Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2283   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Nashville Fire Department (NFD) as it relates to the Metro Nashville Arson & Explosives Task Force (MNAETF), which is a collective coordination of resources and assets to investigate the criminal misuse of fire and explosives in Nashville and surrounding areas.
Sponsors: Jeff Preptit
Attachments: 1. Agreement
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A resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Nashville Fire Department (NFD) as it relates to the Metro Nashville Arson & Explosives Task Force (MNAETF), which is a collective coordination of resources and assets to investigate the criminal misuse of fire and explosives in Nashville and surrounding areas.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and the Nashville Fire Department (NFD), has entered into a MOU with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and,
WHEREAS, participation in MNAETF will enhance the investigation of criminal violations of law involving fire, arsons, and explosives within Metro Nashville and surrounding areas; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the interest 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 ATF and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, and NFD, regarding participation in MNAETF, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor 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

This resolution approves a memorandum of understanding between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) and Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) to participate in...

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