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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (hereinafter “MNPD”), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for extra-duty police services.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has identified a need for holiday and routine patrols and law enforcement services for Corps Recreation Areas in Davidson County located at J. Percy Priest and Old Hickory Lakes; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is able to provide extra-duty services that would aid the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address this need; and,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to provide this service; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit 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 Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for extra-duty police services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the Chief of Police is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That 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
The resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for extra-duty police officers to patrol the recreation areas at J. Percy Priest and Old Hickory Lakes. All officers would be assigned through the Metro Police Secondary Employment Unit.
The base period for performance of this contract is April 1, 2026 through March 2027. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may extend the agreement by one additional year with 60 days’ notice before the agreement expires.
State law allows the Metropolitan Government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental entities with approval of Council by resolution
Fiscal Note: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) will provide extra-duty police services for holiday and routine patrol at J. Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lakes. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pay MNPD for these services according to the rates outlined in the exhibit.