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Meeting Name: Metropolitan Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/17/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Metropolitan Courthouse
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Amendments Packet Amendments Packet Meeting Extra2: Agenda Analysis Agenda Analysis  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Committee Schedule - June 16-17 2025
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25-047  AppointmentHuman Relations Commission Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029.  Action details Not available
25-048  AppointmentHuman Relations Commission Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.  Action details Not available
25-049  AppointmentHuman Relations Commission Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.  Action details Not available
25-050  AppointmentHuman Relations Commission Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.  Action details Not available
25-051  AppointmentHuman Relations Commission Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028.  Action details Not available
25-052  AppointmentSocial Services Commission Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.  Action details Not available
25-045  AppointmentHistoric Zoning Commission Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030.approved Action details Video Video
25-046  AppointmentSocial Services Commission Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.approved Action details Video Video
Public Comment Period  ReportMembers of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council Office at 615-862-6780 Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.  Action details Video Video
RS2025-1294  ResolutionA resolution exempting Emiliano’s Steakhouse, located at 5356 Hickory Hollow Parkway from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1295  ResolutionA resolution exempting Old Hickory Pizza and Pub, located at 1051 Donelson Avenue from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1218  ResolutionA resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified tax rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-1701, et seq.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1220  ResolutionA resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed one hundred fifty-eight million dollars ($158,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of interfund tax anticipation notes of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1296  ResolutionA resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Mayor, in connection with the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1297  ResolutionA resolution accepting a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for the continued support of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1298  ResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to implement a Safe Baby Court program, an evidence-based specialized infant and toddler court that uses the science of early childhood development to meet the urgent needs of infants, toddlers, and their families.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1299  ResolutionA resolution approving an application for a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Corrections to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to provide alternative supervision and treatment options to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee prison system.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1300  ResolutionA resolution appropriating the amount of $17,810,300.00 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1302  ResolutionA resolution approving amendments one and two to a grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to be used for the Emergency Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Program in accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible tenants.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1303  ResolutionA resolution to extend the deadline for the Contract and Compliance Board to provide recommendations for the scope of safety plans for construction project procurement and contractor payment application requirements to the Purchasing Agent and the Metropolitan Council.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1304  ResolutionA resolution to approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Metropolitan LLC for office space at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville Tennessee (Parcel No. 12000015500) (Proposal No. 2025M-019AG-001).adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1305  ResolutionA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for maintenance, repair, operating supplies, industrial supplies and related products and services for the Department of General Services.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1306  ResolutionA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for street sweepers and related equipment, for the Department of General Services.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1307  ResolutionA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for tree maintenance equipment, attachments and accessories for the Department of General Services.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1308  ResolutionA resolution approving amendment one to a Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1310  ResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of improvements in the Warner Parks.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1311  ResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, East, and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1312  ResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for directional signage, informational signage, map kiosks, invasive plant management, and native plant installation.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1313  ResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Middle Tennessee Pony Club to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the installation of a grass riding surface at Percy Warner Park.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1314  ResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund Fatality Review Team staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1315  ResolutionA resolution approving amendment two to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1316  ResolutionA resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Lisa Bonkowski against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $157,165.44, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1317  ResolutionA resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer force mains, fire hydrant assemblies and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Earhart Road (unnumbered), also known as Earhart Subdivision Phase 1, and offsite of the project location at the southwest corner of New John Hager Road and Earhart Drive (MWS Project Nos. 20-WL-5 and 20-SL-18 and Proposal No. 2025M-047ES-001).adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1318  ResolutionA resolution recognizing the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting impact on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1319  ResolutionA resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized marriage equality in Tennessee and across the United States.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1320  ResolutionA resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1321  ResolutionA resolution recognizing June 27, 2025, as National HIV Testing Day in Nashville and Davidson County.adopted Action details Video Video
BL2025-847  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance approving a revised organizational plan for the Metropolitan Public Health Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-848  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and the Ascension Saint Thomas EMT Training Program to provide the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS students with practical experience in EMS-based patient care activities.passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-849  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance granting amendment three to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Digitech Computer, LLC for fire medical emergency billing and collection services.passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-850  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the Valley View Road Stormwater Improvement Project for property located at 5630 Valley View Road (Project No. 25-SWC-242 and Proposal No. 2025M-046ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-851  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Connare Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for six properties located on Connare Drive and Macfie Drive (Project No. 25-SWC-249 and Proposal No. 2025M-058ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-852  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 278 and 280 Haywood Lane (MWS Project No. 24-SL-227 and Proposal No. 2025M-045ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-853  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 11 Lucile Street, also known as City Vista Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-82 and 24-SL-264 and Proposal No. 2025M-050ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-854  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main and associated easements, for 11 properties located on Rio Vista Drive, also known as Rio Visto Drive Sewer Extension (MWS Project No. 24-SL-263 and Proposal No. 2025M-009ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-855  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and associated easements, for property located at 300 Vale Manor, also known as Brentwood Chase Two (MWS Project No. 24-SL-122 and Proposal No. 2025M-024ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-856  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 3051 Stokers Lane, also known as Stokers Village Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-90 and 23-SL-235 and Proposal No. 2025M-054ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-857  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main and easement, for property located at 301 6th Avenue North, also known as Legislative Plaza Renovations (MWS Project No. 25-SL-71 and Proposal No. 2025M-062ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-858  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 2126 Bellefield Avenue, also known as Bellefield Townhomes (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-64 and 24-SL-215 and Proposal No. 2025M-055ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-859  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for two properties located at 1300 and 1310 Donelson Pike, also known as Donelson Pike Industrial West, (MWS Project No. 23-WL-144 and Proposal No. 2025M-049ES-001).passed on second reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-833  Bill (Ordinance)A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2026.passed on third reading as amended Action details Video Video
BL2025-834  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.passed on third reading Action details Video Video
BL2025-838  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance creating the positions of Assistant Grants and Accountability Officer, Fire Deputy Director Chief, Grants and Accountability Officer, Investments Portfolio Manager, Short Term Rental Inspector 1, Traffic Management Center Manager, Traffic Management Center Operator 1, Traffic Management Center Operator 2, Traffic Management Center Supervisor, Urban Forestry Chief, Urban Forestry Inspector 1, Waste Services Superintendent, Water Field Technician Supervisor, Zoning Inspection Chief, Zoning Inspector 1, Zoning Inspector 2.passed on third reading Action details Video Video
RS2025-1258  ResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2025.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1259  ResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2025.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1260  ResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2025.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1301  ResolutionA resolution accepting and appropriating a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in the amount of $13,104.10 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, and authorizing the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission to expend the donated funds to further its duties, responsibilities, and mission.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1309  ResolutionA resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with three nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1322  ResolutionA resolution to approve a First Amendment to three grant contracts for constructing affordable housing between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and certain non-profit organizations.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1323  ResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Sister Cities of Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund a commissioned art mural on the exterior side wall of the Morgan Park Community Center including future maintenance costs.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1324  ResolutionA resolution appropriating a total of $1,526,540.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.adopted Action details Video Video
RS2025-1325  ResolutionA resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.adopted Action details Video Video
BL2025-897  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance amending Sections 15.64.010, 15.64.130, and 15.64.131 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the residential infill regulation of artificial turf, multi-family structures, infill tree credits, and development plan submission requirements; and requiring commensurate updates to the Stormwater Management Manual.passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-898  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt updated building codes.passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-899  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Alley #89 right-of-way from 2nd Avenue South to Alley #148. (Proposal Number 2025M-002AB-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-900  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Unnumbered Alley right-of-way from 1st Avenue South to Alley #169. (Proposal Number 2025M-001AB-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-901  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire a portion of property through negotiation, condemnation, or fee simple take and permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for property located at 1220 Berwick Trail, for the Clean Water Nashville Neely’s Bend Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project (Project No. 11-SC-0112 and Proposal No. 2024M-157ES-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-902  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing fire line, fire hydrant assembly and easement, and to accept new fire line, fire hydrant assembly and easement, for property located at 419 Gay Street, also known as NES Central Substation - Water (MWS Project No. 23-WL-272 and Proposal No. 2025M-069ES-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-903  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public combination sewer main, combination sewer manholes and easement, and to accept the vertical relocation of existing water main and new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes for three properties located at 1203 and 1207 17th Avenue South and 1200 18th Avenue South, also known as Vanderbilt University - Roberts Academy (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-81 and 24-SL-262 and Proposal No. 2025M-023ES-002).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-904  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 4214 Central Pike (MWS Project No. 24-SL-252 and Proposal No. 2025M-064ES-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-905  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer pump station, new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 7375 Nolensville Road in Williamson County, also known as Nolensville Town Square - Phase 1 (MWS Project No. 24-SL-83 and Proposal No. 2025M-066ES-001).passed on first reading Action details Not available
BL2025-846  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Downtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.deferred Action details Video Video
BL2025-809  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD and RS7.5 to SP zoning for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-008-001).passed on third reading as amended Action details Video Video
BL2025-810  Bill (Ordinance)An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-809, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-008-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.passed on third reading Action details Not available