to enter into this MOU to set forth the terms by which the USCP will reimburse MNPD for those protective services; and

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.

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 United States Capitol Police and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized to execute the same.

Section 2.                       This resolution shall take effect 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 United States Capitol Police (“USCP”) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) to reimburse MNPD for agreed-upon law enforcement services.

 

The agreement states that MNPD will provide support and enhancements to the USCP protective mission for Congressional events and/or USCP protective operations that occur in MNPD’s jurisdiction. USCP would provide the necessary funds to reimburse MNPD for its services and equipment used during these events, including for overtime. The agreement term is for sixty months and could be terminated with 30 days’ written notice by either party.

 

Fiscal Note: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) will provide support to the United States Capitol Police (“USCP”) protective mission for Congressional events and/or USCP protective operations. Upon approval from the USCP Office of Protective and Intelligence Operations (P&IO) for expenditure on equipment, MNPD will receive reimbursement including any overtime hours.