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An ordinance amending Title 2, Section 10.26.010, Section 10.28.010, and Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, Tree Advisory Committee, and Metropolitan Horticulturist.
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WHEREAS, the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission (“Commission”) was established to promote community cleanliness, environmental stewardship, and beautification initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.152 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws establishes the Commission as the entity responsible for promoting public awareness, engagement, and stewardship related to beautification within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, updating Chapters 2.104 and 2.152 is necessary to modernize the Commission’s mission, membership, and responsibilities and clarify its responsibilities as they pertain to the tree advisory committee; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to update Sections 10.26.010, 10.28.010, and 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to accurately reflect the title of the metropolitan horticulturist; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this ordinance be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.104.110 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 2.152 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Chapter 2.152 - METRO BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
2.152.010 - Establishment.
There is established a metro beautification and environment commission.
2.152.020 - Membership-Appointment, compensation and term of office.
A. The commission shall be composed of one member from each councilmanic district, who shall be appointed by the mayor. All members shall serve without compensation and for terms of three years each from the date of appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The chair and vice chair shall serve for one year with eligibility for re-election.
B. In addition to the members appointed by the mayor, the following, or their representative, shall serve as ex-officio members: the director of metro water services, the director of the department of metropolitan police, the director of codes administration, the director of parks and recreation, the director of the department of transportation and multimodal infrastructure, the director of emergency communications, the director of waste services, the sheriff’s office, the metropolitan horticulturist, the chair of the metropolitan tree advisory committee, and a representative of the mayor’s office staff, each to serve during their term of office.
2.152.030 - Powers and duties.
A. The commission shall advise the director of the department of transportation and multimodal infrastructure by recommending, coordinating, and developing plans for:
1. Improving cleanliness within the area of the metropolitan government by beautifying the streets, highways, alleys, lots, yards, and other similar places within the metropolitan government and for removing and eliminating trash and other debris from the same.
2. Encouraging the placing, planting and preservation of trees, flowers, plants, shrubbery, and other objects of ornamentation within the metropolitan government.
3. Otherwise promoting public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the area of the metropolitan government.
B. Nothing herein shall be construed to abridge or change the powers and duties of the other commissions, departments, boards, and like agencies of the metropolitan government.
C. In exercising its duties and powers, the commission shall advise, recommend to, and coordinate with other departments or agencies of the metropolitan government that provide services that involve the cleanliness and appearance of the metropolitan government.
2.152.040 - Meetings and quorum.
A. The commission shall hold regular meetings, but in no event shall the metro beautification and environment commission meet less than four times per year. The regular meetings shall be held at a date, time, and place to be determined by the staff of the department of transportation and multimodal infrastructure.
B. For purposes of conducting meetings and taking official action, a quorum of the commission shall consist of one-third of the members then in office.
C. The commission shall not be subject to 2.64.070.C of the metropolitan code of laws.
2.152.050 - Departmental cooperation and staffing.
A. Departments, boards, and commissions of the metropolitan government shall cooperate with the commission as it conducts its duties and provide assistance as requested.
B. The department of transportation and multimodal infrastructure shall provide staffing and support for the commission as it may require.
C. The tree advisory committee shall report to the commission regularly.
Section 3. That Chapter 2.226 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by adding a new section as follows:
2.226.045 - Tree advisory committee.
There is established a tree advisory committee, its members to be appointed by the tree working group in consultation with metro water services. The tree advisory committee’s duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to community education regarding the value of trees and proper techniques for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees.
Section 4. That Section 10.26.010, Section 10.28.010, and Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws are hereby amended by deleting ”metropolitan beautification commission horticulturalist” and “metropolitan beautification commission horticulturist” and replacing with “metropolitan horticulturist”.
Section 5. 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.