File #: RS2023-69   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/25/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/7/2023 Final action: 11/7/2023
Title: A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the Williamson County Joint Communications Network Authority to grant access to each other's networks to improve emergency response services.
Sponsors: Russ Bradford, Erin Evans, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Agreement Exhibit
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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the Williamson County Joint Communications Network Authority to grant access to each other's networks to improve emergency response services.
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WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the Williamson County Joint Communications Network Authority, attached hereto, enhances the parties' ability to share data and call delivery, call handling, and dispatching services; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-101, et seq., grants political subdivisions of Tennessee the authority to enter into agreements to operate common projects and achieve common objectives subject to the approval of their respective governing bodies or otherwise as provided by law; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government that the 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 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the Williamson County Joint Communications Network Authority, attached hereto, enhances the parties' ability to share data and call delivery, call handling, and dispatching service, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan County Mayor is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the Metropolitan Government.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville an...

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