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File #: RS2025-1395   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/5/2025 Final action: 8/5/2025
Title: 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.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. Exhibit - MOU
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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 t...

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