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File #: BL2025-1009   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: First Reading
File created: 8/21/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/2/2025 Final action:
Title: An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Public Education, and KIPP Nashville, a Tennessee nonprofit corporation (Proposal No. 2025M-021AG-001).
Sponsors: Clay Capp, Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Gamble, Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. Contract

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An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Public Education, and KIPP  Nashville,  a  Tennessee nonprofit corporation (Proposal No. 2025M-021AG-001).

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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”), acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Public Education (“MNPS”), and KIPP Nashville desire to enter into an agreement for the lease of property for the use as a Charter School; and,

WHEREAS, Metro wishes to lease the Premises noted in the lease to KIPP Nashville.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and KIPP Nashville, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby approved and the Director of Schools and the Department of Public Property are authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the Metropolitan Government. 

Section 2. Any amendment, change, or extension to the lease shall be approved by ordinance of the Metropolitan Council receiving twenty-one affirmative votes.

Section 3. That the Director of Schools shall have authority to approve any and all renovation and/or improvement projects presented by and for KIPP Nashville.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.