Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2021-870

• File #: BL2021-870
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/27/2021
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 10/5/2021
• Final action: 10/5/2021
• Title: An ordinance approving a documentary film agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Eureka Entertainment, LLC.
• Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Gamble

Date	Action By	Action
10/6/2021	Mayor	approved
10/5/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
9/21/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
9/21/2021	Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee	approved
9/21/2021	Convention, Tourism, and Public Entertainment Facilities Committee	deferred
9/20/2021	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
9/7/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading

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An ordinance approving a documentary film agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Eureka Entertainment, LLC.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government wishes to encourage and accommodate the film industry and its activities within the area of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government departments, offices, elected officials, and employees involved in this documentary project support the filming of this documentary program currently entitled "Justice USA"; and,
WHEREAS, approval of this agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of 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 the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Eureka Entertainment, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, is hereby approved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This ordinance approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Davidson County and Eureka Entertainment, LLC (Eureka), related to a documentary film project in which Metropolitan Government departments, offices, elected officials, and employees plan to participate, entitled "Justice USA". The agreement authorizes Eureka to use certain sites, including the Downtown Detention Center, Behavioral Care Center, Birch Building, Public Defender offices, and other sites for the production of the documentary. Eureka would have access to these sites from commencement of filming until completion of filming, and may return on dates which Metro and Eureka agree. Eureka agrees to leave all sites in substantially the same condition and as clean and orderly as when found. Metro can require Eureka to stop filming in the event of an emergency or unforeseen urgent eve...