Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2023-2004

• File #: BL2023-2004
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/27/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 8/1/2023
• Final action: 8/1/2023
• Title: An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a Sustainability Advisory Committee to guide Nashville and Davidson County's efforts to increase sustainability and resilience and further community livability and economic competitiveness.
• Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford

Date	Action By	Action
8/10/2023	Mayor	approved
8/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
7/18/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
7/18/2023	Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee	approved
7/18/2023	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved
7/6/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
6/27/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a Sustainability Advisory Committee to guide Nashville and Davidson County's efforts to increase sustainability and resilience and further community livability and economic competitiveness.

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WHEREAS, in the absence of significant mitigation- and adaptation-focused action, Nashville and Davidson County will face myriad climate hazards, including an increased number of intense storms and tornadoes, more frequent flooding and extreme heat days per year, and adverse effects from the economic and social disruptions resulting from climate change locally and globally; and

WHEREAS, climate-related risks present opportunities to foster innovation and creativity that can enhance community livability, equity, and economic development; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, including the Metropolitan Council, Metro boards and commissions, Metro departments, and community partners, has taken action to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including passage of legislation focused on renewable energy resources, green building, zero emissions fleets, and other approaches to sustainable development and operations; and

WHEREAS, Metro Council adopted RS2022-1358, which formally established a Metropolitan Government and community-wide target of an 80% reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions from 2014 levels by 2050; and

WHEREAS, the last four Mayors have convened their own ad hoc advisory bodies comprised of multidisciplinary stakeholders to identify and guide actions furthering livability, sustainability, and resilience, and each of those bodies has developed plans that include recommended actions for the city; and

WHEREAS, advancing the sustainability and resilience of Metro's natural environment, built infrastructure, economy, community, and culture are highly interdisciplinary imperatives that relate to responsibilities of multiple Metro depa...