Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1299   
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action: 4/7/2026
Title: An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding by and between Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") 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: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Olivia Hill
Attachments: 1. Exhibit

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An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding by and between Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") 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, the agreement between Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), specifies terms by which Vanderbilt will reimburse MNPD for protective services; and,

WHEREAS, approval of the agreement will benefit the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the agreement between Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), specifies terms by which Vanderbilt will reimburse MNPD for protective services, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This ordinance approves a memorandum of understanding between Vanderbilt University (“Vanderbilt”) 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 Vanderbilt University Police Department’s protective mission for events or protective operations that occur in MNPD’s jurisdiction. Vanderbilt 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: Vanderbilt University will reimburse Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) the cost for providing officers for protective services during events and/or protective operations occurring in the MNPD’s jurisdiction. This service may include expenditure of overtime pay by MNPD.